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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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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