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The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office arrested a pair of undocumented truck drivers Tuesday for immigration violations. Sheriff Brian Kozak says they’re examples of the work being done by the department’s new immigration task force. One of the drivers got off I-25 at College Avenue in Cheyenne, above.

Laramie County Puts New ICE Task Force To Work, Busts Illegal Truckers

The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office arrested a pair of undocumented truck drivers Tuesday for suspected immigration violations. Sheriff Brian Kozak says they’re examples of the work being done by the department’s new immigration task force.

Jackson WalkerOctober 29, 2025

An investigation into the June shooting death of a Pine Bluffs crop duster and former university-level rodeo athlete that left friends puzzled for months is now closed. The shooting was self-defense, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday.

Pine Bluffs Crop Duster's Shooting Death Ruled Self-Defense

An investigation into the June shooting death of a Pine Bluffs crop duster and former university-level rodeo athlete that left friends puzzled for months is now closed. The shooting was self-defense, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday.

Clair McFarlandOctober 29, 2025

In the 1900s in Saratoga, women in an upper-class household, such as the Saratoga woman in this photo, were frightened by unexplained bumps in the night. The men tried to explain away the thumping by saying that the servant girl was bumping her head against her headboard each night when the clock chimed the half-hour. Reports do not say if the women believed this explanation.

Haunted Wyoming: The Headless Woman Of Cheyenne, And Other Terrifying Tales

Young women working the steam laundry in West Cheyenne were terrified by a headless woman who haunted their way to work. As bone-chilling as that was, sometimes the truth is even more bizarre.

Jackie DorothyOctober 29, 2025

Chris Hicks has spent more than half of his 39 years in prison for being an accessory in two Gillette murders in 2005.

3 Life Sentences For Gillette Teen Not ‘Cruel And Unusual,’ Supreme Court Says

A Gillette man who got three life terms at age 19 for his involvement in killing two people won’t get resentenced. The Wyoming Supreme Court wasn’t swayed by science Christopher Hicks claimed shows that sentence for someone so young is “cruel and unusual."

Clair McFarlandOctober 29, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: Tough Times For Centenarians, Including Edna Scott, Who Died At 109

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Here are six Wyomingites who lived to be over 100. All died recently including our oldest. Their lives make for interesting stories.”

Bill SniffinOctober 29, 2025

After an eight-year investigation, 10 people have been busted, accused of faking Wyoming residency to get hunting tags in a Sweetwater County scam. Wyoming Game and Fish announced the violations Monday.

After 8-Year Investigation, Hunters Busted Faking Wyoming Residency To Get Tags

After an eight-year investigation, 10 people have been busted, accused of faking Wyoming residency to get hunting tags in a Sweetwater County scam. Wyoming Game and Fish announced the violations Monday.

Mark HeinzOctober 28, 2025

Cheyenne residents are debating the level of a joint police-sheriff’s office SWAT response Monday to a man barricaded in a building armed with a knife. Some call it extreme while others say they’re glad to be protected.

Neighbors Watch Large Cheyenne SWAT Response To Barricaded Man With Knife

Cheyenne residents are debating the level of a joint police-sheriff’s office SWAT response Monday to a man barricaded in a building armed with a knife. Some call it extreme while others say they’re glad to be protected.

Jackson WalkerOctober 28, 2025

Jamie Pullos, a 10-year volunteer at St. Joseph's Food Pantry — the largest in Cheyenne — says the organization has been getting more calls recently as people expect SNAP benefits to stop Nov. 1 during the government shutdown.

SNAP Fallout Has Wyoming Dem, Freedom Caucus Saying The Same Bible Verse

On the national scale, the federal government’s suspension of SNAP benefits has blue states suing the Trump administration. In Wyoming, the Freedom Caucus and a prominent Democrat have responded by quoting the same Bible verse.

Clair McFarlandOctober 28, 2025

“Black cat bias” is a real thing that keeps them from being adopted from Wyoming animal shelters — even during the Halloween season. Despite their reputation, shelter workers say black cats aren’t witches in disguise or bring bad luck.

‘Black Cat Bias’: Even At Halloween, Wyoming Shelters Can’t Find Homes For Them

“Black cat bias” is a real thing that keeps them from being adopted from Wyoming animal shelters — even during the Halloween season. Despite their reputation, shelter workers say black cats aren’t witches in disguise or bring bad luck.

Andrew RossiOctober 28, 2025

A pack of wolves were the primary consumers of a bull elk carcass near Togwotee Pass.

Death Feeds Life: Cameras Capture Wolves, Other Critters Picking Elk Carcass Clean

A wildlife filmmaker set up his cameras shortly after a bull elk died near Togwotee Pass. The video captured the different animals which moved in to feed on the carcass over a six week period and offers a rare view of how death feeds life in Wyoming.

Mark HeinzOctober 28, 2025

A rumor that Ukranian President Zelensky is buying the 916,000-acre Pathfinder Ranch in Wyoming spread like wildfire Monday. But, it’s not true. However, an offer is pending on the $79.5 million ranch.

No, Zelenskyy Isn’t Buying 916,000-Acre Pathfinder Ranches — But Someone Is

A rumor that Ukrainian President Zelensky is buying the 916,000-acre Pathfinder Ranch in Wyoming spread like wildfire Monday. But, it’s not true. However, an offer is pending on the $79.5 million ranch.

Renée JeanOctober 28, 2025

Two people seen in video near the Capitol about the time an explosive was left there last week have been identified as “subjects of interest” and referred to prosecutors, DCI confirmed Tuesday. The agency says it is “not looking for any other persons."

Two 'Subjects of Interest’ In Explosive Left At Capitol Referred To Prosecutors

Two people seen in video near the Capitol about the time an explosive was left there last week have been identified as “subjects of interest” and referred to prosecutors, DCI confirmed Tuesday. The agency says it is “not looking for any other persons."

Jackson WalkerOctober 28, 2025

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Burglar Who Shot Riverton Shop Manager Gets 23-30 Years In Prison

The man who robbed a Riverton oil field shop and shot the manager when confronted got 23-30 years in prison Tuesday. “This is what’s wrong with our community,” said the manager’s wife, who was against a plea agreement dropping an attempted murder charge.

Clair McFarlandOctober 28, 2025

Bar Nunn Elementary School is on of two schools targeted for closure in 2025 -26.

Only Elementary In Bar Nunn One Of 2 Natrona County Schools Set To Close

The only elementary in Bar Nunn is one of two Natrona County schools set to be closed, meaning kids would be bused to Casper. More than 30 parents, teachers and students appealed to the school board Monday to not close it and the Woods Learning Center.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 28, 2025

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Guest Column: Reclaiming Energy Independence -- Powering the Great American Comeback 

Cyrus Western writes, "The announcement from the Wyoming Energy Authority to fund a front-end engineering design study for a second coal-fired generation unit at the Dry Fork Station is a perfect example of our ability to transform existing energy capabilities to meet growing demands."

Guest ColumnOctober 28, 2025

Cheyenne city councilman Mark Moody, from left, Dr. Mark Rine, and Mayor Patrick Collins during Monday's council meeting discussion about the potential impacts of the Chugwater energy project on Cheyenne.

Cheyenne Asking State For Nearly $500,000 To Offset Chugwater Wind, Solar Impacts

The Cheyenne City Council on Monday voted to ask for nearly $500,000 in state money to offset community or infrastructure impacts from a new wind and solar project proposed for the Chugwater area.

Jackson WalkerOctober 28, 2025

An Evanston-based judge on Monday declined to dismiss a legal challenge by Thermopolis Republicans accusing the Wyoming GOP of waging backroom power plays to cheat people of fair representation. The judge said the state party “likely” broke the law.

Wyoming GOP 'Probably' Broke Law With Unusual Arbitration, Judge Says

An Evanston-based judge on Monday declined to dismiss a legal challenge by Thermopolis Republicans accusing the Wyoming GOP of waging backroom power plays to cheat people of fair representation. The judge said the state party "probably" broke the law.

Clair McFarlandOctober 28, 2025

Go big at home seems to be the motto of Wyoming’s Halloween superfans, who turn neighborhoods into over-the-top scare-fest. From giant skeletons to immersive animatronic displays, they’re making Halloween great again.

Wyoming Halloween Superfans Turn Neighborhoods Into Over-The-Top Scare-Fests

Go big at home seems to be the motto of Wyoming’s Halloween superfans, who turn neighborhoods into over-the-top scare-fest. From giant skeletons to immersive animatronic displays, they’re making Halloween great again.

Renée JeanOctober 28, 2025

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