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Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak, along with Chief Deputy Aaron Veldheer, with a mug shot of Terry Schoolcraft.

Wyoming Sheriff To Criminals: Don’t Sell Drugs To Make Bond On Drug Charges

Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak on Friday offered some helpful advice for criminals — don’t talk on a jail telephone about selling stolen stuff and drugs to raise money to get out of jail on drug charges.

Greg JohnsonNovember 14, 2025

Becky Jo Hadlock raises her hands and swears to tell the truth in Casper Circuit Court on Friday.

Weston County Clerk In Court, Pleads Not Guilty To Ignoring Legislative Subpoena

The Weston County Clerk on Friday pleaded not guilty in Casper Circuit Court to a misdemeanor charge for failing to appear after subpoenaed by a legislative subcommittee. The subcommittee was investigating her handling of the 2024 election results.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 14, 2025

Rock Springs police are searching for a local bar worker who vanished after work Tuesday evening. Kristen Marie Ann Taylor, 47, hasn’t been seen since her shift at a downtown adult entertainment club ended.

Search Was On For Rock Springs Bar Worker Believed Missing — She Says She's Fine

Rock Springs police were asking for help locating a local bar worker Friday who vanished after work Tuesday. Kristen Marie Ann Taylor was believed missing, but says she's fine and wasn't actually missing. She was just on her days off and out of touch.

Jen KocherNovember 14, 2025

Myron Chatwin

Former Worland Cop Guilty Of Molesting Children

After deliberating for about four hours Wednesday evening, a Washakie County jury convicted a former deputy who’d been serving as a police officer prior to his arrest last year on five counts of child sex abuse for molesting young girls.

Clair McFarlandNovember 13, 2025

A person is handcuffed and put into a Cheyenne Police Department vehicle at the scene of a fatal shooting Nov. 13, 2025, in northwest Cheyenne.

One Dead After Shooting At Gun Buy Gone Bad In Northwest Cheyenne

Detectives have interviewed multiple people in connection with a Wednesday night gun buy gone bad at a northwest Cheyenne home that left an 18-year-old man dead.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 13, 2025

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

LDS Church Sued Over Riverton Boy Losing Foot During Youth Boating Trip

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

Clair McFarlandNovember 13, 2025

A Montana jury found Daren Abbey guilty of murdering another man at a Gallatin Canyon campsite. Abbey, a self-described white supremacist, claimed self-defense but was convicted Monday and faces sentencing in December.

Montana Ax Murderer And Self-Described White Supremacist Convicted Of Murder

A Montana jury found Daren Abbey guilty of murdering another man at a Gallatin Canyon campsite. Abbey, a self-described white supremacist, claimed self-defense but was convicted Monday and faces sentencing in December.

David MadisonNovember 13, 2025

John Goodman, the Riverton man accused of binding a man hand and foot fatally slitting his throat two years ago, is finally headed to a felony-level trial court. Fremont County’s top prosecutor showed proof Wednesday that he acted with “premeditation."

Fremont County Prosecutor Shows Proof Of 'Premeditation' In 2023 Throat Slitting

The Riverton man accused of binding a man hand and foot, then fatally slitting his throat two years ago is finally headed to a felony-level trial court. Fremont County’s top prosecutor showed proof Wednesday that he acted with “premeditation."

Clair McFarlandNovember 12, 2025

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that a marketing company suing Kanye West’s 2020 presidential campaign failed to show it was cheated out of payment.

Appeals Court Sides With Kanye West In Wyoming Campaign Case

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that a marketing company suing Kanye West’s 2020 presidential campaign failed to show it was cheated out of payment.

Clair McFarlandNovember 12, 2025

A 56-acre grass fire that ignited near multiple Laramie gas stations Monday is believed to have originated from I-80, officials believe. Fire crews are now watching the area to ensure the blaze does not rekindle. 

Grass Fire West Of Laramie Threatens Multiple Gas Stations Near I-80

A 56-acre grass fire that ignited near multiple Laramie gas stations Monday is believed to have originated from I-80, officials believe. Fire crews are now watching the area to ensure the blaze does not rekindle. 

Jackson WalkerNovember 12, 2025

Teacher Karin Unruh gives classroom instruction at Bondurant Elementary. Pictured from left are students Brady Saunders, Tynlee Smith and Jack Tolson in a file photo.

Court Fight Heats Up Over Judge's Order To Spend More On Schools In Wyoming

Wyoming’s largest teacher's advocacy group and eight school districts are urging the state Supreme Court not to pause a judge’s order requiring more money for school staff, lunches, and technology while the state appeals the ruling.

Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2025

President Trump on Friday pardoned mountain runner Michelino Sunseri, who was convicted for using a closed trail in Grand Teton National Park during a record-setting trail run. Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman had called his case government overreach.

Trump Pardons Runner Who Trespassed On Grand Teton Trail Closed For ‘Regrowth'

President Trump on Friday pardoned mountain runner Michelino Sunseri, who was convicted of using a closed trail in Grand Teton National Park during a record-setting trail run. Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman had called his case government overreach.

Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2025

The clinic and nurse sued in the murder-suicide in which Byron, Wyoming, mother Tranyelle Harshman killed her four daughters then herself denied wrongdoing Friday. They say their actions — including reportedly prescribing ketamine — were not below the standard of care.

Clinic Denies Wrongdoing In Medicating Byron Mom Who Killed Her 4 Kids, Herself

The clinic and nurse sued in the murder-suicide in which a Byron, Wyoming, mother killed her four daughters then herself denied wrongdoing Friday. They say their actions — including reportedly prescribing ketamine — were not below the standard of care.

Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2025

Mansoor Ali

Accused King Soopers Road Rage Shooter Faints In Court As Judge Keeps Bond At $500K

The man accused in a fatal road rage-induced shooting outside a Cheyenne King Soopers in September fainted in court Monday when a judge upheld his bond at $500,000. Cowboy State Daily observed the man in the courtroom collapsed and screaming.  

Jackson WalkerNovember 11, 2025

A Daniel man accused of running over a wolf with a snowmobile, bringing it injured into a bar, taunting it, then shooting it pleaded not guilty Monday. The hearing unfolded via virtual link with 54 attendees, and untold quantities listening on another streaming service.

Cody Roberts Pleads Not Guilty To Animal Cruelty Over Wolf Incident

Cody Roberts, the Daniel, Wyoming, man accused of running over a wolf with a snowmobile, bringing it injured into a bar, taunting it, then shooting it pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty Monday.

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2025

Mandy Butler, a Casper mother of two, was killed Friday night Nov. 7, 2025, when a wrong-way driver hit her Toyota SUV head-on.

Casper Mother Of Two Killed By Suspected Wrong-Way Driver

The brother of a Casper mother of two killed in a head-on collision Friday night says her children are “insanely saddened” by the devastating crash, but they're surrounded by loved ones. Her father was also in the car and remains hospitalized with serious injuries. 

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2025

Justin Harris was 13 when he disappeared from a Casper group home after staff found his bed stuffed with clothing as if he were in bed sleeping. Police believe the teen was either abducted or was aided in his escape.

New Clues Spark Hope In Cold Case Of Disabled Casper Teen Missing For 21 Years

New evidence has reignited the investigation into Justin Harris, a developmentally disabled Casper teen who vanished from a group home in 2004, giving hope to his family after 21 years of unanswered questions.

Jen KocherNovember 08, 2025

Nearly three months after a man was assaulted and seriously hurt at Guernsey State Park, park officials have released a photo of a man wanted for questioning in the ongoing investigation.

Rangers Looking For Suspect Who Beat Man At Guernsey State Park

Nearly three months after a man was assaulted and seriously hurt at Guernsey State Park, park officials have released a photo of a man wanted for questioning in the ongoing investigation.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 08, 2025

A Wheatland man took a plea deal for felony burglary after breaking into a closed liquor store and beating his friend, avoiding trial. He faces five to ten years in prison and agreed to testify about his accomplice’s role.

Wheatland Man To Plead Guilty In Liquor Store Break-In That Left Buddy Beaten

A Wheatland man took a plea deal for felony burglary after breaking into a closed liquor store and beating his friend, avoiding trial. He faces five to ten years in prison and agreed to testify about his accomplice’s role.

Clair McFarlandNovember 07, 2025

There was a long line out the door for early voting at the Laramie County Clerk's Office in Cheyenne on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Judge Upholds Wyoming's 'Sore Loser' Candidate Law And Crossover Voting Ban

A Wyoming judge upheld state laws banning crossover voting and keeping “sore loser” primary election candidates from launching petitions to get onto the general election ballot. The plaintiffs are likely to appeal, arguing the laws limit voter and candidate rights.

Clair McFarlandNovember 07, 2025

Venus Bontadelli says she moved to Wyoming to escape "imperious" politics. But now she’s suing the town of Powell after being denied a permit to keep her pet pygmy goat. She claims the city’s decision violates her constitutional rights, was arbitrary and unfair.

Powell Woman Who 'Escaped' California Politics Sues City To Keep Pygmy Goat

A California woman moved to Wyoming to escape "imperious" politics. But now she’s suing the town of Powell after being denied a permit to keep her pet pygmy goat. She claims the city’s decision violates her constitutional rights, was arbitrary and unfair.

Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2025

The Weston County Clerk has been formally charged with the crime of dodging a legislative subpoena during a subcommittee's investigation of her handling of the 2024 election. She reportedly told an investigator she had other appointments that day.

Weston County Clerk Criminally Charged For Dodging Legislative Subpoena

The Weston County Clerk has been formally charged with the crime of dodging a legislative subpoena during a subcommittee's investigation of her handling of the 2024 election. She reportedly told an investigator she had other appointments that day.

Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2025

After surviving a crash and a week alone in the Wyoming wilderness, a dachshund named Chewie was found by a couple and traced back to his relieved owner in Oregon, thanks to a microchip and a helpful FedEx driver.

Believed Dead In Crash On Wyoming Highway, Lost Dog Found Alive A Week Later

After surviving a crash and a week alone in the Wyoming wilderness, a dachshund named Chewie was found by a couple and traced back to his relieved owner in Oregon, thanks to a microchip and a helpful FedEx driver.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 06, 2025

A Florida county sheriff’s office has what they say is the nation's first search and recovery otter for finding bodies underwater. A Wyoming sheriff’s office is “not counting out” the possibility of using a recovery otter.

Florida Sheriff Trains Nation's First Search And Recovery Otter

A Florida county sheriff’s office has what they say is the nation's first search and recovery otter for finding bodies underwater. A Wyoming sheriff’s office is “not counting out” the possibility of using a recovery otter.

Mark HeinzNovember 05, 2025

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