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![Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak said he's concerned about the potential for Denver-area gang violence migrating north. And he's frustrated with a lack of information from other agencies.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Brian-Kozak-submitted-9.6.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Suspected Venezuelan Gang Member In Cheyenne Jail, Sheriff Concerned
Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak told Cowboy State Daily a suspected Venezuelan gang member is one of five undocumented aliens in the county jail. He said he is concerned about reported Colorado gang violence because what happens there winds up in Wyoming eventually.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 06, 2024
![Alisa Jean Gimlin](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Alisa-Jean-Gimlin-Lincoln-County-Courthouse-Kemmerer-9.6.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Afton Woman Accused Of Stealing Blowtorch, Biting People And Trying To Seduce Cop
A highly intoxicated Afton, Wyoming, woman faces multiple charges after allegedly tried to break into a house, stole a blowtorch and drugs, and bit someone. She’s also accused of trying to seduce a deputy during her arrest.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 06, 2024
![Karla Smith was hospitalized after her 17-year-old son allegedly stabbed her in the back earlier this summer.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/karla-smith-9.6.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Teen Accused Of Stabbing Mom In Back Asks For Mental Health Test
A 17-year-old Campbell County boy accused of stabbing his mother in the back while she was sleeping asked the court Friday for a mental health test. He’s been charged as an adult with attempted first-degree murder.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 06, 2024
![The Campbell County Courthouse in downtown Gillette, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Campbell-County-Courthouse-8.30.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
No New Divorce Trial For Gillette Man Who Claims Wife Tried To Have Him Killed
A judge on Thursday said a Gillette, Wyoming, man’s claims that his wife tried to have him killed aren’t enough to win a new divorce trial. "The allegations show maybe a little smoke ... but don't really show any fire," the judge said.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 06, 2024
![Top, from left, William Nicholson and Tayren Smith; bottom, Noah Salazar.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cop-shooting-9.5.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Pair Of Cheyenne Men Accused Of Shooting At Multiple Police Officers
Two Cheyenne men were arrested early Thursday, accused of shooting at two police officers. By pure coincidence, their arrest came just hours after another man accused of firing on one of the shooters earlier this summer turned himself in.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 05, 2024
![Zackery Minard, top left, has been sentenced to 10-14 years in prison for molesting a 14-year-old girl. Timothy "TJ" Ott, lower right, got 9-10 years for beating Minard, throwing him in the trunk of a car and driving him to a remote location and leaving him there.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Zackery-Minard-and-TJ-Ott-9.5.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Man Who Threw Molester In Car Trunk Gets 9-10 Years, Molester Gets 10-14
A Gillette man who beat and threw a 14-year-old girl’s sexual abuser in a car trunk last year was given 9-10 years in prison last week. Meanwhile, the man he kidnapped got 10-14 years for molesting the girl.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 05, 2024
![The Belle Ayr coal mine south of Gillette in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Belle-Ayr-Mine-ESM-9.4.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
“Go Screw Yourself”: Scrap Buyers Deny Claims They Stole From Wyoming Coal Mine
A father and son from Texas are accused of cheating a Wyoming coal mine out of $70,000 worth of scrap metal. They deny the allegations fiercely, telling Cowboy State Daily to “go screw yourself” for reporting on the case.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 04, 2024
![Someone hit the cannon statue at the Rock Springs World War II memorial, knocking a plaque off of it.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Rock-Springs-cannon-damaged-PD-9.4.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Brief: Rock Springs Police Want Truck That Hit Cannon Statue At WWII Memorial
Rock Springs police are looking for an early 1990s model GMC single-cab grey truck suspected of hitting a memorial cannon statue in town. The driver knocked a plaque off the cannon, which is part of a World War II memorial, Tuesday night.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 04, 2024
![Casper police responded to East 12th Street and Country Club Drive early Saturday morning to watch a dark vehicle speed away. After an investigation, a 19-year-old Casper man was arrested on suspicion of pistol-whipping a man and shooting at a car full of people.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-12th-and-Country-Club-1-9.4.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Violent String Of Casper Teen Crimes Continues With Pistol-Whipping, Shooting
A violent monthslong string of teen crime in Casper continues with a pistol-whipping and shooting at a car. A 19-year-old was bound over to felony-level court Tuesday, accused of attacking one person and shooting at a car full of cousins.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 04, 2024
![Edward Salazar Johnson County Judicial Center courthouses co 9 4 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Edward-Salazar-Johnson-County-Judicial-Center-courthouses.co-9.4.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Buffalo Man Accused Of Threatening Grocery Store, Police Standoff
A Buffalo, Wyoming, man faces more than five years in prison on claims he pointed a .223-caliber rifle toward a busy street and grocery store while preparing for a standoff with police on his front porch.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 04, 2024
![Skyler Gray and Shadawn Oehler 9 4 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Skyler-Gray-and-Shadawn-Oehler-9.4.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Murder Charge For Lyman Man Accused Of Shooting Man 10 Times With .45
A Lyman, Wyoming, man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of another man near Fort Bridger over the weekend. The victim was shot roughly 10 times with a .45-caliber handgun.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 03, 2024
![Officials respond to the crash of a small plane crash Sept. 1, 2024, that killed an Arizona woman. The pilot was hurt but is recovering in a Montana hospital.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Plane-crash-Park-County-Sheriffs-Office-9.3.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Hunters In Right Place, Right Time To Rescue Crashed Pilot Near Meeteetse
A Black Hawk pilot and former sports trainer were hunting in the right place at the right time Sunday to rescue a pilot who crashed his plane near Meeteetse, Wyoming. He’s recovering, but a 78-year-old Arizona woman on board was killed in the crash.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 03, 2024
![Arthur Nelson](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Arthur-Nelson-Carbon-County-courthouse-1-9.3.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wrong-Way Driver Who Killed 5 On I-80 Gets 98-110 Years, And Dad’s Forgiveness
The wrong-way driver high on meth who triggered a chain-reaction crash on I-80 last year that killed five young people got 98-110 years in prison Tuesday. He also got forgiveness from the father of two young women he killed.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 03, 2024
![Park county Jimmy Emerson Flickr 9 1 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Park-county-Jimmy-Emerson-Flickr-9.1.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Woman Killed In Plane Crash Near Meeteetse That Also Sparked Fire
The Park County coroner has confirmed one person died, a woman, in a plane crash near Meeteetse, Wyoming, on Sunday. The crash also sparked a fire.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 01, 2024
![Uinta County Sheriff 9.1.24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/448230232_122146059494237432_3679753871663994547_n.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
One Person Dead, 2 Arrested After Shooting Near Fort Bridger Rendezvous
A Saturday evening shooting at a home near the Fort Bridger historic site left one person dead and two arrested. The Uinta County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim late Sunday as Jeremy Jacques, 48.
September 01, 2024
![Still frames from a video showing a pair of men, identified as Nevada residents, vandalizing a 140 million-year-old rock formation at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/giant-rocks-8-31-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Men Charged With Destroying Ancient Rock Formation Will Likely Get Slap On The Wrist
Although two Nevada men face up to 10 years in prison for allegedly pushing gigantic 140 million-year-old rocks over a cliff at Lake Mead, law enforcement experts say they won’t do any time. They’ll likely get a slap on the wrist, they say.
Mark HeinzAugust 31, 2024
![A 15-year-old Casper boy reportedly said "I hope I killed one" after allegedly shooting five times into a home in the 1100 block of North Durbin Street in Casper, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/K-Street-and-North-Durbin-Street-Unknown-18.30.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
‘I Hope I Killed One,’ Says Casper Teen Accused Of Shooting 5 Times Into Home
A 15-year-old Casper boy accused of shooting five times into a mobile home reportedly said afterward, “I hope I killed one.” His preliminary hearing was waived Thursday, clearing the way for a felony prosecution.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 30, 2024
![Joseph Beecher was arrested at a Cheyenne motel on Feb. 3, 2022, after kidnapping a woman from Michael Bloomberg's ranch in Colorado, then driving 350 miles to Cheyenne. He was captured by a SWAT team at the Stage Coach Motel.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Joseph-Beecher-and-Stage-Coach-Motel-8.30.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man Who Took Woman From Bloomberg Ranch, Held Her Hostage At Cheyenne Motel, Convicted
A Colorado man intent on killing media mogul Michael Bloomberg, but instead kidnapped a woman, was convicted Wednesday. He was caught holding her hostage in a Cheyenne motel.
Clair McFarlandAugust 30, 2024
![Christopher Schmidt](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Christopher-Schmidt-plea-8.30.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Man Admits Sex Contact With A Child And Making Child Porn
A 25-year-old Casper admits he had sexual contact with a child, as well as making and possessing child porn. Christopher Schmidt made the admission Friday while pleading guilty to seven felony charges.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 30, 2024
![Jordan Jackson, left, died after he was sold fentanyl-laced drugs by Anthony Fuentes, right. Fuentes was given 15-20 years in prison for manslaughter in Jackson's death.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Fentanyl-sentencing-8.30.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Gets 15-20 Years In State’s First Fentanyl Overdose Conviction
A Wyoming man was given 15-20 years in prison Thursday for selling the fentanyl-laced drugs that killed a Cody man last year. It’s Wyoming’s first such conviction.
Jen KocherAugust 30, 2024
![Terri Lesley, former Campbell County Public Library director](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Lesley-and-library-9.28.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Fired Gillette Librarian Wants To Use Texas Ruling For LGBTQ Discrimination Suit
A Texas court ruling could impact the lawsuit of a former Wyoming librarian fired for refusing to remove books. A Thursday motion from the former Gillette library director says the Texas ruling opens the door for an LGBTQ discrimination claim.
Clair McFarlandAugust 30, 2024
![The trailhead for the Pacific Creek Trail in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Pacific-Creek-8.29.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Judge Rejects Self-Defense Claim Of Woman Who Bear-Sprayed Visitor At Campsite
A Wyoming judge on Thursday rejected a tourist’s claim that bear-spraying an unwelcome visitor to her Bridger Teton National Forest campsite was self-defense. Her aggravated assault case can go forward to trial.
Clair McFarlandAugust 30, 2024
![Welcome to Guernsey Platte County 8 29 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Welcome-to-Guernsey-Platte-County-8.29.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Lawyer Who Won $127K For Cheyenne Police Break-In Now Suing Guernsey Cops
A former Guernsey man is suing two cops and the former police chief for tasing him during a warrant service. He’s represented by the same lawyer who just won a $127,000 settlement for a similar case involving a Cheyenne police break-in.
Clair McFarlandAugust 29, 2024
![Dr. Eric Cubin, left, is suing Gov. Mark Gordon for reinstatement to the Wyoming State Board of Medicine.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Eric-Cubin-and-Gordon-8.29.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Doctor Sues Gordon For Forcing Him Off State Board Of Medicine
Dr. Eric Cubin sued Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday for being forced off the Wyoming State Board of Medicine. Cubin says he was forced to resign after publicly supporting a law banning transgender treatments for children and wants his board seat back.
Leo WolfsonAugust 29, 2024
![An array of large shipping containers holding materials to build a proposed Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Cody are staged at the site.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cody-Temple-site-with-containers-1-5.11.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Judge Gives Final Go-Ahead For Controversial 101-Foot-Tall Cody LDS Temple
The drama and legal wrangling over a controversial 101-foot-tall LDS temple in Cody, Wyoming, appears to be over — at least for now. A judge has ruled against a temple opposition group, clearing the way for construction to begin.
Leo WolfsonAugust 29, 2024
![Three members of The Nelons gospel quartet were killed in a July 2024 plane crash in northeast Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/The-Nelons-8.29.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Pilot Declared Emergency Before Plane Crash That Killed Gospel Group
The pilot declared an emergency before it crashed in northeast Wyoming in late July, killing all seven on board, according to a Wednesday NTSB report. Among those killed were three members of the Gospel Hall of Fame group The Nelons.
Clair McFarlandAugust 29, 2024
![Gillette police 5 31 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/gillette-police-5.31.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Suspect Gives Up Cocaine And Fentanyl Hidden In Buttocks
A Gillette man saved himself a felony charge Tuesday night when he gave up the cocaine and fentanyl he had hidden in his buttocks. Even more common are suspects claiming they’re not wearing their own pants.
Greg JohnsonAugust 28, 2024
![Huge plumes of smoke rise from the grasslands near Gillette in Campbell County.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Campbell-County-fires-smoke-8.28.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
People Keep Calling Local 911 Lines To Report Wildfires Already Being Fought
With local agencies stretched thin fighting large wildfires in northeast Wyoming, they say a large number of 911 calls stretch them more. In many cases, people are reporting smoke from fires already being fought.
Clair McFarlandAugust 28, 2024
![Police and emergency responders are positioned on Lexington Avenue in Gillette on Aug. 24, 2024, in response to a standoff-style situation.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Gillette-Standoff-20240824_134114-8.27.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Man Barricades Self In Room After Asking Mom, “Do You Want To Die?”
A Gillette man was in court Monday after creating a standoff-style scene in a Gillette neighborhood over the weekend. He allegedly beat his mother, threatened her with a knife and asked her, “do you want to die?”
Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2024
![Joshua Hayden-Ali, 43, aka "Wisdom," is known around Cheyenne for throwing "hexes" at people, threatening them with a staff and making death threats. He now faces a felony charge for allegedly tearing up a local election center.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Voodoo-man-8.27.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne’s “Voodoo Man” Accused Of Tearing Up Election Center
Cheyenne’s “Voodoo Man” stands 6-foot-4, throws “hexes” at people, threatens them with a staff and spews death threats. He’s accused of tearing up an election center Aug. 6, and his case was elevated Friday to felony-level court.
Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2024
![Michael Hughes](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Michael-Hughes-Casper-PD-Car-8.27.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Off-Duty Casper Cop Shot At Deputies During Alcohol-Fueled Standoff
Off-duty Casper Police Officer Michael Hughes was drinking heavily when he shot at deputies during a 17-hour standoff that ended Friday. He was in court Monday and remains in the Natrona County Jail on $500,000 bond.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 27, 2024
![Officer Logan Alley](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Logan-Alley-Riverton-city-hall-police-89.27.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Riverton Police Officer Faces Felony For Receiving Illegal Steroids
A Riverton police officer accused of receiving illegal steroids by mail was served with a felony charge Monday. Logan Alley allegedly told investigators “maybe not the extent” when asked if he knew the drugs were illegal.
Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2024
![A dark mass of smoke rises from the Flat Rock Fire west of Gillette in Campbell County.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Flat-Rock-Fire-gary-hobbs-via-Wyoming-State-Forestry-Division-8.27.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Progress Made On Wildfires That Have Burned 460,000 Acres In Wyoming, Montana
Rain helped crews make progress on two of Wyoming’s five major wildfires Monday, though a third that saw rain didn't benefit much from it. The fires have burned nearly 460,000 acres in Wyoming and southern Montana but showed little growth Monday.
Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2024
![Private-sector construction crews have brought their own machines to the fire perimeters in Campbell County, amid tensions about the county fire department’s approach to the blazes.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Dozers-fighting-fires-8.26.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Critics Claim Wyoming Fire Department “Didn’t Lift A Finger” To Stop Wildfires
Some heavy equipment operators in northeast Wyoming claim the Campell County Fire Department “didn’t lift a finger” to help them stop a pair of large wildfires. Others, however, say that claim is baseless and the CCFD is saving their land.
Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2024
![A variety of delta-8 THC products at Black Market Vape & Smoke in Cheyenne in this file photo.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cheyenne-delta-8-9.19.23.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Judge Tosses Lawsuit To Halt Wyoming’s New THC Laws, Wyoming Sellers To Appeal
A judge dismissed their lawsuit challenging a new Wyoming law restricting the amount of THC legal for sale in Wyoming. But state hemp and THC sellers are taking their case to the federal appeals court.
Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2024
![Cheyenne Police Department at 415 W. 18th St., Cheyenne, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cheyenne-Police-Department-IMG_1266-8.26.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming To Pay $127,500 For Cops’ Illegal Entry, Takedown Of Cheyenne Man
Wyoming is paying $127,500 to a Cheyenne man who was arrested after police entered his home illegally to arrest him four years ago. The Friday settlement ends a lawsuit against three former Cheyenne police officers.
Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2024
![Michael Hughes](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Michael-Hughes-Casper-standoff-todd-8.23.241000012153-8.23.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Off-Duty Casper Police Officer Faces 6 Felonies From Armed Standoff
An off-duty Casper Police Department officer faces six felony charges following an armed 17-hour standoff that ended Friday. On Monday, CPD Chief Keith McPheeters said the incident has “reverberated throughout our entire department.”
Dale KillingbeckAugust 26, 2024
![Crews worked to save the historic Poker Jim Fire Lookout tower in Custer National Forest, Montana, from the Remington Fire. "Flames burned under and past the station but rendered no notable damage to the structure," the BLM reports.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Remington-Fire-lookout-4-8.26.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Remington Fire Now At 200,000 Acres, But Wildfire East Of Gillette Has Priority
The Remington Fire that started in Wyoming and sprinted into Montana has grown to about 200,000 acres Monday and is 5% contained. But because of nearby residential and ranch neighborhoods, a 53,000-acre blaze west of Gillette has priority.
Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2024
![Renee Yeargain of Torrington, Wyoming, disappeared Aug. 9, 2004.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Renee-Yeargain-Casper_Star_Tribune_2005_05_07_15-copy-8.25.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
It’s Been 20 Years Since Renee Yeargain Disappeared From A Wyoming Rest Stop
It’s been two decades since Renee Yeargain fled her Torrington, Wyoming, home and disappeared at a highway rest stop. She’s still missing, but family and friends won’t give up investigating what happened to her.
Jen KocherAugust 25, 2024
![Charlie Lawrence](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/charlie-lawrence-Riverton-8.25.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Riverton Fire Department Disavows Former Member After Sex Assault Claims
The Riverton Volunteer Fire Department has disavowed a retired firefighter accused of sexually attacking women. The agency says Charlie Lawrence retired in 2020 and no longer has a connection with the department.
Clair McFarlandAugust 25, 2024
![Donnie Smith and his gold GMC Envoy.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Donnie-Smith-missing-8.24.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Urgent Search On For Missing Laramie Man With Dementia
The family of Donnie Smith is urgently searching for him. He was last seen Wednesday, is 79 and suffering from dementia.
Jen KocherAugust 24, 2024
![Ranchers and construction workers are helping build fire lines around the huge House Draw Fire in Johnson County.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/House-Draw-Fire-dozer-8.23.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Construction Crews, Ranchers With Weed Sprayers Battle Huge Wyoming Fires
With aggressive wildfires having already burned 250,000 acres across northern Wyoming, it’s all hands on deck. In addition to firefighters, construction crews with bulldozers and ranchers with weed sprayers are also on the fire lines.
Clair McFarland & Jackie DorothyAugust 23, 2024
![An apartment building was evacuated while Casper police negotiated with a suspect barricaded in one of the apartments Friday.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-standoff-todd-8.23.241000012153-8.23.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
16-Hour Standoff At Casper Apartment Ends With Nobody Hurt
A standoff with a subject barricaded in a Casper apartment since about 11:30 p.m. Thursday is over. The standoff ended "peacefully" Friday afternoon after about 16 hours.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2024
![The Remington Fire in Sheridan County, like others in northern Wyoming, continues to grow and tax firefighting resources.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Remington-Fire-Jim-Sullivan-to-Western-Wildfire-Insight-1-8.23.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wildfires Have Ravaged More Than 250,000 Acres Across Northern Wyoming
Friday update: Wildfires raging across northern Wyoming have burned more than 250,000 acres. No deaths or injuries have been reported, but agencies have had to call in firefighting machines and personnel from many other regions.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2024
![Lander police 8 25 22](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/lander-police-8-25-22.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Brief: Police Suspect Shooting-Suicide At Lander Apartment Complex
Police in Lander, Wyoming, are investigating a person who shot another then shot his- or herself Friday morning. An investigation continues, and police say there’s no threat to the community.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2024
![Fremont county courthouse 3 8 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Fremont-county-courthouse-3.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Riverton Man Accused Of Offering Women Rides, Then Attacking Them
A Riverton man faces up to 35 years in prison for allegedly offering women rides, then sexually attacking them. He case rose to felony-level court Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2024
![The Remington Fire is burning in northern Sheridan County near the Montana border.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Remington-Fire-123_1-1-8.22.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
With Wildfires Burning All Around, Sheridan County Fights Its Own 10,000-Acre Blaze
With wildfires burning more than 200,000 acres nearby, firefighting resources are thin in northern Wyoming. Sheridan County is pressing on fighting its own 10,000-acre blaze near the Montana state line.
Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2024
![Jaime Cronin encountered the Barber Fire as she drove home to Casper from Greeley, Colorado, on Wednesday evening. She snuck through Interstate 25 just before authorities closed it from Douglas to Casper.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Converse-County-Fire-courtesy-Jaime-Cronin.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Much Of Northern Wyoming Is On Fire, But Converse County Is OK For Now
Lightning-caused fires are devouring huge swaths of northern Wyoming, but to the south, Converse County got a lucky break when a Wednesday-evening rainstorm helped stifle its large fire.
Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2024
![Huge plumes of smoke from the House Creek Fire as it burns past the home of Ashley Malcom near Buffalo, Wyoming. Malcom said the fire moved fast, but thankfully missed her property.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/House-Creek-Fire-1-8.22.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Northern Wyoming Wildfire Explodes To Nearly 200,000 Acres, Others Also Burning
A wildfire burning out of control in northern Wyoming east of Buffalo has exploded and is pushing 200,000 acres. Ranchers are scrambling to help fight that and other wildfires in the area to save their homes and animals.
Clair McFarland & Jen KocherAugust 22, 2024
![The Horse Draw Fire in Johnson County flared up Wednesday, forcing a closure of Interstate 90 and evacuations. In this still shot from a short video posted by YouTube user @bec4337, huge plumes of smoke are ahead as cars are stranded on a closed I-90.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Horse-Draw-buffalo-fire-2-from-short-8.21.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Northern Wyoming Wildfire Spreads To 5,000-Plus Acres, Forces Evacuations
A wildfire spread to more than 5,000 acres Wednesday, forcing about 10 Johnson County families to evacuate. It’s also shut down I-90 between Buffalo and Gillette.
Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2024
![Six times in the past four months, an arrangement of dead animals has been left at the intersetion of South Greeley Highway and East Nation Road in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/dead-animals-in-cheyenne-carcasses-8.21.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
“We Don’t Get It”: Someone Keeps Arranging Dead Animals At Cheyenne Intersection
Six times in the past four months, someone has arranged dead animals at Cheyenne intersection. The carcasses are all intact and seem to be purposely left. “It’s certainly bizarre,” an Animal Control officer says. “We don’t get it either.”
Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2024
![Most discussion about the plans for Hot Springs State Park have turned around what's happening to the Star Plunge, but the plan's scope is much larger than any one amenity.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Star-Plunge-20240428_200341-5.4.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Star Plunge Operator Claims Wyoming Agency Cheated It Out Of Lease Deal
The Thermopolis company that’s operated the Star Plunge hot springs for nearly 50 years is suing over losing its contract. It claims Wyoming State Parks cheated it in favor of a new concessionaire.
Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2024
![A tanker hauling jet fuel crashed on Interstate 80 near Wamsutter early Wednesday morning, spilling about 1,500 gallons of fuel and shutting down the interstate for several hours.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/wamsutter-jet-fuel-spill-8.21.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Tanker Truck Rolls, Spills 1,500 Gallons Of Jet Fuel On Interstate 80
A tanker truck crashed into an occupied and parked car on I-80 overnight Tuesday, rolled and spilled about 1,500 gallons of jet fuel. Wamsutter fire plugged the leaks to prevent the rest of the tanker's 10,000 gallons from gushing out.
Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2024
![Honeycomb Buttes in Wyoming's Red Desert.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Honeycomb-Buttes-Red-Desert-8.20.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming May Help Utah Sue For Control Of Its Federal Land
Gov. Mark Gordon said Wyoming is studying ways to support Utah in its quest to gain control of federal land in that state. Utah filed a U.S. Supreme Court case Tuesday aimed toward gaining control of 18 million acres of its federal lands.
Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2024
![William Ewan Brennan IV](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/William-Ewan-Brennan-IV-8.20.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Brief: Texas Man Pleads Not Guilty To Taking Photos Up Girl’s Shorts At Carnival
A Texas man caught allegedly taking photos up the shorts of a young girl at the Teton County Carnival has pleaded not guilty.
Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2024
![Wade Earl Schear](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wade-Earl-Schear-and-Chugwater-8.20.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Turns Out The Cops Were Already Tracking Wyoming Man’s Alleged VW Meth Bug
State police were already tracking a purple Volkswagen Bug that prompted a traffic stop when it broke down in a cloud of diesel smoke in Chugwater, Wyoming, suspected of bringing meth from Colorado.
Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2024
![Roberto Velazquez Mayorga, left, and Agustin Johnathan Camargo](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sex-trafficking-arrest-8.19.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man Suspected Of Sex Trafficking Teen Also Accused Of Sneaking Drugs Into Jail
A New Mexico man stopped in Wyoming is suspected of sex trafficking a teen girl. He’s also accused of sneaking fentanyl into the Uinta County Jail. His case rose to felony-level court Friday.
Clair McFarlandAugust 19, 2024
![Zachary DeMoss has a long road to recovery ahead of him after he was found surviving on creek water in a sparse Idaho region Friday. DeMoss’ motorcycle collided with a tree after he swerved to miss a deer Aug. 11, his friend told Cowboy State Daily](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Missing-biker-Zachary-DeMoss-8.19.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Montana Motorcyclist Missing For 5 Days Swerved To Miss A Deer
A Montana motorcyclist who was missing for five days and survived by drinking creek water is recovering in a Missoula hospital. Friends say he crashed into a tree when he swerved to miss a deer on the road.
Clair McFarlandAugust 19, 2024
![Larry Marvin Morris, a 24-year-old college student from Oklahoma, disappeared somewhere between Riverton and Yellowstone National Park on April 24, 1974. It remains the state agency's oldest unsolved missing person case.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Larry-Morris-Wind-River-Canyon-8.18.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
After 50 Years, Wyoming’s Oldest Missing Person Case May Never Be Solved
It’s the case that still haunts the former Fremont County coroner 50 years later — what happened to Larry Morris? He disappeared in 1974 and may never be found now that the men suspected of killing him have died.
Jen KocherAugust 18, 2024
![Zachary DeMoss, 24, of Victor, Idaho, was traveling with his friends Devlin Zarn and Aly Phan on his black Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 motorcycle on Aug. 11, 2024, when he vanished.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/missing-sturgis-guy-8-13-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Missing Montana Motorcyclist Found Alive In Idaho Surviving On Creek Water
Zachary DeMoss of Montana vanished without a trace Sunday during a Western states motorcycle trip with his buddies. After an intense five-day search, he was found Friday surviving on creek water.
Clair McFarlandAugust 16, 2024
![Johnathan Cervantes](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Johnathan-Cervantes-8.16.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man Arrested In Crash That “Catastrophically Dismembered” 2 On Motorcycle
A man has been arrested more than a year after the truck he was allegedly driving plowed into a motorcycle and “catastrophically dismembered” two people in 2023. He was returned to Wyoming on Wednesday.
Clair McFarlandAugust 16, 2024
![Campbell County Jimmy Emerson via Flickr 8 16 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Campbell-County-Jimmy-Emerson-via-Flickr-8.16.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
6-Year-Old Alive Dangling From Seat Belt After Alcohol/Marijuana-Fueled Rollover Near Gillette
A 6-year-old boy was found alive and dangling from a seat belt after the car he was in rolled multiple times. A Gillette woman was charged Wednesday in the alcohol- and marijuana-fueled rollover in northeast Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandAugust 16, 2024
![Zachary DeMoss, 24, of Victor, Idaho, was traveling with his friends Devlin Zarn and Aly Phan on his black Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 motorcycle on Aug. 11, 2024, when he vanished.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/missing-sturgis-guy-8-13-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Search Scaling Back For Montana Motorcyclist Who Vanished On Road Trip In Idaho
Five days after he vanished on an Idaho highway during a road trip with buddies, the search for a missing motorcyclist is being scaled back. Despite an intense search covering nearly 100 miles of highway and riverbank, there’s been no sign of him.
Clair McFarlandAugust 16, 2024
![From left, Raul Martin Lopez, Eduardo Martin Sales and Edgar Jimenez Hernandez](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Guatemalans-with-pot-8.15.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Feds May Deport Three Guatemalans Caught With 170 Pounds Of Pot In Wyoming
Three Guatemalans were reportedly caught hauling 170 pounds of marijuana through Wyoming and face felony charges. At the same time, federal authorities are considering deporting them.
Clair McFarlandAugust 15, 2024
![Casper PD Car 2](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/casper-PD-Car-2.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Man With 27,000 Child Porn Images Faces Felony Charge
A Casper man allegedly found with 27,000 images of child pornography and 143,000 of "child erotica" faces a single felony charge. He had his first court appearance Wednesday, where a judge set a $100,000 bond.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 15, 2024
![An RV on its way to Jackson, Wyoming, rolled over on Teton Pass on Wednesay, Aug. 14, 2024, killing on person and injuring four others inside.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Fatal-RV-crash-IMG_2383-8.15.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Andrew Atkinson](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Andrew-Atkinson-Goshen-County-Sherrif-car-8.14.214.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Wind River Indian Reservation sign 5 20 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wind-River-Indian-Reservation-sign-5.20.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![The Pacific Creek Campground in the Bridger Teton National Forest of Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Pacific-creek-7.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Brenceis Jimenez, from left, Felix Carrera and Brandon Warden.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/woman-tied-up-suspects-8.13.214.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Zachary DeMoss, 24, of Victor, Idaho, was traveling with his friends Devlin Zarn and Aly Phan on his black Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 motorcycle on Aug. 11, 2024, when he vanished.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/missing-sturgis-guy-8-13-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![An allegedly drunk man is accused of stealing a Yellowstone Park Service Station tow truck and taking it on a joyride around Old Faithful, before crashing through a fence. When caught, he pretended to be a U.S. marshal.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wrecker-at-old-faithful-8.13.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Martha James, 76, recovers at UCHealth Pouder Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado, after she was found by police after being missing for three days.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Martha-James-8.13.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![A Riverton man fought with and shot a home intruder late Friday.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Riverton-home-invasion-8.12.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Martha James of Rock Springs, Wyoming, has been missing since Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Her debit card was last used to buy gas in Colorado Springs on Aug. 12.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Missing-Martha-James-8.12.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Scott Lyle Patenaude](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Scott-Lyle-Patenaude-and-courthouse-8.12.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Diana Clinton White came to Wyoming to make peace with Devils Tower, a place she'd always considered dark and evil after her sister's body was found on a nearby ranch 59 years ago.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Denise-Clinton-and-Devils-Tower-8.11.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Riverton police 9 1 22 scaled](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/riverton-police-9-1-22-scaled.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Tami Hinson and Michael Stellpflug](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Tami-Hinson-and-Michael-Stellpflug-1.19.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Paul Montoya](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Paul-Montoya-8.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Jackson police 3 27 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Jackson-police-3.27.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Paul Montoya](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Paul-Montoya-and-Laramie-City-Hall-8.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Signal Mountain Lodge in Grand Teton National Park.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Signal-Mountain-Lodge-8.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Campbell County shooting 8 7 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Campbell-County-shooting-8.7.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Jonathon Mitchell](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Jonathon-Mitchell-and-Ranchester-8.7.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Firefighters battle a fire at the Remington Village Apartments in Gillette, Wyoming, on Aug. 6, 2024.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Appartment-Fire-remington-village-courtesy-ccfd-8.7.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Ravaughn Hobbs](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Ravaughn-Hobbs-and-courthouse-8.7.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Police responded to a woman allegedly held captive by her husband on Chippewa Trial in Casper. She also reportedly had been tied up with zip ties and choked.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Csper-intersection-8.6.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
Man Accused Of Smashing Up The Riverton Post Office To Show He’s A Gangster
A Wyoming man pleaded not guilty Friday to allegations he smashed up the Riverton Post Office to show he’s a gangster. Police allege he snorted a line of meth, then busted up the post office to scare off other gangsters.
Clair McFarlandAugust 06, 2024
![Truman Sitting Eagle](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Truman-sittingeagle-and-courthouse-8.6.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Child Torturer Cries In Court As Judge Gives Him 9 Years In Prison
A Wyoming reservation man who brutally tortured his stepson cried in a federal courtroom Tuesday as a judge gave him 9 years in prison. The judge also blasted the Northern Arapaho DFS for failing his victim.
Clair McFarlandAugust 06, 2024
![Melvin Bagley](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Melvin-Bagley-8.5.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Up To 80 Years For Rawlins Man Who Tried To Gun Down Niece And Nephew
A 74-year-old Rawlins man who tried to gun down his adult niece and nephew will spend the next 40-80 years in prison. “I hope he rots in hell,” said the niece.
Clair McFarlandAugust 05, 2024
![The driver's side of this Cambpell County Sheriff's Office patrol car shows where the windshield took a shotgun blast from a suspect on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. The deputy wasn't hurt, but the suspect was killed.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Deputy-Shooting-Campbell-County-IMG_3358-8.5.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Campbell County Deputy Kills Suspect, Came “So Close To Dying” In Shootout
A Campbell County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed a suspect Sunday night near Wright, Wyoming. The man fired a shotgun at the deputy first, the sheriff says, adding that the deputy came “so close to dying last night.”
Clair McFarlandAugust 05, 2024
![A wrecker pulls a large Dodge Ram truck out of the outdoor pool at the National 9 motel in Gillette.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Truck-in-Gillette-pool-2-8.5.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Woman Drives Truck Into Gillette Motel Pool, Arrested For DUI
A woman drove a large Ram pickup into the outdoor pool of the National 9 motel in Gillette on Friday evening. Nobody was hurt, but video of the aftermath shows a wrecker pulling the truck out and the woman’s DUI arrest.
Clair McFarlandAugust 05, 2024
![Wyatt James Fluty](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sturgis-shooter-8.4.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Gets 50 Years For Shooting At Trooper During 2023 Sturgis Rally
A 29-year-old Saratoga, Wyoming, man was sentenced to 50 years in prison last month after pleading guilty to shooting at a South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper during the 2023 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Justin GeorgeAugust 04, 2024
![Minnesota ruling Getty Images 1587699326 8 2 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Minnesota-ruling-GettyImages-1587699326-8.2.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Minnesota's 'Draconian' Self-Defense Ruling Exposes Loophole In Wyoming Law
When the Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday crafted a groundbreaking rule against the self-defense concept of standing one’s ground, it highlighted a potential loophole in Wyoming’s own laws, says a firearms law expert.
Clair McFarlandAugust 03, 2024
![The body of James Bitner of Black Hawk, Colorado, was found over the July 4 holiday at the Mirror Lake Recreation Area in Albany County, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/James-Bitner-and-Mirror-Lake-7.25.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Adopted Son Arrested In Murder Of Man Dumped At Mirror Lake In Snowy Range
The adopted adult son of a Colorado man whose body was wrapped in a tarp and dumped near Mirror Lake in the Snowy Range was charged Friday with second-degree murder. The deceased man was found with a bullet hole in the back of his skull.
Jen KocherAugust 02, 2024
![The Uinta County Courthouse in Evanston, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Uinta-County-Courthouse-J.-Stephen-Conn-via-Flickr-8.2.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Evanston Couple Suspects In Abuse Of 15-Day-Old Who Had Seizures, Brain Bleed
A couple living in Evanston, Wyoming, can’t be ruled out as potential abusers of their 15-day-old daughter. The baby suffered seizures and a brain bleed a doctor determined were not accidental in nature.
Clair McFarlandAugust 02, 2024
![Wyoming supreme court building 5 22 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wyoming-supreme-court-building-5.22.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Father Denied Daughter’s Counseling Records Scores Win With Supreme Court
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a father who sued after being denied his 7-year-old daughter’s counseling records. The counselor claims that would violate medical privacy, but state law says parents can waive that.
Clair McFarlandAugust 01, 2024
![Nash Quinn, 39, is believed to have disppaered on a bike ride in early July. Anyone with information is asked to call the Laramie Police Department at 307-721-2526.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/nash-quinn-7-24-24psd.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
With ‘More Questions Than Answers,’ Search For Missing UW Prof Ramps Down
Despite an intense search that covered nearly 70,000 acres, there has been no sign of Nash Quinn. The effort is ramping down with searchers left with “more questions than answers.”
Jen KocherAugust 01, 2024
![About 28,000 acres have burned around the Hartville and Guernsey areas in easter Wyoming, leaving a lot of scorched earth behind.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wilfire-Camp-Guernsey-Joint-Training-Center-2.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Firefighters Battle Flames, Heat And Rattlesnakes Near Guernsey
The Pleasant Valley Fire has consumed more than 28,000 acres in Goshen and Platte counties in eastern Wyoming. Firefighters are furiously battling flames, heat and rattlesnakes, but the fire remains 0% contained.
Pat MaioAugust 01, 2024
![Kevin Mendibles](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Kevin-Mendibles-7.31.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Accused Of Beating Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Another
An Ethete, Wyoming, man accused of murdering a woman while out on bond for beating another has pleaded not guilty. A federal judge Monday ordered he remain in jail this time.
Clair McFarlandAugust 01, 2024
![A photo taken from U.S. Capitol Police body cam video shows a man, identified by the FBI as Douglas Harrington of Wyoming, assaulting an officer with a flagpole.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Douglas-Harrington-7.31.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Who Went After Police With Flagpole During Jan. 6 Riot Convicted
Douglas Harrington of Bedford, Wyoming, was convicted Wednesday for his role during the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. He was found guilty of multiple charges, including assaulting law enforcement with a flagpole.
Leo WolfsonJuly 31, 2024
![Paul Sheehan and Teddy, the miniature poodle he's accused of stealing in Canada and taking to Riverton, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Paul-Sheehan-and-stolen-poodle-7.31.24-7.31.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man On The Run With Stolen Mini Poodle Caught With Meth In Wyoming
A Canadian man stole a mini poodle named Teddy, hopped the border and fled to Riverton, Wyoming, police documents say. That’s where police caught up to him for allegedly possessing meth.
Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2024
![A sharp-eyed real estate agent saved a Casper Mountain landowner from a scammer trying to sell her land out from under her.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-Mountain-Scam-7.31.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Online Scammer Tries To Sell Casper Mountain Land Out From Under Owner
A sharp-eyed real estate agent saved a Casper Mountain landowner from a scammer trying to sell her land out from under her. It’s a growing problem that can cost landowners and unwitting buyers big money.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 31, 2024
![Betsy Burnham, 25, and her boyfriend Dakota Gaughran, 32, are each charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangering.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/MixCollage-31-Jul-2024-02-57-PM-4931.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Douglas Woman And Boyfriend Accused Of Brutal Roadside Beating Of Woman’s Mom
A woman from Douglas, Wyoming, and her boyfriend are accused of brutally beating the woman’s mom on the side of a road. The victim’s head was split to the bone. Her daughter’s case rose to felony-level court Monday.
Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2024
![The Wyoming Boys' School in Worland.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wyoming-Boys-School-2.28.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Another Boy Claims He Was Abused At Wyoming Boys’ School
A fourth former resident at Wyoming Boys School claims he was abused, mistreated and tormented there. Three others suing the school over similar allegations want to add the fourth boy to their lawsuit, according to a Tuesday court filing.
Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2024
![This striking image shows a large wildfire advancing on the eastern Wyoming communities of Hartville and Guernsey. It was shared by Juliana Schile to the Wyoming through the Lens Facebook page.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wildfire-Guernsey-and-Hartville-Juliana-Schiele-via-Wyoming-Through-the-Lens-7.31.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
‘It Was Armageddon’: Eastern Wyoming Community Evacuated By Wildfire
Hartville and a neighboring subdivision in eastern Wyoming were evacuated overnight Tuesday when a fast-moving wildfire ballooned to more than 25,000 acres. “It was Armageddon,” is how a local woman described watching the flames advance.
Pat MaioJuly 31, 2024
![Douglas Smith, 68, was arrested June 25, 2024, in California on suspicion of first-degree murder for the killing of two men during a 2015 robbery of The Coin Shop in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/The-Coin-Shop-and-Douglas-Smith-6.25.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Brief: Man Accused Of Killing 2 at Cheyenne Coin Shop Pleads Not Guilty
The man arrested nine years after two people were gunned down during a robbery at a Cheyenne coin shop has pleaded not guilty. Douglas Smith, who faces two first-degree murder charges, made his plea Monday.
Leo WolfsonJuly 31, 2024
![A bolt of lightning nearly cut this giant wind turbine blade in half. It's getting some notice, just a few hundred feet from the busy Interstate 80 corridor just west of Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Boyd-D-Kettle-7.30.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Green River Man Charged For Pulling Gun On "Dumbass" Teen On His Lawn
A Green River man is facing up to 10 years in prison on claims he pointed a loaded 9 mm pistol at a teen who parked dirt bike on the grass in front of the man’s home. The man allegedly told police the boy was acting like a “dumbass.”
Clair McFarlandJuly 30, 2024
![State Sen. Eric Barlow pitches in on the Beaver Creek fire outside of Gillette.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Eric-Barlow-fights-grass-fire-7.309.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Wildfires Burn Homes, Force Evacuations Around The State
A number of wildfires burning around Wyoming have burned some homes, forced evacuations and briefly closed the East Entrance to Yellowstone.
Jake NicholsJuly 30, 2024
![Jacob Rial](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Green-River-bridge-and-Jacob-Rial-7.30.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
California Transient Accused Of Attacking Wyoming Transients With Machete
A California transient is accused of attacking four Wyoming transients under a bridge in Green River with a machete. He claimed they were trying to drown him while they claim he just started swinging his machete at them for "no reason."
Clair McFarlandJuly 30, 2024
![Helicopter pilot Mark Peterson and passenger Thomas Volz were killed at the EAA AirVenture on July 29, 2023, after a gyrocopter hit them mid-air.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/AirVenture-helicopter-7.30.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Families Sue Nation’s Largest Air Show Over Deaths Caused By ‘Hot Dog’ Pilots
The families of two men killed in a 2023 mid-air collision during a reckless “hot dog” maneuver are suing the nation’s largest air show. AirVenture show has a history of ignoring the rules and allowing unsafe flying, the lawsuit claims.
Jen KocherJuly 30, 2024
![Julia Harvey](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Rocky-Mountain-Discount-Liquore-and-lounge-7.29.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cody Bar Manager Accused Of Skimming Nearly $200K From Gaming Machines
A longtime manager of a Cody bar is accused of skimming nearly $200,000 from gaming machine profits over the past three years. She faces four counts of felony theft in Cody Circuit Court, each punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2024
![Trenton Charles Dobry-Coons](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Trenton-Charles-Dobry-Coons-7.29.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Friend Says Naked Man Passed Out In Stranger’s Home Usually “A Pretty Good Guy”
Upon returning to his home in Alpine, Wyoming, a man found his house wrecked and a naked stranger passed out there last month. The intruder had his case elevated to felony-level court last week, while a friend says he’s usually “a pretty good guy.”
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2024
![Three members of the Gospel Hall of Fame group The Nelons were killed in a Wyoming plane crash Friday. They include, Jason Clark, left, Kelly Nelon Clark, second from right, and Amber Nelon. Not on the plane was Jason and Kelly’s daughter, Autumn Nelon Clark, second from left.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Nelons-7.28.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Bad Autopilot May Have Contributed To Wyoming Air Crash That Killed 7
The single-engine turboprop plane that crashed in northeast Wyoming on Friday, killing all 7 on board, indicated an “autopilot issue during flight,” the NTSB reports. That would be in line with that model aircraft, a crash investigator told Cowboy State Daily.
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2024
For Some Wyoming Inmates, Prison Is Their Best Shot At Education
For some Wyoming inmates, being in prison is their first best shot at getting a real education and not repeating their crimes. Critics worry, however, it takes resources from other students.
Jen KocherJuly 28, 2024
![Terri Smith went from being chief judge on the Wind River Tribal Court to serving time in federal prison for marketing pills. But then she got clean, came home to her children, and now she’s desperate to get her story out to others who struggle with addiction, to convince them there’s hope.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Terri-Smith-IMG_7625-7.28.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Former Wyoming Judge Busted For Drugs Now Spreads Recovery Story And Hope
Terri Smith was a respected Wyoming tribal judge before she was busted for dealing cocaine and helping to sell prescription drugs. Now she's working to help other addicts recover and find redemption through accountability and gratitude.
Clair McFarlandJuly 28, 2024
![Lucas Fussner in a selfie with mountains, posted to his Facebook page this spring.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/samson-fussner-2-7-6-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Not 'The Lucas I Knew': Family Of Yellowstone Shooter Shocked By July 4 Standoff
Authorities say Yellowstone concessionaire worker Lucas Fussner took a hostage and threatened to "shoot Jew-babies" before dying in a shootout with a park ranger July 4. Fussner's family says they're shocked and that wasn't the person they knew.
Clair McFarlandJuly 27, 2024
![From L-R: Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber Kistler, Autumn Nelon Clark, Jason Clark.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/the-nelons-7-27-24-v2.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Three Members Of Gospel Group The Nelons Killed In Wyoming Plane Crash
Three members from the gospel group The Nelons were killed in a plane crash on Friday afternoon in northeast Wyoming. At least seven passengers were onboard the plane. There were no survivors.
Jimmy Orr, Greg Johnson & Clair McFarlandJuly 27, 2024
![This Pilatus PC-12/47E single-engine aircraft crashed just south of the Montana border in Campbell County, Wyoming, while on its way to Billings, Montana, on July 26, 2024.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Crashed-plane-N357HE-Peachair-Brian-Gore-7.26.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
'Super, Super Nice People': Plane Fueled Up In Nebraska Before Crashing In Wyoming
A single-engine aircraft that crashed in northeast Wyoming on Friday afternoon had fueled up in Nebraska. The manager of the airfield said they were regular customers and just "super, super nice people." There were no survivors.
Clair McFarland & Greg JohnsonJuly 26, 2024
![Jennifer Elizabeth Lynch](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Jennifer-Elizabeth-Lynch-and-supreme-court-2-7.26.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
New Trial For Rawlins Woman Who Crushed Sleeping Pills Into Kids’ Milk
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a new trial for a Rawlins woman who admitted crushing up prescription sleeping pills into her children’s milk. Because no one proved the kids were injured, the high court ruled it wasn’t necessarily abuse.
Clair McFarlandJuly 26, 2024
![Bank robber 7 25 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/bank-robber-7-25-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Police Dog Brings Down Suspected Bank Robber In Cheyenne
The Cheyenne Police Department credited one of their police dogs with apprehending a man suspected of robbing two banks in the city Thursday. Before his arrest, the suspect reportedly assaulted an officer by throwing a hammer at him.
Clair McFarlandJuly 26, 2024
![Missoula County emergency response personnel were hunting for broken trees Thursday after a 109 mph windstorm wracked the region Wednesday night so that no trees fall on bystanders.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/downed-power-lines-2-7.25.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Montana Officials Warn Residents That Streams Might Be Electrified After Violent Windstorm
After a violent windstorm knocked down power lines into waterways in western Montana, officials are warning people to stay out of the water, which they fear are electrified.
Clair McFarlandJuly 25, 2024
![The body of James Bitner of Black Hawk, Colorado, was found over the July 4 holiday at the Mirror Lake Recreation Area in Albany County, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/James-Bitner-and-Mirror-Lake-7.25.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
In Brief: Body Found In Tarp At Mirror Lake ID’d As Colorado Homicide Victim
The body of a man found wrapped in a tarp and dumped at Mirror Lake in southern Wyoming has been identified. He’s a 56-year-old from Colorado, and the case is being investigated as a homicide, the Albany County sheriff said Thursday.
Jen KocherJuly 25, 2024
![The Roosevelt Lodge in Yellowstone National Park.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Roosevelt-Lodge-waltarrrrr-via-Flickr-7.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
In Brief: Yellowstone Contract Worker Who Threatened Mass Shooting Gets Probation
A worker for a Yellowstone contractor was sentenced to five years of probation Tuesday for threatening a “mass shooting” a day after another died in a shootout with park rangers.
Clair McFarlandJuly 25, 2024
![Liana Welde](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Liana-Welde-7.22.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
In Brief: Lovell Woman Focus Of Urgent Search Found Safe In Montana
A 20-year-old Lovell woman who was the subject of an urgent search was found safe in Montana on Wednesday.
Jen KocherJuly 25, 2024
![Jackson wyoming hospital](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/jackson-wyoming-hospital.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wife Claims Husband Died From Gangrene After Doctors Found He Was Illegal Immigrant
Ociel Perez died of flesh-eating gangrene after being discharged from St. John's Health in Jackson, Wyoming, according to a lawsuit. His wife alleges doctors didn't treat him properly after finding he was an illegal immigrant.
Clair McFarlandJuly 25, 2024
![Edwina Leman](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Edwina-Leman-Mugshots-1.25.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Douglas Woman Accepts Plea Deal For 10 Years Prison For Killing Mother
Edwina "GiGi" Leman has admitted to abusing her 81-year-old mother, and didn't argue that the elderly woman's injuries led to her death. Leman has struck a plea deal stipulating between 10 and 20 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandJuly 24, 2024
![Visiting University of Wyoming arts professor, Nash Quinn, 39, has not been seen or heard from since July 8 when he’s believed to have gone for a bike ride.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/quinn-2_2024-07-24-163107_wvet.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Search Underway for Missing University of Wyoming Professor
A massive ground search is underway for a University of Wyoming professor who has been missing for more than two weeks. Searchers believe he could be on his bicycle, which was missing from his apartment.
Jen KocherJuly 24, 2024
![Brian John Manderfeld](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Brian-John-Manderfeld-7.23.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
After Brother Opens Fire On Him, Meeteetse Man Gets Away In Shooter’s Truck
A Meeteetse, Wyoming, man made a harrowing getaway last week when his brother shot out his window with a handgun. He escaped by getting into the shooter’s truck and driving off.
Clair McFarlandJuly 23, 2024
![Israel Melvin](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Israel-Melvin-1.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sheridan Man Accused Of Bludgeoning Mother To Death Not Sane Enough For Trial
A Sheridan man accused to bludgeoning is mother to death and hiding her body under gas-soaked blankets isn’t sane enough to stand trial. A Circuit Court judge has ordered an evaluation to see if he can ever be made competent to be prosecuted.
Clair McFarlandJuly 23, 2024
![Liana Welde](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Liana-Welde-7.22.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Missing Lovell Woman Last Seen On Foot, Without Cellphone Or Wallet
An urgent search is on for a 20-year-old Lovell, Wyoming, woman who’s been missing since Saturday night who officials fear may be in danger.
Jen KocherJuly 22, 2024
![The Campbell County Courthouse was evacuated Tuesday after a report of a hazardous material was received.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Campbell-County-Courthouse-evacuated-1-4.30.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Man Accused Of Stealing Thousands In Ex-Wife’s DraftKings Winnings
A Gillette man faces a felony theft charge after thousands of dollars his ex-wife won betting on DraftKings was accidentally deposited into his bank account. The man has denied taking the money, although evidence shows it was later moved into his savings account.
Clair McFarlandJuly 22, 2024
![Thieves sometimes target parking lots at larger events looking for opportunities.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Car-thefts-Cars-7.22.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Most Wyoming Car Thefts Come Down To Leaving Them Unlocked, Keys In Them
Despite tech advances and a huge rise in video surveillance, a growing number Wyoming car thefts happen because they're left unlocked or with the keys inside. Multiple Cowboy State cities also report older vehicles are targeted more than newer.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 22, 2024
![Cheyenne musician Chris Hoover plays his prized 1977 Gibson Les Paul guitar.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Stolen-Gibson-guitar-Chris-Hoover-with-his-Gibson-Les-Paul-7.20.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Thieves Steal Prized Gibson Les Paul Guitar After Tree Falls On Cheyenne House
A giant tree fell on Chris Hoover’s house and demolished it in April. But the real blow to his soul came last week when thieves broke into the condemned home and stole the musician’s prized 1977 Gibson Les Paul guitar.
Jake NicholsJuly 20, 2024
![The lemonade stand in Mentock Park on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The kids were selling lemonade for two hours before being closed down.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cody-lemonade-stand-IMG_2398-7.19.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cody Cops Shut Down Kids’ Lemonade Stand In City Park
A group of kids set up a lemonade stand in Mentock Park in Cody on Thursday, but within a few hours, the stand and the kids were shut down for not having a permit after someone called the Cody Police Department.
Andrew RossiJuly 19, 2024
![Chloe tullis 7 19 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/chloe-tullis-7-19-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Yellowstone Contract Worker Charged With Attacking Parks Officer After Traffic Stop
A contract worker in Yellowstone National Park is facing a potential eight years in prison on claims she jumped onto a park ranger and punched him repeatedly when he tried to separate her from her boyfriend. She was indicted on a federal charge Thursday.
Clair McFarlandJuly 19, 2024
![Waldner micki 720](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/waldner__micki_720.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Woman Arrested After Roommate Found Dead Next To Safe Filled With Drugs
A Gillette woman was arrested for felony drug possession after police found her 60-year-old roommate dead next to an open safe with methamphetamines inside.
Clair McFarlandJuly 18, 2024
![Casper Police File Photo](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/casper-police-file-photo-6-4-23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Police Help Capture 14-Year-Old Denver Murder Suspect
Casper Police on Wednesday helped capture a 14-year-old male of Denver who went on the run after the July 10 killing of an adult male. Surveillance video and witness accounts helped identify Marquez as the suspect.
Clair McFarlandJuly 18, 2024
![Volkswagen file 7 17 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/volkswagen-file-7-17-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Volkswagen Bug Breaks Down So Alleged Drug Dealer Can't Finish Meth Run
A Gillette drug dealer couldn’t finish his methamphetamine run from Colorado last month because his Volkswagen bug slowed to a smoke-spewing crawl when he hit Chugwater, court documents say.
Clair McFarlandJuly 17, 2024
![Mix Collage 17 Jul 2024 03 36 PM 5113](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/MixCollage-17-Jul-2024-03-36-PM-5113.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Big Piney Man Faces 260 Years In Prison For Possession, Delivery of Child Pornography
A Big Piney man who allegedly went by the display name of "wyonaked" in an internet chat room was caught up in a sting where he was arrested on 24 counts of possession and distribution of child pornography. He faces up to 264 years in prison.
Jen KocherJuly 17, 2024
![Supreme court building 7 17 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/supreme-court-building-7-17-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Millionaire's Son Loses Inheritance For Suing Co-Heirs
A Casper millionaire’s son lost his portion of a $4 million inheritance for suing co-beneficiaries of his father’s estate, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandJuly 17, 2024
![The aftermath of a train wreck in which a semitruck containing two Wyoming men tried to clear a crossing ahead of a freight truck in Nebraska.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/dundy-county-train-wreck-photo-courtesy-sheriff.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Dead In Nebraska Semi Vs. Freight Train Crash
One Wyoming man died and one was injured Tuesday after a semi truck reportedly tried to beat a train to a temporary crossing on a curved Nebraska highway.
Clair McFarlandJuly 17, 2024
![Shelby klamer](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/shelby-klamer-cropped.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Rock Springs Woman Accused Of Stealing Ex's Gun While Texting Him About It
A Rock Springs woman accused of breaking into her ex-boyfriend’s home to steal a gun while sending him suspicious text messages about it faces up to 25 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandJuly 16, 2024
![James Botkin, left, was allegedly caught sexually attacking a Texas couple's mare early Sunday morning in Evanston, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Botkin-and-horse.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Evanston Horse Molester Gets Maximum Sentence For Bestiality
James Botkin on Monday accepted a plea agreement giving him the maximum sentence for bestiality after he was arrested for sexually violating a horse at the Uinta County fairgrounds. He was sentenced to a year in jail.
Clair McFarlandJuly 16, 2024
![James Botkin, left, was allegedly caught sexually attacking a Texas couple's mare early Sunday morning in Evanston, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Botkin-and-horse.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man Arrested In Alleged Sexual Abuse Of Horse In Evanston
A Texas couple said they caught a man early Monday in a stall at the Uinta County fairgrounds violating their horse. The man has been charged with one count of bestiality and faces one year in jail, if convicted.
Clair McFarlandJuly 15, 2024
![Hockey sticks 7 15 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/hockey-sticks-7-15-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
A Punch Over A Parking Dispute Kills Sheridan Hockey Coach
Sheridan hockey coach Patrick Mudd died over the weekend, after he was allegedly "sucker punched" in a parking lot outside of the Sheridan WYO rodeo. The hockey community laid their sticks outside his home in mourning.
Clair McFarlandJuly 15, 2024
![Genealogist Megan McWilliams builds out a family tree using a DNA software tool.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Twin-investigators-megan-7.14.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Twins On Mission To Unravel Deaths Of 'Motel Mike' And 'Pine Bluffs Pete'
Megan McWilliams and Ashley Kroner are twins and genealogists who investigate some of the region's coldest cold cases and missing people mysteries. The Wyoming women are now working to unravel the decades-old deaths of "Motel Mike" and "Pine Bluffs Pete."
Jen KocherJuly 14, 2024
![A man was caught cutting through a chain-link fence at the New Hope Humane Society to steal this 4-month-old bulldog-mix puppy, named Zorro.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Stolen-dog-7.12.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Drunk Worland Man Charged With Trying To Steal Puppy Out Of Shelter
A drunk Worland, Wyoming, man who wasn’t allowed to adopt a bulldog-mix puppy was caught allegedly cutting through a chain-link fence to steal the pup.
Clair McFarlandJuly 12, 2024
![The 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/2013-Mustang-Shelby-GT-7.12.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Teen Tops 155 MPH In Mustang While Running From Cops
A Gillette teen ran from cops at more than 155 mph Wednesday night, then hid in a field before he was arrested.
Jen KocherJuly 12, 2024
![Wind River Indian Reservation sign 12 21 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wind-River-Indian-Reservation-sign-12.21.23.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wind River Reservation Man Accused Of Raping Runaway Girl
Accused of getting a 14-year-old runaway drunk, putting her in a chokehold and molesting her, a 32-year-old Crowheart, Wyoming, man faces a potential lifetime in prison.
Clair McFarlandJuly 12, 2024
![Douglas Mark Smith](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Coin-shop-douglas-smith-courthouse-7.12.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Detective: Coin Shop Suspect, Neighborhood Not Searched After 2015 Double Murder
A Cheyenne police detective testified during a Friday hearing that the man now suspected of killing two men during a 2015 robbery wasn’t searched at the time. He also testified the neighborhood around The Coin Shop also wasn’t searched.
Leo WolfsonJuly 12, 2024
![Wamsutter water tower, Sept. 16, 2022.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/wamsutter-9-16-22.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Motorcycle Gang Rivalry Boils Over At Wyoming Truck Stop
When members of the Mongols Motorcycle Club came across a man wearing a Hell’s Angels jacket at a Wamsutter truck stop, the rivalry between the gangs boiled over. Now seven Mongols face felony charges for robbery and intimidation.
Clair McFarlandJuly 12, 2024
![The Rock Springs Police Department says missing children scams like this one posted in a local Facebook group are a growing concern.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Missing-kid-scam-7.12.14.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Scam Uses Fake Lost Wyoming Kid To Prey On Sympathies Of Potential Victims
A sad Facebook post in southwest Wyoming asks people to help reunite a lost little boy with his mom. Problem is, it’s a made-up sob story to exploit people with good hearts, says the Rock Springs Police Department.
Jen KocherJuly 12, 2024
![Laura Lane went missing somewhere near Grand Teton National Park on June 2, 2024.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Laura-Lane-missing-6.12.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Authorities Investigating What Caused Idaho Woman’s Car To Drive Off 60-Foot Cliff
Many questions remain as officials investigate the death of an Idaho woman in Grand Teton National Park. Among those is what caused her car to drive off a 60-foot cliff and plunge into a river?
Jen KocherJuly 11, 2024
![The aftermath of a large truck towing a gooseneck trailer that crashed through the old post office building in Marbleton, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Truck-plows-into-real-estate-office-1.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
'Luckiest Kid In Sublette County' Demolishes Old Post Office With 5th-Wheel
The old post office in Marbleton, Wyoming, was demolished when a 17-year-old took a corner too fast and launched a truck and trailer through it. The owner of the building said the teen is the “luckiest kid in Sublette County” for walking away alive.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2024
![Cody Birdwell](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cody-Birdwell-and-courthouse-7.11.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Rock Springs Hostage Fought Husband For Gun While Taking A Beating
A woman held hostage at gunpoint by her estranged husband fought him for the weapon while taking a beating, court documents say. The man eventually gave up, but not before terrorizing his wife and repeatedly telling her they both would die.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2024
![Casper PD Car 2](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/casper-PD-Car-2.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
In Brief: Man Charged With Fighting Arrest, Breaking Leg Of Casper Police Officer
A 41-year-old Evansville man who wanted to use drugs one more time before entering treatment is accused of breaking the leg of a Casper police officer while fighting his arrest.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 10, 2024
![Northwest Park in Gillette, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Gillette-Burma-and-West-4th-St-7.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
In Brief: Gillette 18-Year-Old Burned When Bucket Of Gas Spills In Car
A Gillette 18-year-old who had a bucket of gasoline in a car was burned early Wednesday morning. After gas had sloshed out of the bucket inside the car, a teen lit it on fire thinking it would burn off the spilled gas but not damage the car.
Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2024
![Michael Reps](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Michael-Reps-and-sheriffs-vehicle-7.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
In Brief: Sorry, Thieves, $14 Million Treasure Stashed In Smoot Home Is Gone
Cowboy State Daily reported Tuesday about a massive $14 million heist of gold, silver and cash from a Smoot, Wyoming, home. Now the local sheriff has a message for other potential thieves: Sorry, there’s no more treasure stashed there.
Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2024
![Rielee Jones](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Rielee-Jones-and-courthouse-7.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Laramie Woman Gets 7-10 Years In Prison For Molesting Foster Teen
A Laramie woman was sentenced to 7-10 years in prison Monday after accepting a plea agreement for molesting a 14-year-old foster teen. The boy was living in a youth home where she worked, and her deal includes a reduction of sentence if she gets a GED.
Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2024
![The Roosevelt Lodge in Yellowstone National Park.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Roosevelt-Lodge-waltarrrrr-via-Flickr-7.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Xanterra Worker Arrested For Mass Shooting Threat Day After Fatal Yellowstone Shootout
A Xanterra worker was arrested Monday for allegedly threatening a mass shooting a day after a fatal shootout park rangers had with another Xanterra employee. He told rangers he just “lost my cool.”
Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2024
![Smoot, Wyoming, is a tiny community in Wyoming's Star Valley just south of Afton.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Smoot-Jimmy-Emerson-via-Flickr-7.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man Accused Of Stealing $14 Million In Gold And Silver From Father’s Wyoming Home
A Las Vegas man is accused of stealing $14 million in gold and silver from his father’s home in Smoot, Wyoming. He reportedly told investigators he didn’t steal the treasure out of greed, he was just keeping it safe.
Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2024
![Mirror Lake 7 9 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Mirror-Lake-7.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
In Brief: Body Found Wrapped In Tarp At Mirror Lake Investigated As Homicide
An elderly man found wrapped in tarp near Medicine Bow Peak still has not been identified. It’s being investigated as a homicide, the Albany County Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday.
Jen KocherJuly 09, 2024
![Lucas Fussner in a selfie with mountains, posted to his Facebook page this spring.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/samson-fussner-2-7-6-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Yellowstone Gunman Was Firing Semiautomatic Weapon Toward Dining Area
The Yellowstone contract employee killed during a Fourth of July shootout with rangers had been firing a semiautomatic weapon, authorities said Tuesday. He had been firing it toward a dining area when confronted by rangers.
Clair McFarlandJuly 09, 2024
![Campbell county sheriff](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/campbell-county-sheriff.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Brothers Arrested For Domestic Assault On Same Night
Two Gillette brothers pleaded not guilty Monday to separate but related domestic assault charges. They were arrested within an hour of each other Sunday.
Jen KocherJuly 09, 2024
![Dwight Brockman was one of two men killed in a 2015 robbery at The Coin Shop in Cheyenne. His brother, Paul, said the arrest of a suspect nine years later brings a sense of closure.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Dwight-Brockman-and-The-Coin-Shop-7.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Brother Of 2015 Cheyenne Coin Shop Murder Victim Says Arrest Brings Waves Of Emotion
The brother of one of two men killed during the 2015 robbery of The Coin Shop in Cheyenne says he’s gone through waves of emotion since an arrest was made two weeks ago. “I cried and cried and cried,” he said.
Leo WolfsonJuly 09, 2024
![Laura Lane went missing near Grand Teton National Park on June 2, 2024. Her car was found in a river in the park Sunday, along with her body.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Laura-Lane-and-car-7.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Missing Idaho Woman Found Dead In Car In Teton National Park River
An Idaho woman who disappeared June 2 while driving home from Buffalo, Wyoming, has been found dead in her car in a Teton National Park river. The car was found Sunday, and officials confirmed Tuesday Laura Lane was inside.
Jen KocherJuly 09, 2024
![Cody Birdwell](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Rock-Springs-sign-and-Cody-Birdwell-7.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Rock Springs Man Arrested After Holding Person Hostage, Locking Children In Car
A Rock Springs man was arrested late Monday after allegedly holding someone hostage in his home and locking three kids in a car. Police say Cody Birdwell eventually surrendered and remains in jail on multiple charges.
Clair McFarlandJuly 09, 2024
![The Pacific Creek Campground in the Bridger Teton National Forest of Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Pacific-creek-7.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Couple Charged With Bear-Spraying Woman Who Drove Through Camp
Accused of blasting a woman who drove through their campsite with bear spray and firing a 9 mm pistol toward her car in the Bridger Teton National Forest, a South Dakota couple now faces up to 10 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandJuly 09, 2024
![Yellowstone law enforcement respond to an armed man on July 4, 2024, which ended in a shootout that killed the suspect and wounded a ranger.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/yellowstone-swat-7.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Former Top Park Service Officials Say Yellowstone Rangers Likely Saved Many Lives
Former top National Park Service officials told Cowboy State Daily on Monday that the response of Yellowstone Park rangers to a gunman threatening a mass shooting on July 4 likely saved many lives.
Clair McFarlandJuly 08, 2024
![Mathew Campfield Park 7 8 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Mathew-Campfield-Park-7.8.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
In Brief: Casper Man Shot During Fourth Of July Fight Over Fireworks
A man was shot and taken to a Casper hospital on the Fourth of July during a fight over personal fireworks. An argument between a small group of people and the man who was shot erupted at the basketball courts at a local park.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 08, 2024
![Samson Fussner and yellowstone swat 7 7 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Samson-Fussner-and-yellowstone-swat-7.7.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Yellowstone Shooter Took Woman Hostage, Held Her At Gunpoint: Scanner Recording
The Yellowstone contract worker who injured a park ranger and was killed in a shootout on July 4 held a female hostage at gunpoint prior to his death, according to a recording of a "be-on-the lookout" notice aired on the Park County dispatch system hours before.
Clair McFarlandJuly 08, 2024
![Mirror Lake near the base of Medicine Bow Peak.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Mirror-Lake-7.6.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
In Brief: Mirror Lake Reopened After Body Discovered July 4
The popular Mirror Lake Picnic and Fishing Site near the base of Medicine Bow Peak in Wyoming’s Snowy Range reopened Saturday morning after the discovery of a body in the area Thursday.
Jen KocherJuly 06, 2024
![Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner, 28, of Florida has been identified as the man killed in a shootout with Yellowstone National Park rangers on the Fourth of July. He was a worker for park contractor Xanterra Travel Collection.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Samson-Lucas-Bariah-Fussner-7.6.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Yellowstone Shooter Identified, Was 28-Year-Old Contract Worker From Florida
The man who died in a shootout with Yellowstone National Park rangers on the Fourth of July was 28-year-old Samson Fussner, the Park County Coroner told Cowboy State Daily on Saturday morning.
Clair McFarlandJuly 06, 2024
![Douglas Smith](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Douglas-Smith-and-courhoust-7.5.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
No Bond For Man Accused Of Gunning Down 2 Men In 2015 Cheyenne Coin Shop Robbery
The man accused of killing two men in the 2015 robbery of The Coin Shop in downtown Cheyenne will stay in jail without bond. Douglas Smith had his initial hearing in court on Friday.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2024
![Christopher J. Schmidt](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Christopher-Schmidt-7.5.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Man Accused Of Bragging About Sex With Young Kids Pleads Not Guilty
A 25-year-old Casper man who allegedly bragged about sex acts with young kids pleaded not guilty Friday. Christopher Schmidt also is accused of inviting other men to participate in the abuse.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 05, 2024
![Karen Smith is recovering after she was stabbed in the back last month. The family is now raising money for her medical bills, while her teen son has been charged as an adult for allegedly stabbing her.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/karla-smith-photo-2-7.4.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Woman Raffling Off Son's Pigs After He Allegedly Stabbed Her
A Campbell County woman whose teenage son allegedly stabbed her in the back while she slept is raffling off his pigs to pay down her medical costs. Winners will receive half a hog each; butchered, cut and wrapped.
Clair McFarlandJuly 04, 2024
![Yellowstone law enforcement on Thursday, July 4, 2024](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/yellowstone-swat-1-7-4-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
One Person Dead After Fourth Of July Shootout In Yellowstone
One person was killed in a shootout with a Yellowstone National Park ranger Thursday morning, after an exchange of gunfire in the Canyon Village. The ranger was injured and is now receiving medical treatment.
Clair McFarlandJuly 04, 2024
![William Roy McKinney](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/William-Roy-McKinney-7.3.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
More Felonies For Alleged Natrona County Drug Trafficker Named ‘Tree Killer’
A man known around Casper by the nickname “Tree Killer” who’s suspected of being a major trafficker of fentanyl and methamphetamine in central Wyoming faces three new felony charges.
Andrew RossiJuly 03, 2024
![A pilot suffered only minor injuries when a small plane crashed Wednesday after shutting off the plane’s fuel. The aircraft flipped while making an emergency landing in Albany County.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Small-plane-crash-albany-county-1-7.3.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
In Brief: Pilot Accidentally Turns Off Fuel Switch, Flips Plane In Albany County
A pilot accidentally turned off the fuel switch mid-flight on his plane on Wednesday morning and crash landed in rural Albany County. He suffered minor injuries.
Mark HeinzJuly 03, 2024
![Douglas Smith has been arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the 2015 killing of two people at The Coin Shop in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Douglas-smith-coin-shop-2-7.3.24-copy.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Suspect In 2015 Double Murder At Cheyenne Coin Shop Back In Wyoming
The man accused of killing two people in 2015 at The Coin Shop in downtown Cheyenne is back in Wyoming. Douglas Smith has been extradited from California and will have his first court hearing Friday.
Leo WolfsonJuly 03, 2024
![A Biden administration rule requiring states allow transgender students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms of their choice has been blocked by a federal judge.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Biden-and-all-gender-restroom-7.3.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Judge Rules Wyoming Doesn't Have To Follow Biden's Trans Bathroom Rules
A federal judge Tuesday said Wyoming doesn't have to follow a new federal rule allowing males identifying as females in school bathrooms. The judge ruled that Title IX doesn't trump free speech, privacy and safety rights of girls.
Clair McFarlandJuly 03, 2024
![A hemp crop west of Powell was grown during the first season for the crop in Wyoming in 2021.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/101420Hemp003-1.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Hemp Businesses Sue Gordon, State Of Wyoming Over New Cannabis Law
Ten Wyoming hemp businesses and one individual hemp seller on Monday asked a federal judge to declare Wyoming’s new law against synthetic cannabis variants unlawful by Congress’ standards, and to block it going forward.
Clair McFarlandJuly 03, 2024
![Ziegler honor farm 7 2 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Ziegler-honor-farm-7.2.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming’s First Black Female Prison Warden Loses Hostile Workplace Lawsuit
A federal jury ruled Tuesday that the Wyoming Department of Corrections did not create an unlawfully hostile work environment for the state’s first Black female prison warden, who claimed corruption within her ranks.
Clair McFarlandJuly 02, 2024
![A 14-year-old Casper girl was seriously hurt Monday evening while riding a skateboard when she collided with an SUV.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Skateboard-hit-and-run-7.2.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
‘Life-Threatening’ Injuries For 14-Year-Old Casper Skateboarder Who Hit SUV
A 14-year-old Casper girl on a skateboard suffered “life-threatening” injuries when she collided with an SUV on Monday evening.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 02, 2024
![Campbell County Courthouse in Gillette, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Campbell-County-Courthouse-1-6.3.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Foursome Accused Of Pistol-Whipping Men In Retaliation For Kidnapping
After a Gillette woman told her friends an ex-boyfriend had kidnapped her Saturday, they allegedly barged into a shop, held two men at gunpoint and pistol-whipped them.
Clair McFarlandJuly 02, 2024
![Evanston photo](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/evanston-photo.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Evanston Man Accused Of Rampage With Hatchet, Shovel And Machete
An Evanston man accused of terrorizing his estranged wife with a hatchet, shovel and machete will face felony charges, a judge decided Friday. He could get up to 41 years in prison if convicted.
Clair McFarlandJuly 02, 2024
![Cody police car 12 27 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cody-police-car-12.27.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cody Police Bust Meth Lab When Woman Reports Boyfriend
Cody police say they busted a local meth lab after a woman reported her boyfriend for cooking the drug in their home. He’s in court Wednesday, and could face up to 45 years in prison if convicted.
Clair McFarlandJuly 01, 2024
![Former President Donald Trump during a Save America rally in Casper, Wyoming, on May 28, 2022.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Donald-Trump-in-Casper-May-28-2022-7.1.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Split On Landmark Ruling That Trump Can’t Be Prosecuted For Official Acts
Wyoming legal opinions are split on Monday’s landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts in office.
Clair McFarlandJuly 01, 2024
![Chance Englehart with his newborn child. There's still little information about what happened to the Moorcroft, Wyoming, man when he vanished July 6, 2019.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/chance-englehart-12.20.22.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
New Leads In The Disappearance Of Moorcroft, Wyoming, Man Missing Now For 5 Years
It’s been nearly five years since Chance Englebert vanished during a holiday visit to see his in-laws in Nebraska. As his family gets ready to mark the unhappy anniversary, new leads have emerged that may help shed light on the Moorcroft, Wyoming, man’s disappearance.
Jen KocherJune 30, 2024
![For 37 years, Wyoming therapist Gary Curtis counseled a segment of the population nearly nobody else would — sex offenders.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Gary-Curtis-Unknown-3-6.23.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
For 37 Years, Lander Therapist Did What Nobody Else Would: Treat Sex Offenders
For 37 years, Wyoming therapist Gary Curtis counseled a segment of the population nearly nobody else would — sex offenders.
Jen KocherJune 30, 2024
![Joshua Hayden Ali](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Joshua-Hayden-Ali-voodoo-man-6.28.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne “Voodoo Man” Arrested, But Business Owners Worried He'll Be Out Soon
Cheyenne business owners were relieved to hear that a towering man who wields a staff and pronounces voodoo curses and death threats toward them was arrested Thursday, but they suspect he won’t be in jail long.
Clair McFarlandJune 29, 2024
![Riverton City Park](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Riverton-City-Park-2-8.9.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man Accused Of Hitting Brother In Head With Axe At Riverton City Park
A St. Stephens man has been charged with attacking his brother with an axe at Riverton City Park. He was allegedly caught on video swinging the axe at his brother and hitting him in the head. His preliminary hearing is Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandJune 28, 2024
![Natrona Courthouse 6 28 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Natrona-Courthouse-6.28.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Oil Field Worker Charged With Child Porn Says He’s ‘Disgusted’ With Himself
A Casper-area oil field worker who faces eight felony charges for having and distributing child porn allegedly told investigators that fantasies about sex acts with children are like “an itch in my head” and that he’s “disgusted” with himself.
Leo WolfsonJune 28, 2024
![Laramie County School District 1 administration building at 2810 House Ave. in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Laramie-County-School-District-1-administration-Unknown-2-6.27.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Teachers Now Required To Notify Parents If Kids Change Their Names
Teachers in Cheyenne will now be required to notify parents when their kids want to go by other names or nicknames, including transgender names. The district took its policy a step further than state law.
Clair McFarlandJune 27, 2024
![U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, during a June 26, 2024, news conference on Capitol Hill.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Hageman-in-DC-6.27.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Hageman Blasts Supreme Court For Allowing Government To Censor Social Media
Harriet Hageman on Thursday blasted a Wednesday U.S. Supreme Court ruling that lifts a ban on government-induced censorship of social media. “The courts have failed to remedy this blatant censorship; the ultimate solution lies with Congress,” she said.
Clair McFarlandJune 27, 2024
![Riverton police and investigators at the scene in February 2024 where the dead body of a man was found near a local church.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Riverton-body-found-2-2.20.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Manslaughter Charge Filed In Fatal Beating Of Riverton Man Outside Church
A local man was charged with manslaughter Wednesday in the February beating death of a Riverton man outside a church. The suspect allegedly told police he “might have escalated the assault too far.”
Clair McFarlandJune 27, 2024
![Converse County, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Converse-Count-Jimmy-Emerson-Flickr-6.26.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Guns, Credit Cards Stolen From Wyoming Rancher Accused Of Starving Animals
A Shawnee, Wyoming, rancher accused of starving five confined animals alleged had guns, credit cards and other things stolen from his home, according to Converse County District Court records.
Clair McFarlandJune 27, 2024
![Wyoming Highway Patrol 2 6 26 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wyoming-Highway-Patrol-2-6.26.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Douglas Man Accused Of Killing 14-Year-Old In Drunken Head-On Crash
A Douglas, Wyoming, man faces charges of vehicular homicide and DUI after allegedly causing a Sunday head-on crash that killed a 14-year-old and seriously hurt a woman and a 6-year-old child, the Wyoming Highway Patrol reported Wednesday.
Clair McFarlandJune 26, 2024
![Bobby maher justice center and memorial 4 18 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/bobby-maher-justice-center-and-memorial-4.18.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Teen Accused Of Holding Bobby Maher Down During Stabbing Pleads Not Guilty
The Casper 15-year-old accused of holding 14-year-old Bobby Maher down while another stabbed him to death pleaded not guilty Wednesday.
Dale KillingbeckJune 26, 2024
![Cheyenne police announced Tuesday, June 25, 2024, they've made an arrest in the 2015 double murder at The Coin Shop in downtown Cheyenne, a crime that rocked the community.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/The-Coin-Shop-1-6.25.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Suspect In 2015 Cheyenne Coin Shop Double Murder Was First To Call 911
The man who Cheyenne Police arrested on Tuesday for the 2015 double homicide at The Coin Shop was the one who initially called 911 after the crime had been committed. An affidavit shows the suspect tripped himself up talking about his alleged alibi.
Leo WolfsonJune 26, 2024
![Douglas Smith, 68, was arrested June 25, 2024, in California on suspicion of first-degree murder for the killing of two men during a 2015 robbery of The Coin Shop in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/The-Coin-Shop-and-Douglas-Smith-6.25.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Arrest Made In 2015 Double Murder At Cheyenne Coin Shop
An arrest was made Tuesday in the unsolved 2015 double-murder at The Coin Shop in downtown Cheyenne. Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins said the crime "was a wound on our community’s soul.”
Leo WolfsonJune 25, 2024
![Park County Sheriffs Office 6 7 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Park-County-Sheriffs-Office-6.7.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Park County Man Swinging Baseball Bat Shot In Leg During Road Rage Showdown
A Park County man was shot in the leg on Sunday in a wild road rage incident. The individual allegedly chased someone down and then got out of his vehicle swinging a baseball bat when he was shot.
Andrew RossiJune 25, 2024
Cheyenne Teen Avoids Attempted First-Degree Murder Charge With Plea Deal
A Cheyenne teen will avoid prosecution on an attempted first-degree murder charge after a deal was struck having him plead guilty to aggravated assault on Monday.
Leo WolfsonJune 24, 2024
![Charvel Nalene Martinez](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Charvel-Nalene-Martinez-and-courthouse-6.24.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Arrest Warrant Issued For Torrington Woman In Major Drug Trafficking Scheme
An arrest warrant issued Friday seeks a 25-year-old Torrington woman for her alleged involvement in a statewide fentanyl and meth trafficking ring that was busted in March.
Dale KillingbeckJune 24, 2024
![Larry Munday](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Larry-Munday-and-Campbell-County-Sheriffs-Office-vehicle-6.24.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Rozet Man Accused Of Stealing 168 UPS Packages Says He Did It For ‘The Rush’
A man who worked as an overnight cleaner at a Gillette UPS facility allegedly told investigators he stole at least 168 packages for “the rush” he gets by taking things. He waived a Monday hearing and elevated to felony-level court.
Greg JohnsonJune 24, 2024
![A man died after being shot several times March 30, 2024, during an alleged domestic violence incident in the 1700 block of Oxford Drive in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cheyenne-Shooting-4.1.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man Who Killed ‘Heavily Intoxicated’ Son Of Neighbor Acted In Self-Defense
A Cheyenne man who shot and killed the “heavily intoxicated” son of a downstairs neighbor March 30 won’t be prosecuted because he was acting in self-defense, Laramie County District Attorney Sylvia Hackl said Monday.
Clair McFarlandJune 24, 2024
![A memorial for Bobby Maher, the Casper 14-year-old who died after being stabbed outside Eastridge Mall on April 7, grows near the spot of the altercation. Maher's favorite color was blue.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Bobby-Maher-memorial-with-mug-4.17.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Judge Orders Mental Exam For Teen Accused Of Stabbing, Killing Bobby Maher, 14
A judge Friday ordered a mental exam for a Casper teen who’s charged with first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing and killing 14-year-old Bobby Maher while he was trying to protect his girlfriend April 7.
Dale KillingbeckJune 21, 2024
![Randel and Courtney Hooper, owners of Cassie's Steakhouse in Cody, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cassies-Steakhouse-owners-6.21.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Owners of Iconic Cody Restaurant Accused Of Threatening To Kill Customers
The owners of the iconic Cassie’s Steakhouse in Cody are in trouble after allegedly threatening to kill a pair of customers Wednesday and then kicking a police officer in the head.
Leo WolfsonJune 21, 2024
![Three juveniles playing with fire are suspected of accidentally setting a timber-frame railroad bridge on the southside of Rock Springs ablaze Wednesday.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/448377488_10225564909049882_3522691949810218476_n.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Kids Playing With Fire Suspected Of Burning Railroad Bridge In Rock Springs
Three juveniles playing with fire are suspected of accidentally setting a timber-frame railroad bridge on the southside of Rock Springs ablaze Wednesday. The bridge is a total loss and will be rebuilt by the Union Pacific Railroad.
Andrew RossiJune 20, 2024
![Alpine Wyoming sign 8 1 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Alpine-Wyoming-sign-8.1.23.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Alpine, Wyoming, Man Dies In Tragic Wood Chipper Accident
An Alpine-area fire prevention worker died in a wood-chipper accident Tuesday. The man got entangled in the wood chipper and it had to be disassembled to get him out, but the accident was not survivable.
Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2024
![Tyler Vernon Jessop](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Tyler-Vernon-Jessop-and-rawlins-sign-6.19.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Rawlins Man Accused Of Molesting Young Girls Could Get 680 Years In Prison
A Rawlins man accused of molesting two 5-year-old girls and a 6-year-old reportedly told police he’s sexually attracted to children and described the ways he has molested a child in the past. He could get 680 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandJune 19, 2024
![Dustin Ostert](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Ostert-Dustin-6.19.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Man Destroys Porsche In High-Speed Crash; 3rd DUI In 4 Years
A Gillette man has been charged with his third DUI in four years after rolling his Porsche Sunday night. He reportedly was driving into traffic and on sidewalks in downtown Gillette before rolling the vehicle more than 350 feet.
Jen KocherJune 19, 2024
![Adam Aviles Jr., inset, and Katie Ferguson.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Katie-Ferguson-and-adam-aviles-5.17.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Suspect In Disappearance Of Cody Woman Strikes Plea On Federal Gun Charge
The on-and-off-boyfriend and suspect in the disappearance of a Cody woman reached a plea deal Friday on a separate federal gun violation that could keep him in jail for years. The woman has been missing since Oct. 5.
Clair McFarlandJune 18, 2024
![Cold cases 9 19 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cold-cases-9.19.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming’s Statewide Cold Case Database Close To Be Launched In Coming Months
The commander of the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation told legislators on Tuesday that a new statewide cold-case database will be launched in the coming months. There are approximately 150 cold cases in Wyoming with some dating back more than 50 years.
Leo WolfsonJune 18, 2024
![Upton sign 10 10 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Upton-sign-10.10.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Was Talking To Demons While Vandalizing Building, Deputy Says
An Upton man was reportedly talking to demons when vandalizing a local business at 3 a.m. earlier this month. When deputies caught up with him, he told them, “I’m not in the mood for this.” He has been charged with felony level property destruction
Clair McFarlandJune 18, 2024
![This image from body cam video released by the Casper Police Department shows the moments right after an officer fired seven shots at suspect Trae Spurlock, hitting him six times. Spurlock's face has been intentionally blurred.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-officer-shooting-man-down-6.17.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Body Cam Video: Suspect Shot, Killed By Casper Police Talked About ‘Death By Cop’
Dramatic body cam video released by the Casper Police Department on Monday shows an uncooperative suspect telling police he wasn’t going to jail and that “death by cop doesn’t sound too bad” before he was shot and killed.
Dale KillingbeckJune 17, 2024
![Jade Roundstone](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/jade-roundstone.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Witnesses Say Sheridan Woman Pulled Knife After Twerking Battle Gone Wrong
The drinking buddies of a 30-year-old woman in Sheridan say she swung a knife at them after a "twerking battle" ended poorly at her home. The woman's arraignment is set for next month.
Clair McFarlandJune 17, 2024
![Lenea Brown, 17, of Casper was shot in the head and killed near Buckboard Park on May 14. Her ex-boyfriend, Eavan Castaner, has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Lenea-Brown-and-Buckboard-Park-6.17.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Teen Pleads Not Guilty In Murder Of Ex-Girlfriend
A 16-year-old Casper boy on Monday pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the shooting death of his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend, Lenae Brown. Eavan Castaner is being charged as an adult.
Dale KillingbeckJune 17, 2024
![Kayaking in Colter Bay on Jackson Lake.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/kayaking-in-Colter-Bay-jackson-lake-6.17.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Searchers Find Kayak And Paddle, But Not Missing Kayaker On Jackson Lake
A search continues Monday for a Minnesota kayaker who went missing on Jackson Lake on Saturday. His kayak and paddle have been found, but the man is still missing.
Clair McFarlandJune 17, 2024
![Reatta Grywusiewicz and Rich Wetsch have moved to Montana since an alleged child abuse incident with their 14-month-old son.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/child-abuse-Reatta-and-family-6.16.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Family May Never Get Justice For Abused 14-Month-Old Son
A Wyoming couple has been waiting for justice after their 14-month-old toddler was allegedly beaten at a Hot Springs County ranch. Their wait may never come to an end because of the inherent challenges of proving a crime even happened.
Jen KocherJune 16, 2024
![Wyoming U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court arguing that bump stocks don't make weapons automatic. The high court shot down the ban Friday, June 14, 2024.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Bump-stock-barrasso-and-lummis-1.29.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Delegation Says Supreme Court Was Right To Shoot Down Bump Stock Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to shoot down a Trump administration ban on bump stocks for semiautomatic weapons on Friday is being hailed by Wyoming’s U.S. senators as a victory for the Second Amendment.
Clair McFarlandJune 14, 2024
![Truman and Kandace Sittingeagle](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Truman-and-Kandace-Sitting-eagle.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Arapahoe Woman Guilty Of Torturing Teen Son, Keeping Him In Crawl Space
After a four-day trial, a jury found Kandace Sitting Eagle of Arapahoe, Wyoming, guilty Thursday of torturing her teen son, amid evidence she helped hide him from authorities in a crawl space. Her husband has also pleaded guilty to the abuse.
Clair McFarlandJune 14, 2024
![Brice Andrew DiGiorgio](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Mug-6.13.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Florida Man Who Swiped Fire Truck Accused Of Wrecking Stolen Semi In Wyoming
A man once found "buck-ass naked" in a Florida firehouse before swiping a fire department's truck is now facing felony charges for allegedly stealing a semitruck from Colorado, driving it through Wyoming and then wrecking it.
Clair McFarlandJune 13, 2024
![Triangle Cross Ranch 10 30 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Triangle-Cross-Ranch-10.30.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Men Who Claimed Forced Labor, Trafficking By Wyoming Youth Ranch Agree To Settlement
Two men who were former residents at the Triangle Cross Ranch for troubled teens in Park County and who sued over claims of forced labor and trafficking will drop their lawsuit over the allegations after reaching a settlement.
Clair McFarlandJune 13, 2024
![Campbell County Courthouse in Gillette, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Campbell-County-Courthouse-1-6.3.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Campbell County Teen Says He Was ‘Too Angry To Sleep’ When He Stabbed Mom
A 17-year-old Campbell County teen was charged as an adult on Wednesday with attempted first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his mother with a 13.5-inch knife earlier in the week. He told police, he was “too angry to sleep.”
Jen KocherJune 13, 2024
![Hanna Holtmeier, one of six University of Wyoming Kappa Kappa Gamma chapter members, speaks on the steps of the Byron White U.S. Courthouse in downtown Denver on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sorority-Members-In-Denver-IMG_0390-5.14.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Federal Court Dismisses Complaint Over Wyoming Transgender Sorority Member
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday dismissed an appeal of University of Wyoming sorority members who sued over the induction of a transgender member. The court said the women have the option of filing a new complaint, however.
Clair McFarlandJune 13, 2024
![Cheri Marler, convicted of killing a 5-year-old girl in her care, hid her face after her sentencing hearing Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Kemmerer, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cheri-Marler-1-6.12.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Life Without Parole For Kemmerer Babysitter Who Beat 5-Year-Old To Death
Cheri Marler, the Kemmerer babysitter who beat a 5-year-old girl to death, was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday during an emotionally charged sentencing hearing.
Clair McFarlandJune 12, 2024
![Nearly a year after punching Laramie resident Wendy Budrow in the face so hard he broke her jaw "from ear to ear," the suspect, David Leyba, has been caught in Colorado](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wendy-Bidstrup-and-David-Leyba-6.12.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
After Year On The Run, Man Accused Of Breaking Laramie Woman’s Face Is Caught
After punching a Laramie woman in the face so hard he broke her jaw “from ear to ear,” a 60-year-old drifter has been on the run for almost a year — until Tuesday, when he was caught in Colorado.
Clair McFarlandJune 12, 2024
![Grizzly idaho](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/grizzly-idaho.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
80-Year-Old Montana Man Gets Two Months In Jail For Killing Grizzly, Evidence Tampering
An 80-year-old Montana man was told Tuesday he’ll serve two months in jail and pay a $10,000 fine after covering up the killing of a grizzly bear on his property. The sentence was stiffer than both the defense and prosecution had agreed to prior.
Clair McFarlandJune 12, 2024
![Laura Lane went missing somewhere near Grand Teton National Park on June 2, 2024.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Laura-Lane-missing-6.12.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Family, Friends Desperate To Find Woman Who Disappeared In Wyoming
The friends and family of an Idaho woman are desperate to find her after she suddenly disappeared while driving through Wyoming following an extended visit in Buffalo. Her digital trail ends near Grand Teton National Park.
Jen KocherJune 12, 2024
![Trae Spurlock](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Trae-Spurlock-6.11.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![A fracking rig in Wyoming in this file photo.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Fracking-rig-getty-6.11.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![A television in the Dave’s Guns shop in Larmie broadcasts President Joe Biden speaking at a gun control rally on Tuesday, the same day his son, Hunter Biden, was convicted for gun-related felonies.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Biden-Speaks.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Wayne Matthew Hatch, center, trudges into his hearing in Lander on Tuesday to give a no contest plea to sending child pornography.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wayne-Matthew-Hatch-1-6.11.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![This GMC Yukon that sits crashed and abandoned in rugged terrain off Highway 14-16-20 in northwest Wyoming sparked a lot of speculation. Truth is, a suspected drunk driver left it there.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Crashed-SUV-1-6.11.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![The Wyoming Highway Patrol says two Colorado men tried to smuggle two stolen Lamborghinis through Interstate 80 in Wyoming last month.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/lambos-6-10-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Conrad Tillman](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Conrad-Tillman-and-sign-6.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
‘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 Bearcomesout's family remember her as fun-loving, outgoing and a good mother. She also became withdrawn and isolated in the years before she was shot to death.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Utahnna-Bearcomesout-6.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Hyo Jin Min went missing from her home in Wheatland, Wyoming, more than seven months ago.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wheatland-Wyoming-sign-and-mug-6.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![If a judge accepts his Alford plea, Anthony Michael Fuentes would become the first person in Wyoming to be convicted of manslaughter for selling someone fentanyl-laced drugs that led to death.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Anthony-Michael-Fuentes-6.7.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![A man was killed in an officer-involved shooting incident in the 5000 block of Pay If Forward Drive in Casper on Thursday night, June 6, 2024. It was in the vicinity of an apartment complex, but police report the apartments were not involved in the incident.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Pay-It-Forward-Drive-1-6.7.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![The North Platte River near Torrington.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/North-Platte-near-Torrington-1.23.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![A photo of a real estate sign in the neighborhood northeast of Evansville that was allegedly turned into a target. Neighbors said bullets sometimes ricochet off the sign into adjacent areas.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Trigger-Happy-Neighbor-Realty-Sign-6.6.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Kandace Sitting Eagle is accused of torturing her 13-year-old son.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Kandace-Sitting-Eagle-and-sign-6.6.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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 Police Sgt. Mike Mascorro, right, has been cleared by the town of any wrongdoing in a fatal April 2023 shootout with a suspect.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Mascorrow-and-protest-10.20.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![One argument PETA makes in its lawsuit over an ad denied by Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is that the airport displays hunting trophies in its terminal and shows an alleged bias against PETA's views on animal cruelty.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Rock-Springs-airport-trophies-and-ad-2-6.5.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Welcome to Greeley Colorado](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Welcome_to_Greeley_Colorado.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![The aftermath of the SUV impact in the classroom of the Cody Firearms Experience. Fortunately, this room is part of a separate building from the main business, so the popular Cody business hasn't been impacted by the incident.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/SUV-drives-through-Cody-Firearms-Experience-IMG_7352-6.4.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![The Walmart Supercenter in Sheridan, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sheridan-walmart-6.3.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![The pelt of Elyssa, the black-footed ferret on display at the Meeteetse Museums. This pelt was stolen from the museum, but thankfully undamaged by the ordeal and has since been returned to the museum.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Ferret-pelt-Attachment-6.3.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Tator, a black Labrador retriever, got sick when he somehow ingested meth while on an outing at Dalbey Memorial Park in Gillette.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Meth-dog-6.3.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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 train 11 23 22 scaled](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/wyoming-coal-train-11.23.22-scaled.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Frosty's Bar and Grill in Casper, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Frostys-Lounce-Casper-6.3.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
‘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
![A Cheyenne man can sue three police officers who illegally entered his home and detained him in Feburary 2020 in the 700 block of West 24th Street, a judge has ruled.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/700-block-west-24th-street-cheyenne-6.3.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
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
![Campbell County Courthouse in Gillette, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Campbell-County-Courthouse-2-6.3.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man Who Said He Slit Mom’s Throat Because Of Attic People To Have Sanity Checked
A Wyoming judge paused a Gillette man's attempted murder case Friday and ordered a sanity test, after the man reportedly told police he slit his mother’s throat when distant attic people threatened him.
Clair McFarlandJune 03, 2024
![Cassandra Burson says she's not sure what justice for her murdered father looks like, but that a court conviction likely will fall far short.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cassandra-Burson-and-Warren-Jorgenson-6.2.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Daughter Of Wyoming Tribal Murder Victim Says Justice Goes Beyond A Conviction
The daughter of a Wind River Reservation man murdered in Lander, Wyoming, in April questions what it means to get justice for her father and others. One thing she does know: It’s goes far beyond a court conviction.
Jen KocherJune 02, 2024
![Joshua Hayden-Ali has harassed buiness owners in downtown Cheyenne for quite some time, and it's become more aggressive. He's often armed and makes death threats, they report.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Bohemian-Metals-and-Joshua-Hayden-Ali-5.31.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Shop Owners Fed Up With 6-Foot-4 Shaman’s Death Threats And Harassment
Downtown Cheyenne business owners say they’re fed up with an aggressive 6-foot-4-inch man who calls himself “Wisdom," brandishes a staff like a shaman, claims he practices Voodoo, and then threatens to kill them or burn their shops down.
Clair McFarlandMay 31, 2024
![Laramie County complex 2 8 10 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Laramie-County-complex-2-8.10.23.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Man Accused Of Shooting Up Estranged Wife’s House, Kidnapping Her
The estranged husband of a Cheyenne woman was elevated to felony-level court Thursday on charges he allegedly shot up her house, dragged her out to his car and then kidnapped her. He faces 55 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandMay 31, 2024
![Jose Alfredo Mendoza has been missing for five years. The Casper Police Department is making a new push to find him.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Jose-Alfredo-Mendoza-missing-5.31.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Five Years After Wyoming Man Disappeared, New Push On To Find Him
It’s been five years since Casper resident Jose Alfredo Mendoza disappeared and although the trail is cold, local investigators are making a new push to find him.
Jen KocherMay 31, 2024
![Justin Armando Marquez (left), Ryan Schroeder and family (right)](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/justin-armando-marquez-ryan-schroeder.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Family Of Slain Casper Man Applauds After Killer Sentenced To 70+ Years
The family of Ryan Schroeder erupted in applause on Thursday as a judge sentenced Justin Armando Marquez to at least 70 years in prison for the stabbing death of Schroeder. Schroeder's daughter said the family has been left with "overwhelming grief."
Dale KillingbeckMay 30, 2024
![Ostrem 5 30 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/ostrem-5-30-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Former Gillette Cop Accused Of Triple Homicide Had Justified Shooting In Wyoming
Former Gillette cop Jay Ostrem, who has been accused of a rage-fueled triple homicide in South Dakota earlier this week, was involved in a lethal use-of-force incident 23 years ago in Gillette. The judge in a resulting lawsuit noted Ostrem's shooting was justified.
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2024
![FILE PHOTO: Prosecutor Cal Rerucha makes a statement as Judy and Dennis Shepard, parents of murder victim Matthew Shepard, stand quietly following the sentencing of Russell Henderson in their son's murder. (photo by](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/cal-rerucha-5-30-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Prosecutor From Matthew Shepard Case Says 'Gay Panic' Defense Shouldn't Be Allowed
Minnesota has become the 19th state to ban the “gay panic” defense in criminal cases. Wyoming’s laws don’t discuss this defense strategy at all but the lead prosecutor on the Matthew Shepard case said it shouldn't be allowed anywhere.
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2024
![Wyoming gun shop 12 14 22](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/wyoming-gun-shop-12.14.22.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Professor Tells Supreme Court Not To Let Mexico Sue Gun Makers
A Wyoming professor wants the U.S. Supreme Court to kill Mexico’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit as an illegal attempt to bankrupt America’s firearms industry, an effort a Cowboy State gun advocate calls “more of a stunt … than a serious lawsuit.”
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2024
![Jay Ostrem](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Jay-Ostrem-5.29.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Former Wyoming Police Sergeant Charged With Triple Homicide In South Dakota
Jay Ostrem, a former Gillette, Wyoming, police sergeant, has been charged with triple homicide for allegedly killing three people Monday in South Dakota.
Clair McFarlandMay 29, 2024
![Campbell County Memorial Hospital 9 12 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Campbell-County-Memorial-Hospital-9.12.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Man Says Distant Attic People Triggered Him To Slit Mother’s Throat
A Gillette man told a sheriff’s investigator he was defending himself from people in a "distant attic" when he lifted his mother’s chin and slit her throat. He’s been charged with attempted murder, and she’s recovering in a hospital.
Clair McFarlandMay 28, 2024
![Hannah Wingert, top, was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for brutally beating her 2-year-old son. Her boyfriend at the time, Joshua Moody, below, got two to three years for being an accessory after the fact.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Hannah-Wingert-and-Joshua-Moody-sentenced-5.28.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Mom Who Swung Toddler 'Like A Baseball Bat' Gets 10-15 Years In Prison
A 21-year-old Cheyenne mother who swung her 2-year-old son "like a baseball bat" apologized Tuesday, saying that “he didn’t deserve this” as she was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandMay 28, 2024
![Shanna Brubaker, 38, of Cheyenne has been missing since April 29, 2024.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Shanna-Brubaker-and-Vedauwoo-vikisuzan-flikr-5.26.24-copy.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Family Desperate To Find Missing Cheyenne Woman Who May Have Had Mental Emergency
The family of 38-year-old Shanna Brubaker, who’s been missing from her Cheyenne home since April 29 and may be experiencing a mental health emergency, is desperate to find her. The family is asking for the public's help.
Jen KocherMay 26, 2024
![Kandace Sitting Eagle](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Kandace-Sitting-Eagle-2.26.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Accused Wyoming Child Torturer Doesn’t Want Kids To Testify At Her Trial
A Wyoming woman accused to torturing her 13-year-old son, whom police reportedly found in a crawl space with broken bones and starving, petitioned the court this week to not let any of her other five children testify against her.
Clair McFarlandMay 24, 2024
![A Glock Switch is a device that turns a Glock pistol into a rapid-fire firearm.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/glock-switch-2-12.14.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
BRIEF: Feds Don’t Want To Return Wyoming Man's Illegal Machine Gun
After taking an illegal 9 mm Glock converted to a machine gun — and other weapons — from a Worland, Wyoming, man last year, the federal government asked a judge Friday to let it keep the guns.
Clair McFarlandMay 24, 2024
![Tracy McGee](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/tracy-mcgee-5.24.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Accused Wyoming Pronghorn Poacher Caught After Standoff With Police
A Moorcroft, Wyoming, woman accused of helping poach a pronghorn also faces felony drug possession charges after an hours-long nonviolent standoff with police in her house.
Clair McFarlandMay 24, 2024
![Gabriel Testerman was sentenced in Laramie County District Court on May 23, 2024.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Gabriel-Testerman-Laramie-County-District-Court-5.23.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Trooper Gets 10-15 Years For Rape As Wyoming Legislator Calls Him ‘A Man of God’
A Cheyenne judge Thursday sentenced a former Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper who raped a woman to 10-15 years in prison despite a state legislator lobbying the judge for leniency, calling him “a man of God.”
Clair McFarlandMay 23, 2024
![Wyoming Supreme Court building in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wyoming-Supreme-Court-2-10.10.23.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Child Molester Can’t Get Back Phone That May Have Child Porn On It
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a convicted child molester serving 18-20 years in prison can’t get back the cellphone police took from him because it “likely” has pornographic photos of his underage victim on it.
Clair McFarlandMay 23, 2024
![Joseph Underwood](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/joseph-underwood.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Accused Of Killing Woman, Molesting Body Won’t Stop Writing To Judge
A man accused of murdering his on-and-off girlfriend and molesting her body won’t stop writing letters to his circuit court judge, even as they’ve been used as evidence against him.
Clair McFarlandMay 23, 2024
![A local man is suing to display the atheist 21 Rules next to the 10 Commandments in Gillette City Park.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Gillette-City-Park-20240522_143952-5.22.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Atheist Who Lost Prayer Lawsuit Wants His Own Commandments In Park
A Gillette atheist who lost a lawsuit over prayers before public meetings is now suing to put the atheist 21 Rules alongside a 10 Commandments monument in a local park. He also wants $240 million.
Clair McFarlandMay 22, 2024
![True Value of Laramie at 1161 N. 3rd St.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/True-Value-of-Laramie-5.2.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Laramie Pair Accused Of Racking Up $5K On Stranger's True Value Account
A Laramie man and woman are accused of wracking up nearly $5,000 in charges on a stranger’s True Value hardware account when the woman convinced store workers she was the account holder’s daughter.
Clair McFarlandMay 22, 2024
![Steven Marler and courthouse 5 22 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Steven-Marler-and-courthouse-5.22.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Foster Dad Pleads Not Guilty To 20 Charges Of Child Sex Abuse
Steven Marler, a nationally recognized foster parent from Casper pleaded not guilty Tuesday on 20 felony charges alleging he sexually abused multiple children in his care over a period of 10 years.
Dale KillingbeckMay 22, 2024
![Amber Osborne](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/gillette-woman-5-22-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Woman Says She Regrets Ramming Car Of Her Boyfriend's Mistress
A Gillette woman accused of “seeing red,” giving in to her rage and ramming into the car of her boyfriend’s mistress told Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday that she would like to apologize publicly for her actions. The other woman had reportedly asked the defendant to bring her a soda.
Clair McFarlandMay 21, 2024
![Rajion Vu is accused of shooting and killing a man in a drug deal gone bad near this intersection in Casper.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Rajion-Vu-and-crime-scene-5.21.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Who Shot And Killed Drug Buyer In The Back Claims Self-Defense
An alleged Evansville drug dealer claims he shot and killed a customer in self-defense, but the prosecutor questions that because the victim “was shot squarely in his back.”
Dale KillingbeckMay 21, 2024
![A pair of men from Bronx, New York, are accused of stealing identities and trying to scam this Verizon store at 1875 Coffeen Ave. Suite A in Sheridan out of new iPhones.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sheridan-Verizon-store-5.20.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Pair Of Accused iPhone Scammers From New York Caught In Wyoming
Attentive employees at a Sheridan Verizon store caught a pair of New York men allegedly winding through the region stealing identities and buying iPhones with people's phone account information. They’re both facing felony charges.
Clair McFarlandMay 20, 2024
![Wind River Indian Reservation sign 5 20 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wind-River-Indian-Reservation-sign-5.20.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
After Guilty Plea For Abusing Woman, Wyoming Man Allegedly Stabbed Another To Death
Nine days after an Ethete, Wyoming, man pleaded guilty to abusing a woman, he allegedly stabbed a different woman to death. He was indicted last week on suspicion of first-degree murder.
Clair McFarlandMay 20, 2024
![Shooting victim Lenea Brown turned 17 on May 4. She was shot and killed May 14. The day of her death, her dad received the copy of her birth certificate he had been seeking so he could help her get her driver’s license.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Leana-Brown-1-5.18.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Shooting Victim's Father Shares Broken Heart
The father of Lenea Brown, 17, who was gunned down at a Casper park Tuesday, told Cowboy State Daily he's devastated. He wants justice for his daughter who exuded compassion, including wanting to give the brother of Bobby Maher a hug “and tell him it’s going to be OK.”
Dale KillingbeckMay 18, 2024
![Amber Smith, a forensic analyst at the Wyoming State Crime Lab in Cheyenne, demonstrates how this Hamilton aparatus works. It can process nearly 90 individual DNA samples at a time.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wyoming-State-Crime-Lab-FullSizeRender-16-5.18.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Inside Wyoming’s State Crime Lab, Which Was Just Named One Of Best In Country
One of the Wyoming State Crime Lab’s most notorious busts was a 14-year cold case. DNA technology linked a body found in the North Platte to inmate Dale Wayne Eaton. The victim’s car was then unearthed from his yard in Moneta, Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandMay 18, 2024
![The Blue Heart Collaborative’s first meeting involved adult representatives from agencies and organizations related to the youth culture in Casper. A meeting on June 7 is planned as a means to hear from the city’s youth.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Blue-Heart-Sign-5.18.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Adults Shocked Into Action By Two Teen Murders In 37 Days
A pair of teen murders in 37 days has shocked adults in Casper, Wyoming, to act against a growing culture of youth violence. At a Friday meeting, local groups considered all options, including patrolling the city with teams of watchers.
Dale KillingbeckMay 18, 2024
![Members of the Wyoming Public Service Commission listen to testimony about the proposed Rocky Mountain Power rate hikes in November 2023.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Public-Service-Commission-hears-testimony-11.13.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Rocky Mountain Power Sues For Not Getting Full $140 Million Rate Hike
Rocky Mountain Power filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Wyoming Public Service Commission for not approving a massive 29.2% rate hike last year. The suit said the company lost millions because of the ruling.
Clair McFarlandMay 17, 2024
![Adam Aviles Jr., inset, and Katie Ferguson.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Katie-Ferguson-and-adam-aviles-5.17.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Boyfriend Of Missing Cody Woman Remains A Suspect, Has New Gun Charge
The boyfriend of Katie Ferguson, who vanished while driving back to Wyoming with him from another state last fall, remains a suspect in her disappearance. And he now faces a new gun charge that could double his potential sentence to 30 years.
Clair McFarlandMay 17, 2024
![Justice Center 2 16 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Justice-Center-2.16.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Man Accused Of Sex With Infant, Possessing Child Porn
A 25-year-old Casper man accused of having sex with an infant and asking other adults to participate was in court Wednesday to face 10 felony charges of child sexual abuse and child pornography.
Dale Killingbeck & Greg JohnsonMay 17, 2024
![This mobile home park on Echeta Road in Gillette was the scene of an early morning barrage of gunfire May 6, 2024, allegedly from a resident.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Gillette-mobile-home-park-shooting-5.17.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Neighbor Sends Hail Of Bullets Through Gillette Woman’s Home, But ‘I Survived’
The Gillette woman whose home was shot up with a hail of bullets said Friday that she has “to move forward” after the terrifying experience. “I’ve been to hell and back more times than anybody will ever know, and I survived,” she said.
Clair McFarlandMay 17, 2024
![The J.C. O'Mahoney Federal Courthouse in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Federal-courthouse-cheyenne-9-28-23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Two Life Sentences For Wind River Man Who Shot Neighbor In Back Of The Head
Francis Acebo was given two mandatory life sentences in prison Thursday for killing neighbor Derek Redstar Pappan by shooting him the back of the head. “Our hearts will never be the same,” said Pappan’s mother.
Leo WolfsonMay 16, 2024
![A Casper 17-year-old is facing a first-degree murder charge for allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend in the head at this local park the morning of May 14, 2024.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Buckboard-ParkUnknown-3-5.16.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Teen Accused Of Shooting Ex-Girlfriend Said He’d ‘Celebrate When You Die’
The Casper 17-year-old charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend in the head Tuesday told her in a text message he planned to “celebrate when you die,” according to court documents released Thursday.
Dale KillingbeckMay 16, 2024
![Former Riverton Police Department Detective Billy Whiteplume has filed a civil lawsuit alleging racial discrimination, retaliation and a hostile workplace.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Riverton-city-hall-and-billy-whiteplume-4.23.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Riverton Police Department Denies Claims By Native Officer Of Racist Treatment
In a response filed last week to a lawsuit brought by its first enrolled Northern Arapaho officer, the Riverton Police Department denies his claims of hostile, racist treatment.
Clair McFarlandMay 16, 2024
![The Laramie County Detention Center in downtown Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Laramie-County-Detention-Center-close-6.22.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Inmate Accused Of Stealing Cookies When Jailhouse Drug Deal Goes Bad
An inmate in the Laramie County jail faces felony-level charges for allegedly attacking an older inmate and stealing his cookies. The inmates had prior issues over coffee and refried beans. But things came to a head over the cookies.
Clair McFarlandMay 15, 2024
![Casper PD Car 2](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/casper-PD-Car-2.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Boy, 17, Charged With First-Degree Murder In Killing Of High School Girl
A Casper 17-year-old identified only as E.C. who reportedly had bragged about wanting to have a “gun battle” with police was charged with first-degree murder Wednesday in the shooting death of a local high school girl.
Dale KillingbeckMay 15, 2024
![A view of the billboard Laramie County Sheriff's Office bought near downtown Denver.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Billboard-9News-5.15.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Denver Mayor Mad At Wyoming Sheriff For Billboard, Says Sign Is Inaccurate
Denver's mayor says Sheriff Brian Kozak's billboard in Denver is inaccurate. He says Denver hasn't defunded the police even though millions of dollars have been diverted. Kozak said more than 100 cops have reached out to him since the sign went up.
Clair McFarlandMay 15, 2024
![The five young people killed in the Jan. 22, 2023, crash caused by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 80 near Rawlins, Wyoming, are, not in order, Suzy Prime, Ava Luplow, Salomon Correa, Magdalene “Maggie” Franco and Andrea Prime. There were all on their way home to Arkansas after a visit to a Wyoming Bible college.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/5-students-killed-1.24.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wrong-Way Driver To Plead Guilty To Causing Fiery Crash That Killed 5
A wrong-way driver accused of triggering a fiery chain-reaction crash on I-80 near Rawlins, which killed five students, in January 2023 has agreed to plead guilty to five counts of vehicular homicide. He could get 75-100 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandMay 15, 2024
![A 17-year-old Casper girl was shot to death the morning of May 14, 2024, in the 6800 block of Buckboard Road on Casper’s southwest side.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Buckboard-Road-5.15.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of 17-Year-Old Casper High School Student
Casper police confirmed on Wednesday they’ve made an arrest in the early Tuesday morning shooting death of a local 17-year-old girl. The victim has been identified by the coroner as Lenea Brown.
Dale KillingbeckMay 15, 2024
![Thursday is the 38th anniversary of the Cokeville Elementary School bombing, which nearly was the scene of the worst school incident in U.S. history. While the bomb injured 79 people, the only deaths were the bomber and his wife.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cokeville-main-composite-5.16.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cokeville Bombing: The Miracle That Was Almost The Worst US School Disaster
On May 16, 1986, David Young wheeled a bomb into the Cokeville, Wyoming, elementary school planning to blow it and 154 hostages into oblivion. Many who were there that day say angels saved them from becoming the worst school disaster in U.S. history.
Jake NicholsMay 15, 2024
![The Campbell County Courthouse in downtown Gillette, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Campbell-County-Courthouse-8.30.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Accused Of Bashing Neighbor In Face With Bat Has To Face Trial
A Wright, Wyoming, man accused of bashing his neighbor’s face with a baseball bat during a two-family brawl last Fourth of July can’t avoid trial on a self-defense argument, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandMay 14, 2024
![Hanna Holtmeier, one of six University of Wyoming Kappa Kappa Gamma chapter members, speaks on the steps of the Byron White U.S. Courthouse in downtown Denver on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sorority-Members-In-Denver-IMG_0390-5.14.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Kappa Sisters Defiant And Determined To Keep Sororities For Women
Riley Gaines was among a defiant and determined group that rallied for Wyoming Kappa Kappa Gamma members Tuesday, saying the sorority let down its UW chapter by giving the sisters “the brother they never wanted.”
Greg JohnsonMay 14, 2024
![Casper Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a high-school-age female in a southwest city neighborhood early Tuesday.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/casper-neighborhood-5-14-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Police Investigating Early Tuesday Shooting Death of High-School Age Victim
The Casper police are investigating the shooting death of a high-school age student in a southwest neighborhood early Tuesday morning. Police say “involved parties” in custody and witnesses being interviewed.
Dale KillingbeckMay 14, 2024
![Casper Police File Photo](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/casper-police-file-photo-6-4-23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Female Juvenile Dead In Casper Shooting Incident
A juvenile female died in residential Casper, in what police are calling an isolated shooting incident that happened Tuesday morning. The Casper Police Department asks people to avoid the area of Whispering Springs Road and Gila Bend.
Clair McFarlandMay 14, 2024
![2015 Cadillac ATS.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cadillac-ATS-2015-5.13.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette 16-Year-Old Hits 142 MPH In Cadillac Trying To Outrun Cops
A former race car driver and the Campbell County undersheriff say a 16-year-old boy who led police on a high-speed chase hitting 142 mph is lucky. Any slight mishap at that speed is probably not survivable, they said.
Clair McFarland & Jimmy OrrMay 13, 2024
![A pair of Wyoming Department of Corrections officers move an inmate.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wyoming-State-Penitentiary-prisoner-8.9.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Prisons Will Pay New Health Provider $46 Million Over 2 Years
The Wyoming Department of Corrections will pay Alabama-based health care provider Naphcare about $46.2 million over the next two years for medical care according to a contract released on Monday. That’s about 16% more than the cost of DOC’s longtime, now-former provider YesCare.
Clair McFarlandMay 13, 2024
![Hall of Justice Casper](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Hall-of-Justice-Casper.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Man Fights Extradition To Utah On 8 Child Sex-Related Charges
A 26-year-old Casper man arrested Thursday on warrants out of Utah is fighting extradition to that state on eight charges related to alleged felony sexual exploitation of a minor.
Dale KillingbeckMay 13, 2024
![This billboard commissioned by the Laramie County Sheriff's Office is an appeal to recruit any Denver police officers who may feel "frustrated" with their jobs there, LCSO Sheriff Brian Kozak said.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Denver-Billboard-1-5.13.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Sheriff Uses Billboard To Attract Denver Cops After City Defunded Police
Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak put up a billboard in Denver to attract cops who may be "frustrated" after that city defunded its police by $8.4 million. The billboard also emphasizes that breaking the law is still illegal in Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandMay 13, 2024
![Nobody was hurt when this single-engine aircraft lost power after takeoff and had to crash-land near Powell on Friday.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Powell-crash-landing-5.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Single-Engine Plane Crashes In Powell Garden, Multiple Plants Killed
The pilot of a single-engine plane near Powell, Wyoming, lost power after takeoff Friday, but recovered to execute a crash landing in a backyard garden. Sadly, many plants were killed in the crash.
Andrew RossiMay 11, 2024
![Jacob Meyer](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Jacob-Meyer-5.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Affidavit: Sheridan Assistant Principal Gave Teen Beer Before Alleged Sex Contact
Sheridan High School Assistant Principal Jacob Meyer, 33, remains in jail, accused of “sexual intrusion” on a girl about 15 years younger. He’s also accused of having indecent photos of her and giving her beer.
Greg Johnson & Clair McFarlandMay 11, 2024
![Johnson County Judicial Center in Buffalo, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Johnson-County-Judicial-Center-courthouses.co-5.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Buffalo Cops Say They Busted Husband-Wife Morphine Dealing Team
Cops in Buffalo, Wyoming, say they busted an alleged husband-wife team dealing morphine, hydrocodone and Xanax. Their cases were elevated to felony-level court this week.
Clair McFarlandMay 10, 2024
![Annabelle Noles was beaten to death by her babysitter in November 2022. On May 10, 2024, that babysitter, Cheri Marler, was convicted of first-degree murder.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Annabelle-Noles-5.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Kemmerer Babysitter Guilty Of Beating 5-Year-Old Girl To Death
A jury took about 4.5 hours Friday to find Kemmerer babysitter Cheri Marler guilty of first-degree murder in the brutal beating death of a 5-year-old girl in her charge.
Clair McFarlandMay 10, 2024
![A Casper police investigation into a Feb. 1 shooting near the intersection of 15th Street and Cottonwood has resulted in a murder charge against an Evansville man.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Rajion-L.-Vu-shooting-location-2.213.214.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
State Of Wyoming Sues To Keep $500,000 Seized In Fatal Drug Deal Gone Bad
The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office is asking a judge to forfeit nearly $500,000 seized from the safe of an Evansville man who is charged in a February murder during a drug deal gone bad.
Dale KillingbeckMay 10, 2024
![Vernon Doney](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Vernon-Doney-5.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Riverton Man Says Spilled Gas, Cigarette Caused Fire That Killed Girlfriend
A Riverton man charged Thursday with manslaughter after his girlfriend died in a “suspicious” fire told police that he spilled gasoline in several rooms of their house and it ignited when he lit a cigarette.
Clair McFarlandMay 10, 2024
![Cheri Marler and courthouse 5 9 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cheri-Marler-and-courthouse-5.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Kemmerer Babysitter Says She Confessed To Killing 5-Year-Old To End Police Interview
Cheri Marler, the 53-year-old Kemmerer babysitter on trial for first-degree murder in the brutal beating death of a 5-year-old girl, testified at her trial Thursday that she confessed when interviewed by police just to end the lengthy interview.
Clair McFarlandMay 10, 2024
![Vurnon Doney, right, was arrested May 9, 2024, in connection with a house fire, left, in which a woman was found dead April 26.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/House-fire-and-Vurnon-Doney-5.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Riverton Man Arrested In Connection With Woman Found Dead In ‘Suspicious’ Fire
A 55-year-old Riverton man was arrested Thursday in connection with a “suspicious” house fire in which a local woman died in late April.
Clair McFarlandMay 09, 2024
![Riverton Police Department 11 28 22](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Riverton-Police-Department-11.28.22.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Driver Barrels Into Riverton At 100 MPH, Crashes Into Cop Car
A Wyoming man faces felony eluding charges for allegedly barreling through the Wind River Indian Reservation and into Riverton, Wyoming, at 100 mph and crashing into a cop car.
Clair McFarlandMay 09, 2024
Former Wyoming Police Officer Charged With Sexually Torturing Mistress
A former police officer in Riverton, Wyoming, has been arrested in Colorado on suspicion of sexually torturing the 19-year-old extramarital girlfriend he reportedly met at a high school homecoming dance while a school resource officer.
Clair McFarlandMay 09, 2024
![Not only are Taco Bell and Taco John's competitors, in many locations, they're neighbors as well, like in Laramie, where they have outlets across the street from each other along Grand Avenue.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Taco-Bell-and-Taco-Johns-laramie-7.19.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Laramie Stinks, But It's Just Temporary
Citizens of Laramie were put under a "Temporary Odor Alert" late Wednesday by town authorities. A routine process at the Waste Water Treatment Plant created a "strong, rotten egg odor" and will likely persist for the next 24 hours.
Jimmy OrrMay 09, 2024
![Jacob Meyer](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Jacob-Meyer-5.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sheridan High School Assistant Principal Arrested On Sex Assault Charge
Jacob Meyer, an assistant principal at Sheridan High School, was arrested Monday and remains in police custody on suspicion of sexual assault.
Clair McFarlandMay 08, 2024
![The Townsend Justice Center in Casper.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Townsend-Justice-Center-3.27.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Man Who Blurted ‘I Killed Somebody’ During Hearing Pleads Not Guilty
A 44-year-old homeless Casper man who blurted out “I killed somebody” during an unrelated court hearing on a probation violation changed his mind on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to a second-degree murder charge.
Dale KillingbeckMay 08, 2024
![Orin Junction Truck Stop in Douglas, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Orin-Junction-Truck-Stop-2017-08-22-5.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Colorado Man Accused Of Stealing Diesel From Wyoming Truck Stop
A Colorado man faces felony charges on suspicion of trying to steal thousands of dollars worth of diesel fuel from a Douglas truck stop by pumping it through holes in a tarp into containers on his semitrailer.
Clair McFarlandMay 08, 2024
![Glamping tents at the base of the Tetons in affluent Teton County, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Basecamp-glamping-tents-5.7.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Judge Says It’s ‘Troubling’ State Can Ignore Teton County Regs To OK Glamping
A judge called it “troubling” Monday that the state of Wyoming can go around Teton County’s land use regulations to temporarily install a glamour camping complex on some of the most expensive land in the nation.
Clair McFarlandMay 07, 2024
![Black Hills Energy office at 1301 W. 24th St. in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Black-Hills-Energy-5.6.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
BRIEF: Man Accused Of Threatening To Bomb Black Hills Energy Could Get Three Years
A frustrated Black Hills Energy customer in Cheyenne could get three years for telling the company over the phone that “I’m going to blow the building up.”
Clair McFarlandMay 06, 2024
![FILE PHOTO](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/atm-vandal-5-6-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Man Faces Felony For Trying To Bust Open Bank ATM With Hammer, Prybar
A Gillette man has been elevated to felony-level court for allegedly trying to bust open an ATM at a Douglas bank with a hammer and prybar.
Clair McFarlandMay 06, 2024
![Ben Murray sex offender 5 6 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Ben-Murray-sex-offender-5.6.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Top-10 Wanted Colorado Sex Offender Hid Out In Cheyenne For Four Years
A Colorado child molester who disappeared and rose to No. 8 on that state’s most wanted sex offenders hid out in Cheyenne for four years, and struck a plea agreement with authorities Friday.
Clair McFarlandMay 06, 2024
![Clair 5 5 24 v2](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/clair-5-5-24-v2.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Reporter's Notebook: One Year After The Shootout In Thermopolis
In this installment of Reporter's Notebook, Clair McFarland discusses her visit back to the town of Thermopolis one year after a police sergeant illegally broke into a suspect’s home, got shot through the lung and fired back, killing the suspect.
Clair McFarlandMay 04, 2024
![The Crook County Courthouse in Sundance, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Crook-County-Courthouse-5.4.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Chemical Hazard At Sundance Courthouse Is Third Wyoming Threat This Week
The FBI is investigating a chemical threat that happened at the Crook County Courthouse in Sundance Friday evening. The threat was the third of its kind this week in Wyoming. Courthouses in Gillette and Casper were evacuated earlier in the week.
Clair McFarlandMay 04, 2024
![Tyler Schwab poses with one of more than 3,000 sex trafficking survivors his nonprofit has helped.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Tyler-Schwab-and-Survivor-5.4.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Honored For Rescuing Hundreds Of Girls From Illegal Sex Tourism
Afton's Tyler Schwab has been honored by the Columbian government for helping more than 3,000 children, and rescuing hundreds, from American pedophiles. His Wyoming-based organization targets Americans who travel to Colombia to have sex with minors.
Jen KocherMay 04, 2024
![Katrina Danforth after her arrest for hiring a hitman to kill her ex-boyfriend. The Wyoming Supreme Court has denied her request to terminate the parental rights of that same ex over their daughter.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Katrina-Danforth-and-supreme-court-5.3.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Porn Actress Who Put Out Hit On Wyoming Ex Tries To End His Parental Rights
A porn actress serving 10 years in prison for trying to hire a hitman to kill her ex-boyfriend wants to terminate the ex's parental rights over their daughter. The Wyoming Supreme Court on Thursday denied her request.
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2024
![Melvin Bagley is led from the Carbon County Courthouse on May 3, 2024, after pleading guilty to attempteed second-degree murder.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/IMG_6954.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Says He Tried To Gun Down Relatives Because He Was ‘Pretty Mad’
Melvin Bagley of Rawlins pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of attempted murder for gunning down his nephew and nephew’s wife last September near Bairoil because he was “pretty mad.”
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2024
![Justin Foster, owner of Colonial Coins & Currency in Casper, said accusations he conspired to steal a customer's $100,000 coin collection "destroyed my business." Charges against him have been dropped.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Justin-Foster-5.3.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Charges Dropped Against Casper Coin Dealer Accused Of Faking Theft Of $100K Collection
Criminal charges have been dropped against a Casper coin dealer originally accused of being part of a wild scheme to fake the theft of a customer’s $100,000 collection. He says police and the city have “destroyed my business with fake accusations.”
Dale KillingbeckMay 03, 2024
![Wyoming Supreme Court building in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wyoming-Supreme-Court-2-10.10.23.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
No New Trial For Man Who Shattered Legs Of Two Wyoming Hunters With One Bullet
A man who unleashed a meth-fueled violent crime rampage on homeowners and hunters in Douglas — including shattering the legs of two men with a single bullet — was denied a new trial by the Wyoming Supreme Court on Thursday.
Clair McFarlandMay 02, 2024
![The Hall of Justice in Casper was evacuated and a special response team for hazardous substances called in after a suspicious package was delivered Thursday.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Hall-of-Justice-5.2.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Second Wyoming Courthouse In 3 Days Evacuated Because Of Suspicious Package
The Casper Hall of Justice was evacuated and shut down for hours Thursday as a suspicious package was investigated. It was the second Wyoming courthouse in three days closed for a potential threat.
Dale KillingbeckMay 02, 2024
![Preston Ronald Lewis](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Preston-Lewis-5.1.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Pawn Shops Bust Alleged $30,000 Illegal Gun Sale Scheme
Two Rock Springs pawn shops exposed a local man’s alleged scheme to circumvent gun registration law and fill $30,000 in gun orders made with fraudulent credit cards.
Clair McFarlandMay 01, 2024
![John Silva](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/John-Silva-8.14.23.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Laramie Child Molester Who Disemboweled Himself Gets 6-8 Years In Prison
An 80-year-old Laramie man who partially disemboweled himself when police came to interview him about molesting an 8-year-old girl was sentenced Wednesday to between six and eight years in prison.
Clair McFarlandMay 01, 2024
![All gender bathroom 4 30 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/All-gender-bathroom-4.30.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming May Join Landslide Of States Suing Biden’s New Gender Rules For Schools
Gov Gordon on Tuesday said he is ‘reviewing’ whether to join 15 other states in suing the Biden administration over changes to Title IX which would prevent schools from banning biological males from competing in women's sports, among other things.
Clair McFarlandApril 30, 2024
![Jackson police 3 27 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Jackson-police-3.27.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Jackson Man Who Beat Up Buddy Who Wouldn't Sleep With Him To Plead Guilty
A Jackson man accused of beating up a drinking buddy for shutting down his sexual advances has agreed to plead guilty to felony assault.
Clair McFarlandApril 30, 2024
![The Campbell County Courthouse was evacuated Tuesday after a report of a hazardous material was received.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Campbell-County-Courthouse-evacuated-2-4.30.24_2024-04-30-232613_jbow.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Potential Hazmat Threat Empties Campbell County Courthouse
The Campbell County Courthouse in Gillette was evacuated late Tuesday morning on the report of a possible hazmat threat.
Clair McFarlandApril 30, 2024
![The Wyoming Boys' School in Worland.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wyoming-Boys-School-2.28.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Boys' School Denies It Beats, Humiliates And Confines Teens
In response to a February lawsuit accusing Wyoming Boys' School of beating, confining and humiliating teens, the home for juvenile delinquents denied any wrongdoing Monday and wants the suit dismissed.
Clair McFarlandApril 30, 2024
![Cheyenne Regional Medical Center](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/cheyenne-hospital-8-7-23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Lawsuit Tossed Of Man Who Accused Hospital Of Turning Him Away For Not Wearing Mask
A man hurt in a 2021 T-bone car crash was allegedly denied treatment at a Cheyenne emergency room because he wouldn’t wear a mask. His lawsuit over the incident has been dismissed for filing it too late.
Clair McFarlandApril 29, 2024
![Rain misted on the charred Riverton home early Friday, five hours after emergency personnel found a deceased person inside it.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Suspicious-fire-scene-on-the-1300-block-of-East-Main-Riverton.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
One Dead In 'Suspicious' Riverton House Fire
Riverton police say they found one person dead in a "suspicious" early-morning fire Friday, after the initial 911 call indicated someone's girlfriend was trapped inside the home.
Clair McFarlandApril 27, 2024
![Thermopolis Welcome 4 26 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Thermopolis-Welcome-4.26.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
A Year After Deadly Shootout, Thermopolis Cop Has Plenty Of Local Support
Sunday is the 1-year anniversary of the day Thermopolis Police Sgt. Mike Mascorro illegally forced his way into a suspect’s home, sparking a shootout that left him wounded and the suspect dead. A year later, the officer has plenty of local support.
Clair McFarlandApril 27, 2024
![Emma McCarroll sells Girl Scout Cookies around Pinedale, Wyoming. Town officials report they've been receiving nasty and threatening responses to a story about McCarroll's mom being cited and fined more than $400 for selling cookies where they shouldn't have been.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Girl-Scout-and-Pinedale-sign-4.26.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Pinedale Officials Get Threats Over $400 Fines For Girl Scout Cookie Sales
Officials in Pinedale say they’ve been getting threats after a story went viral of a town code enforcement officer who issued tickets of more than $400 to the mother of a 13-year-old Girl Scout who was selling cookies in an unauthorized location.
Pat MaioApril 27, 2024
![Wyoming murders illustration 4 25 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wyoming-murders-illustration-4.25.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Fremont County Tops In Homicides Despite Having Only 6.8% Of Population
A Cowboy State Daily survey of all 23 Wyoming county coroners shows that Fremont County has the highest number of homicides with 30% of the state's total despite having just 6.8% of the population.
Clair McFarlandApril 25, 2024
![Dustin Hunt, superintendent for Hot Springs County School District 1, says the district is owning up to a pair of mistakes that led to about $46,000 in fines and will make sure they don't happen again.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Dustin-Hunt-and-admin-building-4.25.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
IRS, State Hit Wyoming School District With $46,000 In Fines
The school district serving Thermopolis and the rest of Hot Springs County has been charged nearly $46,000 in fines to account for failures to file payroll taxes and employing coaches who weren’t fully certified.
Clair McFarlandApril 25, 2024
![Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Weston-County-Health-Services-12.11.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Judge Tosses Wyoming Woman’s Claim Employer Tried To Have Her Committed
A federal judge has tossed the lawsuit of a Wyoming woman who claimed her employer, a hospital in Weston County, tried to have her involuntarily committed for being a whistleblower.
Clair McFarlandApril 24, 2024
![The Platte County Sheriff's Office and jail in Wheatland, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Platte-County-Sheriffs-Office-8.8.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Claims Deputies Watched Him Have Seizure During Warrantless Arrest
A Wheatland man admits he unknowingly cashed a false check for a TikTok girlfriend, but is suing Platte County, its sheriff’s office and a pair of deputies for allegedly watching him have a traumatic seizure during a warrantless arrest.
Clair McFarlandApril 24, 2024
![Emma McCarroll, a 13-year-old Girl Scout, shows off some of the remaining Girl Scout Cookies that she has left to sell. She’s hawked nearly 1,200 boxes so far, good enough to pay her way to summer camp in Montana.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Girl-Scout-Ticketed-IMG_5585-4.23.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Girl Scout, 13, Fined $400 For Selling Cookies
A 13-year-old Girl Scout from Pinedale was surprised when a local by-the-book municipal code officer slapped her with more than $400 in fines for selling Girl Scout Cookies.
Pat MaioApril 23, 2024
![M16 build 3 20 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/M16-build-3.20.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Militia Member Denied Making His Own M16 Sues Feds — Again
A former U.S. Marine and Wyoming man who’s a member of a loose militia filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the federal government to be allowed to build his own machine gun. It’s his second lawsuit challenging the machine gun ban.
Clair McFarlandApril 23, 2024
BRIEF: Death Of Riverton-Area Teen Investigated As Suspicious
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy found in a Riverton-area home Monday as suspicious.
Clair McFarlandApril 23, 2024
![Former Riverton Police Department Detective Billy Whiteplume has filed a civil lawsuit alleging racial discrimination, retaliation and a hostile workplace.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Riverton-city-hall-and-billy-whiteplume-4.23.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Riverton’s First Northern Arapaho Police Officer Claims Racist, Hostile Treatment
The first Northern Arapaho officer hired by the Riverton Police Department has quit, and filed a lawsuit Monday alleging a pattern of racist, hostile and retaliatory treatment by superiors and department officials.
Clair McFarlandApril 23, 2024
![Gillette police 5 31 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/gillette-police-5.31.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Accused Murderer From North Dakota Hid Out In Gillette For Months
A North Dakota man accused of killing a woman, deleting his home camera footage and fleeing last year was arrested Thursday in Gillette. Police believe he hid in Gillette for months before being discovered.
Clair McFarlandApril 22, 2024
![Moorcroft, Wyoming, resident Michael Hammond Jr. was picked up in Nebraska over the weekend after allegedly beating his wife. During the ordeal, she reportedly got her hands on a knife and stabbed him to end an hours-long beating.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Michael-Hammond-Jr-4.22.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Accused Wyoming Wife Beater Flees To Nebraska After Wife Stabs Him
A Moorcroft man accused of beating his wife bloody for hours before she managed to stab him was caught in Nebraska over the weekend.
Clair McFarlandApril 22, 2024
![A Union Pacific locomotive pulls a string of empty cars through Wyoming's coal country.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Union-Pacific-bruce-leighty-adobestock-4.22.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Railroad Engineer Sues Union Pacific Over AI Train Driver
A Wyoming railroad engineer is suing Union Pacific, claiming he was hurt — maybe permanently — when an artificial intelligence-powered train driver malfunctioned causing a train wreck.
Clair McFarlandApril 22, 2024
![Kathleen Pehringer was 42 when she disappeared from her home in Riverton, Wyoming, 35 years ago.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Kathleen-Pehringer-4.20.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Police, Daughter Want Answers in 35-Year-Old Cold Case of Missing Wyoming Mother
Kathleen Pehringer disappeared from her Riverton home 35 years ago, and while investigators say they have a person of interest, a daughter left behind is desperate for answers to one of Wyoming’s decades-old cold cases.
Jen KocherApril 20, 2024
![Retraction 4 19 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/retraction-4.19.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Retraction: April 20, 2024
Cowboy State Daily is retracting an Aug. 10, 2023, story that reported a former Cheyenne City Council candidate was suing a whistleblower for identifying him as a member of a white nationalist group.
April 20, 2024
![Townsend Justice Center 1](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Townsend-Justice-Center-1.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Dad’s Quality Time With Sons Is Allegedly Breaking Into Cars Together
A 45-year-old Casper man faces 10 felony charges after allegedly spending some quality time with his teen sons breaking into cars. He was attempting to connect with them because the boys were “out of control.”
Dale KillingbeckApril 19, 2024
![Nadia Gauna was among the family members and others who were pleading with Cheyenne police as they used force to subdue and arrest Gauna's nephew, Ymail Gauna, on April 5. Nadia was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of obstructing police.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Baton-strike-cheyenne-suspect-4.19.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Police Arrest Woman Who Tried To Stop Baton Beating Of Nephew
The aunt of a Cheyenne man who yelled at police and took video April 5 as they held down her nephew during a traffic stop and hit him repeatedly with a baton was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of interfering with officers.
Clair McFarlandApril 19, 2024
![Bobby maher justice center and memorial 4 18 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/bobby-maher-justice-center-and-memorial-4.18.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Detective Testifies Casper Teen Accused Of Killing Bobby Maher Said He Wanted ‘To Gut That Dude’
A video showing a pair of 15-year-olds beating and stabbing 14-year-old Bobby Maher on April 7, along with an alleged threat to “gut that dude,” were enough to bind the teens over to adult court on murder-related charges.
Dale KillingbeckApril 19, 2024
![Rock springs police](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/rock-springs-police.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
BRIEF: Rock Springs Man Found Dead Under Bridge
A Rock Springs man was found dead under a bridge Thursday by what local authorities. An autopsy will be done to determine how he died.
Clair McFarlandApril 18, 2024
![Joseph Underwood](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/joseph-underwood.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Accused Of Killing Woman, Having Sex With Body Smart Enough For Trial
Multiple brain injuries and a low IQ won’t keep a Wyoming man from facing prosecution on claims that after murdering a woman and having sex with her body, he tried to hide her body in Park County, a judge has ruled.
Clair McFarlandApril 18, 2024
![Truman and Kandace Sittingeagle](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Truman-and-Kandace-Sitting-eagle.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Guilty Plea For Wyoming Man Accused Of Torturing And Starving Boy
A Wyoming man accused of torturing, starving and locking up his 13-year-old stepson has made a plea agreement, where he’ll spend at least 10 years in prison, or possibly life.
Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2024
![Triangle Cross Ranch 10 30 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Triangle-Cross-Ranch-10.30.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Ranch Denies Claims It Enslaved, Trafficked Troubled Boys
The Triangle Cross Ranch in Powell, Wyoming, denies in court filings it was a nightmare for a pair of teen boys housed there 10 years ago, who claim they were used as forced labor and trafficked.
Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2024
![Deputies escort a shackled Michael Vigil to a jail transport vehicle after Vigil’s initial appearance in Lander Circuit Court on Tuesday afternoon.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Michael-Vigil-1-4.16.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Mental Issues Don’t Keep Lander Man Accused Of Killing Drinking Buddy Out Of Court
Though he said one day earlier that he couldn’t understand his court hearings, a Lander man accused of killing his drinking buddy following an unwanted sexual advance said Tuesday he can handle it.
Clair McFarlandApril 16, 2024
![Wind river reservation sign 4 5 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/wind-river-reservation-sign-4-5-23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
BRIEF: One Person Arrested For Weekend Killing On Wyoming Reservation
The FBI has released little information about an unidentified suspect arrested in connection with a Sunday homicide on Wyoming’s Wind River Indian Reservation.
Clair McFarlandApril 16, 2024
![Casper PD Car 2](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/casper-PD-Car-2.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Man Accused Of Tossing Meth Out Window During 100 MPH Police Chase
A 56-year-old Casper man is accused of tossing more than 1,300 grams of meth out a car window while leading police on a 100 mph chase on Interstate 25.
Dale KillingbeckApril 16, 2024
![State Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, and Chloe Cole, a California activist who detransitioned to go back to being a girl. She testified in favor of Senate File 99.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Bouchard-and-chloe-3.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Supreme Court’s Ruling On Trans Surgeries For Kids Likely Bolsters Wyoming’s New Law
A Monday U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding Idaho’s ban on transgender surgeries for minors likely also bolsters Wyoming’s new law that does the same.
Leo WolfsonApril 16, 2024
![A high-speed chase through Wheatland, Wyoming, on Monday ended on the course the Wheatland Golf Club.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/chase-3-4.16.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
6,000 Fentanyl Pills Found After Wild High-Speed Chase Ends On Wheatland Golf Course
Four people were arrested Monday after a high-speed chase the wrong way on I-25 spilled over onto Wheatland's golf course. In the car were 6,000 fentanyl pills and a gun.
April 16, 2024
![Christine Haswell](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Christine-Haswell-arrested-4.16.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sheridan County Commissioner Arrested For DUI, Swerving ‘All Over The Road’
Sheridan County Commissioner Christine Haswell has pleaded not guilty to DUI and allegations she was intoxicated when people reported her allegedly swerving “all over the road” and leaving the scene of a collision with a brick structure.
Clair McFarlandApril 16, 2024
![Lander wyoming 7 3 19](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/lander-wyoming-7-3-19.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Lander Man Accused Of Killing Drinking Buddy For Making A Pass At Him
A Lander man accused of hitting a drinking buddy in the head with a metal pipe and killing him, allegedly told police he just tried to “knock him out” after the other man made a pass at him and wouldn’t leave.
Clair McFarlandApril 15, 2024
![The Green River Bar in Daniel Wyoming is the town’s oldest building. It was built in 1899.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Green-River-Bar-IMG_2804-7.8.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Officials Investigate If Having Wolf In Bar Is Food Safety Violation
The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is sending an inspector to the Green River Bar in Daniel to determine whether a live wolf being taken into the bar amounts to a food safety violation.
Mark HeinzApril 15, 2024
![Wayne Hatch](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wayne-Hatch-4.15.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Riverton Man Pleads Not Guilty To Having Porn Featuring Baby, Toddler and Dog
A Riverton man has pleaded not guilty to felony charges he had and distributed child pornography, including videos featuring molestation of an infant and toddler, as well as a dog performing a sex act on a child.
Clair McFarlandApril 15, 2024
![Jackson house 4 5 22 scaled](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/jackson-house-4-5-22-scaled.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
US Supreme Court Ruling Could ‘Have Significant Impacts’ On Jackson Housing Fees
Elected officials have to make sure they’re only charging impact fees that match up to the public’s goals, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Friday. Otherwise, the fees amount to government extortion. This could significantly impact Teton County.
Clair McFarlandApril 14, 2024
![Scammer 4 13 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/scammer-4.13.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
AI A New Cyber Threat To Wyomingites, Who Were Scammed Out Of $14 Million
Last year, Wyoming residents were bilked out of nearly $14 million in internet scams with people over 60 taking the hardest hit. Extortion accounted for the greatest number of crimes, followed by tech support scams and non-delivery of paid goods and services.
Jen KocherApril 14, 2024
![An array of store-bought and 3D-printed firearms and parts seized by the Sheridan Police Department.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sheridan-gun-bust-4.12.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sheridan Man Arrested For Stash Of Printed Guns, Home-Grown Marijuana
A Sheridan man reportedly found with a cache of 3D-printed guns and home-grown marijuana now faces a dozen misdemeanor charges in Sheridan Circuit Court.
Clair McFarlandApril 12, 2024
![Many people came to the stage to take photos of the collage of Bobby Maher’s life.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Bobby-Maher-vigil-Collage-4.11.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Officials Rally Against ‘Fight Culture’ That Led To Teen’s Stabbing Death
A group of Casper and Natrona County officials put up a united front Friday against the “fight culture” of the community’s youth that contributed to the stabbing death of 14-year-old Bobby Maher.
Dale KillingbeckApril 12, 2024
![Gillette police 5 31 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/gillette-police-5.31.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Woman Accused Of Stashing Meth In Pepsi Bottle, Herself
A Gillette woman faces a felony drug possession charge for allegedly trying to hide meth in a Pepsi bottle — and in a body cavity.
Clair McFarlandApril 12, 2024
![The folks at WyHy Federal Credit Union in Cheyenne thwarted an attempt to cash a forged check for nearly $1 million.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/WyHy-Federal-Credit-Union-in-Cheyenne-4.11.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Why A Cheyenne Credit Union Didn’t Cash Woman’s $1 Million Check
When a Wisconsin woman tried to use a $1 million check at a Cheyenne credit union earlier this week, it was a spectacular failure. Bank personnel told Cowboy State Daily an attempt of that amount was “crazy.”
Clair McFarlandApril 12, 2024
![Justin Wayne Foster, owner of Colonial Coins and Currency, is accused of faking a robbery to steal a coin collection worth between $80,000 and $100,000.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Justin-Foster-4.11.23.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Coin Shop Owner Accused Of Faking Theft Of $100,000 Collection
A Casper coin shop owner has been accused of conspiring with a convicted burglar to fake the theft of a coin collection worth up to $100,000 he was appraising for a client.
Dale KillingbeckApril 11, 2024
![The Green River Bar in Daniel Wyoming is the town’s oldest building. It was built in 1899.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Green-River-Bar-IMG_2804-7.8.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Public Officials, Law Agencies Flooded With Threats Over Reports Of Wolf Torture
The outrage over reports of a Wyoming man allegedly capturing, tormenting then killing a wolf has boiled over with people from all over the world threatening local, state and law enforcement officials, including death threats.
Clair McFarlandApril 10, 2024
![The principal at Dean Morgan Middle School, where slain 14-year-old Bobby Maher attended, said counseling and support services have been ongoing this week following the stabbing incident at the Eastridge Mall on Sunday.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Dean-Morgan-Middle-School-4.10.24-copy.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Schools, Church Community Rally For Youth In Wake Of Fatal Stabbing
Some young people in Casper are having a hard time dealing with the Sunday stabbing death of a 14-year-old at a local mall. Local schools and the church community are rallying to help counsel and support them.
Dale KillingbeckApril 10, 2024
![A man died after being shot several times March 30, 2024, during an alleged domestic violence incident in the 1700 block of Oxford Drive in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cheyenne-Shooting-4.1.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Charges ‘Unlikely’ For Neighbor Who Shot Man In Cheyenne Domestic Fight
Laramie County’s top prosecutor told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday that it’s “unlikely” charges will be filed against a resident who shot and killed a man while intervening in a loud domestic fight in his Cheyenne apartment complex.
Clair McFarlandApril 10, 2024
![WyHy Federal Credit Union in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/WyHy-Federal-Credit-Union-4.10.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Bank Stops Woman From Cashing Forged $1 Million Check
A Cheyenne bank helped stopped a Wisconsin woman on Monday from cashing someone else’s check from the federal government for nearly $1 million, by allegedly forging the check-owner’s name on it.
Clair McFarlandApril 10, 2024
![Supreme court and judge Melissa Owens 2 2 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Supreme-court-and-judge-Melissa-Owens-2.2.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Supreme Court Won’t Answer Abortion Questions Early
The Wyoming Supreme Court declined late Tuesday to decide whether abortion is unconstitutional in the state, saying a lower-level district court should grapple with those questions first.
Clair McFarlandApril 10, 2024
![Sheep herd getty 4 9 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/sheep-herd-getty-4.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
115 Sheep Reported Stolen From Northeast Wyoming Ranches
A pair of ranchers in the Wright, Wyoming, area reported 115 sheep have been stolen from them recently. Another rancher reported 70 yearling ewes stolen from the same region last summer.
Clair McFarlandApril 10, 2024
![Bobby Meher and memorial 4 9 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Bobby-Meher-and-memorial-4.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Devastated By Stabbing Death Of 14-Year-Old At Local Mall
The city of Casper has been devastated by the violent death of a 14-year-old boy, who was stabbed and killed Sunday while trying to defend his girlfriend at a local mall.
Dale KillingbeckApril 09, 2024
![Evanston resident Quinn Groneman has been charged with a felony for putting these signs up on his property.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Evanston-signs-groneman-sign-2-3.25.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Intimidation Case Dropped Against Evanston Man Who Displayed Yard Signs
A Uinta County judge Monday dismissed the felony case against an Evanston man who was accused of using yard signs on his own property to intimidate his neighbor. Had he been convicted, he faced up to 10 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandApril 09, 2024
![Bobby Maher](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Bobby-Maher-4.9.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Report: Teen Was Protecting Girlfriend When Stabbed To Death At Casper Mall
A 14-year-old boy who was stabbed and killed at the Eastridge Mall in Casper on Sunday was reportedly protecting his girlfriend. Two underage suspects have been charged as adults.
Dale KillingbeckApril 09, 2024
![This screen capture from video released by the Cheyenne Police Department shows the altercation and arrest of a suspect that involved use of force.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Baton-strike-Casper-Police-suspect-1-4.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Police Release Video Of Officers Subduing Suspect With Baton
The Cheyenne Police Department released video Monday of officers repeatedly striking a man with a baton who had given a false ID and tried to tase an officer with his own taser. State Sen. Anthony Bouchard condemned the tactics as excessive.
Clair McFarlandApril 09, 2024
![Tevin Medina and Bailey Bettinson](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Tevin-Medina-and-Bailey-Bettinson-3.27.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Judge Sends Evanston Couple To Felony Court For Death Of Baby Found In Filth
An Evanston couple were bound over to felony-level court Monday in the death of their 9-month-old girl, who died after living in putrid filth the judge called “the worst of the worst.”
Clair McFarlandApril 08, 2024
![Jordan Christine Weliever](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Jordan-Christine-Weliever-4.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Shoshoni Woman Turns Herself In For Shooting Boyfriend
A Shoshoni woman accused of emptying the magazine of a handgun in the direction of her boyfriend and his Harley Davidson motorcycle, hitting the man in the foot, reportedly turned herself in Thursday and could face decades in prison.
Clair McFarlandApril 08, 2024
![Businesses and mall management were not commenting Monday morning about the fatal stabbing incident that happened at the Eastridge Mall in Casper on Sunday.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Eastridge-Mall-Interior-4.8.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Two Juveniles Arrested In Sunday Stabbing Death At Casper Mall
Two boys younger than 16 have been arrested in connection with a melee at Eastridge Mall in Casper on Sunday evening in which another juvenile was stabbed and killed.
Dale KillingbeckApril 08, 2024
![Eastridge Mall 4 7 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Eastridge-Mall-4.7.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Juvenile Dead After Stabbing At Casper Mall
Casper police are interviewing potential suspects and witnesses to a melee of area juveniles at the Eastridge Mall on Sunday that left a youth dead with injuries “consistent with a stabbing.”
Greg JohnsonApril 08, 2024
![Carbon County Courthouse in Rawlins.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Carbon-County-Courthouse-2-3.20.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Welfare Fraudsters Outed By Facebook Posts
An Encampment woman has been found guilty of scamming welfare agencies out of thousands of dollars by running a scheme in which she pretended to live apart from her husband and on virtually no income. She and her husband were outed due to their Facebook posts.
Clair McFarlandApril 05, 2024
![Nate Mejia of Cheyenne was last seen March 23, 2024.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Nate-Mejia-missing-4.5.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Family, Friends of Missing 27-Year-Old Cheyenne Man Desperate for Answers
Nearly two weeks after a 27-year-old Cheyenne man disappeared, his family and friends are desperate for answers about what happened to him. They fear his troubles with addiction may have put him at odds with the wrong people.
Jen KocherApril 05, 2024
![Wild West 4 4 4 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wild-West-4-4.4.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Scammers Posing As Gillette Used Car Dealer Nearly Swindle $56,000 From Woman
A scammer posing online as a Gillette used car dealership has roped in at least three potential victims, with one woman on Tuesday nearly losing $56,000 to the scheme.
April 04, 2024
![Scenes Wednesday morning from a standoff in Sheridan between law enforcement and a man suspected of shooting and killing a police officer.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sheridan-standoff-Wed-IMG_0440-2.14.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Police Officer Who Shot Suspected Cop-Killer Back At Work
The Casper police officer who shot and killed a man suspected of gunning down Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee following a prolonged standoff in February is back at work in a modified capacity, after weeks of administrative leave.
Clair McFarlandApril 04, 2024
![Gillette police 5 31 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/gillette-police-5.31.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Motorcyclist Dies After Gillette Arrest, Coroner Says No Signs Of Violence
A motorcyclist arrested by Gillette police Wednesday on suspicion of drug possession fell ill and was taken from jail to a local hospital, where he died. The coroner says there’s no signs of violence and an autopsy will be done.
Clair McFarlandApril 04, 2024
![Images taken from body cam footage of a March 8, 2024, officer-involved shooting in the 5200 block of Fishing Bridge. The Cheyenne Police Department released a 16-minute video critical incident report April 4, 2024, compiled of body cam video from multiple officers who responded.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cheyenne-officer-shooting-2-4.4.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Police Release Body Cam Video Of Deadly Hostage Shootout
A 16-minute compilation of body cam video released Thursday shows the tense moments that led to Cheyenne Police Department officers shooting and killing a man who fired a gun at them and was holding his wife hostage in a home.
Clair McFarlandApril 04, 2024
![Wind river 8 12 22](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/wind-river-8-12-22.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
BRIEF: Coroner Confirms Wyoming Woman Stabbed To Death On Reservation
A 37-year-old Ethete, Wyoming, woman was stabbed to death on the Wind River Indian Reservation on Feb. 25, the coroner confirmed Wednesday.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2024
![The Townsend Justice Center in Casper.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Townsend-Justice-Center-3.27.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Alleged Burglars Scatter When Caught In Act By Gun-Wielding Casper Homeowner
Three Casper-area men with criminal histories were in court Tuesday on allegations they tried to steal a welder from a shed, but scattered when the homeowner — armed — caught them in the act.
Dale KillingbeckApril 03, 2024
![Wyoming red desert 10 4 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wyoming-red-desert-10.4.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Human Skull Found In Wyoming’s Vast Red Desert Was A Man Age 25-35, Coroner Says
A bleached-out human skull found in Wyoming’s vast Red Desert in November belonged to a man ages 25-35, the Sweetwater County coroner confirmed Wednesday.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2024
![Where is Irene Gakwa gakwa 2 jen kocher 2 17 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Where-is-Irene-Gakwa-gakwa-2-jen-kocher-2.17.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Boyfriend Of Missing Wyoming Woman Subject Of New Investigation
The boyfriend of a Wyoming woman missing for more than two years remains a “person of interest” in her disappearance. Meanwhile, Nathan Hightman is in prison for unrelated crimes and is the subject of a new investigation.
Jen KocherApril 03, 2024
![Uinta County Courthouse](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Uinta-County-Courthouse.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
BRIEF: Uinta County Man Charged With Lying To Get $14,000 In Medicaid Payments
Accused of lying so he could get more than $14,000 in Medicaid welfare benefits, a Mountain View, Wyoming, man now faces two felony charges and faces up to 20 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandApril 02, 2024
![Chris Mauk is missing 2023](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Collage-Maker-01-Sep-2022-10.57-AM.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Nearly 2 Years After Laramie Man’s Body Found, Death Still A Mystery
A coroner’s report released last week shows that almost two years after a 39-year-old Laramie man went missing and months after his remains were found, how he died remains a mystery.
Jen KocherApril 02, 2024
![About 12.5 pounds of meth were found in a backpack Adolfo Pepe allegedly tried to ditch when being chased by authorities.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Lepe-evidence-backpack-12.5-pounds-meth-and-a-peso-with-mug-4.2.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man Accused Of Torturing Lander Woman Protests Search Of His Drug Storage Shed
A man with reported Mexican cartel ties accused of torturing a Lander woman in his home says the federal government violated his Fourth Amendment rights by searching his storage shed and backpack to find a stash of meth and cocaine. However, investigators did wait 38 days to get a warrant.
Clair McFarlandApril 02, 2024
![Tami Sturgeon](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Tami-Sturgeon-3.25.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Missing Gillette Woman Died Of Hypothermia, Coroner Says
Campbell County Coroner reported Tuesday that a Gillette woman found dead last week after a five-day search died of hypothermia and shows “no evidence of injury or foul play.”
Clair McFarlandApril 02, 2024
![Carpenter Elementary School](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Carpenter-Elementary-School.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Laramie County Principal Denies Wrongdoing In Fifth Grader’s Suicide At School
The principal of an elementary school in Carpenter, Wyoming, denies wrongdoing in a response to a lawsuit brought by parents of a suicidal fifth grader who hanged himself unattended in a school bathroom.
April 02, 2024
![Laramie County sheriff](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Laramie-County-complex-1-8.10.23.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Claims Schools Try To Force Social Programs In Funding Lawsuit
A judge heard arguments Monday in an ongoing lawsuit where school districts and the Wyoming Education Association are suing for more money. But the state argues they’re just trying to force funding of social programs.
Clair McFarlandApril 01, 2024
![Corbin Behnke](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Behnke-Corbin-4.1.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Mental Test Ordered For Gillette Teen Charged With Trying To Seduce 11-Year-Old
A Gillette judge has ordered an 18-year-old to get a mental health test after the teen said he wasn’t mentally well enough to be found guilty of trying to seduce an 11-year-old boy and compelling a sex act from a dog.
Clair McFarlandApril 01, 2024
![A man died after being shot several times March 30, 2024, during an alleged domestic violence incident in the 1700 block of Oxford Drive in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cheyenne-Shooting-4.1.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Man Shot Multiple Times, Killed In Weekend Domestic Fight
A Cheyenne man was shot multiple times and died at the scene late Saturday in an alleged domestic argument at an apartment complex in the 1700 block of Oxford Drive.
Clair McFarlandApril 01, 2024
![Cheyenne federal building 12 8 22](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cheyenne-federal-building-12.8.22.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man Accused Of Trying To Molest 7-Year Old Pleads Guilty To Child Porn
A 37-year-old Cheyenne man accused of trying to arrange to have sexual contact with a 7-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to possessing child porn. He allegedly told federal agents he had done so with an underage child before.
Clair McFarlandApril 01, 2024
![Internet crimes against children in Wyoming were up 40% in 2023, and are already up 60% over that for the first three months of this year.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Internet-Crimes-Against-Children-1-3.30.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Internet Crimes Against Wyoming Children Surge, Up 60% So Far This Year
Internet crimes against children in Wyoming continues to grow at a brisk pace, up 40% in 2023 and already surging with 60% more reports in the first three months of 2024.
Jen KocherMarch 31, 2024
![Police arrested a Cheyenne man March 15 who was dancing on the College Drive overpass over Interstate 80. He also threw an object and swung a machete at police.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/College-Drive-and-I-80.-3.29.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Man Accused Of Swinging Machete At Cops On I-80 Overpass
A 61-year-old man’s case rose to felony-level court Thursday for allegedly swinging a machete at cops while dancing on an Interstate 80 overpass in Cheyenne.
Clair McFarlandMarch 29, 2024
![Smiths in jackson 3 29 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/smiths-in-jackson-3.29.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation Uncovers Large Cocaine Hub In Jackson
A Jamaican transplant to Jackson has been charged with orchestrating a large distribution scheme of multiple half-pound, $8,000 cocaine deals in town. The man is facing up to 20 years in prison and up to $1 million in fines.
Clair McFarlandMarch 29, 2024
![This composite image includes two photos of Tami Sturgeon of Gillette, who's been missing since Saturday.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Tami-Sturgeon-composite-3.28.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Missing Gillette Woman Found Dead, No Foul Play Suspected
The five-day search for Tami Sturgeon, 55, ended tragically Thursday afternoon. The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office announced that her body was discovered less than two miles from where she went missing on Saturday.
Andrew RossiMarch 29, 2024
![Site of June 13, 2022, crash in Weld County, Colorado.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/crash-3-29-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Denver Trucker Convicted Of Killing Gillette Family Of Five
A jury convicted a Denver truck driver on Wednesday of five counts of vehicular homicide for killing a Gillette family of five in June, 2022. A mother of one of the victims told Cowboy State Daily she felt "some kind of justice" had been served.
Clair McFarlandMarch 29, 2024
![Joseph Underwood](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/joseph-underwood.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Judge Considers If Wyoming Man Accused Of Murder, Necrophilia 'Too Slow" For Trial
In a case that’s dragged on for nearly five years, a Cody judge is considering whether a Wyoming man accused of killing a woman in Cheyenne then having sex with her body is too mentally “slow” to stand trial.
Clair McFarlandMarch 28, 2024
![This composite image includes two photos of Tami Sturgeon of Gillette, who's been missing since Saturday.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Tami-Sturgeon-composite-3.28.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Campbell County Sheriff: No Evidence Of Foul Play In Missing Gillette Woman Case
Multiple agencies are on the fifth day of searching for Gillette resident Tami Sturgeon while pushing back against the local rumor mill, saying there’s “no evidence” of foul play.
Andrew RossiMarch 28, 2024
![Terrence Jenkins and Gem Theaters 3 28 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Terrence-Jenkins-and-Gem-Theaters-3.28.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Charged Two Years After Teen Girl Escaped Attack, Kidnap Attempt
Two years after someone attacked and tried to stuff a Riverton teen girl into her own car, a local man has been charged and could get up to life in prison.
Clair McFarlandMarch 28, 2024
![Tevin Medina and Bailey Bettinson](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Tevin-Medina-and-Bailey-Bettinson-3.27.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Evanston Couple Charged With Manslaughter In Baby's Mysterious Death
An Evanston couple were arrested Tuesday and charged with manslaughter in the mysterious death of their 9-month-old baby in October. The baby had a severe, extensive rash and bruising and the family was reportedly living in filth.
Clair McFarlandMarch 28, 2024
![The Townsend Justice Center in Casper.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Townsend-Justice-Center-3.27.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Forgot To Leave His Drugs At Home When Visiting Probation Officer
A 49-year-old Casper felon going to a probation and parole compliance check last week forgot to take his fentanyl, methamphetamine and illegal weapon out of his vehicle. He now faces four felony drug charges and a weapons charge.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 27, 2024
![Body Cam arrests 3 27 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Body-Cam-arrests-3.27.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Thermopolis Police Release More Body Cam Video Of Mascorro Arrests
Responding to Cowboy State Daily public records requests, the Thermopolis Police Department has released more body cam video of arrests by Sgt. Mike Mascorro, who broke into a suspect’s home illegally last year and killed him in a shootout.
Clair McFarlandMarch 27, 2024
![Gillette resident Tami Sturgeon remains missing. She disappeared Saturday in the Yellow Hammer Buttes area southeast of Gillette, marked on the map. Also marked is the railroad tracks that run north-south to the west of the area.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Yellow-Hammer-Buttes-3.27.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Few Clues On Fourth Day Of Search For Missing Gillette Woman
A shoe print and a cigarette butt are the only clues in the ongoing search for Tami Lynn Sturgeon, 55, in the rugged Yellow Hammer Buttes near Gillette, who’s been missing for four days.
Andrew RossiMarch 27, 2024
![Sheridan police 2 13 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sheridan-police-2.13.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sheridan Tow Truck Driver Charged With Breaking In To Crush's Home And Attacking Man
A Sheridan tow truck driver allegedly infatuated with a woman was elevated to felony-level court Tuesday on charges he broke into her home and bashed her male visitor with a lamp.
Clair McFarlandMarch 27, 2024
![Townsend Justice Center 1](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Townsend-Justice-Center-1.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Former Nurse At Casper Corrections Facility Accused Of Having Sex With Inmate
A former nurse and health services administrator at the Casper Reentry Center has been charged with having a sexual relationship with a male inmate.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 26, 2024
![Tami Sturgeon](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Tami-Sturgeon-3.25.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Searchers Recover Missing Gillette Woman’s Cellphone, But No Sign Of Her
Tami Lynn Sturgeon, 55, has been missing in the rugged Yellow Hammer Buttes near Gillette since Saturday afternoon, reportedly looking for her lost cellphone. Searchers recovered the phone Tuesday, but Sturgeon remains missing.
Andrew RossiMarch 26, 2024
![Tim Newcomb, left, and Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Tim-Newcomb-and-Chuck-Gray-12.28.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Now Never-Trump Attorney Will Attempt To Keep Chuck Gray Off Wyoming Ballots
Retired Laramie attorney Tim Newcomb agreed to dismiss his lawsuit to get Trump off Wyoming’s future ballots, but says his next target to disqualify from state elections is Secretary of State Chuck Gray.
Clair McFarlandMarch 26, 2024
![Supreme Court and Kautz 3 26 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Supreme-Court-and-Kautz-3.26.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
People Can Sue Police For 'Negligent' Investigation, Wyoming Supreme Court Says
In a split 3-2 decision Tuesday, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled people can sue police who perform “negligent” investigations, a controversial decision to which Justice Keith Kautz wrote a blistering dissent on his last day on the bench.
Clair McFarlandMarch 26, 2024
![Cheyenne police car 3 22 22 scaled](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/cheyenne-police-car-3-22-22-scaled.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Meth 'Mule' Says He Didn't Realize He Also Had Fentanyl
A Wyoming man fresh on parole admits to being a drug mule in federal charges leveled on him Thursday, but said he had no idea he was also carrying fentanyl.
Clair McFarlandMarch 26, 2024
![Gillette sign 3 25 214](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Gillette-sign-3.25.214.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Search Intensifies, But Still No Sign Of Missing Gillette Woman
After a second full day of searching, including with a helicopter, drones and dogs Monday, 55-year-old Tami Sturgeon of Gillette remains missing. She disappeared Saturday evening after a day of shed hunting.
Greg Johnson & Andrew RossiMarch 26, 2024
![Evanston resident Quinn Groneman has been charged with a felony for putting these signs up on his property.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Evanston-signs-groneman-sign-2-3.25.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Free Speech Lawyer Says Charging Wyoming Man For Angry Signs ‘Really Lame’
A felony interfering-with-a-witness charge for a Wyoming man who displayed strongly worded signs in his yard is “a really lame case,” a longtime First Amendment attorney says.
Clair McFarlandMarch 25, 2024
![Campbell county sheriff suv](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/campbell-county-sheriff-suv.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Helicopter, Drones Called In To Search For Missing Wyoming Woman
Multiple agencies are searching for Tami L. Sturgeon, 55, a Gillette, Wyoming, woman missing since Saturday afternoon, including using drones and calling in a helicopter.
Andrew RossiMarch 25, 2024
![Townsend Justice Center 1](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Townsend-Justice-Center-1.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Accused Of Having Sex With Teen More Than ‘30 Times’
A 41-year-old Mills, Wyoming, man was bound over to felony-level court Thursday, accused of having sex with a teen girl more than “30 times” dating back to 2022.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 22, 2024
![Casper Reentry Center](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-Reentry-Center-3.22.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Former Casper Corrections Officer Faces Felony Charges For Allegedly Having Sex With Inmate
A 39-year-old former corrections worker at the Casper Reentry Center has been charged with two counts of sexual misconduct for allegedly having sex with a 30-year-old inmate.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 22, 2024
![Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens speaks during a hearing where she denied a request by lawmakers, Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray and Right to Life Wyoming to defend the laws that ban most abortions in the state.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Abortion-hearing-judge-Melissa-Owens-6.2.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Jackson Judge Asks Wyoming Supreme Court If Abortion Is Health Care
Perhaps a sign a ruling may be coming soon in a two-year court battle over abortion in Wyoming, a Jackson judge is asking the Wyoming Supreme Court if abortion is health care.
Clair McFarlandMarch 22, 2024
![Evanston Police car 3 21 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Evanston-Police-car-3.21.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Evanston Man Charged With Felony For Putting Signs In Yard That Scared Neighbor
An Evanston man put signs in his yard that his neighbor says left her feeling intimidated. He now faces a felony charge, on the claim he was trying to intimidate her after she reported him for having unattractive property.
Clair McFarlandMarch 21, 2024
![Former President Donald Trump.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Donald-Trump-smiling-3.21.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Attorney Withdraws Lawsuit To Keep Trump Off Ballot
A retired Laramie attorney who unsuccessfully tried to keep Donald Trump off future Wyoming election ballots has given up the push in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that states can’t disqualify federal office-holders.
Clair McFarlandMarch 21, 2024
![Timothy Wayne Wales](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Timothy-Wales-1.30.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
State Drops Child Porn Case Against Casper Man So Feds Can Prosecute
State charges against a 43-year-old Casper man accused of having and distributing child porn were dropped this week after the registered sex offender was indicted on federal charges for the same offenses.
Pat MaioMarch 20, 2024
![Quinton Fisher](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Quinton-Fisher-3.20.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Had Thousands Of Pills, 2 Pounds Of Meth In Motel Room
A 21-year-old man from Torrington, Wyoming, faces felony drug charges following a police hotel room search that yielded thousands of pills, 2 pounds of meth and several weapons.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 20, 2024
![Laramie Police presence at Riley Gaines 10 24 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Laramie-Police-presence-at-Riley-Gaines-10.24.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Laramie Woman Charged With Stealing Thousands From Man With Dementia For Gambling
A Laramie woman is facing 10 years in prison for allegedly draining an elderly man's bank account and using the money to pay for gambling. She has been charged with one count of felony elderly abuse.
Clair McFarlandMarch 20, 2024
![Wearing his jail-issued orange jumpsuit, Arthur Nelson is transported from the Carbon County Courthouse in Rawlins after a March 2024 court hearing.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Transport-3.20.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wrong-Way Driver Accused Of Killing 5 On Wyoming Highway Sane Enough For Trial
Reportedly high on meth when he drove the wrong way on I-80 and triggered a fiery chain-reaction crash that killed five Bible college students last year, Arthur Nelson agreed Wednesday that he’s sane enough to stand trial.
Clair McFarlandMarch 20, 2024
![Highway 85 3 19 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Highway-85-3.19.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
BRIEF: Colorado Man Allegedly High On Pot Edibles Breaks Woman’s Legs In Head-On
A Colorado man had his court case elevated to felony court Monday on allegations he was high on cannabis edibles when he crashed head-on into a vehicle in Wyoming, breaking both femurs of a woman in the other car.
Clair McFarlandMarch 19, 2024
![Clayton Tanner is arrested in 2022.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Clayton-Tanner-3.18.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Child Sex Predator Exposed In YouTube Video Gets 8 Years In Prison
A Cheyenne man who was exposed for trying to meet up with someone he thought was an 11-year-old girl has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for possession of child porn.
March 18, 2024
![The Campbell County Courthouse in downtown Gillette, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Campbell-County-Courthouse-8.30.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Teens Bust Alleged Pedophile With Vigilante Snapchat
A 15-year-old teen who was allegedly stalked and sexted by an 18-year-old acquaintance set up a fake Snapchat account to catch the man in the act. Police say they've since found numerous potential young victims, and one bestiality video.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2024
![Reservation sign 6 3 22 scaled](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/reservation-sign-6-3-22-scaled.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Brutal Reservation Rape Charges Dropped, Feds Not Saying Why
Charges of rape against a Wyoming man stemming from an alleged brutal attack and assault on a woman for hours was suddenly dropped Friday. Federal prosecutors and agents are refusing to talk to the press.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2024
![Robert Wayne Mc Cutchan 8 18 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Robert-Wayne-McCutchan-8.18.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
After Graphic Details From Victim, Judge Gives Child Molester More Prison Time
A Pinedale grandfather and Sunday school teacher who molested little girls for years had a plea agreement. But when Judge Melissa Owens heard a graphic statement from his victim, she gave him even more prison time.
Clair McFarlandMarch 15, 2024
![Snow falls from an overcast sky at Cheyenne Regional Airport on Thursday.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cheyenne-Regional-Airport-1-3.14.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
8 Flights Report Being Hit By Green Lasers At Cheyenne Airport; FAA Investigation Open
A push is on to find and prosecute whoever is blinding pilots with green lasers as they prepare to land at the airport in Cheyenne. Pointing a laser at an aircraft is a federal crime and it's happened at least eight times so far this year.
March 14, 2024
![Wyoming rancher Leisl Carpenter who claims a federal COVID-era relief program shut her out because she’s white appealed her case to the U.S. Supreme Court this week.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Leisl-Carpenter-3-3.14.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Rancher Petitions Supreme Court On Anti-White COVID Relief Program
An Albany County woman petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to weigh in on a federal COVID-era relief program that favored “socially disadvantaged” farmers and ranchers. The USDA read this to mean Black, Asian, Hispanic and Native producers.
Clair McFarlandMarch 14, 2024
![Big Horn County Courthouse 2 3 14 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Big-Horn-County-Courthouse-2-3.14.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
4-Year-Old Wyoming Boy Who Nearly Starved To Death Was In House ‘Full Of Food’
A 4-year-old Wyoming boy who weighed only 18 pounds nearly starved in a house “full of food,” Greybull Police Chief Ken Blosser says in charging documents filed against the boyfriend of the boy’s mother, who was in court this week.
Clair McFarlandMarch 14, 2024
![Pierce brosnan thermal 3 14 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/pierce-brosnan-thermal-3-14-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Actor Pierce Brosnan Pleads Guilty To Walking On Yellowstone Thermal
Actor Pierce Brosnan on Thursday pleaded guilty and was fined $1,500 for going off-trail and stepping onto a restricted area at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone last November to take a photo. The actor said he felt "highly embarrassed and ashamed" calling it a "foolish, foolish thing to do."
Andrew RossiMarch 14, 2024
![A March 1 grassfire in Laramie County burned about 6,600 acres.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Laramie-County-grassfire-3.14.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Charged With Arson In Massive Laramie County Grass Fire
A 62-year-old Laramie County man has been charged with third-degree arson for allegedly leaving garbage to smolder on a windy morning that escalated into an out-of-control grassfire that burned 6,600 acres.
Clair McFarlandMarch 14, 2024
![The BB pistol a Bureau of Indian Affairs agent mistook for a handgun during an Aug. 11, 2022 fatal officer-involved shooting](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/poseys-bb-gun.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
No Prosecution For Federal Agent Who Shot Ethete Man During Hostage Situation
A Bureau of Indian Affairs agent who shot Terrance Posey during an alleged hostage situation in 2022 believed the BB pistol Posey was pointing at him was a handgun, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
Clair McFarlandMarch 14, 2024
![The J.C. O'Mahoney Federal Courthouse in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Federal-courthouse-cheyenne-9-28-23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Child Rapist And Pornographer Gets 60 Years
A 29-year-old Cheyenne man was called a “monster” by the family of his victim Wednesday before drawing 60 years in prison for raping a child and having sadomasochistic pornography depicting infants and toddlers.
Clair McFarlandMarch 14, 2024
![Delroy Trujillo](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/delroy-reid-trujillo.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man Accused Of Stealing Guns But Also Cleaning Kitchen Agrees To Prison Time
A Green River man charged with breaking into a stranger’s home and stealing guns from the place, but also cleaning up the kitchen in the house will serve 8-12 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandMarch 14, 2024
![Meth 12 7 21](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/meth-12-7-21.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Police Want Drug Incinerator To Burn Hundreds Of Pounds Of Drugs A Month
Rather than driving to Cheyenne to burn illegal drugs every month, the Casper Police Department is requesting $86,000 to purchase its own drug incinerator. They have hundreds of pounds of drugs a month to get rid of and need an incinerator that hits temperatures of 1,400 degrees.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 13, 2024
![Three people accused of stealing solar panel hardware told police they found the items in a dumpster. One of the dumpsters they claimed was at the West Winds Mobile Home Park in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/West-Winds-Mobile-Home-Park-dumpster-3.13.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Trio Claims They Got Stolen Solar Panel Hardware Dumpster Diving
A Cheyenne transient and two accomplices have been charged with stealing $3,600 worth of solar panels. They claim, however, that they found the equipment while they were dumpster diving and thought someone threw them out as trash.
Clair McFarlandMarch 13, 2024
![Casper’s Jesse Mostaert, who has a list of convictions, faces nine felony charges in Natrona County District Court.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Jesse-Mostaert-2.22.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
More Felonies For Casper Man Accused Of Trying To Pull Gun During Drug Arrest
A 33-year-old Casper man already facing nine other drug and theft charges has four more felonies for allegedly dealing fentanyl and meth, along with trying to pull a gun on police during his arrest.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 13, 2024
![Natrona County Road and Bridge 3 12 copy](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Natrona-County-Road-and-Bridge-3.12-copy.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Natrona County Official Charged With Impersonating Cop, Pulling Over Family
Mike Haigler, Road and Bridge superintendent for Natrona County, pleaded not guilty Friday to allegations he impersonated a cop when he pulled over a family for speeding on Highway 220.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 12, 2024
![Greybull police 3 12 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Greybull-police-3.12.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Greybull Woman Accused Of Nearly Starving 4-Year-Old Son To Death
A Greybull woman faces up to 25 years in prison on claims she starved her 4-year-old son to such a degree that he suffered brain damage and nearly died. He reportedly weighed 18 pounds – which is normal weight for an 8-month-old baby, not a 4-year old boy.
Clair McFarlandMarch 12, 2024
![Park County courthouse](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Park-County-courthouse.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cody Woman Who Clawed Husband In Face Now Charged With Elder Abuse
A Cody woman who pleaded guilty to clawing her husband’s face and ear also faces charges of intentional elder abuse for allegedly assaulting her mother. She faces 20 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandMarch 12, 2024
BRIEF: Natrona County Investigators Search For Who Shot, ‘Severely’ Hurt Bison
The Natrona Count Sheriff’s Office reports Monday that it’s asking for the public’s help to find whoever shot and “severely injured” a domestic bull bison on private land last week.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 11, 2024
![A Natrona County High School student was removed from campus Monday after a report of a weapon at the school.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Natrona-County-High-School-cops-1-3.11.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Natrona County High School Student Removed By Police After Weapon Report
A Natrona County High School student was removed from campus by the Casper Police Department on Monday after a report of a weapon at the school.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 11, 2024
![A man was killed in a shootout with police in the 5200 block of Fishing Bridge in Cheyenne on March 8, 2024.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Officer-involves-shooting-3.11.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Deadly Shootout With Cheyenne Cops Was Triggered By Gunshots, Screaming
A Friday officer-involved shooting in which three officers were involved in a gunfight with Patrick Flores, 47, began when police broke through the man's door after reports of gunshots — and a woman screaming inside.
Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2024
![A Casper police investigation into a Feb. 1 shooting near the intersection of 15th Street and Cottonwood has resulted in a murder charge against an Evansville man.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Rajion-L.-Vu-shooting-location-2.213.214.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Murder Trial For Evansville Man Accused Of Shooting Another In Bad Drug Deal
A 25-year-old Evansville man was bound over to Natrona County District Court on second-degree murder and drug charges Monday for the Feb. 1 shooting death of a Casper man in a drug deal gone wrong.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 11, 2024
![Gillette City Hall](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Gillette-City-Hall-5.2.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Atheist's $24M Lawsuit Over City Prayers Blocked By Wyoming Supreme Court
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Friday slapped down an appeal by a Gillette atheist who sued the city and its mayor for $24 million for not allowing him to give a proportionate number of atheistic invocations at meetings.
Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2024
![Casper fire and police personnel were called to the intersection of 13th and McKinley streets on March 10, 2024, to find a driver suffering a medical emergency who had plowed into a house.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/casper-house-smash-3-11-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
SUV Plows Through Casper House On Sunday; Home Has Been Hit At Least 3 Times
An SUV plowed into a home on the 1300 block of McKinley in Casper on Sunday afternoon. The vehicle drove through a bedroom, bathroom, and ended up in the kitchen. The home was being repaired from the last time a car hit it.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 10, 2024
![Serial killer Ted Bundy after he was arrested for the murder of two Florida State University co-eds.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Ted-Bundy-GettyImages-515407784-3.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Summer Of Bundy: Investigator On Quest To Find Bodies Of Ted Bundy's Utah Victims
Private investigator Jason Jensen is planning a “Summer of Bundy,” in conjunction with the Cold Case Coalition, to look for the gravesites of four Utah women who serial killer Ted Bundy admitted to killing and burying there and in Colorado.
Jen KocherMarch 10, 2024
![Shoe bag 3 9 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/shoe-bag-3-9-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Searchers Help Find Shoes That Lead To Body Of Missing Man
A search team from Gillette helped uncover a pair of hiking boots last weekend that led law enforcement to the discovery of a dead body that is likely that of a missing Colorado man, Nick Salvagni. His father says he is certain that it's his son.
Jen KocherMarch 09, 2024
![The Cheyenne Police Department responded in force to a domestic disturbance call Friday evening that resulted in an exchange of gunfire that killed the suspect. No officers were hurt.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cheyenne-officer-involved-shooting-3.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Suspect In Domestic Fight Killed In Shootout With Cheyenne Police
A Cheyenne man was killed during a shootout with police responding to a domestic disturbance call Friday evening. The man was killed when he exchanged gunfire with police at about 6:30pm.
March 09, 2024
![Justice Center 2 16 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Justice-Center-2.16.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
BRIEF: Casper Man Who Confessed To Killing ‘Somebody’ Charged With Murder
Homeless Casper man, 44, who confessed in court earlier this week that ‘I killed somebody’ formally charged for death of Evansville man.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 09, 2024
![Fremont county courthouse 3 8 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Fremont-county-courthouse-3.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
BRIEF: Man Accused In Golf Club Beating Arraigned After Six Months On The Loose
A Fort Washakie man who allegedly walloped a woman with a golf club, then was on the loose for six months until surfacing in Lander, was arraigned Wednesday. He faces 10 years in prison and fines of $250,000.
Clair McFarlandMarch 08, 2024
![Wind river reservation sign 4 5 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/wind-river-reservation-sign-4-5-23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Who Stomped Woman's Head Has To Pay $100K
An Ethete, Wyoming, man who’s serving 42 months in prison for stomping a woman’s head was ordered Friday to also pay more than $100,000 to cover her medical bills.
Clair McFarlandMarch 08, 2024
![Dominick Argue, far right, is escorted from the Indian Hill Townhouse community in Gillette on Feb. 23 after taking a handgun into Campbell County High School and fleeing from police. This image is taken from video surveillance at the complex.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Dominick-Argue-Gillette-teen-with-gun-3.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Teen Charged As Adult For Allegedly Bringing Gun To School
A Gillette 16-year-old who had been expelled from Campbell County High School, then allegedly snuck back in and flashed a handgun, has been charged as an adult and could face more than six years in prison.
Jen KocherMarch 08, 2024
![Sheridan police 2 13 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sheridan-police-2.13.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sheridan Police Say Reports Of Strange Men, Ski Masks And Sketchy Machete Threat Not Related
Sheridan Police Chief Travis Koltiska said a series of reports this week of strange men approaching people, others in ski masks, and an exaggerated report of a man with a machete aren’t related.
Clair McFarlandMarch 08, 2024
![Brianna Green](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Brianna-Green-3.7.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Police Say Torrington Teen Was Drunk And High When She Caused Fatal Crash
Police arrested a 19-year-old Torrington woman Tuesday, alleging she was drunk and high when she wrecked her car in November, killing her front-seat passenger, Dallas Fierro. If convicted, Brianna Green could face 20 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2024
![Fremont courthouse 3 7 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Fremont-courthouse-3.7.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Sex Abuser Quits Trial During Victim’s Testimony, Takes Plea
A Wyoming man who sexually abused a 10-year-old girl abruptly ended his trial this week during the victim’s testimony, gave a “no contest” plea and was sentenced that day.
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2024
![Robert Green II](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Robert-Green-II-3.7.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend Over $36,000
A 68-year-old Cheyenne man was formally charged Wednesday with allegedly killing his longtime girlfriend last November, then draining her various bank accounts of more than $36,000.
March 07, 2024
![The body of a man was found dead Tuesday at the Topper Motel in Casper. Police won't confirm whether it's related to a man who confessed in open court Wednesday that he killed someone Tuesday.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Topper-Motel-3.6.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Homeless Casper Man Unexpectedly Announces At Probation Hearing He 'Killed Somebody'
A homeless Casper man appearing via video for a probation revocation hearing Wednesday unexpectedly announced he "killed somebody" the day before. A body was found Tuesday, but Casper police haven’t confirmed it’s related to the man’s confession.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 07, 2024
![The Casper Walgreens store that was robbed of drugs by three men from California in May 2023.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-Walgreens-3.5.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
California Drug Thief Who ‘Never Heard Of Wyoming’ Gets 5-9 Years In Prison
The last of three California men who drove 900 miles to steal drugs from a Casper Walgreens, and who told police he had “never heard of Wyoming” before, was sentenced Tuesday to 5-9 years in prison.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 05, 2024
![Wheatland police car 3 4 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wheatland-police-car-3.4.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wheatland Man Charged With Having Sex Acts With Dog And Cheese Spray
A Wheatland, Wyoming, man charged with multiple felonies for allegedly having child porn and for having a dog perform a sex act on him with spray cheese could spend more than 100 years in prison if convicted.
Clair McFarlandMarch 04, 2024
![Casper Police Department were called to a shooting at an east-side Dairy Queen on Sunday night. Investigation revealed the accidental discharge of a weapon sent an 18-year-old to the hospital with a gunshot wound.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-DQ-Shooting-Car-3.4.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Brief: ‘Accidental Discharge’ Sends Casper 18-Year-Old To Hospital With Gun Wound
Casper Police Department continue to investigate what they are calling the “accidental discharge” of a weapon that resulted in an 18-year-old male being shot at a Dairy Queen on Sunday.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 04, 2024
![Carbon County Sheriff Alex Bakken.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Alex-Bakken-Hunting-3.3.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Carbon County Sheriff Alex Bakken Is One Of The Youngest Sheriffs In Wyoming History
It was a hunting trip that hooked Alex Bakken on the Rocky Mountain West. So right out of college he moved to Wyoming and got into law enforcement. 10 years later, he became Carbon County's sheriff -- one of the youngest ever -- and says he'll never leave Wyoming.
Jen KocherMarch 04, 2024
![Davida Peterson 3 2 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Davida-Peterson-3.2.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Rock Springs Police Dust Off 25-Year-Old Cold Case: Who Killed Davida Peterson?
It’s been 25 years since Davida Peterson was shot in the head while working at a Rock Springs propane shop. A new detective has been assigned to dust off the unsolved murder and believes missing pieces to the puzzle are out there in the community.
Jen KocherMarch 02, 2024
![Sheridan residents line the streets downtown Friday to watch a long procession of law enforcement escort the body of Sheridan police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee and his family to a memorial service for the officer, who was killed in the line of duty Feb. 13.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Krinkee-procession-IMG_2811-3.1.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sheridan’s Fallen Hero A Bigger Deal Than Prince Or Queen Elizabeth II
Locals say Friday’s turnout for Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, a Sheridan police officer killed in the line of duty in February, was bigger than when musician Prince came to town, or even a visit from Queen Elizabeth II.
Pat MaioMarch 02, 2024
![Sheridan residents line the streets downtown Friday to watch a long procession of law enforcement escort the body of Sheridan police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee and his family to a memorial service for the officer, who was killed in the line of duty Feb. 13.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Krinkee-procession-IMG_2820-3.1.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Police From Across The West Show Out For Fallen Sheridan Officer
Police officers traveled from northern California to Nebraska — and probably every jurisdiction in Wyoming — to attend Friday’s memorial for Sheridan police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee.
Pat MaioMarch 02, 2024
![Memorial service for Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee on March 1, 2024.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Krinkee-Memorial-Matt-IMG_2917-3.1.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
‘We Have The Watch From Here’: Sgt. Nevada Krinkee Remembered As Protector, Father And Hero
Nearly 2,000 people packed into the Sheridan College arena Friday to honor the life of police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, who was killed in the line of duty Feb. 13 and remembered as a protector, father and hero.
Clair McFarland & Pat MaioMarch 01, 2024
![Wyoming Behavioral Institute in Casper.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wyoming-Behavioral-Institute-Sign-3.1.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Counselor Sues Wyoming Clinic, Psychiatrist Over Alleged ‘Sexually Charged Behavior’
A former licensed counselor for Wyoming Behavioral Institute is suing the clinic and a psychiatrist there claiming harassment from his “intentional sexually charged behavior.”
Clair McFarlandMarch 01, 2024
![Flags are hung along the procession route ahead of Friday's memorial in Sheridan for police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Feb. 13.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sheridan-prepares-for-memorial-3.1.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sgt. Nevada Krinkee: Sheridan Memorializes Fallen Hero
As day breaks Friday, the city of Sheridan is up early to show its support to the Sgt. Nevada Krinkee family as this small Wyoming community prepares to memorialize a fallen hero killed in the line of duty.
Pat MaioMarch 01, 2024
![Laramie City Hall 2 29 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Laramie-City-Hall-2.29.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Supreme Court Revives Lawsuit Over Laramie’s Virtual-Only Meetings
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday revived a Laramie man’s lawsuit claiming the city council violated state public meetings law by holding virtual-only meetings long after COVID orders were lifted.
Clair McFarlandMarch 01, 2024
![Adrianah Rodriguez and courthouse 2 29 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Adrianah-Rodriguez-and-courthouse-2.29.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Cops Deny Claims They Roughed Up Woman During Arrest
Two city of Casper police officers have filed responses to a lawsuit that claims they used excessive force and illegally arrested a woman in 2020. The city also denies claims that it failed to train the officers properly.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 29, 2024
![Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, his wife Karla and their daughter.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Nevada-Krinkee-and-Karla-2.28.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
1,000 Officers Expected At Funeral For Slain Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee
The town of Sheridan is expected to briefly shutdown Friday as 1,000 law enforcement officers from across the United States are expected to pay their respects to fallen police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee who was killed in the line of duty earlier this month.
Pat MaioFebruary 28, 2024
![The Wyoming Boys' School in Worland.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wyoming-Boys-School-2.28.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
State Denies Claims Of ‘Sadistic Levels Of Cruelty’ At Wyoming Boys’ School
Three young men formerly incarcerated at the Wyoming Boys' School are now suing, claiming they were subjected to “sadistic levels of cruelty” while there, allegations the state Department of Family Services denies.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2024
![Cedric Shakespeare](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/cedric-shakespeare.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Agrees To Two Years Prison For Beating Puppy To Death
A Wyoming man has agreed to serve up to two years in prison for beating and stabbing a puppy to death. Meanwhile, he’ll also plead to a separate felony for beating his wife.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2024
![After a 32-hour standoff between law enforcement and a man suspected of killing a local police officer, the Sheridan home he barricaded himself in shows the extensive damage done to it during attempts to get to the suspect.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sheridan-standoff-house-2.16.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sheridan To Waive Dump Fees, Help With Rebuild Of Destroyed Standoff House
The Sheridan City Council voted Monday to waive roughly $11,000 in permitting and dump fees for a local woman whose house was destroyed during a prolonged standoff with a suspected cop killer.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 27, 2024
![Kandace Sitting Eagle](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Kandace-Sitting-Eagle-2.26.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Woman Accused Of Torturing Son Can’t Get Out Of Jail To Care For Other Kids
A woman accused of torturing her son asked a federal judge to let her out of jail during her child-abuse prosecution to care for her five other small children and take anger management classes. On Friday, the judge said no.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 26, 2024
![Wildfire in Cheyenne, south of Interstate 80 on February 24, 2024](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/cheyenne-fire-2-2-24-22.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
60 MPH Wind-Driven Grass Fire Closes I-25, Jumps I-80 Near Cheyenne
Multiple firefighting agencies were on hand Saturday as a fast moving grass fire shut down Interstate 25 south of Cheyenne. Wind gusts over 60 mph fanned the flames and it eventually jumped the southern lanes on I-80 as well. After several hours, the fires were out but still smoldering.
Andrew RossiFebruary 25, 2024
![A protestor stands outside Nathan Hightman's home in Gillette in July 2022.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Gakwa-Where-is-Irene-2.24.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
What Happened to Irene Gakwa? Two Years Later, Family Still Waiting for Answers
Irene Gakwa disappeared from the home she shared with her live-in boyfriend in Gillette, Nathan Hightman, in late February 2022. Hightman, who is considered by police to be a person of interest in her disappearance, is in state prison for three felonies related to financial crimes against Gakwa.
Jen KocherFebruary 24, 2024
![A Casper police investigation into a Feb. 1 shooting near the intersection of 15th Street and Cottonwood has resulted in a murder charge against an Evansville man.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Rajion-L.-Vu-shooting-location-2.213.214.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Charged With Killing Another For Trying To Steal His Drugs
An Evansville, Wyoming, man was in a Casper courtroom Thursday, where he was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing another man who tried to steal his drugs in a deal gone bad.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 24, 2024
![Laramie Police presence at Riley Gaines 10 24 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Laramie-Police-presence-at-Riley-Gaines-10.24.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Laramie Woman Accused Of Torching Her Own House While Entertaining Guests
A Laramie woman who had invited a mother and son to stay with her was reportedly acting “erratically” and saying she’d burn her trailer house shortly before it caught fire with her guests inside.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 23, 2024
![Riverton police and investigators at the scene Monday where the dead body of a man was found near a local church.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Riverton-body-found-2-2.20.24_2024-02-23-192404_otcr.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Brief: Riverton Police Now Asking For Security Footage From Beating Death
A man found dead early Monday morning near a church in Riverton had “possible signs of trauma,” police say. Authorities are now requesting security footage from their homes or businesses.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 23, 2024
![Uw swimmers 2 24 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/uw-swimmers-2-24-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Suddenly Gone: UW, City And Childhood Coaches Mourn Swimmers After Fatal Crash
The childhood coaches of the three University of Wyoming swimmers who died Thursday in a one-vehicle crash told Cowboy State Daily about their lives and reflected on their deaths with shock, grief and tenderness. It's shared by the greater UW and Laramie community.
Clair McFarland & Greg JohnsonFebruary 23, 2024
![Wyoming swimmers 2 23 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wyoming-swimmers-2.23.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
University Of Wyoming Mourns Swimmers Killed In Crash: Charlie Clark, Carson Muir And Luke Slabber
University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel said the college is mourning three swimming and diving team members — identified as Charlie Clark, Carson Muir and Luke Slabber — who were killed Thursday in a one-vehicle rollover south of the Wyoming-Colorado border.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 23, 2024
![Highway 287 accident on Feb 22, 2024](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/highway-287-2-22-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Three University Of Wyoming Swimmers Dead In Single-Car Crash In Colorado
Three members of the University of Wyoming swimming and diving team died in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 287 in northern Colorado on Thursday afternoon. Two other members of the men's team were injured.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 23, 2024
![Casper’s Jesse Mostaert, who has a list of convictions, faces nine felony charges in Natrona County District Court.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Jesse-Mostaert-2.22.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Man Faces 9 Felony Charges After Spree Of Thefts, Drug Deals
A 33-year-old Casper man with a long record of theft waived his preliminary hearing Tuesday and faces nine felony charges after a three-month spree of alleged thefts and dealing fentanyl and meth.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 22, 2024
![Longhorn cattle graze a pasture near Devils Tower in northeast Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Longhorn-cattle-at-devils-tower-2.2.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Charges Refiled Against Wyoming Ranchers For Bleaching Penis Shapes Onto Cows
After a judge dismissed his earlier attempt at the case, a Crook County prosecutor is re-filing charges against two Wyoming ranchers accused of bleaching penis shapes onto their neighbor’s cows. This time there’s more evidence of lost value.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 22, 2024
![Ron Ostrom in February 2022.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Ron-Ostrom-FB-2.22.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Retired Forest Service Cop Gets Fine, House Arrest For Stealing Horses
A Wyoming man was sentenced to house arrest and to pay $15,000 on Wednesday for illegally keeping government horses — and trying to switch them out with his own — when he retired as a Forest Service law enforcement officer.
Mark HeinzFebruary 22, 2024
![Missing and murdered reservation 2 22 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Missing-and-murdered-reservation-2.22.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Rates Of Murdered, Missing Indigenous Peoples Among Highest In US
New data from the state’s Missing and Murdered People Task Force released Wednesday shows Wyoming rates of Indigenous cases among highest in the U.S.
Jen KocherFebruary 22, 2024
![In this image from Thermopolis Police Sgt. Mike Mascorro's body cam on April 28, 2023, shows Mascorro being confronted by and armed Buck Laramore after breaking into Laramore's home intending to arrest him.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Mascorro-body-cam-1-2.21.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Thermopolis Releases Edited Body Cam Video Of Deadly Shootout With Officer
The town of Thermopolis on Wednesday released an edited and narrated video from the body cam of Sgt. Mike Mascorro, who illegally and without a warrant broke into a man’s home last April, sparking a shootout that left the man dead.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 21, 2024
![Standoff house and cat 2 21 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/standoff-house-and-cat-2.21.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cat Still Missing From Sheridan Home Destroyed In Police Standoff
A week after Sheridan woman's home was destroyed in a 32-hour standoff with a man who reportedly shot and killed a Sheridan police officer, her cat is still missing.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 21, 2024
![Truman and Kandace Sittingeagle](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Truman-and-Kandace-Sitting-eagle.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Woman Accused Of Torturing Son Wants Out To Be With Her 5 Other Small Kids
A Wyoming woman who could face life in prison if convicted of torturing, starving and confining her 13-year-old son is pleading with the court for release to “re-unite” with her other five small children.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 21, 2024
![Riverton police and investigators at the scene in February 2024 where the dead body of a man was found near a local church.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Riverton-body-found-2-2.20.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Brief: Police Ask For Tips About Man Found Dead Outside Riverton Church
Riverton police are asking for tips about what led to a man being found dead near a local church Monday.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 20, 2024
![The aftermath of a more than 30-hour standoff between police and a man suspected of killing a Sheridan police officer.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sheridan-standoff-house-condemned-2.15.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Home Depot, Contractors Meet About Rebuilding Sheridan Home Destroyed During Standoff
The Home Depot store in Sheridan said Monday that it will step up as a big contributor to help rebuild Karo Hamilton’s home, which was torn apart last week during a prolonged standoff with a man suspected of killing a police officer.
Pat MaioFebruary 20, 2024
![Susan Patrick 1 3 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Susan-Patrick-1.3.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cody Radio Mogul To Serve 15 Months In Prison For Evading $2.5M In Taxes
Susan Patrick, who has co-owned more than 20 Wyoming radio stations, was sentenced to 15 months in prison Tuesday for doctoring her personal and business books to evade paying $2.5 million in taxes.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 20, 2024
![Oilfield road crime scene e1680292921405](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Oilfield-road-crime-scene-e1680292921405.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Riverton Man Convicted Of Breaking Into Home, Shooting Man In Back Of The Head
A Riverton man who broke into another man’s home and killed him by shooting him in the back of the head was convicted of first-degree murder, the U.S. Attorney for Wyoming announced Tuesday. He faces mandatory life in prison.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 20, 2024
![Scene of shooting in Cheyenne on Thursday, February 15, 2024](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/cheyenne-pd-2-15-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
'Suspicious' Driving Sparked Fatal Cheyenne Street Shootout
A deadly shootout last week in Cheyenne started because one of the shooters thought a man was driving through his neighborhood “suspiciously,” court documents say. The driver reportedly shot and killed the man's brother.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 20, 2024
![Joshua Madaris, Haylee Reney and their baby, Ace.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Family-killed-in-wreck-2.19.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Head-On Near Laramie Kills Three, Including 5-Month-Old
A young Laramie, Wyoming, mother and father — along with their 5-month-old baby — were killed Saturday in a head-on collision. Three more people were injured and one horse also died.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 19, 2024
![Teton County Fire Chief 2 19 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Teton-County-Fire-Chief-2.19.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Lawsuit Claims Two Teton County Commissioners Conspired To Oust Fire Chief
A Jackson resident has filed a lawsuit against two Teton County Commissioners, claiming they conspired to get former Fire Chief Stephen Jellie fired and wants them removed from the commission.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 19, 2024
![Lindsay Orchard](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Orchard-Lindsay.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Nightmare Ordeal Over For Riverton Dad After Daughters Found In Florida With Mom
A nightmare ordeal is over for a Riverton man whose young daughters disappeared for more than two weeks. Brian Cowart was reunited with his daughters after they were found in Florida with their mother, who was arrested on Friday. “I’m used to talking to them every day,” he said. “It’s been really, really hard.”
Jen KocherFebruary 18, 2024
![Where is Irene Gakwa gakwa 2 jen kocher 2 17 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Where-is-Irene-Gakwa-gakwa-2-jen-kocher-2.17.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
2 Years After Vanishing, New Investigation Into Boyfriend Of Irene Gakwa
It’s been two years since Irene Gakwa, a nursing student from Kenya, disappeared from her home in Gillette. A neighboring law enforcement agency in Wyoming has opened a new investigation into her live-in boyfriend.
Jen KocherFebruary 18, 2024
![Krinkee and capitol 2 16 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Krinkee-and-capitol-2.16.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Slain Sheridan Police Sgt. Krinkee Honored By Wyoming Legislature
The Wyoming Legislature honored Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee on Friday, who was shot and killed Tuesday in the line of duty. Sheridan’s loss is one “felt across our entire state,” said Senate President Ogden Driskill.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 17, 2024
![Casper PD Car 2](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/casper-PD-Car-2.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Alcohol-Fueled Night Leads To Three Sex Assault Charges For Casper Man
Casper man allegedly drank a fifth of Jagermeister liquor before heading to a bedroom where he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman he had just met. He waived a preliminary hearing this week.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 16, 2024
![Justice Center 2 16 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Justice-Center-2.16.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper House Guest Accused Of Stabbing Woman Twice In The Back
A 29-year-old Casper woman who was a guest at another’s home faces felony charges for allegedly stabbing her host twice in the back.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 16, 2024
![Otis Edlund, top right, and Quintin Wyrick Amarillo, both 16 and from Lander, Wyoming, are suspected of stealing this 1969 Chevy Chevelle.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Lander-teens-and-chevelle-2.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Runaway Wyoming Teens Found Safe In Northeastern Colorado
A pair of Lander, Wyoming, teens alleged to have fled the state with guns in a stolen 1969 Chevelle more than a week ago were found safe in Colorado on Friday.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 16, 2024
![After a 32-hour standoff between law enforcement and a man suspected of killing a local police officer, the Sheridan home he barricaded himself in shows the extensive damage done to it during attempts to get to the suspect.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/untouched-sheridan-house-2-16-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Who Will Pay For Damages To Sheridan House Destroyed By Police Standoff?
The Sheridan woman whose home was destroyed during a 32-hour standoff between police and a suspected cop killer may have few legal options to recover her losses. Wyoming attorneys say her best bet could be a state court.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 16, 2024
![Sgt. Nevada Krinkee's police cruiser is parked in front of the Sheridan Police Department. People have been leaving memorials and messages to the officer who was killed in the line of duty Tuesday.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Krinkee-memorial-1-2.16.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sheridan Police Department Devastated As It Plans Memorial For Sgt. Krinkee
As messages of thanks, sympathy and gratitude continue to pile up around Sgt. Nevada Krinkee’s cruiser parked in front of the Sheridan Police Department, his fellow officers begin planning a memorial for a local fallen hero.
Pat MaioFebruary 16, 2024
![Scene of shooting in Cheyenne on Thursday, February 15, 2024](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/cheyenne-pd-2-15-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
One Dead, Two Others Wounded In Cheyenne Shooting
A man was killed in a Thursday afternoon shooting in Cheyenne, while two other males “involved” in the shooting were wounded and taken to a hospital.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 16, 2024
Rock Springs Parents Don’t Want To Settle Over School Trans Policy
The chances of a Rock Springs couple settling their lawsuit against a local school district over allegedly helping gender transition their teen behind their backs are low, the couple’s attorney said.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 15, 2024
![Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Nevada-Krinkee-2.14.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sgt. Nevada Krinkee Remembered As Proud Family Man, Leader And Role Model
Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was killed in the line of duty Tuesday, and is being remembered by his friends and neighbors as a proud family man, excellent leader and a role model.
Pat Maio, Clair McFarland & Andrew RossiFebruary 15, 2024
![The house a man suspected of shooting and killing a Sheridan police officer Tuesday barricaded himself in for more than 30 hours was torn open in several places during the standoff as law enforcement tried to get him out.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sheridan-standoff-house-2-2.15.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
'He Just Took Over The House': Sheridan Homeowner Didn’t Know Suspected Cop Killer
The Sheridan woman whose house became the scene of a 32-hour fatal standoff with a suspected cop killer did not know the man who "took over" her house, her daughter says.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 15, 2024
![The aftermath of a more than 30-hour standoff between police and a man suspected of killing a Sheridan police officer.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sheridan-standoff-house-demolished-1-2.15.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sheridan Contractor Organizing Volunteer Effort To Rebuild House Destroyed During Standoff
A Sheridan contractor is organizing a volunteer effort to rebuild the home destroyed during a prolonged standoff between police and a suspected cop killer. He estimates the rebuild could easily top $200,000.
Pat MaioFebruary 15, 2024
![Willy was one of three pets that were in a house that was destroyed during a 30-hour standoff in Sheridan over the course of two days. Another dog also has been found, but a cat is still missing.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/dog-rescue-2-15-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
'A Small Whimper': Two Dogs Rescued From Sheridan Barricade House
Two pets were rescued from the remains of the house where an armed shooting suspect barricaded himself for 30-plus hours. A German Shepherd was found in the flooded basement where he took refuge on a pile of debris in 2-3 feet of icy water. A smaller dog was found later in the rubble.
Clair McFarland & Andrew RossiFebruary 15, 2024
![An ambulance pulls up to the house where an armed suspect was barricaded for more than 30 hours after a Sheridan police officer was shot and killed Tuesday.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Standoff-ends-ambulance-2.14.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Suspected Sheridan Cop Killer Shot, Killed While Trying To Escape
The man suspected of killing a Sheridan Police sergeant Tuesday is dead after police shot him on Wednesday when he tried to flee the house in which he barricaded himself for more than 30 hours, the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation reports.
Clair McFarland, Andrew Rossi & Pat MaioFebruary 15, 2024
![Sheridan County Sheriff's Office Deputy Braydon Dempsey and his wife Addison Dempsey at a memorial for Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, which has been growing throughout the day Wednesday.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sheridan-mourns-1-2.14.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
30 Hours In, Still No Surrender In Sheridan Standoff With Suspected Cop Killer
UPDATE 4:30 p.m. Wednesday: More than 30 hours into a standoff, tactical response teams remain patient and willing to wait out a man suspected of killing a Sheridan police officer Tuesday morning.
Clair McFarland & Andrew RossiFebruary 14, 2024
![Lisa Mueller is a real estate agent with MC2 Collaborative in Sheridan less than a block from 58 5th St. where Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was killed. She said she heard first one, then four more gunshots, and saw police chase as suspect east.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Lisa-Mueller-from-MC2-2.14.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Neighbors Devastated Over Killing Of Sheridan Police Officer
People who live around the spot where Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee lost his life reacted with sorrow and anger over his brazen murder in a community dotted with whispering pines and historic brick buildings.
Pat MaioFebruary 14, 2024
![The man suspected of shooting and killing a Sheridan police officer in front of this house was also renting it. He'd been squatting for several months and had been ordered to vacate.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/William-Lowrey-house-2.14.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Suspect In Sheridan Cop Killing Was Squatting In Rental House
The man suspected of shooting and killing Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee on Tuesday was squatting in a rental house he’d been ordered to vacate and hadn’t. He also has a lengthy Wyoming criminal history.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 14, 2024
![Flags at the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne are at half-staff in honor of Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, who was shot and killed in the line of duty Feb. 13, 2024.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Flat-at-half-staff-for-slain-officer-2.14.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gordon Orders Flags At Half-Staff For Slain Sheridan Police Officer
Gov. Mark Gordon on Wednesday ordered all U.S. and Wyoming flags be lowered to half-staff in honor Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, who was shot and killed in the line of duty Tuesday.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 14, 2024
![A tactical robot is deployed toward a house where a man is in a standoff with Sheridan police](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sheridan-standoff-wed-IMG_0515-2.13.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Standoff In Sheridan, Wyoming Continues: Suspected Killer Reportedly Shoots At Cops
12 Noon Update: A man suspected of killing a Sheridan Police Department sergeant Tuesday reportedly shot at police from the two-story house Wednesday in which he’s been barricaded for 24 hours as law enforcement and tactical units from all around Wyoming pressured him to come out.
Clair McFarland, Andrew Rossi & Pat MaioFebruary 14, 2024
![Scenes Wednesday morning from a standoff in Sheridan between law enforcement and a man suspected of shooting and killing a police officer.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sheridan-standoff-Wed-IMG_0427-2.14.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
‘Come Out The Front Door!’ Standoff With Suspected Sheridan Cop Killer Hits 24-Hours
UPDATE: Wednesday, 10:20 a.m.: The man suspected of shooting and killing a Sheridan, Wyoming, police sergeant Tuesday remains barricaded in a house as police use water canon, armored vehicle and even an excavator to try and coax him out.
Clair McFarland, Andrew Rossi & Pat MaioFebruary 14, 2024
![Scenes Wednesday morning from a standoff in Sheridan between law enforcement and a man suspected of shooting and killing a police officer.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/more-swat-team-2-14-24_2024-02-14-152556_rwdx.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Suspected Sheridan Cop Killer Remains Barricaded In House As Standoff Nears 24 Hours
UPDATE: 9:04 a.m. Wednesday. A 46-year-old Sheridan man suspected of shooting and killing Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee on Tuesday remains barricaded in a house as a standoff with tactical officers from around Wyoming closes in on 24 hours.
Pat Maio & Andrew RossiFebruary 14, 2024
![Law enforcement from Sheridan, Gillette and other Wyoming jurisdictions have the area around a Sheridan, Wyoming, home blocked off Tuesday evening during a standoff with a man suspected of killing a Sheridan police officer earlier in the day.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sheridan-standoff-1-2.13.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sheridan Police Officer Killed In Line Of Duty, Suspect Barricades Himself
After Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was shot and killed on a local street Tuesday morning, the suspect remained in an armed standoff more than 12 hours after barricading himself in a house near the shooting.
Clair McFarland & Andrew RossiFebruary 14, 2024
![Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/nevada-2-13-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
‘Incredibly Saddening’: Wyoming Reacts To Killing Of Sheridan Police Officer
Gov. Mark Gordon and area legislators expressed shock and sadness about the fatal shooting of a Sheridan police officer on Tuesday.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 13, 2024
![Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/nevada-2-13-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sheridan Police Officer Shot And Killed, Suspect In Standoff With Law Enforcement
The Sheridan Police Department has announced that Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was shot and killed in the line of duty on Tuesday. The man suspected of shooting him is in an active standoff with police.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 13, 2024
![Steven Gale Spearman](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Steven-Gale-Spearman.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Man Pleads Not Guilty To Causing Triple-Fatal Crash, Not Helping Victims
The Casper man accused of being drunk and causing a triple-fatal crash in May 2022, then not helping the dying victims, pleaded not guilty in Natrona County District Court on Tuesday.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 13, 2024
![Otis Edlund, top right, and Quintin Wyrick Amarillo, both 16 and from Lander, Wyoming, are suspected of stealing this 1969 Chevy Chevelle.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Lander-teens-and-chevelle-2.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Texas Police Say Lander Runaways Not A Threat To Shoot Up A Preschool
The claim that two runaway Lander teens are out to shoot up a preschool in Texas is “a very intriguing story line” social media users have woven together without a credible source, a Texas police chief said Monday.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2024
![Tyler Roman](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/tyler-roman-1997.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
'You Deserve This': Riverton Man Accused Of Strangling, Raping Woman For Hours
A Riverton man could face life in prison on claims he beat, strangled, confined and raped a woman for four to six hours on the Wind River Indian Reservation last month.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2024
![The front steps and porch of this house were taken out by a car that led Laramie police on a chase exceeding 100 mph at one point.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/House-hit-by-car-in-Laramie-2-2.12.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Felony Charges Facing Utah Man After 100MPH Chase & Crash Into Laramie Home
A Utah man accused of crashing into a Laramie home and demolishing the front porch while fleeing law enforcement at more than 100mph with his child, marijuana and illegal mushrooms in his vehicle could face up to 28 years in prison if convicted on all charges.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2024
![One of the windows broken at the Laramie Chili's restaurant remains boarded up after a man who was trespassed from the property allegedly came back and broke windows.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Chilis-Laramie-broken-window-2.12.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Laramie Man Accused Of Making Death Threats, Breaking Windows At Chili's
William Coco is accused of breaking the windows at a Laramie Chili’s restaurant after he was kicked out, then leaving behind a stack of threatening letters for police to find. “You need to die!!!” read one of the letters.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2024
![Cold cases 9 19 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cold-cases-9.19.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Families of Wyoming’s Missing and Murdered Hope For More Cold Case Funds
86-year-old Ernie Van Buskirk has one wish before he dies: find out what happened to his son. His case remains one of roughly 150 estimated unsolved cases throughout the state, dating back to 1965. He is hoping the legislature provides more money to help with cold cases.
Jen KocherFebruary 11, 2024
![Hunter Biden 2 9 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Hunter-Biden-2.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming’s Appeals Court Upholds Law Barring Drug Users From Having Guns
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, which includes Wyoming, on Friday upheld a federal law barring drug users from possessing guns. Hunter Biden is charged under that same law in a federal court in Delaware.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2024
![Otis Edlund, top right, and Quintin Wyrick Amarillo, both 16 and from Lander, Wyoming, are suspected of stealing this 1969 Chevy Chevelle.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Lander-teens-and-chevelle-2.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Lander, Wyoming, Teens Suspected Of Running Away With Guns & Stolen Classic Car
A pair of Lander, Wyoming, 16-year-olds reportedly ran away Thursday in a stolen classic 1969 Chevelle. Police think they’re possibly heading to Texas and may have guns with them.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2024
![Steven Marler](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Kristin-and-Steven-Marler-blur-2.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Graphic Testimony Of Sex Abuse Sends Casper Foster Dad To Trial On 20 Felonies
A Casper man recognized nationally as an award-winning foster and adoptive parent will face trial on 20 felony charges of sexual abuse of children after graphic testimony in a Friday preliminary hearing.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 09, 2024
![Former Casper Mayor Bruce Knell after a 2022 plane crash left him seriously hurt and hospitalized.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/bruce-knell-hospital-3-25-22-scaled.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Former Casper Mayor Sues Plane Repair Companies Over Near-Fatal Crash
Former Casper Mayor Bruce Knell on Thursday sued Casper Air Service and Natrona Avionics, saying the repair shops didn't fix the fuel system in his plane, which caused a near-fatal crash in 2022.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2024
![Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray and former President Donald Trump.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Chuck-Gray-and-Donald-Trump-2.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Chuck Gray Lobbies Against Keeping Trump Off Ballots In Front Of Supreme Court
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray livestreamed from the U.S. Supreme Court building Thursday minutes before the justices heard oral arguments about whether the Colorado Supreme Court was right to remove Donald Trump from that state's election ballots.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2024
![Wind river reservation sign 4 5 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/wind-river-reservation-sign-4-5-23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Accused Of Stabbing Another To Death In Front Of Car Full Of Witnesses
One witness told an FBI investigator that a Fort Washakie man repeatedly stabbed the victim and threatened a number of others that he would do the same to them if they didn’t get back in the car.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 08, 2024
![Eastern Shoshone Business Council Member John Washakie, right, and other Wyoming tribal members and press at a Feb. 8 FBI press conference to address murders and other crimes.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/FBI-reservation-presser-Unknown-2.8.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
FBI Asks Wyoming Residents To Help Solve American Indian Murders
At the Wind River Indian Reservation on Wednesday, the FBI announced a new tip line designed to draw out hesitant tipsters with information about unsolved murders or missing cases of American Indians in Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 08, 2024
![At least three Casper Police Department vehicles and officers remain in the area Feb. 2 after a shooting incident reported the night before.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-shooting-incident-2.2.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man Shot In Head On Local Street Was Murdered, Casper Police Say
Casper Police Department on Wednesday confirmed a Feb. 1 shooting in a southwest side neighborhood involved a local man who was shot in the head and died, and the case is an active murder investigation.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 08, 2024
![Fire crews from Crook County, Wyoming, and Spearfish, South Dakota, worked together to put out this semitrailer fire on Interstate 90 near Beulah, Wyoming, close to the South Dakota border.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Semi-fire-4-2.6.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Semi Burns Up On I-90, Blaze Could Be Seen For 20 Miles
It took crews from Wyoming and South Dakota fire departments to put out a semitrailer that was fully engulfed in flames along Interstate 90 on Tuesday. Smoke from the blaze could be seen for 20 miles.
Andrew RossiFebruary 07, 2024
![Logan James Savage](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/logan-savage-mug-1024x768-1.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Prison For Fort Washakie Man Who Pistol-Whipped Victim, Made Him Kiss Gun
A Fort Washakie man with a laundry list of violent and serious offenses will serve prison time for stealing more than $24,000 from an Indian health clinic and pistol-whipping another man. He faces more charges for reportedly assaulting a man who tried to kiss him.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 07, 2024
![Casper PD Car 1](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-PD-Car-1.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Men Charged With Smash-And-Grab Theft Of AR-15, Ruger .45, Other Guns
Three Casper men face felony charges after using a stone to smash the bedroom window of an apartment to break in Sunday and steal an AR-15 style rifle, silver Ruger .45-caliber handgun and airsoft pistols.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 06, 2024
![Harriet Hageman, left, shakes hands with former President Donald Trump at a Save America rally in Casper, Wyoming, in May 2022.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Trump-and-Hageman-11.15.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Hageman, 21 Others Urge Supreme Court To Block Jan. 6 Prosecutions
Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman is one of 22 in Congress who filed a brief Monday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court’s decision allowing potential decades of prison for Jan. 6, 2021, protestors, including nonviolent ones.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2024
![Trinity Rowland](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Trinity-Rowland.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Man Tries To Take Officer’s Gun, Says He’s Going To ‘Join The Militia’
A 23-year-old man who told his probation officer he was going to Texas to “join the militia” and “join the war” tried to wrestle the gun from a police officer’s holster when cops caught up with him.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 05, 2024
![Wolfe Jon Taylor Willow](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/wolfe-collage.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Sex Offender Shot By Police Now Charged With Jailbreak
A Fort Washakie, Wyoming, man shot by a police officer during a family brawl and serving time for failing to register as a sex offender has now been charged with jailbreak for hiding on a reservation instead of reporting to treatment home.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 05, 2024
![Albany County Sheriffs Office SUV 8 1 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Albany-County-Sheriffs-Office-SUV-8.1.23.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Colorado Man Crashes Truck When He Learned 13-Year-Old Wyoming Girl Wasn’t Real
A 45-year-old Colorado man accused of trying to meet up with a 13-year-old Wyoming girl sped off and wrecked his truck in Albany County when he realized the date was a police setup.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 05, 2024
![After a 46-year law career, Wyoming Supreme Court Justice Keith Kautz will retire in May when he turns 70.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Justice-Kautz-1-2.3.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Umpire In A Robe: Wyoming Supreme Court Justice Reflects On 46-Year Career
Now about to retire, Wyoming Supreme Court Justice Keith Kautz is still delighted with his 46-year law career, and the youth baseball games he umpired to keep from growing cynical.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 03, 2024
![FILE PHOTO](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/highway-patrol-file-photo-2-3-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Armed, Barricaded Suspect Closed Highway To Casper Saturday
An "armed, barricaded suspect" prompted a law-enforcement response on Highway 20-26 between Moneta and Casper on Saturday morning. The suspect was in custody by midday and the road was reopened.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 03, 2024
![Rock springs police 2 2 2 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/rock-springs-police-2-2-2-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Rock Springs Police Find Two Dead After Assault Call
Police responded to an assault call in a Rock Springs home Friday morning, and arrived to find two adults dead in the home.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 03, 2024
![At least three Casper Police Department vehicles and officers remain in the area Feb. 2 after a shooting incident reported the night before.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-shooting-incident-2.2.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Police Say Stay Away From Area Of 'Shooting Incident' — And Nothing Else
Other than telling people to stay away from a southwest Casper neighborhood after a Thursday night "shooting incident," police won't say if anyone was hurt, arrested or even how many shots were fired.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 02, 2024
![Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner Tracey Nadzieja](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/trans-member-2-2-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Former Kappa Sorority Members Sue After Trans Member Fast-Tracked To Leadership
A Wyoming woman and five more from other states are suing the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority for allegedly fast-tracking a transgender alumnus into leadership positions, including national president. The complaint reads “Most members remain unaware that the candidate is a man.”
Clair McFarlandFebruary 02, 2024
![Supreme court and judge Melissa Owens 2 2 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Supreme-court-and-judge-Melissa-Owens-2.2.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Supreme Court Says Pro-Lifers Can't Intervene In Abortion Lawsuit
Upholding the earlier ruling of a Teton County District Court judge, the Wyoming Supreme Court on Friday denied a pro-life group and two pro-life lawmakers' requests to help defend the state's abortion bans in a lawsuit against them.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 02, 2024
![The Walmart Superstore in Riverton, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Riverton-Walmart-10.24.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Riverton Man Faces Up To 10 Years In Prison For Shoplifting Tide Pods
A Riverton man accused of stealing a $13 pack of Tide Pods from the local Walmart on Wednesday could get up to 10 years in prison if convicted of a felony as a repeat offender.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 02, 2024
![Joshua Idler](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Joshua-Idler-11.21.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Prison For Wyoming Man Who Beat Kids, Tried To Push Pregnant Wife From Van
A Sundance, Wyoming man convicted of beating his children and trying to push his pregnant wife out of a moving van has been sentenced to between eight and 10 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 01, 2024
![The University of Wyoming's Jacoby Golf Course.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Jacoby-golf-course-2.1.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
UW May Be In Laramie, But Doesn’t Have To Follow City Water Rules, High Court Says
The city of Laramie has lost its battle to keep the University of Wyoming from using its own water well because the state Constitution says UW is special, the state Supreme Court said Wednesday.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 01, 2024
![Casper PD Car 2](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/casper-PD-Car-2.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Man With History Of Domestic Violence Faces Felony Battery, Gun Charges
A 36-year-old Casper man with a history of domestic violence faces more felony charges after allegedly leaving a bruise on his wife and a bullet hole in the wall.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 01, 2024
![Victory High School rawlins 2 1 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Victory-High-School-rawlins-2.1.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sheriff, Police Investigate 'Active Assailant' Report At High School In Rawlins
Law enforcement isn’t releasing much information about an “active assailant” threat reported at Victory High School in Rawlins, Wyoming, on Tuesday, saying an investigation is ongoing and there is now no threat.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 01, 2024
![Debra Hinkel and her son, Robbie Ramirez, who was shot and killed by a Wyoming sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop in 2018.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Debra-Hinkel-and-Robbie-Ramirez-1.31.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Mother Of Laramie Man Killed By Deputy Wants More Evidence To Go Public
The mother of a Laramie man shot and killed by an Albany County deputy in 2018 says that although county paid $1.2 million to settle her lawsuit, there’s even more important evidence about her son’s death the public needs to know.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 01, 2024
![Laramie county sheriff 2 1 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/laramie-county-sheriff-2-1-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Colorado Man Calls Wyoming Cops On Himself, Helps Them Find His Cocaine
Believing a friend had “bugged” his phone, wallet and eyeglasses, a Colorado man called Laramie County Sheriff’s office deputies on himself outside of Cheyenne, then helped them find his cocaine and marijuana.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 31, 2024
![Timothy Wayne Wales](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Timothy-Wales-1.30.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Registered Sex Offender Arrested Again For Having, Uploading Child Porn
A 43-year-old Casper man who’s already on the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation’s sex offender list is free on bond after being accused of possessing and uploading child pornography.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 30, 2024
![The doors of the emergency room at Powell Valley Healthcare after a car drove through them in the early morning of Jan. 27, 2023.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Powell-hosptial-drivethru-1-1.30.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Powell Woman Drives Through Emergency Room Entrance, Then Takes Off
Nicole Suhr caused about $20,000 worth of damage when she drove her car through two sets of automatic glass doors to the emergency department of Powell Valley Healthcare at 3 a.m. Saturday, then took off.
Andrew RossiJanuary 30, 2024
![David Shaw is a former a special education teacher in Pinedale, Wyoming, who has been accused — but not prosecuted — for allegedly trying to hook up with a teen boy in California in 2022.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Pinedale-pedo-1.30.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Former Pinedale Teacher In Child-Predator Sting Video Never Charged With Crime
A teacher fired from a Pinedale school two years ago after he was the subject of a child-predator sting video in California was not charged with a crime, but is no longer licensed to teach in Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 30, 2024
![Riverton Branch Library 1 29 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Riverton-Branch-Library-1.29.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man Accused Of Riverton Library Beating Says He Was Avenging Rape
A pair of Riverton brothers accused of brutally beating a man with a board outside the local library pleaded not guilty in the attack, which one brother reportedly told police was retaliation for an alleged rape of a family member.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 30, 2024
![Wind river reservation sign 4 5 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/wind-river-reservation-sign-4-5-23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man Dead After Early Morning Hit-And-Run On Reservation
The FBI is asking the public for information about an early morning hit-and-run that killed someone Monday on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 29, 2024
![Wyoming U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court arguing that bump stocks don't make weapons automatic. The high court shot down the ban Friday, June 14, 2024.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Bump-stock-barrasso-and-lummis-1.29.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Barrasso, Lummis Argue Bump Stocks Don’t Make Guns Automatic; ATF Should Stay Out Of It
Wyoming's two senators argued Friday to the U.S. Supreme Court that the ATF should not outlaw bump stocks, and said the ATF has no authority to craft criminal laws in the first place.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 29, 2024
![Computer hacker 1 27 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/computer-hacker-1.27.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Are You Hackable? If You Live In Wyoming, The Data Says Probably
Wyoming ranks among the worst states when it comes to getting hacked and falling for cybersecurity scams. The non-profit watchdog group, CyberWyoming, says It doesn’t pay to be a trusting person on the internet.
Jen KocherJanuary 28, 2024
![Supreme court 1 6 22 scaled](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/supreme-court-1-6-22-scaled.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Jury Doesn't Need Proof That Wyoming Voyeur 'Looked At' Bathroom Videos
In a Wednesday ruling, the Wyoming Supreme Court didn’t buy the argument that a Sheridan man who had a hidden video camera in his bathroom shouldn’t have been convicted of voyeurism because it wasn’t proven he actually “looked” at the video.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 27, 2024
![Tami Hinson](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Tami-Hinson-1.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Realtor Pleads Not Guilty To Stealing Identities To Collect Commissions
Gillette Realtor Tami Hinson pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges she forged the signatures of former employees on sales of foreclosed properties to collect higher commissions. She faces six felony charges, each punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Jen KocherJanuary 26, 2024
![Anna and Carson Anderson, along with their children (Emmitt, 7, and Waverly, 4), live in an extremely isolated part of Albany County, more than an hour’s drive in good weather from the nearest school. They hope a one-room schoolhouse can be built on their property.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Meet-The-Andersons.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Supreme Court Won't Make District Build School In Remote Albany County
The Wyoming Supreme Court sided with a lower court Friday in denying a rural family’s request for a new schoolhouse to be built near a remote family ranch near Garrett, Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 26, 2024
![Horse 1 27 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/horse-1-27-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Missing Wyoming Roan Stallion Found Dead, Another Mare Believed Stolen
Six weeks before a blue roan stallion vanished from a barn in Fort Bridger, Wyoming, a mare of the same color went missing from a pasture in Campbell County. The stallion was found dead this week, while the mare is still missing.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 26, 2024
![Edwina Leman](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Edwina-Leman-Mugshots-1.25.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Douglas Woman Faces Murder Charge After Elderly Mother Dies
A Douglas woman who testified to members of the Wyoming Legislature in late 2022 about a land lease dispute is in jail, charged with second-degree murder for the death of her mother.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 25, 2024
![This SUV ended up in a hot springs flow in Thermopolis on Sunday.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/thermop-hot-springs-crime.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Lander Man Mistakes Hot Spring For Parking Lot, Drives Into It
A “youngish” man from Lander, Wyoming, got an expensive wake-up call Sunday at Hot Springs State Park when he mistook a hot springs flow for a parking lot and drove into it.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 24, 2024
![Carpenter wyoming 8 10 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/carpenter-wyoming-8.10.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Laramie County Prosecutor Drops Case Charging Teacher For Child's Suicide
Saying there is not enough proof to bring it to a jury, a prosecutor dropped the case accusing a Carpenter, Wyoming, elementary school music teacher of enabling the suicide of an 11-year-old boy in a school bathroom.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 23, 2024
![Jackson police 3 27 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Jackson-police-3.27.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Jackson Man Accused Of Brutally Beating Man Who Refused Sexual Advances
A Jackson man could face up to 10 years in prison if he’s convicted of brutally beating another man who refused his sexual advances after a night of drinking and hanging out.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 23, 2024
![Shadow Hawke is a registered quarter horse that's missing and feared stolen from a ranch in Uinta County, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Stolen-horse-1-1.22.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Ranchers Fear Someone Stole $25,000 Stallion During Big Storm
Fort Bridger ranchers Peggy and Virgil Peterson fear someone took advantage of a recent snow and windstorm to steal Shadow Hawke, a 1,200-pound registered stallion worth $25,000.
January 22, 2024
No Charges In Embezzlement Scandal In Guernsey, Wyoming
Although the Guernsey parks district was cleared of criminal embezzlement allegations by a Platte County Sheriff’s Office investigation over missing dance team money, the town is still abandoning the program.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 20, 2024
![Robbie Ramirez with his mother, Debra Henkel. He was killed by an Albany County Sheriff's deputy in 2018 after a traffic stop.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Robbie-Ramirez-and-Debra-Hinkel-9.22.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Albany County Paid $1.2 Million To Family Of Man Killed By Deputy
Albany County paid $1.2 million to the family of Robbie Ramirez, who was shot in the back and killed by a deputy in 2018, according to a lawsuit settlement released publicly on Friday.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 20, 2024
![Wyoming Capitol in winter 1 19 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wyoming-Capitol-in-winter-1.19.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Official Wyoming Record-Keeper Warns Of Shady Online Sites Hoarding Personal Data
The keeper of Wyoming’s birth certificates is warning people to steer clear of websites that act like a middleman for people seeking vital records, then lift personal information along the way.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 19, 2024
![Park County courthouse](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Park-County-courthouse.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Manslaughter Charge For Greybull Fentanyl Dealer Accused Of Killing Cody Man
A Greybull man charged with selling fentanyl-laced pills that led to the overdose death of a Cody man was bound over to district court Thursday on new charges of manslaughter and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance.
Jen KocherJanuary 19, 2024
![Michael "M.G." Stellpflug reviews a white board of information and one of the more than 40 binders he sent to entities and proper around the state documenting Tami Hinson's alleged crimes.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Michael-Stellpflug-and-Tami-Hinson.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Realtor Who Allegedly Had Identity Stolen By Boss Slapped With Protection Order
The Gillette Realtor who uncovered an alleged scheme where his former boss, Tami Hinson, forged his signature to illegally collect commissions has been slapped with a protection order for his efforts. “The guilty always think it’s crazy when the just seek justice,” he said.
Jen KocherJanuary 19, 2024
![Supreme court 1 6 22 scaled](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/supreme-court-1-6-22-scaled.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Laramie Attorney Appeals To Wyoming Supreme Court To Keep Trump Off Ballot
The Laramie attorney who unsuccessfully sued to remove former President Donald Trump from Wyoming’s election ballots isn't giving up. On Wednesday, he appealed his court loss to the state Supreme Court.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 18, 2024
![Sheridan county courthouse 1 18 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Sheridan-county-courthouse-1.18.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Judge Orders Sanity Test For Sheridan Man Accused Of Killing Mother
A Sheridan judge has ordered a local man be evaluated to determine if he’s mentally fit to face prosecution for allegedly bludgeoning his mother to death.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 18, 2024
![Quintana Morales](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/quintana-morales-mug.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Feds In Wyoming To Deport Illegal Aliens Who Keep Reentering U.S.
A Honduran national was arrested on suspicion of drugged driving, a Mexican national on suspicion of drunk driving. They're both being deported for reentering the United States illegally after past deportations.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 18, 2024
![Wyo ranch foods 1 19 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/wyo-ranch-foods-1-19-24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
PETA Calls Torrington, Wyoming Slaughterhouse A ‘Hellhole For Animals’
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals on Wednesday accused a Torrington slaughterhouse of inhumane animal treatment, but the business owner said the accusations come as a complete surprise to him.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 18, 2024
![Hageman and Supreme court 1 18 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Hageman-and-Supreme-court-1.18.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Supreme Court To Decide If Federal Agencies Should Have Less Power Over Citizens
A U.S. Supreme Court Case argued Wednesday could determine if federal agencies should have less power over people. Harriet Hageman says yes, and that the court’s decision could have a huge impact for Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 18, 2024
![Casper Police Chief Keith McPheeters said he hopes people who plan to drive are more responsible in the new year before they drive.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-PD-Pull-Over-1.18.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper’s Drunk Drivers Are Driving Drunker, Police Chief Says
Casper Police Chief Keith McPheeters says drunken driving arrests were up 13.5% last year, including a huge 46% spike in December. At the same time, drunk drivers are driving drunker with higher blood alcohol content results.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 18, 2024
![Thermopolis Police car 4 29 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Thermopolis-Police-car-4.29.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Thermopolis Man Accused Of Molesting Boy From Ages 4 To 14
Accused of raping a boy for a decade between the ages 4 and 14, a Thermopolis man faces a centuries-long prison sentence. Douglas L. Nelson is charged with four counts of first-degree sexual abuse of a minor.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 17, 2024
![Russell Perry and Gizelle Kellum](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Russell-Perry-and-Gizelle-Kellum-1.18.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cell Tower Data Leads To Arrest Of Couple In Killing Of Cheyenne Transient
Cell tower data led to the arrest of a Cheyenne couple in the killing of a transient last fall. The man said he only “roughed him up,” but the ER doctor said it was “one of the worst brain bleeds” he’d ever seen.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 17, 2024
![A car chase through Casper on Friday ended with the arrests of a local woman and a man wanted out off Colorado, but not before the car rammed two police vehicles.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-chase-ends-in-crash-1.16.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Woman Who Rammed 2 Cop Cars Tells Judge She ‘Made A Mistake’
A Casper woman accused of leading local police on a high-speed chase and ramming two patrol vehicles grew teary-eyed in court Tuesday, telling a judge she “made a mistake, and I’ve got to deal with it.”
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 17, 2024
![Israel Melvin](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Israel-Melvin-1.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Murdered Sheridan Woman Was Found Under Gasoline-Soaked Blankets
The Sheridan woman discovered dead in her home Jan. 7 was found under a pile of gasoline-soaked blankets, according to court documents. Her 22-year-old son argued with her loudly the day before and has been charged with second-degree murder.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 16, 2024
![Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Weston-County-Health-Services-12.11.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Worker Too Late To Sue Over Attempted Mental Hold, Wyoming Hospital Says
A former employee of Weston County Health Services missed her window to sue the organization for allegedly trying to have her involuntarily committed because she was too late giving notice of her lawsuit.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 16, 2024
![This photo of actor Pierce Brosnan on the Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces was posted to the @touronsofyellowstone Instagram page on Nov. 5, 2023.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Brosnon-on-thermals-1.15.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Actor Pierce Brosnan Pleads Not Guilty To Illegal Hiking On Yellowstone Thermal
Pierce Brosnan, the film actor famous for playing James Bond, has pleaded not guilty to illegal hiking in Yellowstone. Many tourists have died by falling in to the boiling thermals when they have gone off-trail.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 15, 2024
![Casper city sign 1 8 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-city-sign-1.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Colorado Fugitives Ram Police Vehicles During Chase Through Casper
A pair of fugitives from Colorado, including one who was also wanted in Natrona County, were arrested Friday after leading police on a chase through Casper that included ramming two police vehicles.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 12, 2024
![Marvin, left, and Stephanie Bagley](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Marvin-and-Stephanie-Bagley-10.23.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Bairoil Shooter With Dementia To Face Trial, Can't 'Play The Crazy Card'
A Wyoming woman mending from two bullet wounds said she's glad the accused shooter, her husband's uncle, can't “play the crazy card,” after a judge ruled Wednesday the uncle is mentally competent to face trail.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 12, 2024
![Casper police 6 4 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/casper-police-6-4-23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Man Faces Felony Charges For Punching And Kicking Police In The Face
A Casper man suspected of DUI when he wrapped his car around a telephone pole Thursday also faces felony charges for allegedly punching one police officer in the face and kicking another in the jaw.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 12, 2024
![Anthony Fuentes and fentanyl 1 12 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Anthony-Fuentes-and-fentanyl-1.12.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Manslaughter Charges For Wyoming Man Who Sold Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Pills
A Greybull man convicted of four felonies for delivery and possession of counterfeit Oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl that killed 25-year-old Jordan Jackson of Cody, faces new manslaughter charges in neighboring Park County related to Jackson’s death.
Jen KocherJanuary 12, 2024
![Richard Shaw](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Richard-Shaw-1.11.24.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Riverton Youth Leader Charged With Molesting Girl, Says He ‘Gave In To Temptation’
A church youth leader from Riverton has been arrested on suspicion of molesting a girl younger than 12 in Florida. He allegedly told police there that he’s addicted to pornography and “gave in to temptation.”
Clair McFarlandJanuary 12, 2024
![Israel Melvin](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Israel-Melvin-1.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sheridan Murder Victim Was Suspected Killer's Mom, Coroner Confirms
The Sheridan County coroner on Thursday said the 22-year-old suspected of killing 64-year-old Leonila Melvin is the victim’s son who was already in jail on drug charges when his mother’s body was discovered.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 11, 2024
![UW Police 1 10 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/UW-Police-1.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Laramie High Suspends Sports On UW Campus After Teen Attacked
University of Wyoming police are investigating a report of a man dressed in black attacking a teenage girl Tuesday evening on the college’s campus. The girl, a Laramie High School athlete, wasn’t harmed, but the school has suspended practices at UW.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 11, 2024
![Tami Hinson owns 1st Class Realty in Gillette, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Tami-Hinson-and-logo-1.10.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Realtor Accused Of Stealing Identities Of Other Realtors
Accused of forging the signatures of other agents to get higher commissions on foreclosed houses, a Gillette real estate agent faces six felony charges, each punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 10, 2024
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Sheridan Police Arrested Suspected Killer For Drugs Hours Before Finding Body
Sheridan police arrested Israel Melvin, 22, Sunday morning after reportedly finding him delusional in a restaurant bathroom full of marijuana smoke. Hours later, they found the body of a woman they believe he killed.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 10, 2024
![Park county school 1 10 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/park-county-school-1-10-24_2024-01-10-023716_ltje.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Park County Attorney Won’t Prosecute Alleged Sex Abuse Of Kindergartner
The Park County attorney on Tuesday said he won’t prosecute the alleged sex abuse of a kindergartner, saying there are too many inconsistencies in the evidence and claims made by the girl that she was sexually abused by older students in a school bathroom.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 10, 2024
![Wendy Coe](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wendy-Coe-mug.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cody Woman Accused Of Hiring Hitman To Kill Daughter's Boyfriend Pleads Not Guilty
A Cody woman accused of seeking out a hitman to kill her daughter's "controlling" boyfriend pleaded not guilty on Monday. The charge carries a penalty of life in prison with or without parole, and up to $10,000 in fines.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2024
![Campbell County Public Library terri leslie 7 28 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Campbell-County-Public-Library-terri-leslie-7.28.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Family Asks Court To Dismiss Librarian's Defamation Suit Over Sex Books
Saying their complaints against former Campbell County Library Director Terri Lesley were protected speech, three members of the Bennett family of Gillette are asking a federal court to dismiss Lesley's defamation lawsuit against them.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2024
![Casper city sign 1 8 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-city-sign-1.8.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Man Faces Felony Charges For Shooting At Occupied Suburban Over $100 Loan
A 32-year-old Casper man’s case was elevated to felony-level court last week after he allegedly shot an a semi-automatic rifle at an occupied Suburban over a dispute about a $100 loan.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 08, 2024
![Sheridan police 4 25 22 scaled](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/sheridan-police-4-25-22-scaled.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Sheridan Woman, 64, Found Dead In Home Had Blunt-Force Trauma
Investigators converged on a Sheridan home Sunday after a 64-year-old woman died of an apparent homicide and blunt-force trauma. Police say there’s a suspect, who is "not at large," and not yet charged.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 08, 2024
![Triangle Cross Ranch 10 30 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Triangle-Cross-Ranch-10.30.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Powell Ranching Family Says Child Slavery And Trafficking Claims 'Impossible’
A Powell family running a ranch for troubled teens is asking a federal court to dismiss a forced-labor lawsuit against it, saying two former teens alleging child labor and human trafficking were making “impossible” claims.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 08, 2024
![A man who was allegedly high and drunk drove his Chevy Monte Carlo into the Sierra Trading Post Fulfillment Center building in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Fubar-On-Patrol-car-v-building-1.6.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Video Vigilante Streams Cheyenne Crime In Real Time To Thousands Of Followers
A Cheyenne man who goes by the handle “Fubar on patroll” has thousands of subscribers to his YouTube channel, which livestreams overnight arrests and police calls in Wyoming’s capital city.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 06, 2024
![Kristin and Steven Marler](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Kristin-and-Steven-Marler-1.5.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Abuse Charges For Casper Foster Father ‘Made Me Sick,’ Says Former Lawmaker
Tom James, a former Wyoming lawmaker who spent three years as a teenager in the foster care system, said the 26 charges a nationally recognized foster father from Casper faces — including 20 for alleged sexual abuse — “made me sick.”
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 06, 2024
![The Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority house in Laramie, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Kappa-Kappa-Gamma-house-IMG_9273-8.25.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Argues Trans Women Are Women
The Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority argued before an appeals court Wednesday that transgender women are women in defending an appeal by six members challenging the University of Wyoming chapter for admitting a transgender member.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 06, 2024
![After months of discussions, meetings and protests, the original plan for a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Cody is good to go, including a controversial 77-foot steeple.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cody-temple-zoomed-in-8.11.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Judge Rejects Emails As Evidence Of Bias In Cody LDS Temple Lawsuit
A Cody neighborhood group is appealing a judge’s rejection of a trove of nearly 4,000 emails and text messages submitted in a lawsuit to show local officials were biased in approving a controversial LDS temple.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 05, 2024
![Melanie Peterson was the winner of the 2018 reality television show, "Extreme Huntress."](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Melanie-Peterson-American-Huntress.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Game And Fish Asks Court To Dismiss 'Extreme Huntress' Lawsuit
Claiming immunity from being sued federally, Wyoming's Game and Fish and its Board of Outfitters and Professional Guides are asking a federal court to dismiss a reality TV star's lawsuit against them over an illegal search.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 05, 2024
![Former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Trump-and-Lummis-1.5.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Judge Tosses Wyoming Attorney's Attempt To Keep Trump, Lummis Off Ballot
Judge Misha Westby on Thursday dismissed retired Laramie attorney Tim Newcomb's lawsuit to keep former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis off the state's election ballots, saying the lawsuit was premature.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 05, 2024
![Cody Ellenson was still at large Thursday, though Nebraska police apprehended Victoria Tidball last week.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/cody-ellenson-and-victoria-tidball.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Police Catch Saratoga Woman Accused Of Shooting Up House, Robbing Saloon
Nebraska police captured Victoria Tidball of Saratoga, Wyoming, last week, who was wanted for allegedly shooting up her boyfriend's house and Jeep, and helping a different man rob a saloon. Her suspected accomplice is still at large.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 04, 2024
![Travis Wood 1 4 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Travis-Wood-1.4.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man Nabbed In Wyoming High-Speed Chase Had Been Recently Paroled After 1998 Rape
Travis Wood, the 47-year-old Utah man now in a Wyoming jail for leading police on an icy high-speed chase after Thanksgiving, was less than two months out on parole after kidnapping and reportedly raping a woman in 1998.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 04, 2024
![Kristin and Steven Marler](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Kristin-and-Steven-Marler-1.4.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Longtime Casper Foster Dad Charged With Sexually Abusing Children
Steven Marler, a Casper man who has been nationally recognized for being a foster father, now faces 26 criminal charges that include alleged sexual abuse of some of those children.
Dale Killingbeck & Clair McFarlandJanuary 04, 2024
![Cody Fertig](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cody-Fertig-12.11.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Man Accused Of Running Over Ex-Girlfriend’s Head Blames Rumors
A Cheyenne man accused of running over his ex-girlfriend's head last month reportedly told police she spread bad rumors about him, and that he "blacked out."
Clair McFarlandJanuary 03, 2024
![Susan Patrick](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Susan-Patrick-9.2.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Prosecutors Want Prison For Wyoming Radio Mogul Who Hid $19.5 million From IRS
Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to sentence Cody businesswoman Susan Patrick, who co-owns Wyoming's largest chain of radio stations, to two years in prison after she hid $19.5 million from the IRS. Patrick is asking for house arrest.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 03, 2024
![Wind river reservation sign 4 5 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/wind-river-reservation-sign-4-5-23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
No Arrests Yet In Fatal Tuesday Stabbing On Reservation
One man died Wednesday morning following a reported Tuesday stabbing on the Wind River Indian Reservation. A police call log says the victim's sister's boyfriend stabbed him, but the FBI hasn't arrested anyone yet.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 03, 2024
![Artist Stephanie Lewis created this life-size Grinch for the Rock Springs community holiday display, but for the second year in a row, someone has stolen the Grinch.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Rock-Springs-Grinch-1.3.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Life-Size Grinch Stolen From Rock Springs Display For Second Year In A Row
For the second year in a row, someone has Grinch-napped a life-size Grinch from the Rock Springs downtown holiday display.
January 03, 2024
![James Vickers](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/James-Vickers-9.12.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Feds Taking, Offering Up Guns From Felon In Rock Springs Restaurant Shooting
The federal government is taking two handguns from a felon who had them illegally while he reportedly shot up a Rock Springs restaurant in September. Anyone with a valid claim can ask for a court hearing to get the guns within 30 days of the feds' final announcement.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 03, 2024
![Cheyenne Police Department on the morning of May 1, 2023, were investigating an early morning shooting that happened Sunday morning at Lincoln Park. The 15-year-old girl shot in the head in the incident died that morning, the CPD reports.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Lincoln-Park-fatal-shooting-5.1.23.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
DA Says Video Evidence Crucial In Getting Conviction In Cheyenne Drive-By Killing
Laramie County District Attorney Sylvia Hackl credits video from surveillance cameras for helping a jury reach a guilty verdict last month against a 17-year-old who shot and killed a 15-year old girl in a drive-by shooting at a Cheyenne park.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 02, 2024
![Twenty-two animals taken from a north Casper home are rehabilitating at the Metro Animal Shelter.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-Metro-Animal-Shelter-12.10.23.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
20 Animal Cruelty Charges For Natrona County Woman Found With Starving, Sick Pets
A Natrona County woman is scheduled for a Jan. 19 arraignment on 20 counts of alleged animal cruelty after nearly two dozen starving pets found in her home.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 02, 2024
![Pistol Braces 1 2 24](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Pistol-Braces-1.2.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Pistol Brace Lawsuit Forges On As Wyoming And 24 Other States Sue Over Federal Rule
A federal appeals court joined a lower court Tuesday in declining to pause an ATF rule against pistol braces while reviewing Wyoming and 24 other states' lawsuit against a federal rule classifying braced pistols as illegal short-barreled rifles.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 02, 2024
![Cindy and Jerry Ruth](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cindy-and-Jerry-Ruth-1.2.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Clark Man Settles Lawsuit Over Fire That Killed His Wife
Jerry Ruth has settled his lawsuit against the power co-op and tree-trimming company he accused of causing the deadly 2021 fire in Clark, Wyoming, that killed his wife. Now he's "just trying to put my life back together."
Clair McFarlandJanuary 02, 2024
![Terri Markham, executive director of Uprising, plays Guess the Pimp with the audience assembled at Northwest College in Powell. Markham uses this game in her school presentations, asking kids to profile each person based on their picture and determine which are the most likely to be exploiters of human trafficking.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Guess-the-Pimp-IMG_9699.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Spoiler Alert: When Playing 'Guess The Pimp' Of Wyoming Sex Traffickers, They All Are
Human trafficking is a global problem that, because of technology and smart devices means nowhere is safe, including rural Wyoming. That's why a recent game of "Guess the Pimp" at a Powell workshop was rigged — they're all pimps.
Andrew RossiJanuary 01, 2024
![A Uinta County firefighter cleans up Saturday after an early morning fire in this mobile home on Worland Circle in Evanston that claimed the lives of two children, ages 6 and 3, and an adult family member.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Evanston-triple-fatal-fire-12.31.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Early Morning Evanston Fire Kills Siblings, Ages 6 and 3, And Family Member
A fire that burned through an Evanston mobile home early Saturday morning killed two young siblings ages 6 and 3, along with an adult family member with them in the house.
Greg JohnsonJanuary 01, 2024
![Cheyenne regional](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/cheyenne-regional.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Hospital Says It Can’t Be Sued For Not Treating Crash Victim Over Mask Policy
In response to a Colorado man's lawsuit claiming he was refused emergency medical care because he wouldn’t put on a face mask, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center says it has governmental immunity.
Clair McFarlandDecember 30, 2023
![A group of firefighters watch as the Roosevelt Fire burns in Wyoming in 2018.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Roosevelt-Fire-12.29.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyomingites Who Lost Homes When Feds Let Roosevelt Fire Burn Watch Supreme Court
Dozens of Wyoming residents suing the federal government for letting the 2018 Roosevelt Fire burn — and consume their homes and property — are watching to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will take on a similar case about the same fire.
Clair McFarlandDecember 29, 2023
![Supreme court nominees 12 29 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Supreme-court-nominees-12.29.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
A Look At The Three Finalists Named To Fill Vacancy On Wyoming Supreme Court
The Judicial Nominating Commission has named three finalists to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Wyoming Supreme Court: Tim Stubson, Stuart Healy III and Robert Jarosh.
Leo WolfsonDecember 29, 2023
![Lambson tattoo 12 30 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/lambson-tattoo-12-30-23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Missing Woman In Laramie High-Speed Chase Says She Wasn't Trafficked, Just 'In Love'
A woman who was in a national missing-persons database was not being trafficked at a Laramie truck stop as first suspected. She told police she was just "in love." She and her lover, however, remain in jail on a variety of felony and misdemeanor charges.
Clair McFarlandDecember 29, 2023
![Truman Sittingeagle and Kandace VanFleet (aka Kandace Sittingeagle).](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Truman-and-Kandace-Sitting-eagle.jpg.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Judge Orders Wyoming Couple Accused Of Torturing Son To Stay In Jail
A judge ordered Thursday that Truman Sittingeagle and Kandace VanFleet of Arapahoe, Wyoming, will remain in jail as they face child abuse charges for allegedly beating and torturing a 13-year-old boy.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 29, 2023
![Tim Newcomb, left, and Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Tim-Newcomb-and-Chuck-Gray-12.28.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Never-Trump Lawyer Tells Chuck Gray To Resign; Gray Calls Him 'Madman'
A retired Laramie attorney’s lawsuit to get Trump off Wyoming’s ballot has turned fiery, as he is now calling for Secretary of State Chuck Gray to resign, and Gray has responded by calling him a “madman.”
Clair McFarlandDecember 29, 2023
![Supreme court 1 6 22 scaled](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/supreme-court-1-6-22-scaled.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Supreme Court: Police Justified In Busting Man With Cocaine In Underwear
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Cheyenne police lawfully entered a man’s home last year and ultimately arrested him with cocaine in his underwear though it was his girlfriend, not him, who gave them permission to enter.
Clair McFarlandDecember 28, 2023
![Tesla crash caught on camera 12 28 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Tesla-crash-caught-on-camera-12.28.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Driver Blamed Crash On Wyoming Tesla Owner, But On-Board Cameras Busted The Guy
When the driver of a red Pontiac tried to blame a Wyoming Tesla owner for an accident, the Tesla owner knew what to do: go to instant replay. Because of the onboard cameras on his vehicle, the Tesla driver was vindicated.
Leo WolfsonDecember 28, 2023
![Travis Wood](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/travis-wood.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Man Suspected Of Trafficking Woman At Laramie Truck Stop Charged In Icy Car Chase
Laramie police officers asked one too many questions for a Salt Lake City man who was with a missing woman 26 years younger than he, so the man allegedly took off in a Wyoming snowstorm last month. But police caught him, and his charged were elevated to felonies Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandDecember 28, 2023
![Lorna Green 12 28 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Lorna-Green-12.28.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Abortion Clinic Arsonist Ordered To Pay Nearly $300,000
Lorna Green, the 22-year-old serving five years in prison for setting fire to a Casper abortion clinic in 2022, was ordered Tuesday to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution.
Leo WolfsonDecember 28, 2023
![Matthew Mikołowski](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Mikalowski-Matthew-12.28.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Allegedly Pulls Gun In Evansville Bar And Threatens To Kill Everyone
A 51-year-old Evansville, Wyoming, man is in jail after allegedly pulling a gun in a local bar Wednesday night and threatening to kill the owner and “everyone in here.”
Dale KillingbeckDecember 28, 2023
![Cheri Marler](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/kemmerer-inmate-scaled.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Kemmerer Babysitter Reportedly Said She ‘Hated’ 5-Year-Old She’s Accused Of Killing
A judge ruled last week that prosecutors can use statements at trial in which a Kemmerer babysitter allegedly told a woman she was “sick of,” “hated” and “just wanted to kill” the 5-year-old girl she’s accused of beating to death.
Clair McFarlandDecember 27, 2023
![A still image from body cam video of a Trumann, Arkansas, police officer who had the last known interaction with Katie Ferguson of Cody, who's been missing for more than two months.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Katie-Ferguson-on-body-cam-1-12.10.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Texas AG Releases Murder Suspect's Traffic Ticket From When Cody Woman Vanished
Texas authorities on Wednesday offered a glimpse into the days or hours after a Cody woman went missing, by releasing an Oct. 9 wrong-way driving traffic ticket issued to her boyfriend, Adam Aviles Jr. Aviles is in a federal jail awaiting trial.
Clair McFarlandDecember 27, 2023
![Wendy Coe](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wendy-Coe-1.2.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cody Woman Accused Of Asking Hitman To Kill Daughter's Drug-Addict Boyfriend
Police have arrested a Cody woman after a Division of Criminal Investigation agent posing as a hitman reportedly talked with her last week about accepting $10,000 to kill her daughter's "controlling," drug-addict boyfriend.
Clair McFarlandDecember 27, 2023
![Yellowstone thermal and pierce brosnan 12 27 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Yellowstone-thermal-and-pierce-brosnan-12.27.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Former James Bond Actor Pierce Brosnan Cited For Veering Off Yellowstone Path
Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan was ticketed on Tuesday for going into a closed area of Yellowstone National Park and veering off the designated path at Mammoth Terraces.
Clair McFarlandDecember 27, 2023
![Natrona County Sheriffs Office truck snow 12 26 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Natrona-County-Sheriffs-Office-truck-snow-12.26.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
No Charges For Bar Nunn Man When Bullet Ends Up On Neighbor’s Kitchen Floor
The neighbor of a Bar Nunn, Wyoming, man declined to press charges after an accidental rifle discharge put a bullet through the roof and onto the kitchen floor.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 26, 2023
![Trevor Milton of Alpine, Wyoming, was sentenced to four years in prison and $1 million in fines for defrauding investors.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Trevor-Milton-sentenced-12.21.23.jpg.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Gets Prison, $1M Fine For Lying About Hydrogen Powered Vehicles
An Alpine, Wyoming, man will spend four years in prison and pay $1 million for lying to investors about developing a “really incredible” and “fully functioning” hydrogen-powered semitruck, among other products.
Clair McFarlandDecember 21, 2023
![Wind River Indian Reservation sign 12 21 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wind-River-Indian-Reservation-sign-12.21.23.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Tribes Settle $13.1 Million Dispute With Energy Company, Aren't Saying For How Much
After a federal judge ordered Wyoming’s two American Indian tribes to pay an oil and gas company $13.1 million, the tribes challenged the ruling. But they settled last week with the company for an unknown dollar amount.
Clair McFarlandDecember 21, 2023
![London Beaudoin, Christopher Parish, and Leo Bernard Smith Jr., are accused of fleeing with $25,000 after two unknown characters ripped apart a Cheyenne ATM with a stolen F250.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/bank-heist.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
3 Arrested For Ripping Apart Cheyenne ATM With Stolen Truck, 2 Others Get Away
Two unknown characters used a Ford F-250 and a chain to rip apart a Cheyenne ATM and steal more than $25,000 this month. They got away, but two Texas men and a woman in the alleged getaway car were arrested in a flurry of $20 bills.
Clair McFarlandDecember 20, 2023
![Monique Sullivan](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Monique-sullivan-booking-photo-1024x576-1.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Sheep Shearer Gets 12-17 Years In Prison For Stabbing Fiancé To Death
Saying she’s “ready to face the consequences of my actions,” an Australian with New Zealand ties who was shearing sheep in Wyoming learned Wednesday she'll spend 12 to 17 years in prison for stabbing her fiancé to death last February.
Clair McFarlandDecember 20, 2023
Mexican Man Accused Of Beating Wife With Iron Now Faces Illegal Reentry Charge
Mexican national charged with hitting wife in the head with a clothes iron then choking her was charged Monday for also being in the United States illegally. His record shows a 30-year history of illegal reentry and deportation.
Clair McFarlandDecember 19, 2023
![Trump rally 12 19 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Trump-rally-12.19.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Suing To Keep Trump Off Ballot OK With Former President Joining Lawsuit
A retired attorney in Wyoming sparred Tuesday with Trump about whether the former president can stay on the state’s ballot - as the Colorado Supreme Court removed Trump from its state ballot.
Clair McFarlandDecember 19, 2023
![Adrianah Rodriguez](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Adrianah-Rodriguez-12.19.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Woman Sues City, 2 Police Officers Claiming Rough, Illegal Arrest
A Casper woman filed a lawsuit against a pair of police officers and the city claiming her civil rights were violated when she was roughed up during an illegal arrest at a party in January 2020.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 19, 2023
![Supreme court 1 6 22 scaled](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/supreme-court-1-6-22-scaled.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
No New Trial For Cheyenne Day Care Worker Who Swaddled Baby To Death
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled a Cheyenne day care worker who swaddled a baby to death won’t get a do-over on claims her 2022 jury trial was unfair.
Clair McFarlandDecember 19, 2023
![Police mall 12 19 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/police-mall-12-19-23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Bomb Threats To Cheyenne Airport And Frontier Mall Turn Out To Be Bogus
A pair of email bomb threats to Cheyenne Regional Airport and Frontier Mall on Tuesday morning prompted the evacuation of the mall and police sweeps of the facilities. Both threats were found to be bogus.
Greg JohnsonDecember 19, 2023
![File photo: Transgender sports bill protest on Wyoming State Capitol steps on March 2, 2023](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/transgender-sports-bill-3-2-23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Federal Judge: Following Trans Pronouns Policy Part Of Teacher's Duty
A federal judge on Monday said Wyoming teachers don't have a free-speech right to ignore a school's policy of using students' preferred pronouns. “Referring to a student by their chosen or preferred names in a classroom, pursuant to a school district policy, is part of a teacher’s official duties,” the judge wrote.
Clair McFarlandDecember 19, 2023
![Casper police 6 4 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/casper-police-6-4-23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Pistol Packin' Mama! Casper Home Invaders Flee When Pregnant Mom Pulls Gun
While the dad of a Casper family wrestled with one of two home intruders, the pregnant mom grabbed a pistol, pointed it at both burglars and scared them away last month, according to court documents.
Clair McFarlandDecember 18, 2023
![The home where Burdick Nelson Seminole Sr. allegedly killed Michael Standingelk, a landlord in a wheelchair.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wheelchair-murder-12.18.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Riverton Man Charged With Killing Wheelchair-Bound Landlord
Accused of shooting his wheelchair-bound former landlord in a crowded home on the Wind River Indian Reservation this summer, Burdick Nelson Seminole Sr. could face life in prison.
Clair McFarlandDecember 18, 2023
![Truman and Kandace Sittingeagle](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Truman-and-Kandace-Sitting-eagle.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Arapahoe Couple Accused Of Torturing, Starving, Locking Boy Up For Weeks
Accused of torturing, starving and confining their son in his room for stealing snacks, two Arapahoe, Wyoming, parents are facing up to life in prison on an enhanced child abuse charge alleging they seriously hurt the boy.
Clair McFarlandDecember 18, 2023
![The Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority house in Laramie, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Kappa-Kappa-Gamma-house-IMG_9275-8.25.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
450 Kappa Sorority Sisters Side With UW Women Against Transgender Member
A group of 450 Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority sisters have filed a court argument this week backing six University of Wyoming sisters in their appeal against the sorority for admitting a transgender member at the UW chapter.
Clair McFarlandDecember 15, 2023
![Judge Melissa Owens listens as Jay Jerde, special assistant attorney general for the state, addresses the court during a summary judgment hearing Thursday in Teton County District Court. Following nearly four hours of arguments, Owens did not make a ruling from the bench, leaving the fate of abortion access in Wyoming undecided.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Abortion-summary-judgment-hearing-4-12.14.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Battles Pro-Choicers For Early Judgment In Abortion Lawsuit
An attorney representing Wyoming and three attorneys representing a pro-choice coalition both asked a Teton County Judge on Thursday to resolve the state’s abortion case early in their favor.
Clair McFarlandDecember 15, 2023
![Wind river reservation sign 3 16 22 scaled](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/wind-river-reservation-sign-3-16-22-scaled.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Decade-Old Rape Kit Leads To New Charge For Wyoming Man Already In Halfway House
DNA from a 2012 rape kits has linked to a Wyoming man already serving a sentence for sexual assault, who allegedly admitted he had sex with a drunk 13-year-old girl.
Clair McFarlandDecember 14, 2023
![A Glock Switch is a device that turns a Glock pistol into a rapid-fire firearm.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/glock-switch-2-12.14.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Worland Man Accused Of Turning Glock Into Illegal Machine Gun
Accused of modifying his Glock 9 mm pistol with a rapid-fire device, a Worland man has been charged by a Wyoming grand jury with possessing a machine gun, and also for having an unregistered short-barreled rifle.
Clair McFarlandDecember 14, 2023
![Katie Ferguson of Cody, right, has been missing since Oct. 10. Her ex-boyfriend Adam Aviles Jr., left, now faces federal charges.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Missing-Katie-Ferguson-11.13.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Facing Possible Murder Charge, Trial Delayed For Ex-Boyfriend Of Missing Cody Woman
Recognizing that a man who made it home from Alabama to Cody in October with a bloody vehicle — but without his girlfriend, who was accompanying him — may need to summon a hefty defense, a federal judge on Tuesday delayed his trial.
Clair McFarlandDecember 14, 2023
![Former President Donald Trump at a Save America rally in Casper, Wyoming, in May 2022.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Donald-Trump-Wyoming-rally-12.13.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Trump Files Motion To Defend Himself In Lawsuit To Keep Him Off Wyoming’s Ballot
Former President Donald Trump filed a motion on Tuesday to intervene and defend himself in a federal lawsuit filed by a retired Laramie attorney aimed at keeping Trump off Wyoming’s election ballot.
Clair McFarlandDecember 13, 2023
![Cheri Marler](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/kemmerer-inmate-scaled.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Babysitter Accused Of Beating 5-Year-Old To Death Claims Confession Was Coerced
The Kemmerer babysitter accused of beating a 5-year-old girl to death in November 2022 claims her confession can't be used at trial because she was on too many pain medications to voluntarily waive her right to remain silent.
Clair McFarlandDecember 13, 2023
![Natrona County Detention Center](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Natrona-county-detention-center-9.6.23.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Charges: Casper Man Accused Of Causing Crash That Killed 3; Didn’t Help Victims
Eighteen months after allegedly being drunk and causing a horrific crash that killed three people, a Casper man has been charged with vehicular homicide. According to court documents, he didn’t help the dying victims, saying, “I can’t do that.”
Clair McFarlandDecember 13, 2023
![George Dickerson Mug 1 10 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/George-Dickerson-Mug-1.10.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Man Guilty Of Murdering Father-In-Law, Trying To Kill Mother-In-Law
A Casper man who stabbed and beat his mother-in-law nearly to death and killed her husband faces 40 years to life in prison after a jury convicted him Friday of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder.
Clair McFarlandDecember 12, 2023
![Rozet sign 12 12 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/rozet-sign-12-12-23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Gillette Man Accused Of Sex With 14-Year-Old Thrown In Trunk Of Car, Beaten, Left In Field
Campbell County District Court documents allege that in retaliation for a Gillette man sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl, another man threw him in the trunk of a car, drove him to a remote location, beat him, and left him in a dirt field near Rozet.
Clair McFarlandDecember 12, 2023
![Twenty-two animals taken from a north Casper home are rehabilitating at the Metro Animal Shelter.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-Metro-Animal-Shelter-12.10.23.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
22 Animals, Some Emaciated And Sick, Removed From Casper Home
As authorities in Casper investigate a case of animal hording in a local home, the 22 animals taken from it last week are rehabilitating at an animal shelter. Some of them were emaciated and sick.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 12, 2023
![Cody Fertig](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cody-Fertig-12.11.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Man Accused Of Running Over Woman's Head
Police are recommending felony charges for a Cheyenne man accused of smacking one woman with an ice scraper and running over another woman's head with his car on Sunday.
Clair McFarlandDecember 11, 2023
![Casper Police Department officers and Natrona County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call at this home early Saturday on a report of shots fired. One person was hospitalized with a non life-threatening gunshot wound.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Brigham-Young-home-12.11.23.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
One Person Hospitalized, No Arrests After Early Morning Casper Shooting
An early morning shooting in Casper’s west side Saturday morning send one person to the hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries, the Casper Police Department reports. No arrests have been made.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 11, 2023
![Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Weston-County-Health-Services-12.11.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Woman Claims Newcastle Hospital Tried To Have Her Involuntarily Committed For Whistleblowing
An Upton woman is suing Weston County Health Services, claiming hospital officials tried to have her involuntarily committed as mentally ill when she reported alleged ethics and legal violations as its human resources worker.
Clair McFarlandDecember 11, 2023
![Livingston Elementary School in Cody, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Livingston-Elementary-School-cody-11.29.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Case Of 5-Year-Old's Reported Sex Assault At Cody School Sent To Prosecutor
The Cody Police Department announced Monday it's handing over its six-week investigation into the reported sexual assault of a kindergartener at Livingston Elementary to the Park County prosecuting attorney.
Clair McFarlandDecember 11, 2023
![Douglas police 9 18 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Douglas-police-9.18.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Honduras Man Busted For Drugged Driving In Douglas Was In US Illegally
A Honduras man who was deported in 2011 and allegedly caught driving drugged near Douglas last month now faces a federal charge for illegally reentering the United States.
Clair McFarlandDecember 11, 2023
![A still image from body cam video of a Trumann, Arkansas, police officer who had the last known interaction with Katie Ferguson of Cody, who's been missing for more than two months.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Katie-Ferguson-on-body-cam-1-12.10.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Arkansas Police Release Body Cam Video Of Missing Cody Woman Katie Ferguson
Body cam video released Saturday of an Arkansas police officer shows the last known sighting of Katie Ferguson of Cody, who went missing more than two months ago while traveling back to Wyoming with her ex-boyfriend and two young children.
Clair McFarlandDecember 10, 2023
![Wyoming Highway Patrol car 7 11 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wyoming-Highway-Patrol-car-7.11.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Men Ditch 800 Fentanyl Pills While Running From WHP At ‘Well Over 100 MPH’
Three men led Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers on a long-distance high-speed chase at “well over 100 mph” Friday, while also ditching 800 fentanyl pills and meth out of the speeding vehicle.
Greg JohnsonDecember 09, 2023
![Former Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder walks out of the Laramie County courthouse and government complex in downtown Cheyenne after a court hearing.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Brian-Schroeder-9.14.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Judge: Former Wyoming Schools Chief’s Bad Faith With Public Records Sets Precedent
A Laramie County judge ruled Friday that Wyoming's former schools chief and his staff acted in bad faith by deliberately dodging a lawful public records request in a case that sets precedent.
Leo WolfsonDecember 09, 2023
![Lewis Paez-Flores](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Lewis-Paez-Flores-9.7.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Venezuelan Immigrant In Gillette Pleads Guilty In Broken Beer Bottle Battle
A Venezuelan immigrant in Gillette pleaded guilty on Thursday to wielding a broken Corona beer bottle with the intent to hurt a relative in a bloody free-for-all throw down. He could get deported as a result of the brawl.
Clair McFarlandDecember 08, 2023
![A semitruck crashed into the back of a Natrona County High School bus Friday morning as it took the speech and debate team to Green River.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/12.8.23Natrona-bus-crash-bus-wreck-courtesy-lindsey-benham.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming School Children Hospitalized After Semi Rear-Ends Natrona County School Bus Off I-80
Some members of the Natrona County High School speech and debate team were hospitalized Friday morning when their bus was rear-ended by a semitruck on Interstate 80 on their way to a competition in Green River.
Clair McFarlandDecember 08, 2023
![Adam Aviles Jr.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/adam-aviles-jr-11.14.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Ex-Boyfriend Of Missing Cody Woman Now A Suspect In Murder Probe
The federal defense attorney for the ex-boyfriend of a missing Cody woman asked a judge on Thursday to delay his trial on gun charges because he’s now a suspect in a murder case and could soon face "other charges."
Clair McFarlandDecember 08, 2023
![Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, left, and former President Donald Trump.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Chuck-Gray-and-Donald-Trump-12.7.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Chuck Gray Asks Judge To Dismiss Petition To Get Trump Off Wyoming Ballot
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Thursday filed a motion to dismiss a retired Laramie attorney's legal petition to get Donald Trump and Cynthia Lummis off Wyoming's election ballots.
Clair McFarlandDecember 07, 2023
![Anthony Bigmedicine, left, and Whitehawk Sunrhodes](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Anthony-Bigmedicine-and-Whitehawk-Sunrhodes-12.7.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Men Who Ambushed And Mugged Older Man Outside Riverton Bar Could Get 7 Years
Two men accused of ambushing an older Riverton man outside a bar, robbing him and stealing his car have both signed plea agreements that could land them in prison for up to seven years.
Clair McFarlandDecember 07, 2023
![Fremont County Sheriffs vehicle 12 7 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Fremont-County-Sheriffs-vehicle-12.7.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Lander Man Accused Of Breaking Out Of Moving Jail Van After Jumping On Cars
A 31-year-old Lander man is accused of swallowing fentanyl, jumping on vehicles during Halloween, then busting out of a moving van that was taking him to jail.
Clair McFarlandDecember 07, 2023
![Blank vehicle title close 12 6 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Blank-vehicle-title-close-12.6.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
500 Blank Wyoming Vehicle Titles Stolen, Being Passed Off In Colorado
The Wyoming Department of Transportation says 500 blank vehicle titles have been stolen from a county clerk’s office and are being fraudulently passed off in Colorado.
Clair McFarlandDecember 07, 2023
![Joe Bright](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Joe-Bright-12.6.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Who Claimed Horses Were Poisoned Ticketed For Failing To Feed Animals
Authorities won't confirm whether there's a connection, but a Wyoming man who claimed someone poisoned and killed five of his horses in July has now been ticketed for failing to feed five animals in July.
Clair McFarlandDecember 06, 2023
![The Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority house at the University of Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Kappa-Kappa-Gamma-house-4.18.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Kappa Girls Say Judge Was Wrong To Dismiss Challenge Over Transgender Member
Six members of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority are appealing the dismissal of their lawsuit challenging the UW chapter’s admitting a transgender member, saying the judge was wrong in refusing to define the word “woman.”
Clair McFarlandDecember 06, 2023
![Johnny Muñoz](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Johnny-munoz-photo.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Teen Guilty Of Killing 15-Year-Old Girl In Park Shootout
A jury on Tuesday convicted 17-year-old Johnny Muñoz of second-degree murder for fatally shooting a 15-year-old girl at a Cheyenne park in April. Tried as an adult, he faces 20 years to life in prison.
Clair McFarlandDecember 05, 2023
![People rally for and against abortion outside the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/another-abortion-rally-7-1-22.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Judge Says Pro-Life Doctors Can Argue Abortion Is Not Health Care
As a courtroom showdown over Wyoming’s abortion bans, and whether the practice is health care, grows closer, Teton County Judge Melissa Owens filed an order last week allowing a group of pro-life doctors to argue it’s not.
Clair McFarlandDecember 05, 2023
![A memorial for a 15-year-old girl shot and killed in a drive-by at Lincoln Park in Cheyenne. Two teens have been charged as adults in the killing.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Drive-by-memorial-2-5.10.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Jury Deciding Whether Cheyenne Teen Killed 15-Year-Old Girl
The fate of a Cheyenne teen accused of shooting up a park basketball court and killing a 15-year-old girl after a high school prom is in the hands of a jury.
Clair McFarlandDecember 05, 2023
![Cattle barbed wire cows 3 12 4 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Cattle-barbed-wire-cows-3-12.4.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Penis Graffiti On Cattle Court Case Shows How Wyoming Is A Fence-Out State
A recent case of a pair of Crook County ranchers bleaching penises and other shapes onto about 200 cattle that came onto their land shows that in many ways, Wyoming still ranches the Old West way, including being a fence-out state.
Clair McFarlandDecember 04, 2023
![A pair of Wyoming Department of Corrections officers move an inmate.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Wyoming-State-Penitentiary-prisoner-8.9.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Short-Staffed Wyoming DOC Moves Hundreds Of Inmates To Mississippi Facility
A severely short-staffed Wyoming Department of Corrections has moved 240 inmates to a private prison in Mississippi and others to a couple of state county jails.
Clair McFarlandDecember 01, 2023
![Torrington police](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/torrington-police.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Torrington Woman Run Over By SUV Says Driver’s Life Shouldn’t Be Ruined
Although still suffering from injuries sustained when an SUV ran over her more than a year ago, a Torrington woman says she’s OK with the driver receiving a lesser sentence, adding, “I don’t want to ruin his life.”
Clair McFarlandDecember 01, 2023
![Worland sign 12 1 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Worland-sign-12.1.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Christmas Decorations Among Huge Haul Of Stolen Stuff In Worland Couple's Home
A Worland couple face felony theft charges after a huge haul of stuff reported stolen from storage units was found in their home, including Christmas decorations, a bed frame, a washing machine and tools.
Clair McFarlandDecember 01, 2023
![Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Kate Fox, left, and former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Fox-and-OConnor-12.1.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Says O’Connor Inspired Her Law Career
Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Kate Fox says former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor helped inspire her law career. O’Connor died Friday at age 93.
Leo WolfsonDecember 01, 2023
![The federal courthouse in Casper, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Federal-courthouse-casper-11.21.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
‘I Am Guilty’: Wyoming National Guard Soldier Gets 36 Months For Child Porn
A Wyoming National Guard soldier was sentenced Thursday to 36 months in prison for having child pornography. “I am guilty,” he told the judge, and said he takes “full responsibility for what I’ve done.”
Dale KillingbeckDecember 01, 2023
![Former state lawmaker Tyler Lindholm, left, and Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Lindholm-and-Hill-11.30.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Can Keep Drug Money, Even If It Was Earned Legally In Other States
Wyoming can seize cash from out-of-state travelers if it’s proved the cash is tied to drug deals that would be illegal in Wyoming, regardless if it was earned legally in another state, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Clair McFarlandNovember 30, 2023
![A hot-air balloon floats over the Grand Tetons in northwest Wyoming in this file photo.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Grand-Teton-balloon-11.30.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Hot Air Balloonist Convicted Of Landing In Grand Teton National Park
A federal judge convicted a Jackson balloon pilot last week for landing illegally in Grand Teton National Park. The balloonist argued the wind and an airport staffer's direction prompted the landing.
Clair McFarlandNovember 30, 2023
![James Vickers](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/James-Vickers-9.12.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Rock Springs Man Could Get 15 Years In Prison For Shooting Up Local Restaurant
James Vickers of Rock Springs pleaded guilty Tuesday to being a felon in possession of a firearm when he shot up a Rock Springs restaurant at lunchtime in September. Nobody was hurt, but Vickers faces up to 15 years in prison.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 30, 2023
![Livingston Elementary School in Cody, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Livingston-Elementary-School-cody-11.29.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cody Man Says 5-Year-Old Daughter Was Sexually Assaulted At School
The father of a Cody kindergartner says he’s moving his family after his 5-year-old daughter was held down by bigger students in a school bathroom and sexually assaulted.
Clair McFarlandNovember 29, 2023
![An image from the body cam of a Laramie County Sheriff's Office deputy's altercation with a Cheyenne second grader was filed with a lawsuit by the child's parents against the department and the deputy.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/DeJesus-lawsuit-1-11.29.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Parents Claim Cheyenne Resource Officer Tackled, Bloodied Second Grader
Parents of a former Cheyenne second grader have filed a lawsuit claiming their son was unnecessarily roughed up, tackled and bloodied by a Laramie County Sheriff’s Office deputy at school last year.
Clair McFarlandNovember 29, 2023
![Hot Springs County Courthouse in Thermopolis, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Hot-springs-county-courthouse-11.29.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Deputy So He Could Stay Warm In Jail
A Wyoming man who allegedly threatened to kill a deputy to get himself thrown in jail where it was warm could spend up to 11 years in prison if convicted of trying to harm a law enforcement officer.
Clair McFarlandNovember 29, 2023
![Laramie police cars 11 28 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Laramie-police-cars-11.28.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Laramie Woman Accused Of Arson For Torching Landlord’s Door With Bear Spray
Suspected of torching her landlord's door with bear spray and stinking up the complex with an acrid, nauseating gas this month, a Laramie woman is charged with first-degree arson.
Clair McFarlandNovember 28, 2023
![Casper LDS temple 2023 mormon 4038 10 6 23](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-LDS-temple-2023_mormon_4038-10.6.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
LDS Church Doesn’t Want 4,000 Public Records Admitted Into Temple Lawsuit
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said during a Monday court hearing that it opposes having nearly 4,000 public records and 19 affidavits added as evidence to a lawsuit opposing the church’s planned temple in Cody.
Leo WolfsonNovember 28, 2023
![Mark Helms](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Helms-Mark-9.18.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Douglas Man Accused Of Killing Cousin Says He Blacked Out, Pleads Mental Illness
A Douglas man claims he wasn't sane enough to comprehend his conduct as wrong or conform it to law enforcement when he allegedly shot and killed his cousin in September.
Clair McFarlandNovember 27, 2023
![James neal mug](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/james-neal-mug.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Colorado Man Wanted For Murder Arrested After 130 MPH Chase Near Lusk, Wyoming
James Neal, 23, is accused of shooting a 73-year-old dead in Lone Tree, Colorado. Wyoming authorities arrested Neal Wednesday morning after a state trooper nudged Neal into a spinout during a car chase outside Lusk, Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandNovember 27, 2023
![Jaymes Schulte, who during his MMA career fought under the nickname "The Underdog."](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Jaymes-Schulte-1-11.27.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Wyoming Man Helps Catch MMA Fighter Accused Of International Sex Trafficking
Tyler Schwab of Afton, Wyoming, and his international anti-sex trafficking organization last week helped bring down an MMA fighter accused of sexually abusing women and girls.
Clair McFarlandNovember 27, 2023
![File photo of longhorn cattle in a field near Devils Tower in Crook County, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Longhorns-and-devils-tower-9.28.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Charges Dismissed Against Wyoming Ranchers For Bleaching Penises Onto Cows
A Crook County, Wyoming, judge has dismissed property destruction charges against a pair of ranchers accused of bleaching penis shapes and other markings on their neighbor’s cows.
Clair McFarlandNovember 27, 2023
![Kris Richardson, center left and at right, was reported missing from her Casper home more than nine years ago. After a human skull was found in the Red Desert on Nov. 11, her family wonders if it's hers.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Kris-Richardson-11.22.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Family Of Casper Woman Missing For 9 Years Wonders If Red Desert Skull Is Hers
After a hunter found a human skull in Wyoming’s vast Red Desert on Nov. 11, the family of a Casper woman missing for nine years wonders if it’s her.
Clair McFarlandNovember 22, 2023
![Cheyenne police car 3 22 22 scaled](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/cheyenne-police-car-3-22-22-scaled.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Cheyenne Transient Accused Of Sexually Attacking Hospital Nurse
A Cheyenne transient is accused of grabbing his hospital nurse’s breasts and hitting her in the face after she gave him minor pain medication.
Clair McFarlandNovember 22, 2023
![Natrona county sheriff](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/natrona-county-sheriff.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Natrona Sheriff Warns To Lock Doors As Search On For Car Thieves, Possible Armed
Natrona County authorities continue to advise Antelope Hills residents to lock the doors of their homes and vehicles as two suspects in a vehicle theft and car chase are believed to be loose in the area on foot and potentially armed.
Clair McFarlandNovember 22, 2023
![A car and burned-out remains of buildings in the aftermath of the November 2021 Clark Fire.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Burned-out-car-clark-fire-8.21.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Husband Of Woman Who Burned In Clark Wildfire Says Her Death Not An ‘Act Of God’
A man who lost his wife in a 2021 wildfire that ripped through the northwest Wyoming community of Clark asked a judge Tuesday to rule the fire wasn’t an “act of God” in his lawsuit against a pair of businesses for allegedly causing it.
Leo WolfsonNovember 21, 2023
![The federal courthouse in Casper, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Federal-courthouse-casper-11.21.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Ex-Boyfriend Of Missing Cody Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Gun Charge
A Cody man suspected of involvement in his girlfriend’s bloody disappearance pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Casper — to a different felony. He pleaded not guilty to a federal firearms charge.
Clair McFarlandNovember 21, 2023
![Joshua Idler](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Joshua-Idler-11.21.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Prison Time Likely For Wyoming Man Who Punched Daughter Until She Wanted To Vomit
A Wyoming man who pleaded guilty to beating his children could get 10-16 years in prison. Case documents show the man would punch, smack or throw one daughter until she felt like vomiting and smacked a boy with a snow shovel.
Clair McFarlandNovember 21, 2023
![Katie Ferguson](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Katie-Ferguson-11.20.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Family Of Missing Cody Woman Warns About Crowdfunding Effort
The stepmother and sister of Katie Ferguson of Cody, who has been missing for six weeks, warn that a GoFundMe campaign started by a family member “may not go to where you think they’re going to.”
Clair McFarlandNovember 20, 2023
![Azia Diane Saldana has been missing from her Torrington home since Aug. 26.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Azia-Diane-Saldana-10.25.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Torrington Woman Missing For Nearly Three Months Turns Up In Denver Jail
Azia Saldana, 33, of Torrington is being held in a Denver jail after her Thursday arrest on suspicion of felony possession and distribution of fentanyl and other charges. She had been missing since Aug. 28.
Andrew RossiNovember 20, 2023
![The Walmart Supercenter in Casper, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Casper-Walmart-11.20.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Casper Man Accused Of Brawling His Way Through Walmart Employees With Stolen TV
Jeffery Leon Garner, 56, is accused of punching, elbowing, ramming and knocking down female Walmart employees who wanted to see a receipt for an allegedly stolen TV.
Clair McFarlandNovember 20, 2023
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Adoptive Father Can’t Ignore Court-Ordered Visitation For Grandparents
A stepfather's adoption of his two boys doesn't cancel out a judge's earlier order letting the boys' grandparents stay in contact with them, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Clair McFarlandNovember 17, 2023
![Carpenter Elementary School](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Carpenter-Elementary-School.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Parents Sue Wyoming School, Teacher Over Fifth Grader's Suicide
The parents of a Carpenter Elementary School fifth grader who was suicidal and hanged himself in a school bathroom have sued, claiming the school district, principal and a teacher could have prevented the tragic act.
Clair McFarlandNovember 17, 2023
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Wyoming Sheep Shearer Guilty Of Manslaughter For Killing Fiancé
A Lincoln County jury on Friday didn’t buy a New Zealand sheep shearer’s claim she acted in self-defense when she stabbed and killed her fiancé, returning a guilty verdict of manslaughter.
Clair McFarlandNovember 17, 2023
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Jury Out In Murder Trial Of Sheep Shearer Who Stabbed Abusive Boyfriend
A New Zealand sheep shearer working near Kemmerer, Wyoming, says it was self-defense when she stabbed and killed her boyfriend, who had reportedly been abusing her. After deliberating all day Thursday, a jury hasn’t yet returned a verdict.
Clair McFarlandNovember 17, 2023
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Nearly Half Of FBI Cases On Wind River Reservation Are Child Sex Abuse
Of the felony-level crimes the FBI has investigated on Wyoming’s Wind River Indian Reservation this year, nearly half are child sexual assaults, a federal agent told state lawmakers Thursday.
Clair McFarlandNovember 16, 2023
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Fremont County Man Accused of Beating, Killing Puppy
Accused of beating and stabbing a puppy into a bloody heap and killing it, a Fremont County man faces up to two years in prison and $5,000 in fines.
Clair McFarlandNovember 16, 2023
![Melanie Peterson was the winner of the 2018 reality television show, "Extreme Huntress."](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Melanie-Peterson-American-Huntress.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Reality TV Star Suing Wyoming Game And Fish Also Appealing Poaching Convictions
A Wyoming hunting guide who won a reality TV hunting competition is also appealing four illegal hunting convictions from this year as she sues the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Clair McFarlandNovember 15, 2023
![The Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority house in Laramie, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Kappa-Kappa-Gamma-house-IMG_9271-8.25.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Kappa Kappa Gamma Kicks Out Two Lifetime Members After Opposing Transgender's Admittance to Sorority
A pair of lifetime Kappa Kappa Gamma members, who have been associated with the sorority for more than 50 years, have been kicked out of the sorority for opposing the admittance of a transgender member at the University of Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandNovember 14, 2023
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Laramie Lawyer Sues To Get Trump, Lummis Off Wyoming Ballot
A retired Laramie attorney is asking a state judge to bar former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis from Wyoming’s election ballot because of their actions after the 2020 presidential election.
Clair McFarlandNovember 14, 2023
![Asian Massage at 617 Broadway St. in Rock Springs was raided Tuesday after a months-long investigation into suspicions of sex trafficking.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Asian-Massage-rock-springs-11.14.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Rock Springs Massage Parlor Raided On Suspicion Of Sex Trafficking
Local and federal authorities raided a Rock Springs, Wyoming, massage parlor Tuesday afternoon as part of a “months-long human trafficking investigation,” according to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office.
Clair McFarlandNovember 14, 2023
![Adam Aviles Jr.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/adam-aviles-jr-11.14.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Smell Of 'Putrefied Blood' In Car Of Missing Wyoming Woman's Ex-Boyfriend
Katie Ferguson was in her ex-boyfriend’s Dodge Durango when they left Alabama to drive back to their home in Cody. She never made it home, and when investigators found the Durango it had a bullet hole in the door and reeked of “putrefied blood.”
Clair McFarlandNovember 14, 2023
![Katie Ferguson of Cody, right, has been missing since Oct. 10. Her ex-boyfriend Adam Aviles Jr., left, now faces federal charges.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Missing-Katie-Ferguson-11.13.23.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Local Case Dropped Against Missing Cody Woman's Ex In Favor Of Bigger Charges
Misdemeanor charges against a man connected to in a missing person's case were dropped on Monday in favor of much more serious federal charges. The missing mother has not been seen for about a month.
Clair McFarlandNovember 13, 2023