Crime & Courts

‘I Might Assassinate You’: Laramie Man Charged With Threatening Governor

A Laramie man is accused of posting violent threats against Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, including one message saying he “might assassinate” the governor if he wasn’t granted a meeting. He also expressed "my hatred for that old governor."

Kolby FedoreMay 22, 2026

The Montana Department of Transportation had to rescue a driver from an SUV that crashed through a guardrail, toppled down an embankment and landed on the roof of a garage this week. Most people, however, say the real hero is the garage roof.

Montana Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Through Guardrail And Lands On Roof

A driver in Montana was cited for careless driving Wednesday after falling asleep, crashing through a guardrail, driving down an embankment, and ending up on someone’s garage. Contractors applauded the construction of the garage for holding up.

Andrew RossiMay 22, 2026

Cheyenne police have arrested Christophe Carabajal, accused of setting the fire that ripped through the 134-year-old Historic Pumphouse on Saturday. The suspect has been arrested, and was allegedly captured on video breaking into and leaving the pumphouse at the time of the fire.

Police Say Suspect In Cheyenne Pumphouse Fire Is On Video Breaking Into Building

Cheyenne police have arrested a suspect in the fire that ripped through the 134-year-old Historic Pumphouse on Saturday. The suspect has been arrested, and was allegedly captured on video breaking into and leaving the pumphouse at the time of the fire.

Kolby FedoreMay 22, 2026

Police Say Drunk Lusk Man Rammed Stolen Skid Steer Into Local Motel

A man accused of drunkenly driving a stolen skid steer into a motel in Lusk could get up to 10 years in prison if convicted. “People do stupid things when they’re drunk,” said the motel manager. "This could have been really, really bad.”

Kolby FedoreMay 21, 2026

Former Wyoming Minister 'Unequivocally Denies’ Claims Of Sex Abuse Against Boys

A former Wyoming minister “unequivocally denies” in a Wednesday court filing claims that he sexually abused three boys in the 1990s. "He has never hurt a young person,” his attorney says, adding that despite the lawsuit, “he is praying for all involved."

Clair McFarlandMay 21, 2026

A cow shows the effects of an attack by what its owner believes is roaming Great Pyranese dogs that have allegedly been killing cattle for years.

‘We’re Just Tired Of It’: Another Calf Found Dead In Wyoming Ranch Dog Feud

Another calf was killed near Kinnear overnight Tuesday as a bitter feud over roaming Great Pyrenees dogs escalates. “We’re just tired of it,” a rancher said about one of her bottle-fed calves found partially eaten.

Kolby FedoreMay 20, 2026

Darin Smith was sworn in Monday as interim U.S. Attorney, leaving his state Senate seat vacant.

Judges Won't Disqualify U.S. Attorney's Office Despite Smith Misconduct

Three federal judges ruled Tuesday there's no proof the U.S. Attorney's Office of Wyoming covered up Darin Smith's misconduct with a grand jury. The conduct “was isolated and limited” to Smith’s “inappropriate and improper remarks," they ruled.

Clair McFarlandMay 20, 2026

The Benjamin and Luzmaria Benitez family are trying to find housing following a devastating fire that claimed their home on May 11.

Cheyenne Family Of 12 Devastated By Arson Fire That Destroyed All They Had

An extended Cheyenne family of 12, including eight children, are still shellshocked and devastated a week after a fire that destroyed all they had. Meanwhile, a man accused of starting the fire and charged with arson is in court Wednesday.

Dale KillingbeckMay 19, 2026

A number of surveillance cameras on Chris Eberline's ranch property have captured Great Pyrenees dogs she claims have been roaming and attacking livestock and killing calves.

'You Shoot My Dogs, I’ll Shoot You’: Wyoming Feud Over Ranch Dogs Explodes

Fremont County ranchers say roaming Great Pyrenees have killed livestock and terrorized neighbors for years in a rural feud that’s now spiraled into criminal charges. “Somebody’s going to get hurt,” a rancher says about the escalating conflict.

Kolby FedoreMay 19, 2026

Hobo Tells Green River Police Voices In Head, And Hitler, Tell Him To Start Fires

A hobo who told Green River police he was on his way to California to rob a bank has been charged with arson, accused of setting a local salon on fire. Police say the “many different voices” in his head, including Hitler, told him to start the fire.

Kolby FedoreMay 19, 2026

Those who know Shawn Ezekiel Hughes say they can't believe the 36-year-old Cody man with undiagnosed medical issues, including seizures, would just walk away. He’s been missing for a week as his girlfriend and friends grow more desperate to find him.

Missing Man Found Dead In Car At Cody Airport Died Of Injury And Exposure

A man found dead in a car in the parking lot of the Cody airport after being missing for two weeks died of blunt force injuries and exposure to the elements. Knowing that does little to answer his family’s questions about how he ended up in that car.

Jen KocherMay 19, 2026

Juvenile Dies After Fall From Moving Pumpjack In Park County Oil Field

A young person died Saturday after falling from a moving pumpjack in the Elk Basin oil field in Park County. “It’s easy to forget how dangerous they can be,” says a retired oil field worker about those who grow up around the oil fields.

Kolby FedoreMay 18, 2026

The Den Gentlemen's Club south of Cheyenne on Thursday, March 5, 2026

Cheyenne Stripper Accused Of Pulling Gun On Rival Faces 20 Years In Prison

A Cheyenne exotic dancer charged with pulling a gun on a rival dancer over the attention of a “regular” could get more than 20 years in prison if convicted. She was bound over to district court on Friday after more than two months on the run.

Kolby FedoreMay 18, 2026

A fire ripped through the 134-year-old Cheyenne Pumphouse on Saturday, raising questions about whether a building once been set for demolition can still be saved. Watching it burn “was like witnessing a death, for sure,” says a local preservationist.

Fire Rips Through 134-Year-Old Historic Cheyenne Pumphouse

A fire ripped through the 134-year-old Cheyenne Pumphouse on Saturday, raising questions about whether the historic building can still be saved. Watching it burn “was like witnessing a death, for sure,” said a local preservationist.

Greg JohnsonMay 17, 2026

Wyoming Church Members Targeted By Scammers Stealing In The Name Of God

Scammers are increasingly targeting Wyoming churchgoers, appealing to their generosity and good nature to help out others in need while stealing from them in the name of God. Beware of emails from pastors that ask you to buy gift cards.

Jen KocherMay 17, 2026

Julie Fitzsimons was killed when she was run down by a distracted motorist in downtown Sheridan.

After Mother Run Down By Distracted Driver, Sheridan Woman Fights For Tougher Laws

Kate Gladdin rounded a corner in downtown Sheridan last year to see the aftermath of her mother’s death, having been run down by a distracted driver. The driver, a repeat offender, faces up to a year in jail under what Gladdin sees as Wyoming’s lax laws.

Jen KocherMay 16, 2026

Haunted: 53 Years After Casper Girl Killed, Best Friend Thinks She Could’ve Stopped It

The best friend of a Casper girl kidnapped with her sister and killed by being thrown off the Fremont Canyon Bridge is still haunted 53 years later. She was asked to go with them that day and thinks she could’ve saved them, but her dad said “no."

Dale KillingbeckMay 16, 2026

Two people are dead after what Casper police describe as a domestic-related shooting Friday between two people at or near this parking lot who knew each other. “I watched them pull a stretcher out here,” says a neighbor who witnessed the aftermath."

2 Dead In Casper Shooting Involving People ‘Known To Each Other’

Two people are dead after what Casper police describe as a domestic-related shooting Friday between two people who knew each other. “I watched them pull a stretcher out here,” said a neighbor who witnessed the aftermath."

Kolby Fedore & Dale KillingbeckMay 16, 2026

Eldon Hongo quit a six-figure career to do what he really loves — training bird dogs — and made just $12,000 his first year. Now the Cheyenne-area trainer’s resume includes 17 national champion bird dogs and a reputation as the best in the business.

Fire Chief Says Wind River Canyon Fire Started By BNSF Train "Mechanical Issue"

Fremont County Fire Chief Ron Wempen told Cowboy State Daily the Wind River Canyon fire was started by a "mechanical issue" on a BNSF train. "Initially, they had a fire on board the locomotive itself," he said of Saturday's fire which grew to 133-acres.

Andrew Rossi & Jackie DorothyMay 16, 2026

John Knepper, left, and Artemis Langford.

Wyoming Lawyer Not Liable For Embarrassing Claims In Trans Sorority Member Lawsuit

An attorney who tried getting a court to void the membership of a University of Wyoming transgender sorority member was found not liable Friday for personal and embarrassing claims he and his co-counsel included in the bombshell case's public court file.

Clair McFarlandMay 16, 2026

Casper Man Who Bit Deputy’s Finger Off, Barks Like Dog Gets 28-35 Years In Prison

A 40-year-old Casper man who bit the tip of a deputy’s finger off and barked like a dog at a judge was sentenced Friday to 28-35 years in prison. He was on parole for earlier nearly biting off the finger of a hospital security guard.

Dale KillingbeckMay 15, 2026

Fremont County Man Accused Of Keeping Puppies In House Of Horrors Covered In Feces

A Fremont County man faces 17 animal cruelty charges after deputies say they found dogs and 12 puppies living in a trailer without food and covered in feces. The “overwhelming odor of feces” was so bad a HAZMAT team had to recover the animals.

Kolby FedoreMay 15, 2026

Judges Dismiss Nine Felony Cases, Including Murder, Over Darin Smith Misconduct

Wyoming’s federal judges on Friday dismissed nine felony-level criminal cases, including one first-degree murder case, due to prosecutorial misconduct through “inflammatory and inappropriate” comments interim U.S. Attorney nominee Darin Smith made to a grand jury.

Clair McFarlandMay 15, 2026

The appartment complex where a fatal shooting happened in Riverton in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026.

Riverton Teen Charged With Shooting Friend In Head During Horseplay With Gun

More than two months after a Riverton 18-year-old was shot in the head during a night of drinking and horseplay with a gun, another teen has been charged with pulling the trigger. The teen reportedly said he “didn’t mean to do that” before running off.

Kolby FedoreMay 14, 2026

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