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Snowmobilers Rescued After Two Day, 50-Member Search Effort In Park County Mountains
After 48 hours in the wilderness, search and rescue crews saved two men after both of their snowmobiles became disabled in the mountains of Park County.
February 23, 2021
Campbell County Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Stabbing Friend
A Campbell County resident has been charged with attempted murder and could face life imprisonment or death if convicted of stabbing a friend in the neck with a knife.
County 17February 17, 2021
Rock Springs: Men Charged With Manufacturing Pipe Bombs, Possession Of Meth, Etc.
Two Rock Springs men were charged with felony possession, manufacture, transportation, and sale of explosives along with numerous other felonies.
February 17, 2021
Indigenous People Make Up Almost 25% Of Wyoming Murder Victims
While making up only 3% of Wyomings population, the murders of indigenous people in the state accounted for almost one-quarter of the states murders over a 20-year period, according to a new report.
February 16, 2021
Virginia Man Dies In Snowboarding Accident In Jackson
A 27-year-old Virginia man has died as the result of a snowboarding accident Sunday at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
February 15, 2021
Alleged Kidnapping in Casper Shuts Down Portion of I-25
A misunderstanding between family members caused a portion of Interstate 25 in Casper to be shut down for a portion of Wednesday afternoon.
February 11, 2021
Gillette Police Officer Cleared in Fatal Shooting
Jeffery Sanders, the Gillette police officer involved in a fatal shooting last November, will not face criminal charges and is expected to return to full duty.
January 27, 2021
Former Wyoming National Guard Major Awarded $600k Settlement in Discrimination Case
A third EEOC judge ruled in Bennetts favor against the Wyoming Air National Guard, awarding a settlement of upwards of $600,000 in lost wages and legal fees.
Jen KocherJanuary 27, 2021
Mother of Abused Infant Charged with Felony Abuse, Misdemeanor Endangerment
The mother of a 3-month-old child who allegedly suffered 31 broken bones at the hands of his father now faces criminal charges for knowingly endangering the infant
County 17January 27, 2021
Man Arrested For Driving 150 MPH Near Glenrock; Found Cowering Under a Bush
A California man was clocked at 150mph while trying to elude the Wyoming Highway Patrol. He was later found cowering under a bush.
January 27, 2021
Wyoming Worst In The Nation For Drunk Driving in 2020
Wyoming ranked the worst overall for drunk driving problems and had more fatalities per 100,000 people than any other state
January 22, 2021
Park County Officials Warn Citizens That Stealing Road Signs Could Have Serious Repercussions
If someone were killed due to the hazard of signs being stolen, perpetrators could face manslaughter or negligent homicide charges.
January 22, 2021
Wyoming Crime: 127 Mph Pursuit Ends In One Arrest, One Escape
The pursuit ran for 16 miles south, continuing onto Highway 50 with speeds ranging between 100 to 127 miles per hour.
January 22, 2021
Riverton Man Who Drowned in Ice Fishing Outing Identified
The man died when his enclosed ATV tipped on its side and fell into open water trapping the man and his dog.
January 22, 2021
Suspects Arrested in Wyoming Arson, Vehicle Thefts
Two suspects have been arrested during a felony investigation into a series of stolen vehicles in Wyoming, at least one of which was set on fire
County 17January 21, 2021
Multiple Emergencies In Beartooth Mountains Test Rescue Resources, Survival Instincts
The importance of search and rescue volunteers and law enforcement professionals was on display this month as two emergencies happened simultaneously in the Beartooth Mountains, while being complicated by the weather.
January 20, 2021
No Charges To Be Filed Against Riverton Man Who Shot Wife
A Riverton man who shot his wife after she reportedly startled him will not be prosecuted according to Fremont County authorities.
January 20, 2021
Rock Springs: Idiot Gets Arrested Trying to Elude the Police in a Toyota Prius
A spokesperson for the Rock Springs Police Department said it was likely this is the first time someone tried to elude the police in a Prius.
January 13, 2021
Gillette: Drunk Juvenile Flees in Pickup, Passenger Bails
A 17-year-old male was arrested Saturday night after reportedly fleeing in a pickup from officers while drunk, Gillette Police Lt. Brent Wasson said Monday.
County 17January 12, 2021
Sweetwater County Detective to Appear On “20/20” Friday For Dating Game Killer Episode
It's a little short notice, but if you're a true crime fanatic, you should tune into ABC's "20/20" tonight at 7 p.m. to see a Sweetwater County detective.
January 09, 2021
Gillette Man To Face 31 Felony Counts Of Aggravated Child Abuse
A Gillette man has been charged with 31 counts of felony aggravated child abuse for allegedly injuring a 3-month-old infant to the point that he was hospitalized with broken bones.
County 17January 06, 2021
Gillette: Teen Arrested For Strangulation, Assault Of Pregnant Woman
A 19-year-old man is charged with aggravated assault of a pregnant woman after allegedly choking and pressing a knife to his girlfriends neck.
County 17December 31, 2020
Alcohol Fuels Fights, Chaos, And Mayhem In Gillette
Alcohol-related incidents kept local police busy on Monday night with officers intervening to stop an alleged drunk driver and many fights.
County 17December 30, 2020
Casper Man Threatens Police, ‘Suicide By Cop’ During Stand-Off
A Casper man allegedly threatened suicide by the hands of a police officer during a stand-off with police on Monday afternoon.
December 29, 2020