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Weston County Agrees That Secret Ballots, Hidden Communications Illegal In Lawsuit Settlement
Weston County commissioners on Tuesday settled a lawsuit that sets a legal precedent clarifying that voting by secret ballot and conducting electronic communications to engage in public business in Wyoming is illegal, media attorney says.
Leo Wolfson5 min read
True Wyoming Cowboys – On Horseback – Protected U.S. From Japanese Attack By Sea And Balloon During World War II
Cowboys from Wyoming — on horseback — were part of America’s strategy to stop balloon bombs. They were initially deployed to the West Coast to watch for invaders, but some also recall being told to watch for balloon Japan’s secret balloon bombs.
Renée Jean6 min read
With Legal Bill At $50,000, A Broke Uinta County Republican Party Makes Plea For Donations
As it continues to fight a lawsuit brought by one of its own members, the Uinta County Republican Party is asking for help paying a legal tab thats so far reached about $50,000.
Leo Wolfson3 min read
Casper Mother Sobers Up, Tries To Get Meth-Riddled Baby Back But It’s Too Late, Supreme Court Says
Though she sobered up in the days leading up to her parental rights termination hearing, Robin Alcorn did not do enough to get her child back after police found the baby was strung out on meth, the Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Clair McFarland6 min read
Convicted Wife Beater Loses Appeal That Court Shouldn’t Have Considered Rape Evidence
After arguing that police had no right to seize his journals and a state district court judge had no right to consider rape charges that didnt stick, a convicted wife beater has lost his appeal to the Wyoming Supreme Court.
Clair McFarland5 min read
No New Trial For Admitted Pedophile, Wyoming Supreme Court Rules
A 57-year-old Gillette man serving life in prison for sexually abusing a 7-year-old boy claimed his jury convicted him because hes a pedophile, not for actually committing an act of sexual abuse.
Clair McFarland3 min read
Although Dept Of Corrections Wanted Child Sex Abuser On Probation, Wyo Supreme Court Says No
Although state corrections officials recommended a 22-year-old Riverton man who reportedly coerced a 5-year-old girl into oral sex be released from prison, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled to keep him in prison.
Clair McFarland6 min read
37-Year-Old Campbell County Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of 15-Year-Old Gets New Trial
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled a 37-year-old Campbell County man can seek a new trial on two of his third-degree sexual abuse convictions because of vague jury instruction.
Clair McFarland4 min read
Riverton Man Who Shot Friend In Head Gets New Trial Because Police Botched Miranda Rights
A man convicted of second-degree murder for mercy-killing his best friend can receive a new trial, after the Wyoming Supreme Court determined much of the mans confession invalid.
Clair McFarland7 min read
Wyoming Homeless Man Wanted Kids Back, Then Didn’t Show Up For Court And Lost Parental Rights
The Wyoming Supreme Court has affirmed the state had a right to take children from a homeless Cheyenne man, who planned to fight allegations hes an unfit father, but then failed to show up to court to present his case.
Clair McFarland4 min read
Half-Naked Wyoming Man Convicted Of Shooting Drunk, Stoned Colorado Tourist Gets New Trial
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that an underwear-clad Albany County man who shot a drunk and stoned Colorado tourist in a Wyoming campground should get a new trial because the lower court did not instruct the jury on the castle doctrine.
Clair McFarland5 min read
Supreme Court Rules Couple Can Sue Hospital To See Records From Disabled Son’s First Hours Alive
A Riverton couple who were denied access to medical data from the hours between their sons birth and his cerebral palsy diagnosis now have a second chance to learn more from the hospital as the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that the family's case is valid.
Clair McFarland4 min read