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Casper Man Accused Of Starting Fires Tells Police He Gets Mad Over Paying Rent
A 46-year-old Casper man accused of starting three fires — and suspected in others — allegedly told police that he turns to arson when he has to pay rent. He said starting fires helps him deal with his emotions.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 03, 2025

Casper Cosmetic Surgeon Denies Wrongdoing In 'Permanent Disfigurement' Lawsuit
A cosmetic surgeon who had worked for the Casper-based New Beautiful You clinic denies wrongdoing in a lawsuit filed by two women who claim he left them sick and disfigured.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 03, 2025

Riverton Teen Killed After Snapchat Feud; 22-Year-Old Faces Murder Charge
A fight sparked by social media led to the fatal stabbing of Draven Addison, 14, according to court documents provided to Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday. Alejandro Behan, 22, is charged with second-degree murder and could face life in prison if convicted.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 02, 2025

Wild Video Shows Man Totaling Mustang On Beartooth Highway
A tourist captured a man totaling his Ford Mustang this weekend when he took a hairpin turn too fast on the Beartooth Highway. The wild video shows the vehicle flipping numerous times. Somehow, the driver walked away from the crash with minor injuries.
Andrew RossiSeptember 02, 2025

‘I Stabbed You’: 20-30 Years For Wyoming Teen Who Plunged Knife Into Mom’s Back
An 18-year-old Campbell County man who plunged a knife into his mother’s back last year was sentenced Tuesday to between 20 and 30 years in prison. After he stabbed his mother, he told her, “You have a knife in your back” and “I stabbed you."
Clair McFarlandSeptember 02, 2025

13-Year-Old Girl Dead, Three Hurt In Bighorn National Forest Plane Crash
A 13-year-old girl was found dead and three people were injured and airlifted to care Monday after a plane crash in the Bighorn National Forest. The plane, which is registered to a Sheridan man, crashed about eight minutes after leaving Sheridan's airport.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 02, 2025

Man Arrested After Casper Standoff Wanted In Stabbing Death Of Riverton Youth
The man Casper police arrested Wednesday after negotiating his surrender is the suspect in the fatal stabbing of a male juvenile last Saturday near Riverton. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Friday evening Alejandro Behan, 22, has been charged.
Clair McFarlandAugust 30, 2025

90 FBI Agents Swarm Wyoming Reservation For Drugs, Guns Sweep
The FBI had at least 90 personnel on the Wind River Indian Reservation this week as part of a sweeping drug and gun bust, federal authorities said Friday. Interim U.S. Attorney for Wyoming Darin Smith said the message is clear: “We’re coming for you."
Clair McFarlandAugust 29, 2025

Brief: Missing 21-Year-Old Found Dead On Wind River Reservation
Searchers found the body of a missing 21-year-old man Monday on the Wind River Indian Reservation, a federal police agency confirmed Friday.
Clair McFarlandAugust 29, 2025

Judge Awards Nearly $1 Billion To Rock Springs Family Over Botched Baby Delivery
A Utah judge this month awarded nearly $1 billion in damages to a Rock Springs family after a Salt Lake City hospital botched the mother’s baby delivery. The baby suffered "horrific" injuries and is left with lifelong disabilities, court documents say.
Clair McFarlandAugust 29, 2025

Two Months After Pine Bluffs Crop Duster Killed, Investigation Continues
More than two months after a Pine Bluffs crop duster was shot to death, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday that it’s still investigating. “Detectives are actively working on this complex case,” the agency says.
Greg JohnsonAugust 29, 2025

Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper Struck By Semi On I-80 At Scene of Another Incident
A Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper was hurt Tuesday when a semitruck crashed into a patrol vehicle on Interstate 80 near Rawlins. A witness who was there said a lot of drivers, not just the semi, failed to slow down or yield to the crash scene or responders.
Andrew RossiAugust 28, 2025