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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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