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Despite Brutal Winter, Gillette Police Not Deterred With Snow Tracks On Vehicles
Winter isnt messing around this year, and neither is the Gillette Police Department. They aren't cheap but "Track N Go snow tracks have proven to be a godsend for, as snow continues to pile up, particularly in neighborhoods where streets aren't plowed.
Mark HeinzMarch 02, 2023
Wisconsin Man Killed In Lincoln County Avalanche Is Second Reported Wyoming Snowmobiling FatalityÂ
A 24-year-old man from Milwaukee, who died in an avalanche while in Lincoln County is this years second reported snowmobiling fatality in Wyoming. When a large section of snow gave way, the victim slid into a creek and was buried.
Mark HeinzFebruary 28, 2023
Lander Restaurant Cook, Owners Find Two Men Dead In Running Car
Restaurant staffers found two men dead Saturday in a parked car in Lander that had been running all day. The restaurant owner said it appeared the car's exhaust had been leaking into the vehicle.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 27, 2023
Caught On Video: Wyoming Trooper Nearly Hit By Out-Of-Control 18-Wheeler Near Rawlins
A video released by the Wyoming Highway Patrol on Tuesday shows an out-of-control 18 wheeler nearly hitting a trooper on Interstate 80 near Rawlins.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 22, 2023
Man Killed In Car Wreck On Interstate 80 Was Pivotal To Woodstock Documentary
A Nantucket man who was killed in a car accident on Interstate 80 two weeks ago was a pivotal part of the movie chronicling the landmark 1969 Woodstock concert in upstate New York.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 20, 2023
Romance Novelist Faleena Hopkins, Who Disappeared After Wyoming Arrest, Found Safe
Romance novelist Faleena Hopkins has been located safe and sound after disappearing for more than two weeks following a high-speed chase through Grand Teton National Park and a weekend in jail in Wyoming.
Jake NicholsFebruary 18, 2023
Sweeping Abortion Ban Stalled For Eight Days, Senate President Cites Constitutional Concerns
Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that he has constitutional concerns about the Life Is A Human Right Act and isn't certain whether to advance the bill to the Senate for a vote.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 17, 2023
Cheyenne Man Admits He Recorded Coworker In Bathroom
After 23-year-old Hunter Rezac reportedly turned himself in to Cheyenne police for recording a female coworker's visit to the bathroom, the Larame County District Attorney's Office charged him with voyeurism, a felony punishable by up to two years in prison if convicted.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 16, 2023
California Considers Banning K-9s Because They Might Bite Criminals; Wyoming Official Calls It Ridiculous
California state lawmakers are trying to outlaw police K-9s from being used because criminals could get bit. Wyoming and national law enforcement authorities are calling it ridiculous.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 16, 2023
Noted Raunch-Romance Novelist Faleena Hopkins Missing After Wyoming Arrest
Since her arrest and release after leading National Park rangers on a high-speed chase in Grand Teton National Park, Faleena Hopkins was last seen boarding a flight to Salt Lake in Jackson. That was 15 days ago.
Jake NicholsFebruary 14, 2023
Sweeping Wyoming Abortion Ban Jumps To Senate With Huge ‘Trigger’ Caveat
The Life Is A Human Right Act has passed the Wyoming House of Representatives with a huge caveat: That it only can become law if the existing abortion "trigger" ban now blocked by a court is found unconstitutional by the Wyoming Supreme Court.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2023
Wyoming Inmate Who Strangled, Beat Prison Nurse To Death Does Not Get ‘A Do-Over’
A district court judge says Floyd DeWayne Grady, serving a life sentence for the murder and attempted rape of a female prison nurse doesnt get to reopen his case just because hes wishing for a do-over.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2023
Riverton Dad Accused Of Breaking Newborn Twins’ Bones To Plead Guilty
Anthony Long, 27, has signed a plea agreement in which he promises to plead guilty to two counts of child abuse against his 3-week-old daughters. He faces up to 10 years in prison for each count.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2023
Rock Springs Man Weeps As He Pleads Not Guilty In Overdose Death Of Toddler Son
Daniel Scott James, 35, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and two felony drug charges Wednesday in the death of his toddler, and wept when told he's not allowed to see his other children, ages 4 and 5.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 08, 2023
Photo Shows Gabby Petito Bruised, Battered Minutes Before Moab Police Stop
A newly released photo of Gabby Petito appears to show the social media star slain by fiancé Brian Laundrie to be bruised and bloodied just prior to the time of the stop made by Moab, Utah, police officers on Aug. 12, 2021.
Jake NicholsFebruary 08, 2023
Former Hollywood Art Director and Set Designer Dies After Crashing Into Tow Truck On I-80
Former Hollywood art director Charles Cirigliano of Nantucket, Massachusetts was killed after losing control of his vehicle near Quealy Dome on Interstate 80 on Saturday.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 08, 2023
No Compromises So Far As Three Amendments To Wyoming Abortion Ban Fail
Arguably the most contentious bill in the Wyoming House of Representatives this session, the Life Is A Human Right Act resisted three attempted amendments Tuesday and is headed to its second floor vote.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 07, 2023
Risky Business: Joy-Riding Teen Rockets Dad’s Orange Porsche Through Gillette, Gets Arrested
It was just like the movie "Risky Business" (but without Guido, the killer pimp or any prostitutes). A 17-year-old boy who drove his dads orange Porsche through Gillette at 100 miles per hour now faces eluding and exhibition of speed citations. No word on if he was grounded.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 07, 2023
Mouth-To-Snout: Bill To Allow Ambulance Transport, Medical Treatment For Police Dogs Fails
A bill to authorize ambulance services to transport injured police dogs and for EMS personnel to provide mouth-to-snout resuscitation on police dogs failed in a House committee meeting on Friday.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 06, 2023
Semi Hits Wyoming Highway Patrol Car On Friday Evening In Converse County
A Wyoming State Trooper was taken to the hospital on Friday evening after a semi-truck collided into a patrol car on Highway 59 where the patrolman had stopped to assist motorists.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 04, 2023
Lawyer For Wrong-Way Driver Suggests He Was Concussed, Not Impaired After Crash That Killed 5
The Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper who arrested Arthur Nelson after he caused a multi-vehicle crash that killed five students by driving the wrong way on Interstate 80 said he failed extensive field tests for driving impaired.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 02, 2023
Jury Convicts Riverton Man For Sexually Abusing 12-Year-Old
Benjamin David Wilson, 44, faces up to 15 years in prison for molesting a 12-year-old girl. He was acquitted of attempting to sexually assault a second girl.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 01, 2023
Abortion Foes Clash At Capitol On New Wyoming Abortion Ban
Proponents of House Bill 152 on Monday said Wyoming needs to cement its position as a firm right-to-life state, while opponents said legislators shouldn't have the authority to determine when life begins.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 30, 2023
One Dead In Massive 40+ Vehicle Crash, Pileup Between Elk Mountain And Laramie, Wyoming
One person was killed and an unknown number of injuries were reported in two separate accidents involving more than 40 vehicles between Elk Mountain and Laramie on Saturday afternoon.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 29, 2023