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Casper Man Shot While Allegedly Trying To Get Officer’s Gun Identified
The Natrona County Coroner’s Office has identified the man shot and killed by police Thursday while allegedly trying to get an officer’s gun as Trae Spurlock, 26. But the office denies releasing other details of the shooting.
Greg Johnson & Dale KillingbeckJune 11, 2024
Badly Burned Wyoming Oil Field Workers Sue Over Back-To-Back Explosions
A piece of equipment allegedly exploded in the face of a Wyoming oil field worker in mid-December. Six weeks later the equipment allegedly exploded again, seriously burning a second worker. Both filed suit against Anschutz Exploration Corp on Monday.
Clair McFarlandJune 11, 2024
Wyoming Gun Dealers: Don’t Lie Like Hunter Biden Because You’ll Get Caught
After President Biden’s son Hunter was convicted Tuesday of lying on the background check form for a firearms purchase, some Wyoming gun dealers say they’re not surprised, because that’s a stupid move and nearly impossible to get away with.
Mark HeinzJune 11, 2024
Judge Balks At 5-7 Years For Man Who Trafficked Porn Involving Infants And Dogs
A Wyoming judge said Tuesday she has doubts about whether she’ll accept a plea agreement of 5-7 years in prison for a man accused of trafficking pornography involving infants, toddlers and dogs. The judge said she found the plea agreement to be lenient.
Clair McFarlandJune 11, 2024
Woman Claims Carjackers Crashed Her SUV Off Highway; Cops Say She Was Drunk
The Park County Sheriff’s Office says the claim by a woman that carjackers hit her over the head, stole her SUV then crashed it into a gully off Highway 14-16-20 is bogus. They say she was drunk and wrecked it herself.
Andrew RossiJune 11, 2024
Two Colorado Men Busted Trying To Smuggle Lamborghinis Through Wyoming
A pair of men from Colorado who were busted after trying to drive stolen Lamborghinis through Wyoming had their cases elevated to felony court. The cars, which can drive more than 200 MPH, are worth more than $550,000.
Clair McFarlandJune 10, 2024
‘He’s Not Sorry,’ Family Of Slain Woman Says As Accused Killer Pleads Not Guilty
Family of Utahnna Bearcomesout looked on Monday as her accused killer pleaded not guilty, then told them he’s sorry while leaving the courtroom in shackles. “He’s not sorry,” the alleged victim’s sister said.
Clair McFarlandJune 10, 2024
Utahnna's Story: She Became Withdrawn And Isolated, Then Was Shot To Death
Utahnna Bearcomesout's family and friends remember her as a fun person and a caring mother. They also remember how she cut herself off from others during her marriage to the man now accused of killing her.
Clair McFarlandJune 09, 2024
Missing Wyoming Woman’s Car Found Abandoned 1,100 Miles Away, But No Clue About Her
More than seven months after a Wheatland woman went missing, her car has been found abandoned 1,100 miles away in California, but there’s no clue where she might be.
Jen KocherJune 09, 2024
Greybull Man To Be Wyoming’s First Manslaughter Conviction For Fentanyl-Laced Drugs
If a judge accepts his guilty plea, a Greybull man will be the first person in Wyoming convicted of selling drugs that led to the death of another person.
Jen KocherJune 07, 2024
Suspect Killed In Casper Officer-Involved Shooting
A suspect was shot and killed by Casper police Thursday night when he allegedly tried to get control of an officer’s firearm during an attempted arrest, the Casper Police Department reports.
Dale KillingbeckJune 07, 2024
Wyoming Duck Hunter Faces Felony Charge For Unintentional Gunshot Death
Accused of pointing his gun in an unsafe direction while inspecting it, accidentally firing and killing his hunting partner, a 20-year-old Laramie man is now facing a manslaughter charge in a felony-level court in Torrington, Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandJune 06, 2024
Rural Wyoming Couple Says Trigger-Happy Neighbor Terrorizing Everyone
An Evansville, Wyoming, man who likes to shoot his guns is allegedly terrorizing his neighbors, who told Natrona County commissioners this week that includes bullets ricocheting across their properties and hitting the siding of homes.
Dale KillingbeckJune 06, 2024
Mom Of Accused Child Torturer Charged With Feeding Boy Laxatives To Halt FBI Interview
The mother of a Wyoming woman accused of torturing her 13-year-old son has been charged with witness tampering for allegedly feeding one young boy laxatives to halt his FBI interview.
Clair McFarlandJune 06, 2024
Thermopolis Cop Who Triggered Fatal Shootout Cleared By Town, Back On Full Duty
The town of Thermopolis announced Tuesday that it disagrees with a special prosecutor's opinion that Sgt. Mike Mascorro illegally entered a suspect's home to trigger a fatal shootout in April 2023, and has reinstated Mascorro back to full duty.
Clair McFarlandJune 05, 2024
PETA Sues Rock Springs Airport For Denying Its Cow Ad
PETA filed a lawsuit Tuesday to force the Rock Springs airport to display an advertisement equating leather luggage to animal cruelty. The ad, in part, states “cruelty doesn’t fly — choose vegan.”
Clair McFarlandJune 05, 2024
Body Found In Colorado 24 Years Ago Identified As Rock Springs Man
After 24 years and multiple DNA tests, Colorado authorities have identified a man found dead near Greeley on Valentine’s Day 2000 as Rock Springs resident Christopher Scott Case.
Clair McFarlandJune 05, 2024
Alleged Drunk Driver Severs Gas Line Plowing Through Cody Gun Range
A suspected drunk driver plowed through an indoor gun range in Cody on Saturday night and severed a gas line in the process. The owner said it was a miracle the building didn't blow up.
Andrew RossiJune 04, 2024
Scammer Tried Convincing Sheridan Woman He Kidnapped Her Daughter
A man with a Wyoming area code called a Sheridan woman last week and told her that her daughter had been forced into a vehicle and was being held for ransom. It turned out to be a scam but officers warn these types of scams are becoming more prevalent.
Clair McFarlandJune 03, 2024
Missouri Man Steals Endangered Ferret Pelt From Wyoming Museum
The pelt of an endangered Wyoming black-footed ferret is back where it belongs in the Meeteetse Museums after a visitor stole it on an “impulse.” Despite the odds of finding it, it was recovered intact and the thief arrested, prosecuted and punished.
Andrew RossiJune 03, 2024
Black Lab Ingests Meth At Gillette Park, Wags Tail "1,000 Miles Per Hour"
It was a close call but Tator, a black Labrador retriever, got into some meth last week at a park in Gillette. He survived but his owners said he was wired out of his mind with his tail wagging "1,000 miles per hour."
Clair McFarlandJune 03, 2024
Wyoming Coal Bust Means Budget Cuts Coming For State, Campbell County
Campbell County, located in the heart of the coal-rich Powder River Basin, plans to trim spending by more than $25 million in anticipation of a prolonged coal bust. The State of Wyoming could be short at least $50 million.
Pat MaioJune 03, 2024
‘I Just Ran Someone Over’: Casper Man After Parking Truck On ‘Old Drinking Buddy’
A 55-year-old Casper man is accused of deliberately running over an "old drinking buddy" after they argued at a local bar. He told those in the bar that, "I just ran someone over," according to court documents made available Monday.
Dale KillingbeckJune 03, 2024
Cheyenne Police Officers Found Liable For Illegally Breaking Into Man’s Home
Three former Cheyenne police officers are civilly liable for breaking into a man's home illegally after grabbing his pregnant wife, a U.S. District Court judge ruled. A jury will decide how much money the officers each owe the victim for their unlawful entry.
Clair McFarlandJune 03, 2024