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Colorado Court Rules Names Of Library Book Challengers Aren’t Public
In a ruling reviewing public records laws similar to Wyoming’s, a Colorado judge says libraries can’t publicly reveal the names of people who submit challenges to books.
Clair McFarlandOctober 06, 2023
‘Let's Fight To The Death,’ Says Wyoming Woman Before Allegedly Stabbing Idaho Man
A Wyoming woman texted her ex-boyfriend in Idaho "let's fight to the death" before she allegedly stabbed him in the head with a pair of scissors while he slept. She's charged with attempted first-degree murder.
Clair McFarlandOctober 06, 2023
Thermopolis Cop Cleared In Fatal Shooting, But Illegally Broke Into Home
A special prosecutor has determined Thermopolis Police Sgt. Mike Mascorro illegally broke into a suspect's home in April, causing a fatal shootout, but a provision for police officers in Wyoming's self-defense law protects him from criminal charges.
Clair McFarlandOctober 05, 2023
Judge Disallows Gun, Marijuana Evidence From Cheyenne Teen's Murder Trial
A Laramie County judge has disallowed evidence about marijuana, gun possession and fighting from a Cheyenne teen’s first-degree murder trial.
Clair McFarlandOctober 04, 2023
Welcome To Wyoming: Gale-Force Winds, 50-Vehicle Pileup Greet New WHP Commander
Despite winter storm winds that rival hurricanes, there’s much to love about Wyoming, especially its people, said Col. Tim Cameron, who took over the Wyoming Highway Patrol in January.
Mark HeinzOctober 04, 2023
Wyoming Man Accused Of Blowing A Hole In Motel Room With Stolen Shotgun
An Etna, Wyoming, man suspected of stealing a pair of guns from an acquaintance is accused of firing a shotgun through a motel room wall — right over the head of someone sleeping in the next room.
Clair McFarlandOctober 04, 2023
Son Can’t Sue For Inheritance When Dad Dies Before Divorce Is Final, Court Rules
The son of a Wyoming man who died before his divorce was final, leaving half of his $1 million estate to his wife, can’t sue his father’s lawyer for not completing the divorce fast enough, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2023
Hanna Man Accused Of Setting Fire To Neighbor's Grass When He Wouldn't Cut It
After a dispute about the height of his neighbor’s grass posing a fire hazard, a Hanna, Wyoming, man is accused of setting fire to that grass that burned his neighbor’s house.
Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2023
Gillette Inmate Who Hurled Poop Also Cracks Bullet-Resistant Jail Windows
A Gillette man who hurled his own poop and urine at jail officers to draw felony charges and get sent to prison has acted out again, busting bullet-resistant windows in the Campbell County jail.
Clair McFarlandOctober 02, 2023
Judge Tosses Rex Rammell Lawsuit Over Brand Inspection Violations
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Wyoming gubernatorial hopeful Rex Rammell, who claimed his Fourth Amendment rights were violated when he was charged for not showing brand inspection permits for his horses.
Clair McFarlandOctober 02, 2023
Disturbed Man Chases Terrified Mother And 2-Year-Old At Cheyenne Park
A seemingly high and disturbed man was yelling and chasing vehicles at Holliday Park in Cheyenne on Thursday when he suddenly charged at a terrified mother with her 2-year-old son while throwing rocks at them.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 29, 2023
Man Videos Himself After Being Shot On Wind River Indian Reservation
A man working a mobile food booth on the Wind River Indian Reservation on Thursday was reportedly shot. The victim posted several videos, including one immediately after the shooting proclaiming, “I just got shot by this f***ing racist.”
Clair McFarlandSeptember 29, 2023
Wyoming Ranchers Accused Of Bleaching Penis Shapes Onto Neighbor’s Cows
A feud between Wyoming ranchers boiled over when a father and son allegedly marked a neighbor's errant cows with bleach, including drawing penis shapes on some of them.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 29, 2023
5 Years For Abortion Clinic Arsonist, Who Claims Strict Parents Influenced Her
Lorna Green, 22, was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday for setting fire to a Casper abortion and transgender treatment clinic in 2022. She claimed strict, authoritarian parents influenced her.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 28, 2023
Ousted Gillette Librarian Sues, Claims Local Family Conspired Against, Defamed Her
Terri Lesley, the former Campbell County Public Library director whom the library board fired in July, launched a lawsuit Wednesday against a Gillette family that accused her of peddling pornography to kids through sexually explicit library books.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 28, 2023
Indictment: Reservation Man Spent $26K Of Health Clinic Money On Furniture, Food, Guns
A Fort Washakie man who worked as finance director for a health clinic for American Indians is accused of embezzling more than $26,000 and spending the money on furniture, groceries and guns.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 28, 2023
Mother Of Slain Cheyenne Teen Gives Agonizing Statement At Shooter’s Sentencing
As a 20-year-old Cheyenne man was sentenced to 15-20 years for the accidental gunshot killing of a 16-year-old girl in January, her mother gave agonizing testimony how family now “is serving the ultimate sentence.”
Clair McFarlandSeptember 27, 2023
Riverton Plagued With Vagrant Poop Problem, Town To Pass Anti-Defecation Ordinance
The problem of public defecation isn't limited to the big cities. In Riverton, Wyoming, the problem is so widespread, town officials are on the cusp of passing an anti-defecation ordinance.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 27, 2023
Casper Man Accused Of Buying Girl, 14, Sex Toy And Secretly Recording Her
Accused of buying a sex toy for a 14-year-old girl and installing a hidden camera in her bedroom, a Casper man originally from California faces up to 10 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 27, 2023
Judge Dismisses Former Laramie High Schooler's Mask Mandate Lawsuit
A federal court Tuesday dismissed a former Laramie High School student’s lawsuit against the local school district over its 2021 mask mandate, saying Grace Smith hasn’t shown she suffered any actual harm.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 26, 2023
Despite Legal Setback, UW Keeps Fighting Transgender Speech Lawsuit
Top University of Wyoming officials continue a court fight, maintaining they acted properly in banning a Laramie church elder for calling out a transgender student at the Student Union despite a judge saying they’re likely to lose their case.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 26, 2023
Sorority Confident Sisters Who Sued Over Trans Member Will Lose Appeal
The Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority is applauding the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by six University of Wyoming chapter members challenging the induction of its first transgender member and is confident their appeal also will fail.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 26, 2023
Wyoming Sorority Sisters Appeal Dismissal Of Transgender Inductee Lawsuit
Six members of the University of Wyoming chapter of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority are appealing the dismissal of their lawsuit challenging the induction of the chapter’s first transgender member.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 25, 2023
Mother, Boyfriend Accused Of Trying To Kill 2-Year-Old Boy Plead Not Guilty
A 20-year-old woman and her 21-year-old boyfriend have pleaded not guilty to attempted murder of her 2-year-old son, which includes allegations the boy was swung like a baseball bat.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 25, 2023