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Rock Springs Public Transit Supervisor Accused Of Skimming Bus Fares From Drivers
Prosecutors allege a 16-year employee of a Rock Springs public transit company was skimming cash from the fare envelopes of bus drivers and gassing up her own vehicle with a company credit card. “She had a lot of trust,” said a STAR Transit official.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 29, 2026
Witnesses Say Fremont County Man Used Both Hands To Choke 7-Months Pregnant Woman
A Fremont County man accused of wrapping both hands around the neck of a 7-month-pregnant woman in the parking lot of the Riverton child development center faces up to 20 years in prison. At least three witnesses said they saw the alleged assault happen.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 28, 2026
Kozak Campaign Signs On Cheyenne Corner Sprayed With Swastikas, Phallic Graffiti
Some of Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak's campaign signs were vandalized Sunday night. Someone spray-painted three swastikas, a giant penis, and an obscenity. By Monday, the signs were covered with plywood. "This is unacceptable," Mayor Collins said.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 28, 2026
Nevada Man Accused Of Blasting Jackson Tour Bus Driver In Face With Bear Spray
A 63-year-old Nevada man was tracked down with Flock cameras after allegedly blasting a Jackson tour bus driver in the face with bear spray. The suspect says he was acting in self-defense, while the victim says he was road raging.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 28, 2026
Alleged Drunk Brothers Call DoorDash During Six-Hour Standoff With Gillette Police
In the middle of a nearly six-hour standoff with Gillette police last week, a pair of alleged drunk brothers got a little hungry and ordered food from DoorDash. “What drunks will do has never ceased to impress me,” said a retired cop.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 28, 2026
ATF Serves Search Warrant In Casper Cul-De-Sac; One Person Taken Into Custody
Federal agents serving a search warrant drew neighbors to their windows Friday morning as law enforcement vehicles filled the area and a man was taken into custody. One neighbor said the activity didn't bother her. "Obviously, it's a drug bust," she guessed.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 25, 2026
Former Cheyenne Fire Chief Found Guilty Of Starving His Adopted Teenage Son
A jury deliberated for less than 90 minutes before convicting Darrick Mittlestadt, former fire chief of Laramie County Fire District No.1, on two counts of aggravated child abuse for starving his adopted 13-year-old son to near death.
Kerry DrakeSeptember 25, 2026
‘Total Chaos’: A Dozen Teens Could Be Charged In Cheyenne Football Game Brawl
Cheyenne police said Thursday that they're recommending criminal charges for a dozen teens ages 13-17 involved in a brawl at a Cheyenne Central High School football game earlier this month. “Total chaos,” is how a witness described the scene.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 24, 2026
Baggs Man Accused Of Breaking Woman’s Jaw, Punching Teen Who Tried To Save Her
Court records that became publicly available Thursday describe allegations that a 39-year-old man broke a woman’s jaw, punched a 15-year-old boy who tried to stop him assulting the woman, then threatened to kill them both during a confrontation in Baggs.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 24, 2026
Day 3 Of Cheyenne Starvation Trial: Husband Blames Wife, Says He Was Deceived
On Day 3 of a Cheyenne man's trial for allegedly starving his son almost to death last year, Darrick Mittlestadt testified Thursday that the 13-year-old’s severe condition was his wife’s fault. “I know I was deceived, misled and lied to,” he said.
Kerry DrakeSeptember 24, 2026
Cheyenne Man On Trial For Starving Son Says, ‘I’m Not A Good Dad’
Accused of starving his adopted teenage son almost to death last year, Darrick Mittlestadt of Cheyenne testified Wednesday that he didn’t see or talk to the boy for “three or four months” despite living in the same house. “I’m not a good Dad," he said.
Kerry DrakeSeptember 24, 2026
Oregon Man Loses Argument That Yellowstone Superintendent's Power Is Unconstitutional
An Oregon man who fished without a license in Yellowstone National Park lost an argument that the superintendent wields crime enforcement power unconstitutionally. He then pleaded guilty and was fined $500 last week.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 23, 2026
Meth Pipe In Baby’s Crib, Guns Under Bed: Two Charged In Mills Bust
A Mills, Wyoming, couple were in court this week facing felony child endangerment charges after a cracked meth pipe was found in a baby’s crib and two guns under a bed. All the drug stuff was “at least 2 feet away,” the mom told police.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 23, 2026
Ex-Gillette Coach Charged With Lying About Montana Residency For Hunting Tags
A former Gillette baseball coach is charged with lying about his residency to get hunting tags in Montana and killing a black bear, mountain lion, and white-tailed deer buck. If convicted, he could lose hunting privileges in all 50 states for life.
Mark HeinzSeptember 23, 2026
Cody Hit-And-Run Driver Demolishes Homeowner’s Fence, Hit With Felony Charge
A hit-and-run driver accused of demolishing a Cody homeowner’s wooden fence just after midnight Wednesday has been hit with a felony charge. “I could not believe the damage and amount of fence that had been destroyed,” said a neighbor.
Andrew RossiSeptember 23, 2026
Cody Woman Accused In Murder-For-Hire Plot Avoids Life Sentence With Plea
A Cody woman accused to trying to hire a hitman to kill her son-in-law avoids life in prison with her Monday no contest plea, agreeing to 5-7 years. “Works for me,” she told a DCI agent posing as the hitman when he said he’d prefer to shoot the man.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 23, 2026
Doctor Says 50-Pound Cheyenne Teen Looked Like A ‘Concentration Camp Survivor’
A doctor testifying on the first day of Darrick Mittlestadt’s aggravated child abuse trial Tuesday said the 50-pound 13-year-old boy looked like a “concentration camp survivor” when he examined him. Mittlestadt claims his wife was the abuser, not him.
Kerry DrakeSeptember 23, 2026
Fremont County Ambulance: Maybe We Don't Have To Go On Strike After All
The president of the union representing Fremont County's ambulance workers said their planned strike is now delayed to Oct. 1 - the day their company's contract expires anyway. But he was optimistic Tuesday that local governments will soon have a way to keep the service running.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 23, 2026
Douglas Man Finally In Court, Pleads Not Guilty To 80 Child Sex Abuse Charges
Nearly two months after he fled to California while skipping his arraignment on dozens of child sex abuse and exploitation charges, John C. Smallbone was finally in a Converse County courtroom Tuesday. He pleaded not guilty to 80 child sex abuse charges.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 22, 2026
Man Faces Murder Charge After Pickup Plunged Off Wyoming Cliff With Wife Inside
A Colorado man whose phone contained searches for “cliffs near me” before his pickup plunged off a Wyoming mountain road with his wife inside is now wanted in Wyoming for first-degree murder. Investigators say their truck went over the cliff at 57 mph.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 22, 2026
‘Go Get ’Em Boys!’: Fugitive Arrested In Laramie After 100 MPH, Bare-Rim Chase
A Colorado fugitive was arrested after a 100-mph chase on U.S. 287 into Laramie that continued on a bare rim until the driver crashed through a cattle gate. “Go get ’em boys! Go get ’em," cheers a roadside witness who took video as the chase raced past.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 21, 2026
‘Those Brothers Loved Each Other’: Casper Family Grieves After Fatal Shooting
A Casper family is mourning a 24-year-old killed in a shooting Saturday involving his brother, who has since been released from custody. “Those brothers loved each other,” said their great-aunt, who is grieving one nephew and worried for the other.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 21, 2026
Illegal Driver Going Wrong Way In Front Of Sheriff’s Office Was On ICE Watch List
The 17th and final illegal driver arrested during the latest Laramie County traffic safety enforcement operation was going the wrong way on a one-way street in front of the sheriff’s office. He almost hit a deputy and was on the ICE watch list.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 21, 2026
Family Of Gillette Man Sues Co-op, Claims It Caused His Stress-Related Death
A Gillette family is suing a South Dakota cooperative after a 62-year-old businessman died of stress-related ulcers in February. They claim the company deliberately bankrupted the man and ultimately caused his death, allegations the company denies.
Julie MankinSeptember 21, 2026