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Wheatland Man Accused In Hatchet Standoff Says He Wasn’t Sane Enough To Be Guilty
A Wheatland man accused of kicking police officers as they wrestled him away from a standoff where he’d wielded a hatchet has told the court that he’s wasn’t mentally well enough during that incident to be found guilty of a crime pertaining to it.
Clair McFarlandMarch 20, 2026
Wyoming's U.S. Attorney Says Jackson-Area Cocaine Ring Has Links To Mexican Cartel
Wyoming's U.S. Attorney Darin Smith on Friday said federal, Wyoming and Idaho law enforcement have taken down a Jackson-area drug ring with ties to a Mexican drug cartel. "This cooperation works; we take the bad guys off the streets," he said.
Clair McFarlandMarch 20, 2026
Park County Man Charged With Terrorizing Ex-Girlfriend With Gun
A Park County man accused of terrorizing his ex-girlfriend with a gun and holding her against her will told police that when she didn’t fight back, he thought she “was thankful for the way he was treating her.” He was bound over to felony court Wednesday.
Greg JohnsonMarch 19, 2026
Former Saratoga Chamber CEO Accused Of Writing Herself $77,000 Worth Of Checks
Police say the former CEO for the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce admitted to writing herself more than $77,000 worth of checks drawn on a chamber account. Her case was elevated to felony court Wednesday.
Greg JohnsonMarch 19, 2026
Cheyenne 14-Year-Old Facing First-Degree Murder In Mom’s Killing Bound Over To Felony Court
A 14-year-old accused of shooting his mother in the head after she called him “retarded” and a “thief” over a stolen electronic tablet was bound over to felony court Wednesday. He’s been charged as an adult with first-degree murder.
Greg JohnsonMarch 18, 2026
Wyoming Reporter Posts Bond, Leaves Jail, In Felony Case Over Wind Project
A Wyoming reporter posted bond and left jail Wednesday in a case claiming she submitted forged documents and lied to a state panel about a controversial wind project near Chugwater. She faces 10 felonies and up to 65 years in prison if convicted.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 18, 2026
Evanston Man Accused Of Killing Dad Not Freed After Self Defense Claim
An Evanston man accused of killing his father in their home will not have his case dismissed early on self-defense grounds, a judge ruled. Court documents say the defendant texted his grandma, "If he tries to break into my room I will defend myself."
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
Iowa Man Dead After Being Pinned Under Snowmobile In Wind River Mountains
A 36-year-old man from Iowa died Monday after his snowmobile hit a tree, overturned and pinned him under it north of U.S. Highway 26 in Wyoming's Wind River Mountains. He was found by responders already deceased and buried in snow.
Andrew RossiMarch 17, 2026
Powell Man Facing 20 Child Porn Charges Could Get Up To 222 Years
A Powell man facing 20 felony charges relating to the distribution and possession of child pornography faces up to 222 years in prison and $200,000 in fines if convicted. Police say he admitted to having a yearslong addiction to porn.
Greg JohnsonMarch 17, 2026
Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Wyoming Parents Suing Over School Trans Policy
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could impact a lawsuit filed by parents over a Rock Springs school district’s policies regarding transgender students. That high court decision says schools can’t mislead parents about their kids’ gender transition efforts.
Clair McFarlandMarch 17, 2026
Trio Accused Of Riding And Abusing Moose On Evanston-Area Ranch Plead Not Guilty
Three men accused of roping, riding, and spurring a cow moose on an Evanston-area ranch in 2021 pleaded not guilty Tuesday to various cruelty charges. They allegedly took video of themselves treating the moose "as if it’s a horse being broken to ride."
Dale KillingbeckMarch 17, 2026
Riverton Store Clerk Admits Pocketing $12,000 In Bogus Refunds, Police Say
A Riverton convenience store clerk is accused of pocketing more than $12,000 from more than 50 bogus returns over a two-week period. He was charged Friday, and admitted to police he stole money from the store, but initially estimated it was about $600.
Greg JohnsonMarch 17, 2026
Worland First Responders Gather To Rescue Submerged Car, Find Out It's A Smartphone
Washakie County first responders mobilized to rescue a reported vehicle that had driven into the Bighorn River. Instead, they recovered a submerged smartphone with its flashlight turned on. “We were impressed that it was still on,” said the fire chief.
Andrew RossiMarch 16, 2026
Not A Drive-Thru: Car Plows Into Cheyenne Subway — A Fourth Time
A car plowed into a Cheyenne Subway store on Sunday, taking out a wall of windows and closing the sandwich shop. Employees say it's at least the fourth time it's been hit. “I guess they don’t know we don’t have a drive-thru," said one worker.
Greg JohnsonMarch 16, 2026
Teton County Says It 'Miscalculated' $24,000 Housing Fee, Refunds Money To Couple
Teton County said it miscalculated a $24,325 fee it charged a couple for building a home on their own property and gave them a refund plus interest. The refund made it harder for the couple to keep suing the county, which their lawyer called "convenient."
Clair McFarlandMarch 16, 2026
Convictions For Parents Of Teen Shooters Put Wyoming Gun Culture Under New Scrutiny
Recent cases in Michigan and Georgia where parents have been found guilty in connection with school shootings carried out by their sons set a precedent that might someday reach Wyoming, defense attorneys say.
Mark HeinzMarch 15, 2026
Powell McDonald’s Worker Charged With Threatening To Shoot Coworkers
A Powell McDonald’s worker is facing a felony charge of making terroristic threats after allegedly telling coworkers he would return to the restaurant with his Glock handgun and “air this place out.” He made his initial court appearance Friday.
Greg JohnsonMarch 13, 2026
Wyoming Reporter Arrested For Using Forged Documents To Fight Wind Farm
A Wyoming reporter faces 10 felony charges for allegedly forging documents and lying about her credentials while opposing a controversial wind farm project in southeastern Wyoming. According to court documents, investigators found evidence she tried to deceive the state's environmental permitting panel.
Clair McFarlandMarch 13, 2026
Wyoming Freedom PAC Pushes Judge To Kill Defamation Case Over Trump Mailers
The Wyoming Freedom Caucus’s campaign arm is asking a Green River judge to end a defamation lawsuit by two GOP lawmakers over mailers claiming they tried to remove Trump from the ballot. The PAC says the ads weren’t defamatory and the lawmakers didn't show they were harmed.
Clair McFarlandMarch 13, 2026
Now The Cleanup Begins: Cheyenne Mayor Declares Emergency After Massive Windstorm
Mayor Patrick Collins said the city was assessing damages and needed cleanup after massive winds took down trees, downed power lines and created havoc in Cheyenne. "We had 179 calls to fire department and over 250 for our police department,” he said.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 13, 2026
Wyoming Lowers Concealed Carry Age To 18, Some Say It Will Make Young Women Safer
Starting July 1, Wyoming 18-year-olds can get permits to carry concealed firearms. One 18-year-old Riverton woman, who plans to carry a concealed handgun, says it will make her feel safer in “sketchy” places like isolated roadside gas stations.
Mark HeinzMarch 12, 2026
Evanston Man Who Posted Video Threatening To Kill Neighbors Sane Enough For Trial
An Evanston man who repeatedly threatened he’d shoot his neighbors “in the head” and “beat ’em to death” is sane enough to stand trial, a judge ordered this week. He also blames Democrats and the sheriff’s office for taking his property.
Greg JohnsonMarch 12, 2026
‘It’s Carnage’: Wyoming Wind Gusts Up To 109MPH Blow Over Trucks, Rip Off Roofs
A Wyoming windstorm with gusts reported as high as 109 mph has blown over dozens of commercial trucks, ripped roofs off buildings, and uprooted trees on Thursday. “It’s carnage,” is how meteorologist Don Day described the damage.
Greg Johnson & Kate MeadowsMarch 12, 2026
Torrington Woman Accused Of Letting Boyfriend Molest Girl Set For Plea Hearing
A Torrington woman accused of allowing her boyfriend to perform sex acts with a 4-year-old girl is scheduled for a plea hearing Thursday. The boyfriend, already convicted for abusing the child, will be sentenced Friday.
Greg JohnsonMarch 11, 2026