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Dale Killingbeck

Killingbeck is glad to be back in journalism after working for 18 years in corporate communications with a health system in northern Michigan. He spent the previous 16 years working for newspapers in western Michigan in various roles.

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Cheyenne lost its unofficial art ambassador Friday with the death of Dot, a 16-year-old Jack Russell terrier who loved french fries and people. Owner Harvey Deselms said she also helped people "while they were dealing with their demons."

Remembering Dot: Cheyenne’s Canine Art Ambassador Who Loved People & French Fries

Cheyenne lost its unofficial art ambassador Friday with the death of Dot, a 16-year-old Jack Russell terrier who excitedly greeted patrons of a Cheyenne art gallery. Owner Harvey Deselms said she was a "big source of comfort for a lot of people.”

Dale KillingbeckApril 13, 2026

Sheridan resident Cliff Root returned from the Vietnam War to become a successful CEO of multiple companies. After more than 50 years, he’s still haunted by seeing things nobody should ever see, then coming home to be called a “baby killer."

Wyoming Vet Returned From Vietnam War To Become A CEO, But Still Haunted

Sheridan resident Cliff Root returned from the Vietnam War to become a successful CEO of multiple companies. After more than 50 years, he’s still haunted by seeing things nobody should ever see, then coming home to be called a “baby killer."

Dale KillingbeckApril 12, 2026

The pink Styrrups Soda shop opened in March on Second Street in Casper has been a boon for Casper entrepreneurs Dave and Ari Starcevich who already had a successful coffee shop in town.

Dirty Soda Craze Hits Wyoming, Has Customers Lining Up Around The Block

Dirty soda shops are beginning to appear all over Wyoming and customers are lining up around the block to get them. Jazzed up by adding flavored syrups, cream and add-ins, dirty soda is a "prime market” for new small business owners.

Dale KillingbeckApril 11, 2026

Lander’s Jim Stewart with his daughter, Jeannean, who he never knew he had.

DNA Stunner: Lander Veteran Finds New Life With Daughter He Never Knew He Had

Lander’s Jim Stewart has led a life full of surprises that include service on a Navy submarine, a heart attack, and discovering a daughter he never knew existed. That DNA miracle has given Stewart a new life after he thought he’d already lived his.

Dale KillingbeckApril 11, 2026

New York resident Christine Fitzpatrick is facing conspiracy to commit forgery and theft charges in Casper Circuit Court after being caught trying to withdraw money from a Casper bank with fake identification. She successfully obtained $12,500 from a Buffalo bank earlier that day, Casper Police report.

New York Woman Accused Of Being Part Of Organized Gang Scamming Wyoming Banks

A 38-year-old New York woman faces charges in Casper Circuit Court for her role in an alleged scheme to scam Wyoming banks out of thousands of dollars. Police allege she’s part of an organized fraud ring.

Dale KillingbeckApril 08, 2026

The firm developing the $4 billion Seminoe Pumped Storage Project on Tuesday said the 970-megawatt pump storage project to provide stability to the electric grid can begin work in 2029. They assured Natrona County commissioners downstream fisheries wouldn't be impacted.

Firm Says Seminoe Pumped Storage Project Can Begin Work In 2029, Could Create 500 Jobs

The firm developing the $4 billion Seminoe Pumped Storage Project on Tuesday said the 970-megawatt pump storage project to provide stability to the electric grid can begin work in 2029. They assured commissioners downstream fisheries wouldn't be impacted.

Dale KillingbeckApril 08, 2026

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