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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
‘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 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
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
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