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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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