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Woman Used By Satanic Cult Motivates Former Wyoming Cop To End Human Trafficking
A woman sex-trafficked by a Satanic cult still haunts — and motivates — former Converse County Undersheriff Justin Scott. Forced to medically retire from law enforcement, he’s found a new mission to rescue human trafficking victims in Wyoming.
Jen KocherMay 02, 2026
Casper Man Accused Of Kidnapping Man He Called A ‘Snitch’ Pleads Not Guilty
A 20-year-old Casper man pleaded not guilty Friday on charges he allegedly forced a man he called a “snitch” into a car, threatened his life, and put a gun to his chest. “When you snitch that is what you take away,” the victim said he was told.
Dale KillingbeckMay 02, 2026
Casper 21-Year-Old Charged Nearly A Year After Fatal Apartment Shooting
Nearly a year after one man was killed and another critically hurt in a Casper apartment shooting, charges have been filed against a suspect. A 21-year-old man was charged Thursday in Natrona County Circuit Court.
Dale KillingbeckMay 01, 2026
Cheyenne Man In Court Friday Following Shooting, Eight-Hour Manhunt
After he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a more than eight-hour manhunt Thursday, a 27-year-old Cheyenne man was in court Friday. Police say after his arrest, Adrian Maggos asked how is "the guy I shot?"
Greg JohnsonMay 01, 2026
Family Says Brother Of Deceased Woman Saved Children From Riverton House Fire
The uncle of two Riverton children saved from a fatal house fire Thursday also tried to rescue their mother — his sister — who didn’t survive, family and police say. “I just want everybody to know that Macey was a good mom,” a neighbor says.
Clair McFarlandMay 01, 2026
During Fatal House Fire, Bystanders Rush Into Burning Riverton Home To Rescue Kids
The fast actions of some Riverton good Samaritans are being credited for rescuing two children from a Thursday house fire that left one person dead and two people critically hurt. “There are many heroes who live amongst us,” said the city’s police chief.
Kolby FedoreMay 01, 2026
Wyoming Man Charged With Driving 16 Hours To Kidnap, Rape Girl He Met On Snapchat
A Kemmerer man faces up to 260 years in prison after prosecutors say he drove 16 hours to kidnap and rape a 12-year-old Oklahoma girl he met on Snapchat. During questioning, police say the man “was crying” and said he "was really sorry for what happened."
Kolby FedoreApril 30, 2026
‘Covered In Filth’: Couple Accused Of Having Four Kids Living In Rotting Garbage
A Kemmerer couple faces multiple child endangerment charges, accused of having their four kids living in a home “covered in filth.” The couple repeatedly demanded to know who reported them and said they were “sick of being harassed for no reason.”
Greg JohnsonApril 30, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court's Racial Redistricting Decision Could Shake Up Wyoming
A Wednesday U.S. Supreme Court ruling declaring Louisiana’s race-based congressional district unconstitutional could shake up Wyoming. Fremont County has a race-based legislative district and a race-based commission district.
Clair McFarlandApril 30, 2026
Caught: Cheyenne Man At Center Of Manhunt In Custody, Detectives Talking To Him
The suspect in a Thursday morning shooting in a central Cheyenne neighborhood was in custody by early afternoon, and detectives are talking to him, police say. Adrian Maggos also was once accused of attacking a man with brass knuckles.
Jimmy Orr & Kolby FedoreApril 30, 2026
Uinta County Man Pleads Not Guilty To Threats To Shoot Neighbors, Blow Up Truck
A Uinta County man pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges involving threats to shoot his neighbors and blow up their propane truck. In a social media video that caught the attention of the FBI, the man says, "I will (expletive) shoot you in the head."
Dale KillingbeckApril 30, 2026
Cheyenne Shooting: One Man Injured, Police 'Actively Working To Locate' Suspect
A shooting was reported early Thursday morning in central Cheyenne and one man was taken to the hospital after sustaining injuries, according to the Cheyenne Police Department. Police are "actively working to locate" the suspect.
Jimmy OrrApril 30, 2026
After Acting ‘Crazy All Week,’ Laramie Man Accused Of Stabbing Man In Bar
A Laramie man who witnesses say had been acting “crazy all week” is accused of stabbing another man during an early morning bar fight. He made his first court appearance Wednesday, and reportedly also pulled a knife on others.
Greg JohnsonApril 29, 2026
Police Report Gillette Woman Admitted Using Meth The Day She Gave Birth
Gillette police report that a mother whose baby was born with meth in its system admitted using the drug the day she gave birth. The woman, who will be in court Friday, also tested positive for meth while breastfeeding.
Greg JohnsonApril 29, 2026
Casper Man Pleads Not Guilty To Assault, Pointing Gun At Girlfriend — Now Mother Of His Child
A Casper man Wednesday pleaded not guilty to assaulting his then-eight months pregnant girlfriend and pointing a loaded pistol at her head. He also allegedly shot into a wall. A judge denied his request to allow contact with the alleged victim and child.
Dale KillingbeckApril 29, 2026
Driver Says Car Smelled Like Pot When He Got It, Then 75 Pounds Of It Found In Trunk
The driver of a Honda stopped on a rural Campbell County highway Sunday said the car was rented, and it smelled like marijuana when he got it. That’s probably because there was 75 pounds of pot in the trunk, along with more than 1,000 grams of liquid THC.
Greg JohnsonApril 28, 2026
Rock Springs Hotel Manager Accused Of $200K Fraud By Making Up Guests Is Arrested
The former manager of a Rock Springs hotel accused of embezzling nearly $200,000 through fake guests and cash deals for long-term stays has been arrested. She was bound over to felony court Friday.
Greg JohnsonApril 28, 2026
Wyoming AG Says Gray Doesn't Have To Reveal Advice On Giving Voter Info To Feds
In a sharply-worded letter to Cheyenne attorney George Powers, the Wyoming Attorney General's office said Sec. of State Chuck Gray doesn't have to release the legal advice he may have received before handing sensitive voter data to the federal government.
Clair McFarlandApril 28, 2026
Towing A Boat In Wyoming At 104 MPH Isn’t Guaranteed Jail, But It Could Kill You
A driver caught towing a boat on I-25 near Wheatland at 104 mph got a ticket, but didn’t go to jail. The Wyoming highway patrol says there’s no set threshold that triggers automatic jail for speeders, but towing a boat in triple digits could kill you.
Kolby FedoreApril 28, 2026
Neighbor Says Sheridan Shooter 'Sprayed' Cop Cars With Gunshots During Standoff
A woman went from house to house pleading for help early Sunday morning, telling neighbors her husband “has a gun." A neighbor said Monday that the man "sprayed" police cars with gunshots for around 20 minutes before being shot and hospitalized.
Clair McFarlandApril 27, 2026
In Gun-Friendly Wyoming, When Is It OK To Shoot Somebody?
Wyoming law is about as friendly as it gets toward gun rights and self-defense, but even here, the rules for opening fire on somebody are complicated. The wrong decision can land a shooter in big legal trouble.
Mark HeinzApril 27, 2026
Green River Man Accused Of Threatening Wife To ‘Saw Her Head Off’ During Fight
A Green River man was charged Friday for a violent domestic attack during which he’s accused of threatening his wife to “saw her head off.” Police also say their 12-year-old son also had his wrist broken when he tried to defend his mom.
Kolby FedoreApril 27, 2026
Homicide Charge For FedEx Driver Accused Of Plowing Into Men Fixing Truck On I-80
A FedEx driver will be in court Wednesday to face a charge of aggravated homicide, accused of slamming into a stalled truck on the shoulder of I-80. One of two men trying to fix the truck was killed, while another suffered catastrophic injuries.
Kolby FedoreApril 27, 2026
Armed Man Shot By Sheridan Police Early Sunday
Sheridan Police Department officers early Sunday shot a male who fled a home with a long gun after “several shots” had proceeded from the home. A woman was in distress and said someone wanted to kill her baby, according to the police department.
Clair McFarlandApril 26, 2026