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Rock Springs Accountant Sentenced to Jail For Filing Fake Tax Returns
A Rock Springs accountant has been sentenced to four months in jail this week for filing fake tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service.
June 14, 2021
Torrington Murder Case: Defendant’s Competency Questioned
Pettus testified that he "thinks everyone is Torrington is against him" and that the town is filled with ninjas.
June 13, 2021
Lander Man Charged With Possessing, Distributing Child Porn Via Social Media
A Lander man has been charged with both possessing and distributing child pornography through a social media application.
June 10, 2021
Wyo Attorney General Wants Agent’s Name Cleared In Censure Case
Wyomings attorney general is asking the state Supreme Court to remove mentions of a law enforcement agent from an order censuring a Cheyenne attorney.
June 07, 2021
Driver in Fatal Sublette County Wreck Pleads Guilty To Aggravated Homicide
She testified that she drank too much and made a horrible, horrible decision to drive to Jackson and I crossed over the centerline and hit a vehicle driven by Shane Deal and he died as a result of that decision.
June 04, 2021
Cheyenne Carjackers Sentenced to Prison After Posting Crimes On Social Media
A Cheyenne man and Colorado teen were convicted and sentenced in U.S. District Court this week related to their involvement in a violent carjacking last year.
June 03, 2021
Natrona County Sheriff Investigating Strip Club Shooting; Left Man In Critical Condition
The Natrona County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting at a strip club that left a man in critical condition.
June 02, 2021
Torrington Man Accused of Uploading 102 Files of Child Porn to Internet
A Torrington man has been accused of having more than 100 files of child pornography on his computer, with some images depicting children as young as four in sexual situations.
June 02, 2021
Gubernatorial Candidate Rex Rammel to Appeal Brand Inspection Conviction
Rammell told Cowboy State Daily he will appeal his convictions to hopefully force a change in the law he maintains violates constitutional guarantees against unreasonable search and seizure.
June 01, 2021
Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors In Wyoming Natural Gas Schemes
A Colorado man has pleaded guilty to crimes stemming from two schemes to defraud investors in Wyoming and around the United States, officials announced Friday.
May 28, 2021
Authorities Continuing To Investigate Death Outside Of Frannie, Wyoming
Joshua Klebenstein had blood on his hands when he was contacted, but no apparent injuries to his person, Ehlers wrote in a later application for a search warrant. He said that Klebenstein was uncooperative and did not answer questions.
May 28, 2021
Jury Finds Gubernatorial Candidate Rex Rammell Guilty Of Not Having Brand Inspections
Rock Springs veterinarian and gubernatorial candidate Rex F. Rammell was found guilty Wednesday of not having brand inspections.
May 28, 2021
Dispute Over Song On Radio Leads To Shooting On Reservation
Federal charges have been filed against a man accused of shooting another over a song on a pickup truck radio.
May 27, 2021
Gillette Residents Launch Private Investigation Into Stolen Pickups
As Gillette police ramp up their investigation into a trio of pickups stolen and found abandoned Monday, one group of residents have decided to take the investigation into their own hands.
County 17May 27, 2021
Casper Businesses Being Targeted By Phone Scammers
Thieves posing as corporate officials in a phone scam have stolen money from at least six Casper businesses in recent weeks, the Casper Police Department announced this week.
May 25, 2021
Lander Woman Sentenced For Making False Sex Assault Accusations
A Lander woman was sentenced this week for making false accusations about being sexually assaulted.
May 24, 2021
Gillette Man Pleads Not Guilty To Abusing Infant Son, Breaking 31 Bones
A Gillette man accused of breaking dozens of his infant sons bones pled not guilty to 31 counts of felony aggravated child abuse in District Court this week
County 17May 21, 2021
Suspect Escapes Cops During Early Morning Pursuit In Gillette
As the suspect continued to flee through residential areas, deputies terminated the pursuit due to public safety concerns
County 17May 19, 2021
Casper Man Sentenced to 10 Years For Making, Uploading Child Porn
A Casper man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for making, uploading and possessing child pornography.
May 19, 2021
Sweetwater County Sex Trafficking Sting: Ex-Legislator Arrest Just Tip Of The Iceberg
Most consider prostitution a situation where a person is willing to sell sex for profit but such cases are rare. Most often, victims are forced into selling sex from their trafficker to benefit that person financially.
May 18, 2021
Three Wyoming Residents Sentenced For Distributing Meth Through Mail
Three Wyoming residents have been sentenced to multiple years in prison for their part in a scheme to use the U.S. Post Office to mail methamphetamine.
May 18, 2021
Woman Found Dead In Goshen County, Police Investigating As Suspicious
The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation and Goshen County Sheriff's Office are investigating a possible suspicious death after a woman was found dead Monday.
May 18, 2021
Golfer Who Hit Golf Balls in Yellowstone & Mount Rushmore Apologizes
A man who is under investigation for hitting golf balls in Yellowstone and Mount Rushmore is apologizing for his actions.
Jimmy OrrMay 16, 2021
Casper Man Demonstrates Why Running From a Police Dog Is Not Smart
A Casper man put on a giant padded suit to demonstrate why running from a police dog is a bad idea.
Jimmy OrrMay 14, 2021