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One Killed, Four Hurt When RV Rolls Off Teton Pass
Brake failure may have caused an RV rollover on Teton Pass on Wednesday that killed a Nevada woman and injured four. They were on their way to Jackson when the vehicle rolled and burst apart, making the RV look like it had exploded.
Clair McFarlandAugust 15, 2024
Goshen County On Lookout For Man Accused Of Beating Woman’s Face With Gun
The Goshen County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man accused of brutally beating his girlfriend. He allegedly pistol-whipped her in the face to the point of possibly disfiguring her.
Clair McFarlandAugust 15, 2024
Brief: No Arrests Made After Shooting On Wyoming Reservation
Someone was shot on Wyoming’s Wind River Indian Reservation on Wednesday afternoon. The FBI isn’t releasing much information on the shooting, but confirmed no one has been arrested.
Clair McFarlandAugust 14, 2024
Tourists Who Bear-Sprayed, Shot At Camp Intruder Claim Self-Defense
A couple from South Dakota charged with bear-spraying and shooting at a woman near their Wyoming campsite say they acted in self-defense. But prosecutors say the couple was looking for a fight with the woman, who was just looking for her hat.
Clair McFarlandAugust 14, 2024
Three Laramie Men Accused Of Duct-Taping Woman, Then Cutting And Beating Her
Three Laramie men are accused of duct-taping a woman’s mouth, hands and ankles, then cutting her with a knife, beating and threatening her. They allegedly did it because she was “disrespecting” them.
Clair McFarlandAugust 14, 2024
Montana Motorcyclist Vanishes On Road Trip With Buddies In Idaho
Idaho authorities are treating the disappearance of a motorcyclist from Montana as a missing persons case after he disappeared on Sunday. His friends did spot his bike but when they went back to that location after he didn't show up, it was gone.
Clair McFarlandAugust 13, 2024
Man Accused Of Stealing Tow Truck And Going On Drunk Joyride Around Old Faithful
After a local store wouldn’t sell him beer, a drunk man allegedly stole a Yellowstone tow truck and drove it around Old Faithful. When caught, the man pretended to be a U.S. marshal and said he took the truck to get to his headquarters.
Clair McFarlandAugust 13, 2024
Brief: Casper High-Speed Chase After Gas Station Assault Puts 3 In Hospital
After three men assaulted someone at a Casper convenience store, they led police on a high-speed chase before crashing early Tuesday morning. Now they’re in a local hospital and could face serious criminal charges.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 13, 2024
Missing Rock Springs Woman With Dementia Found Alive In Colorado Parking Lot
A 76-year-old Rock Springs woman with dementia who had been missing for three days was found Monday evening in a Colorado parking lot. She’s safe, but was disoriented and thought she was in California.
Jen KocherAugust 13, 2024
85-Year-Old Riverton Homeowner Fought Off, Shot Possibly “Irrational” Intruder
An 85-year-old Riverton, Wyoming, homeowner said he fought with a would-be intruder late Friday before shooting the other man. In a Monday interview, he says in hindsight, he believes “the guy was obviously irrational.”
Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2024
Urgent Multi-State Search On For Missing Wyoming Woman With Dementia
An urgent multi-state search is on for a missing 76-year-old Wyoming woman with Dementia. Martha James hasn’t been heard from since Saturday, but her debit card last bought gas Monday morning in Colorado Springs.
Jen KocherAugust 12, 2024
Wyoming Man Who Claimed Attic People Told Him To Slit Mom’s Throat Is Sane
A Gillette, Wyoming, man accused of slitting his mother’s throat to defend himself from distant attic people has been found sane enough to stand trial. He’ll be arraigned Thursday in Campbell County District Court.
Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2024
60 Years Ago, Her Sister Was Kidnapped, Murdered And Left Near Devils Tower
Nearly 60 years after a 9-year-old girl was murdered and dumped near Devils Tower, her sister visited the spot last weekend. The killer has never been caught, but placing a marker for her sister has helped bury the past.
Jen KocherAugust 11, 2024
In Brief: Riverton Homeowner Shoots Apparent Burglar
Preliminary evidence suggests a Riverton, Wyoming, homeowner shot and wounded a man in his 20s late Friday night. The man was allegedly trying to burglarize a home near the town’s City Park.
Clair McFarlandAugust 10, 2024
Gillette Realtor Accused Of Stealing Commissions Wants Victim’s Phone Records
A Gillette real estate agent charged with stealing commissions now wants one of her victims’ phone records. The prosecutor calls the move “extremely concerning” and an invasion of the victim’s privacy.
Clair McFarlandAugust 09, 2024
Laramie City Council Candidate Says He Won’t Drop Out Despite Felony Charge
Laramie City Council candidate Paul Montoya says he won’t stop his campaign despite facing a felony charge. He’s accused of hacking into Wyoming Public Radio's radio transmitters and shutting off access to them while working for the station.
Leo WolfsonAugust 09, 2024
Texas Man Caught Taking Photos Up Shorts Of Young Girl At Jackson Carnival
A Texas man was caught taking photos with his phone angled up the shorts of a 7- or 8-year-old girl at the Teton County Carnival, allegedly. His case rose to felony-level court Wednesday and he's now out on bond.
Clair McFarlandAugust 09, 2024
Laramie City Council Candidate Accused Of Sabotaging Wyoming Public Radio
Laramie City Council candidate Paul Montoya is accused of hacking into and sabotaging Wyoming Public Radio when he worked there in 2022. Facing a felony charge, at least one council member says he should end his campaign.
Leo WolfsonAugust 09, 2024
Grand Teton Worker Accused Of Choking Girlfriend Admits He Gets “Black-Out Drunk”
A Grand Teton National Park seasonal worker is accused of choking out his girlfriend during a fight over a broken necklace. The man allegedly admitted to the assault and says he routinely gets “black-out drunk” and forgets things.
Clair McFarlandAugust 08, 2024
Sheriff: “Divine Intervention” At Work For Wright Deputy Who Survived Shootout
The Campbell County Sheriff says a Wright, Wyoming, man shot at a deputy just as the deputy exited his car Sunday. The sheriff said Wednesday that the deputy’s body cam video shows “divine intervention” at work. "It’s just crazy,” he said about the footage.
Clair McFarlandAugust 08, 2024
Wyoming Man Tells Police He Wanted Girlfriend To Watch Him Kill Their Toddler Son
A Ranchester, Wyoming, man told police he wanted to make his girlfriend watch as he killed their toddler son and then kill her, according to a court affidavit. He also said he “just snapped” while the couple argued.
Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2024
Lightning Sets Gillette Apartment Complex On Fire, Forces Evacuation Of 21 Units
A bolt of lightning energized the plumbing and wiring of a Gillette apartment complex Tuesday night, sparking multiple fires within the walls. Twenty-one units were evacuated and the building is now uninhabitable.
Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2024
Sheridan Woman's Credit Score Tanks When Texas Man Allegedly Steals Her Identity
A Sheridan woman learned her identity had been stolen, but not before her credit score tanked by 100 points. A Texas man was in Sheridan County court Monday to face allegations he used the woman’s information to rent an apartment, then didn’t pay rent.
Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2024
Casper Man Accused Of Using Handcuffs, Zip Ties To Keep Wife From Leaving
A 28-year-old Casper is accused of kidnapping his wife and keeping her from running away by handcuffing and zip-tying her. He also allegedly choked her to the point of knocking her out multiple times.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 06, 2024