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WYDOT Cautions Not to Celebrate April 20 By Smoking Weed & Driving
The Wyoming Department of Transportation says people who drink and get high are more likely to speed, text, intentionally run red lights, and drive aggressively than those who don't.
Wendy CorrApril 20, 2021
Torrington Police Investigating Murder, Arson, Vehicle Theft
The Torrington Police Department is currently investigating a murder, arson and vehicle theft that took place Tuesday morning.
April 20, 2021
Man With Suspended License, Felony Amount of Cocaine Attempts to Elude Police; Fails Miserably
A Denver, Colorado man was driving through Wyoming with a felony amount of cocaine and a suspended license when he attempted to outrun law enforcement on rims after spike strips disabled his tires.
April 20, 2021
Jeffree Star Suffers Broken Back, Fractures From Car Accident Near Casper
YouTuber and makeup mogul Jeffree Star has shared a multitude of updates regarding his health and wellbeing following a rollover car accident on Friday morning.
April 19, 2021
Jeffree Star Injured In Car Rollover Near Casper
YouTuber and makeup mogul Jeffree Star was injured in a rollover collision near Casper on Friday.
April 16, 2021
Teen Arrested For Murder of UW Football Recruit
Keyshawn Evanta Harris, 18, was arrested and charged Thursday with murder, although his bond has not yet been set, according to the Dallas Police Department.
April 15, 2021
Following Death in Wyoming Prison, Feds To Drop Murder Case Against Taylor Leigh Plainbull
Federal authorities are moving to dismiss the case against a Montana man convicted of killing his former girlfriend because he died in a Wyoming jail while awaiting sentencing.
Wendy CorrApril 14, 2021
Cody Couple To Face Murder Charges In Toddler’s Death
Two Cody residents are now facing first-degree murder charges in the death of 2-year-old Paisleigh Williams.
Wendy CorrApril 14, 2021
Laramie County: Wyoming Investigators Reopen 1988 Dead Infant Case
The Laramie County Sheriffs Office is hoping to use new technology to identify an infant whose lifeless body was found in February of 1988.
Wendy CorrApril 13, 2021
UW Football Recruit Killed In Dallas Shooting Over Weekend
A University of Wyoming football recruit was killed over the weekend at a hotel in Dallas.
April 12, 2021
Man Crams 300 Pounds of Marijuana in Car & Tries to Transport it Across Wyoming; Fails Miserably
Unfortunately for one hapless man stopped at the Sapp Brothers Truck Stop in Laramie County, 300 pounds of marijuana produces an aroma that drug-sniffing dogs can detect.
Jimmy OrrApril 08, 2021
Rock Springs Police: Wyoming Chase Ended When Driver Shot Himself
The Rock Springs Police Department said that Josiah Griffith, the man who died following a pursuit with law enforcement, fatally shot himself.
April 05, 2021
White Supremacist With Wyoming Ties Sentenced to Life In Prison
A white supremacist gang leader previously convicted of crimes in Wyoming was sentenced to life in federal prison this week.
April 05, 2021
Drunk Man Puts Drunk Friend in Bucket of Stolen Front-End Loader And Drives To Hospital; Gets Arrested
It's never a good thing to be drunk, steal a front-end loader, put your drunk friend in the bucket of a front-end loader, and go driving.
April 02, 2021
Man Charged With Agg Assault After Standoff With Casper Police
A man has been charged with three counts of felony aggravated assault after being involved in a standoff with Casper police.
April 02, 2021
Farson Man Indicted On Multiple Counts of Tax Fraud, Evasion
A Farson man was indicted Friday and charged with multiple counts of tax evasion and failure to file federal income tax returns.
April 02, 2021
Eight People Sentenced To Prison In Gillette Drug Ring Case
Eight people have been sentenced this week in relation to a drug conspiracy case in Gillette.
April 01, 2021
Gillette Man Accused Of Attacking, Threatening To Kill Woman
A Gillette man wanted on charges consisting of kidnapping, aggravated assault and battery, and false imprisonment was found and arrested earlier this week
County 17April 01, 2021
Fenn Treasure Hunter Gets 6 Months In Jail, $31K Fine
A man found digging in a cemetery inside Yellowstone National Park while hunting for treasure was sentenced in federal court this week.
March 31, 2021
Man Attempts to Elude Law Enforcement By Driving Through Oozing Mud-Filled Field; Fails Spectacularly
A Wyoming man failed spectacularly in his attempt to elude law enforcement when he thought driving through a mud-laden field was a better escape route than a paved highway.
March 31, 2021
Two Arrested For Endangering Children With Drugs At Gillette Hotel
Two hotel guests were arrested Monday morning at the Days Inn after methamphetamine was found in a room where young children resided.
County 17March 30, 2021
Laramie Man Charged With Threatening to Kill Lummis, Barrasso, Bouchard, Gaetz
A Laramie man has been charged with multiple counts after allegedly threatening to kill multiple state and national political figures.
March 30, 2021
Missing People of Wyoming: Part II
In runaway cases, the first 48 hours are key. After which, runaways are likely to be targeted by a predator who is on the lookout for such vulnerability.
March 30, 2021
Meth Party Busted At Gillette Motel
Police reportedly found the drugs while investigating a call to the Super 8 Motel March 28, where motel staff reported that some of their guests were acting strange.
County 17March 29, 2021