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Who Killed JonBenét? Friend Of Pedophile Who Confessed Says Look At Him Again
Who killed JonBenét Ramsey? The childhood friend of a convicted pedophile and person of interest told Cowboy State Daily he has prison letters from that man confessing to killing her, and says police need to look at him again.
Jen KocherApril 06, 2025
Families Of Missing People On Edge After Human Remains Discovered In Utah Pond
Following the discovery of a skull and bones in a pond near Salt Lake City in late March, several families wait for the bones to be identified. That includes loved ones of a missing Wyoming woman.
Jen KocherApril 05, 2025
Wyoming History: The 1983 Rampage That Killed A Gillette Cop And Family Of 4
On a cold December day in 1983, a Wyoming power plant worker’s jealous anger boiled over into a violent and deadly rampage. He used automatic weapons and pipe bombs, killing a family of four, then a Gillette cop in an ambush before killing himself.
Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2025
Venezuelan Illegal Immigrant Caught, Charged In Sheridan ATM Hacking
A Venezuelan illegal immigrant accused of a hacking heist on a Sheridan ATM was on the run for three months before being caught, then elevated to felony-level court Wednesday. He’s one of three Venezuelans involved, court documents say.
Clair McFarlandApril 04, 2025
Wyoming Pro Rodeo Cowboy Dies In Bull Riding Event In Texas
A pro rodeo bull rider from Pavillion, Wyoming, died Thursday night when a bull stepped on him during an event in Texas. Friends and family of Dylan Grant say they’re shocked and saddened by the news.
Clair McFarlandApril 04, 2025
Wyoming Vets Say Riverton Grenades For Training — Still Nothing To Play Around With
Wyoming veterans who spoke to Cowboy State Daily say the grenades a teen found in Riverton Wednesday look like they're for training. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be dangerous, and it's good that his family called police.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2025
Hudson Man Caught By Video Vigilante Pleads Guilty To Federal Child Porn Charge
A Hudson man will go to prison for at least 10 years after pleading guilty Thursday to possessing child pornography. He was caught in September when a video vigilante tracked him to his job in Wyoming and confronted him. His boss fired him on the spot.
Leo WolfsonApril 03, 2025
Mexico Deports Fugitive Wyoming Drug Dealer And Gun Thief
A Wyoming drug dealer and gun thief who broke conditions of his supervised release by fleeing to Mexico has been caught. Mexican authorities announced last week they were deporting him, and he’s now in U.S. federal custody.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2025
Former Bar Nunn Fire Chief Denies Stealing From Fill The Boot Fundraiser
A former Bar Nunn fire chief pleaded not guilty Thursday to allegations he stole more than $2,600 from the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Fill the Boot fundraiser. He’s also accused of more than $20,000 worth of misuse of a department credit card.
Dale KillingbeckApril 03, 2025
Teen Finds Four Live Hand Grenades Near River In Riverton
When 15-year-old Roxton Lookingbill didn’t catch any fish Wednesday evening on the Wind River, he started walking back toward his grandmother’s house — then something caught his eye. It was a metal box, and inside were four live hand grenades.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2025
Rawlins Inmate Accused Of Attacking Guards Over Forbidden Gingerbread Supplies
A 25-year-old Gillette man who is already in prison for assaulting jail officers is now accused of attacking prison guards when they wouldn’t let him keep gingerbread-making supplies in his cell.
Clair McFarlandApril 02, 2025
Worland Man Accused Of Shooting His Dog Six Times Pleads Not Guilty
Donald Wright of Worland, accused of shooting his dog six times, pleaded not guilty to multiple charges Wednesday. The dog, Axel, still has four bullets in his body and a plate in his jaw, but is taking well to his training.
Clair McFarlandApril 02, 2025
Family Devastated After Missing Powell Man Found Dead
After a week of searching for Powell resident Clint White, 52, his family’s worst fears were realized Tuesday when he was found dead. No foul play is suspected, authorities report.
Jen KocherApril 02, 2025
Torrington Woman Accused Of Stealing $60K From Little League
A woman Torrington police say stole about $62,000 from the local Little League Association faces one count of felony theft and up to 10 years in prison. Her case will be heard in felony-level court, where she's scheduled for an April 23 arraignment.
Clair McFarlandApril 01, 2025
Prosecutor Challenges Release Of Twice-Deported Man With 18,000 Rounds Of Ammo
A federal prosecutor last week challenged the release of a twice-deported Mexican immigrant accused of carrying 18,000 rounds of ammunition through Wyoming. The bust indicates cartel activity, the prosecutor argued.
Clair McFarlandApril 01, 2025
Large Focus Area, Almost Nothing To Go On Impacts Search For Missing Powell Man
Nearly a week after Powell resident Clint White, 52, disappeared from his home, his family and local police still have almost nothing to go on. Also impacting the search is a 30-mile radius area outside the city looking for his car.
Jen KocherApril 01, 2025
Supreme Court Rules Against Jackson Group Challenging Glamping Septic System
That a Jackson Hole environmental group has spent $500,000 on projects in the area doesn’t give it standing to sue a local glamping business, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Monday. The group had sued over the glamour camping outfit’s septic system.
Clair McFarlandApril 01, 2025
Casper 18-Year-Old Pleads Not Guilty In Shooting Death Of 16-Year-Old Friend
A Casper 18-year-old pleaded not guilty Tuesday to shooting and killing his 16-year-old friend while hanging out and playing video games. Police say he also has a history of showing off guns and pointing them at people.
Dale KillingbeckApril 01, 2025
Laramie County Sheriff Calls In 'Trump' To 'Make VIN Inspections Great Again'
The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office called in Donald Trump to educate locals on VIN inspections. Or at least a deputy impersonating the president, who says even "Greenies" from Colorado need to get their vehicles checked when they change hands.
Clair McFarlandMarch 31, 2025
Brother Of Yellowstone Shooter Wants His Guns Sold, Money Go To Ranger He Shot
The brother of Lucas Fussner, who was killed in a shootout with rangers at Yellowstone last summer, says the government shouldn't be able to keep his car and other items. He wants his brother's guns sold and the money given to the ranger he shot.
Clair McFarlandMarch 31, 2025
Federal Fence Line Fight With Ranchers Is ‘Odd,’ Wyoming Attorney Says
An ongoing fence line fight between a South Dakota ranch family and the U.S. Forest Service has grabbed national attention. It also seems “odd,” says a Wyoming attorney who has handled land disputes.
Mark HeinzMarch 31, 2025
'Coordinated' Hacking Hits Big Horn County ATMs For More Than $50,000
Two men suspected of a "coordinated" hacking scheme, stealing more than $50,000 from at least three ATMs in Big Horn County in mid-March, await extradition from a Denver jail. The pair each face up to 70 years in prison if convicted.
Clair McFarlandMarch 31, 2025
Irish Woman Sues Dubois Dude Ranch Over Ankle Crushed By Bear-Sprayed Horse
An Irish woman is suing a Wyoming dude ranch for a vacation gone wrong that left her with a crushed ankle. Her lawsuit, filed last week, claims the injury happened when a guide mistakenly bear-sprayed her horse.
Clair McFarlandMarch 31, 2025
Police, Family Baffled By Powell Man’s Mysterious Disappearance
Home surveillance video shows Clint White leaving his house in Powell, Wyoming, just before 2 a.m. last Wednesday. Nobody’s seen him since. His mysterious disappearance has the family and police baffled.
Jen KocherMarch 31, 2025