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First Abortion Clinic in Wyoming to Open in Casper
While the planned opening of the clinic is generating opposition among members of Wyomings pro-life organizations, it is being welcomed by those who say the states women need access to more reproductive health services.
April 15, 2022
Gillette Officers Were Justified In Deadly January Shooting, According To Review
Two police officers were justified in a shooting that left a machete-wielding Gillette man dead last January, according to an independent review.
Jimmy OrrApril 15, 2022
Authorities Seek Help in Locating Missing Gillette Woman; Man Living With Woman Not Cooperative
The Gillette Police Department is asking for help in locating a 32-year-old woman who disappeared under what it called "suspicious circumstances." The man who lived with her has not been cooperative and is considered a person of interest.
April 14, 2022
Former Legislator, Private Investigators Tracking Case of Missing Moorcroft Man
As investigators continue their examination into the disappearance of a Moorcroft man in 2019, a growing number of private investigators -- including one former legislator -- are turning their attention to the case of Chance Englebert.
April 14, 2022
Riverton School Officials Warning Parents About Violent Video Threatening To Kill Children
Officials with a Riverton kindergarten and preschool are warning parents about videos featuring a violent furry blue character from a video game accompanied by music about killing children.
Clair McFarlandApril 14, 2022
‘Murder-For-Hire’ Case Transferred From Wyoming To Vermont
A Colorado man who was arrested in Yellowstone for disguising himself as a U.S. Marshal to kidnap and kill a Vermont man four years ago is being transferred from Wyoming to Vermont.
April 13, 2022
California Man Faces Life In Prison, $10M Fine For Possessing 1,100 Fentanyl Pills
A California man faces anywhere from 10 years to life in prison for possessing nearly 1,100 fentanyl pills with the intent to distribute them.
April 12, 2022
Casper Women Catches Man In Act Of Abandoning Dog; Man Speeds Away When Questioned
A Casper woman spotted a man early Monday morning abandoning his dog outside of the Casper Events Center. More than 17,000 dogs and cats are abandoned every year in the state.
April 12, 2022
AMBER Alert: What Happens Before & After The Wyoming Highway Patrol Issues An Alert
AMBER Alerts are only issued in when law enforcement believes abduction has occurred and the child is in imminent danger of bodily injury or death. So far, every AMBER Alert issued in Wyo has resulted in the safe recovery of the child or children.
April 12, 2022
Laramie County Sheriff’s Dept Down 47 Deputies; Former Police Chief Blames Leadership
Cheyenne's former Police Chief Brian Kozak on Monday said the Laramie County Sheriff's Office is down 47 deputies, or more than 25% of its force, due to poor leadership in the office.
April 11, 2022
Gillette Woman Who “Supplied The Whole State” With Meth Faces Life in Prison
Investigators were told Kaufman was supplying "the whole state" with meth, brining 25-pound packages into Wyoming every week. Sometimes, she used delivery companies to bring in the drugs.
April 11, 2022
Cheyenne Man Will Spend At Least 25 Years In Prison For Meth Distribution
A Cheyenne man arrested after an investigation into a Casper meth dealing operation was found guilty last week of conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and will serve at least 25 years for his crimes, the U.S. Attorney's office announced this week.
April 10, 2022
Man Arrested In Yellowstone In Vermont ‘Murder For Hire’ Plot
A Colorado man was arrested in Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday in connection with what an FBI agent described as a 2018 murder for hire plot in Vermont.
April 09, 2022
Wrong Turn Leads To Discovery Of Missing Riverton Man In Las Vegas
A Riverton man who disappeared last week in Las Vegas after missing his flight and being hurt in a street attack has been found by an uncle who made a wrong turn.
Clair McFarlandApril 08, 2022
Illegal Dumping Continues Near Riverton; Six Tons Of Garbage Removed Last Week
Three dump trucks hauling more than six tons of garbage cleared a stretch of road east of Riverton last week. The illegal dumping not only costs taxpayers money but takes away funds from snowplowing, highway patching, and other projects.
Clair McFarlandApril 07, 2022
Gillette Cops Bust Speeding Californian With 300 Pounds Of Weed Worth $1.2 Million
A California man is in custody in Gillette after he was found hauling nearly 300 pounds of marijuana worth $1.2 million.
April 04, 2022
Wyoming Deputy’s Shooting A Reminder Of Dangers Faced By Law Enforcement Officers
The shooting of a Laramie County Sheriffs deputy on Saturday is bringing attention to the dangers that Wyoming peace officers face every day. Although shootings are rare, the incidents have an impact on law enforcement across the state.
Wendy CorrApril 04, 2022
Laramie County Sheriff’s Deputy In Intensive Care Following Deadly Shootout
One man is dead and a Laramie County Sheriff's Deputy is in Intensive Care following a shoot-out in Cheyenne on Saturday afternoon.
Jimmy OrrApril 03, 2022
Fentanyl Deaths In Wyoming Increasing; Federal, State Officials Worried
Cheyenne's Tanner Wirfel was just 31 when he died from a fentanyl-related overdose in October. His death is representative of the rising threat posed by the synthetic opioid, which state and federal officials say is rapidly increasing its presence in Wyoming.
April 02, 2022
Driver Being Pursued Out of Wyoming Killed in High Speed Chase in Northern Colorado
A Minnesota man is dead following a high speed chase that started in Wyoming but ended in a crash on Highway 85 near Ault, Colorado.
Jimmy OrrApril 01, 2022
Sundance Tow Truck Owner Accused Of Stealing Dead Man’s Belongings Following Fatal Accident
A Sundance tow truck owner has been charged with theft, accused of taking tools and other items from the wreckage of a pickup truck belonging to a man killed in an accident.
March 31, 2022
Wyoming Man Pleads Guilty To Beating Up, Carjacking Elderly Man On Thanksgiving
A Fort Washakie man pleaded guilty earlier this month to beating up and carjacking an elderly man on the day before Thanksgiving.
March 31, 2022
Former Wyoming Catholic College CFO Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud
Paul McCown, former chief financial officer for Wyoming Catholic College pleaded guilty to bilking a financial firm out of almost $15 million.
March 31, 2022
Driver Plows Into Downtown Building in Gillette, Leaves Vehicle as Evidence
The first rule of a successful hit-and-run accident? Dont leave evidence behind at the scene of the hit that will help authorities find you after you run. A driver from Gillette did not get that memo.
March 31, 2022