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Man Dead Following Shootout With Sheriff’s Deputy In Cody
A man with an active warrant is dead following a shootout with a Park County Sheriffs Deputy on Tuesday afternoon.
Jimmy OrrAugust 31, 2022
Rock Springs Mayor Pleads Not Guilty To Conflict Of Interest Criminal Charges
The mayor of Rock Springs has pleaded not guilty to six criminal charges, alleging that he attempted to use his position with the city to secure an engineering contract for his own business.
Leo WolfsonAugust 30, 2022
Native Woman Pleads With Tribal Police Chief For Answers To Sexual Assault Problem
A tearful young Native American woman on Monday asked a federal police chief for more help addressing the sexual assault problem on the Wind River Indian Reservation, stating that predators walk the area and victims are too intimidated to report the assaults.
Clair McFarlandAugust 29, 2022
Natrona County Sheriff Recommends Two Charges Of First Degree Murder For Double Homicide
The Natrona County Sheriffs Office on Thursday announced it has obtained enough evidence to recommend charges against a 26-year-old man in connection with a double homicide on August 9.
Jimmy OrrAugust 25, 2022
Florida Man To Appear In Court On Monday For Walking On Thermals In Yellowstone
A Florida man who had himself filmed for his TikTok social media account while walking on the thermal features in Yellowstone will appear in court on Monday. Because death or serious injury can occur due to the scalding temperatures of the thermals, jail sentences are common.
Jimmy OrrAugust 25, 2022
Riverton Man Receives 56 – 65 Year Sentence For Repeatedly Raping Child
A 44-year-old Riverton man will be in jail at least until he is 100 years old as he was convicted on Thursday of repeatedly raping a child. The man was sentenced to between 56 and 65 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandAugust 25, 2022
Wind River Man Convicted of Revenge Murder Wants a New Trial, Says Lawyer Failed Him
A Wind River Indian Reservation man who confessed to kidnapping a man and then shooting him in the head with a rifle said he wants a new trial because he was found guilty. He blames his lawyer.
Clair McFarlandAugust 24, 2022
“Fat Jesus” Turns Casper Roadway Into Demolition Derby
A Casper man said hes lucky to be alive after a drunken driver whom he described as Fat Jesus plowed into his SUV with speeding a F-250, sending the SUV into a midair jelly roll.
August 23, 2022
“Cards Against Humanity” Game Creator To Send Wyomingites’ Money To Pro-Abortion Group
The maker of the popular adult party game "Cards Against Humanity" is using profits from Wyoming customers to support pro-abortion groups like the National Network of Abortion Funds.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2022
Pro-life Legislators, Group Ask To Defend Wyoming Trigger Ban, Say AG Hasn’t Done Enough
Saying the state isnt representing the pro-life argument fully in a lawsuit against its abortion ban, two state representatives have asked to join the lawsuit challenging the bans legality.Â
Clair McFarlandAugust 18, 2022
Poop-Smearing Homeless Man Arrested For Setting Man On Fire In Cheyenne
A homeless man, who had a prior run-in with an art gallery owner for smearing his poop on a statue, was arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly setting another man on fire at Martin Luther King Park in west Cheyenne.
Jimmy OrrAugust 15, 2022
One Dead In Wind River Indian Reservation Police Shooting On Thursday Evening
One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting on the Wind River Indian Reservation on Thursday evening.
Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2022
Man In Custody And Considered Person Of Interest In Casper Double Homicide
Luke Thomas Young, 26, was arrested on an outstanding warrant and is considered a person of interest in the shooting deaths of two Casper Residents Tuesday night
August 11, 2022
Abortion In Wyoming Will Continue; Judge Calls Abortion “Healthcare”
Judge Melissa Owens on Wednesday allowed abortions in Wyoming to continue while she contemplates the ban's constitutionality. She said she is inclined to view abortion as healthcare.
Clair McFarlandAugust 10, 2022
Man Wanted In Natrona County Double Homicide Has Been Located, Authorities Say
The Natrona County Sheriffs Office on Wednesday afternoon announced that a person of interest related to a double homicide in Natrona County has been found.
Jimmy OrrAugust 10, 2022
Wyoming Judge To Decide On Abortion Ban By Wednesday Noon
One of the attorneys trying to overturn Wyoming's abortion ban said the state can't argue for a fetal right to life because the ban's rape and incest exceptions would make it illogical.
Clair McFarlandAugust 09, 2022
Gabby Petito’s Family Files $50M Lawsuit Against Utah Police
The family of Gabby Petito filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Monday against a Utah police department, accusing officers of failing to properly investigate her domestic violence case and protect her.
August 09, 2022
Wyoming Prison Guard Shot At Nebraska Grocery Store Has Been Flown To Care
A Wyoming prison staffer was reportedly shot in the belly Thursday at a Nebraska grocery store, by a man authorities think is his cousin. The victim has been flown to care, the alleged shooter has been charged with attempted murder.
Clair McFarlandAugust 05, 2022
Rock Springs Mayor Accused Of Attempting To Land City Deal For His Own Business
Rock Springs Mayor Tim Kaumo is accused of attempting to use his position as mayor to land a contracting deal for his own business.
August 05, 2022
Wyoming Abortion Advocates Ask Judge To Block Abortion Ban Longer
Abortion advocates suing the state of Wyoming over its abortion ban asked a state court on Thursday to block the ban throughout the court proceedings.Â
Clair McFarlandAugust 04, 2022
Man Dies Saturday Morning After Two Shootouts With Wyoming Highway Patrol
A man with an active warrant was shot and killed by law enforcement officers on Saturday morning following two shootouts in Crook County, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
Jimmy OrrJuly 31, 2022
Wyoming Court Halts Abortion Ban Temporarily, Weighs Whether Law Is Constitutional
A Wyoming judge on Wednesday halted the states imminent abortion ban for the next 14 days.
Clair McFarlandJuly 27, 2022
Pinedale Woman To Be Extradited To Michigan For 25 Year Cold Case Involving Baby’s Death
A Pinedale woman will be back in Michigan next month to face charges in a 25-year-old cold case involving a baby's death, the Mackinac County, Michigan sheriff told Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday.
July 26, 2022
Pro-Choice Groups Sue Wyoming, Ask Judge To Halt Ban That Starts Wednesday
A contingent of abortion providers and abortion-funding groups on Monday asked Wyomings court system to halt the state's imminent ban on abortion and furthermore, to declare it unconstitutional.  Â
Clair McFarlandJuly 25, 2022