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Agitated Man With Hatchet Forced Out Of Wheatland Basement With Pepper Gas

After reportedly threatening a woman in a Wheatland home Monday evening, an agitated man with a hatchet locked himself in the basement and made threats toward police. A pepper gas grenade brought a quick end to the standoff.

Greg JohnsonJanuary 13, 2026

The woman accused of absconding with her son from Wyoming, then killing the 11-month-old when authorities caught up with her, wants out of jail. A New Mexico judge on Monday said no, she’ll remain locked up as she faces a first-degree murder charge.

Mom Accused Of Killing Her 11-Month-Old Son Wants Out Of Jail, Judge Says No

The woman accused of absconding with her son from Wyoming, then killing the 11-month-old when authorities caught up with her, wants out of jail. A New Mexico judge on Monday said no, she’ll remain locked up as she faces a first-degree murder charge.

Jen KocherJanuary 13, 2026

The Lander Police Department has multiple suspects in a Friday-night bar fight that turned fatal. The police chief expects arrests in “the next couple days,” he told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.

Lander Police Chief Says There Are Multiple Suspects In Fatal Bar Fight

The Lander Police Department has multiple suspects in a Friday-night bar fight that turned fatal. The police chief expects arrests in “the next couple days,” he told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 12, 2026

William Autery, 25, is accused of stabbing an older Cheyenne man in the back while trying to steal his backpack and sunglasses. The suspect, who faces an attempted murder charge, claims the stabbing was in self-defense.

Transient Accused Of Stabbing Cheyenne Man While Stealing Backpack, Sunglasses

A 25-year-old transient is accused of stabbing an older Cheyenne man in the back while trying to steal his backpack and sunglasses. The suspect, who faces an attempted murder charge, claims the stabbing was in self-defense.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 12, 2026

Harold Wayne Sarvis, 69, was involved in a four-hour standoff at a Cheyenne motel with police Friday is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge. Surveillance video at the motel shows the men arguing, then the suspect shooting the other man, police say.

Cheyenne Motel Standoff Suspect Faces Attempted First-Degree Murder Charge

The man involved in a four-hour standoff at a Cheyenne motel with police Friday is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge. Surveillance video at the motel shows the men arguing, then the suspect shooting the other man, police say.

Greg JohnsonJanuary 12, 2026

A man suspected of shooting another man at a Cheyenne motel Friday afternoon was arrested after a four-hour standoff with law enforcement. The victim is in the hospital with a chest wound.

Shooting At Cheyenne Motel Leads To Four-hour Standoff

A man suspected of shooting another man at a Cheyenne motel Friday afternoon was arrested after a four-hour standoff with law enforcement. The victim is in the hospital with a chest wound.

Renée JeanJanuary 10, 2026

The federal courthouse in Casper, Wyoming.

Casper Man Pleads Guilty To Making Violent Threats Against Jewish Organization

A Casper man pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges stemming from violent and threatening voicemails left at Anti-Defamation League offices in Denver and Austin, Texas. In one, he vowed to “murder every Jew I see."

Scott SchwebkeJanuary 10, 2026

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Evansville Man On Parole For Abusing Teen Now Faces 45-100 Years For Child Porn

A 26-year-old Evansville man pleaded guilty Friday in Natrona County District Court to 16 child pornography charges. He was already on parole for an earlier conviction for sexually abusing a 14-year-old, and now faces 45-100 years in prison.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 10, 2026

A pygmy goat named Porsche Lane can return to Powell after her owner settled a lawsuit with the city Thursday. The city had denied her owner a permit, which the city called a plain reading of its rules and the goat's owner called an arbitrary use of power.

Woman Can Bring Pygmy Goat Back To Powell After Settling Lawsuit With City

A pygmy goat named Porsche Lane can return to Powell after her owner, Venus Bontadelli, settled a lawsuit with the city Thursday. The city had denied her owner a permit, which the city called a plain reading of its rules and the goat's owner called an arbitrary use of power.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2026

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Prosecutor Says Legislators Didn't Break Law With Weston County Clerk Subpoena

The prosecutor pursing charges against Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock on Thursday disputed her claim that Wyoming legislators broke the law and violated her rights. He says she’s the one who broke the law by not complying with a legislative subpoena.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2026

Cody’s 75-hour 911 outage this week isn’t unique, with 15 outages in Torrington exposing how outdated Wyoming's emergency communications system is. It’s become more and more expensive to run and is losing $3 million a year, state officials say. Above is the Wyoming Highway Patrol dispatch center in Cheyenne.

Wyoming’s Outdated 911 System Faces Mounting Failures And Costly Shortfalls

Problems with Wyoming’s 911 system have been brewing for quite some time and didn’t just start to appear when a cable was cut in Cody, leaving the city without adequate 911 services for 75 hours. Problems have been occurring in other communities as well. 

Renée JeanJanuary 09, 2026

Nathan Pfaff, 20, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for shooting an 18-year-old friend in the head. A charge of having sex with a junior high student was dropped as part of his plea deal, which calls for 25-40 years in prison.

Cheyenne Man Pleads Guilty To Shooting Friend In Head, Child Sex Charge Dropped

A 20-year-old has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for shooting an 18-year-old friend in the head. A charge of having sex with a junior high student was dropped as part of his plea deal, which calls for 25-40 years in prison.

Greg JohnsonJanuary 08, 2026

Orion Schlesinger, 18, has pleaded guilty a plea deal in the arrow killing case of a 23-year-old man.

Big Piney Teen Gets 54 Years To Life For Bow And Arrow Killing Of Autistic Friend

The teen who did not pull the trigger of the compound bow that killed his autistic friend last February, but who conspired to that end and watched the killing, was sentenced Thursday to between 54 years and life in prison.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 08, 2026

A Green River woman accused of killing her husband with a bottle of Baileys took what officials say appears to be an “intentional fall” last week from a second-level mezzanine in the jail. Linda Malone remains in a Salt Lake City hospital. 

Green River Woman Accused Of Murder Has Suspected ‘Intentional’ Fall In Jail

A Green River woman accused of killing her husband with a bottle of Baileys took what officials say appears to be an “intentional fall” last week from a second-level mezzanine in the jail. Linda Malone remains in a Salt Lake City hospital. 

Clair McFarlandJanuary 07, 2026

Authorities say human remains found Monday on the grounds of the Sheridan County Airport are likely a Sheridan man missing for nearly nine months. A DNA test is pending, but items found nearby, including a wallet, ID the body as James “Bo” Galloway.

Officials Say Human Remains Likely Those Of Sheridan Man Missing Nearly 9 Months

Authorities say human remains found Monday on the grounds of the Sheridan County Airport are likely a Sheridan man missing for nearly nine months. A DNA test is pending, but items found nearby, including a wallet, ID the body as James “Bo” Galloway.

Jen KocherJanuary 07, 2026

The court-appointed conservator of a Riverton boy sued the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over a youth group boat-tubing incident in which the boy lost his foot. The church denies wrongdoing.

LDS Church Denies Wrongdoing Over Wyoming Boy Who Lost Foot On Lake Trip

The LDS Church denied negligence in a lawsuit over a 2022 tubing accident at Boysen Reservoir that cost a Riverton boy his foot during a youth outing. It cited defenses like Wyoming’s Recreation Act and comparative fault.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 06, 2026

Wyoming Attorney General Keith Kautz

Wyoming Attorney General To Ask For One Last Chance To Defend Abortion Bans

The Wyoming AG is filing a petition for a Supreme Court rehearing on Tuesday’s abortion ruling upholding it as fundamental right, at Gov. Mark Gordon’s request. Lawmakers are eyeing a ballot measure to change the constitution also.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 06, 2026

Dallas Smith, 46, of Casper pleaded not guilty Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, to setting 13 fires in Casper over the summer, including one at the Yellowstone Motel.

Casper Man Takes Plea Deal For More Than Dozen Arson Fires in Casper Last Summer

A 46-year-old Casper man entered into a plea deal Tuesday in Natrona County District Court, where he could serve up to 12 years in prison for setting a series of fires at a motel, a vacant restaurant and three other locations in Casper last summer.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 06, 2026

Protestors outside the Wyoming Supreme Court building in Cheyenne on April 16, 2025, before the court heard arguments on the state's abortion bans. The court ruled 4-1 Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2025, that Wyomings abortion bans are unconstitutional.

Wyoming Supreme Court Declares Abortion Bans Unconstitutional

The Wyoming Supreme Court in a 4-1 majority ruled Tuesday that Wyoming’s abortion bans are unconstitutional, under the state Constitution’s promise of health care autonomy.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 06, 2026

Wyoming has had 97 snowplows hit by vehicles over the past five years, including 15 last winter. Wyoming Department of Transportation officials said Monday that being a plow driver can be dangerous, but higher pay can help keep those jobs filled.

WYDOT Reports 97 Wyoming Snowplows Hit In Last Five Winters

Wyoming has had 97 snowplows hit by vehicles over the past five winters, including 15 last winter. Wyoming Department of Transportation officials said Monday that being a plow driver can be dangerous, but higher pay can help keep those jobs filled.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 06, 2026

Colby Cole Thomas, aka 'CRACKPIPE'

Gillette Man Nicknamed 'CRACKPIPE' Accused In Another Burglary

Gillette police say they caught a man who goes by the alias "CRACKPIPE" stealing a bagel shop baker's purse to buy lockpicks with her credit card. That comes nearly a year after he allegedly burgled a Menard's store. He faces felony charges.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 05, 2026

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75-Year-Old Dies When Car Goes Airborne 90 Feet, Plunges Into Wheatland Reservoir

A 75-year-old man died Sunday when his Chevy Cruze plunged off Wyoming Route 310 into Wheatland Reservoir No. 1 after going airborne for 90 feet. Divers recovered the vehicle and victim after two hours, with the cause of the crash under investigation.

Scott SchwebkeJanuary 05, 2026

"Lazy Days," a bronze sculpture of a rabbit in downtown Cheyenne, became the latest to be hit and damaged during a Sunday multi-car crash. It’s the third time a driver has taken out one of Cheyenne’s 100 bronze sculptures. The sculpture is across the street from the Laramie County Sheriff's Office.

Drivers Keep Taking Out Cheyenne’s Bronze Sculptures

"Lazy Days," a bronze sculpture of a rabbit in downtown Cheyenne, became the latest to be hit and damaged during a Sunday multi-car crash. It’s the third time a driver has taken out one of Cheyenne’s 100 bronze sculptures.

Andrew RossiJanuary 05, 2026

Rupert Brown vanished from his sister’s Wind River Reservation home on New Year’s Eve 2020, leaving his coat behind. Five years later, his family remains desperate to find him amid circulating rumors and a renewed investigation.

Family Still Desperate To Find Missing Wind River Man After 5 Years

Rupert Brown vanished from his sister’s Wind River Reservation home on New Year’s Eve 2020, leaving his coat behind. Five years later, his family remains desperate to find him amid circulating rumors and a renewed investigation.

Jen KocherJanuary 04, 2026

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