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Cody Mom Accused Of Seeking Hit Man To Murder Daughterâs Boyfriend Deemed Sane
A murder trial is set for August for a Cody woman accused of trying to have her daughterâs boyfriend killed. A judge ruled that Wendy Coe, whose last trial derailed when she asked for a mental health evaluation, is mentally fit to stand trial. Â
Clair McFarlandMay 29, 2025
Former Laramie High Schoolerâs Lawsuit Over Masking Tossed For Second Time
A federal judge Wednesday dismissed the lawsuit of a former Laramie High School student who sued her local school district on claims that a 2021 mask mandate was unconstitutional. She was handcuffed and arrested on campus for refusing to comply with it.
Clair McFarlandMay 29, 2025
Child Porn Charges For Cheyenne Man Accused Of Sharing Videos Of Young Girls
A 27-year-old Cheyenne man who has an online handle of âthe punk skaterâ faces child pornography charges. Court documents made available Tuesday say he allegedly had images and videos of young girls engaging in sexual acts with adults and an animal.
Dale KillingbeckMay 28, 2025
Cheyenne Man Repeatedly Put Gun To Teenâs Head Prior To Shooting, Court Records Say
A 21-year-old Cheyenne man repeatedly pulled a handgun from his waistband and put it to a 16-year-old boyâs head before shooting, according to court records. The man initially told investigators the discharge was a âfluke thing.â
Dale KillingbeckMay 28, 2025
Responders âValiantlyâ Tried To Save Man Who Died In Teton County Cabin Fire
The lone occupant of a cabin in Teton County was found dead early Wednesday morning after the cabin caught fire, authorities say. A sheriffâs deputy tried to rescue 28-year-old Rollie Wells Knori, but the fire and smoke wouldnât let the deputy inside.
Clair McFarlandMay 28, 2025
Prosecutor: More Charges Coming For Former Wheatland Teacher Accused In Sex Case
A former Wheatland teacher accused of sex crimes against a girl under 16 is expected to be charged in another criminal case involving a second alleged victim, a prosecutor said Wednesday. A judge also chose to keep Evan Whitt Bradley's bond at $500,000.
Clair McFarlandMay 28, 2025
Judge Blocks Trump's 'Egregious' Order Against Wyoming Tribe's Lawyers
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trumpâs order that sought to punish a law firm that represents the Northern Arapaho Tribe. The firm worked with someone who investigated Trump and supports causes he deems un-American.
Clair McFarlandMay 28, 2025
Gillette Man Guilty Of Exposing Genitalia To Kindergartener In Store Bathroom
A Gillette man could face up to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of exposing his genitalia to a 5-year-old boy in a Walmart bathroom. The jury convicted him last week after a three-day trial.
Clair McFarlandMay 27, 2025
No New Trial For Wyoming Trooper Who Raped Girlfriend
A Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper serving 10-15 years in prison for raping his then-girlfriend in 2021 wonât get a new trial, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Friday. Among other claims, he challenged testimony about his âunconventional sexual fetishes.â Â
Clair McFarlandMay 27, 2025
Cheyenne Man Charged With Shooting Teen In Head While âMishandlingâ Handgun
A 21-year-old Cheyenne man was arrested Friday and in court Tuesday, more than two weeks after a 16-year-old was shot in the head. The Natrona County Sheriffâs Office reports both were âmishandling firearms and pointing loaded handguns at one another.â
Dale KillingbeckMay 27, 2025
Mysterious Clues Baffle Police, Family Of Sheridan Man Missing Nearly A Month
A series of mysterious clues hasnât done much to point police or family to what happened to a 53-year-old Sheridan man missing nearly a month. He typically calls his daughter daily, but hasnât since April 30 and missed her graduation Sunday.
Jen KocherMay 27, 2025
Collar Of Duty: Training Police K-9s To Serve And Protect Is No Walk In The Park
Getting K-9 officers up to snuff is no walk in the park, as a new class of canine cadets training with the Casper Police Department is learning. These dogs have become an essential asset in the work of interdiction as narcotics hit communities across Wyoming.
Zakary SonntagMay 25, 2025
Family Grows Desperate To Find Gillette Woman Missing More Than A Month
Kelsey Johnson left Gillette in a pickup with a man April 14 and has not been seen since. Her family is growing more desperate to find the 32-year-old, who has been traced to Colorado. "There are no words. Itâs devastating,â her father said.
Jen KocherMay 24, 2025
Twice-Deported Man Accused Of Running 18,000 Rounds Of Ammo Still At Large
Federal authorities said Thursday theyâre still seeking a twice-deported Mexican national accused of hauling 18,000 rounds of ammunition through Wyoming. He was released on bond in March, then didnât show for his April 25 court hearing.
Clair McFarlandMay 24, 2025
Rock Springs Couple Who Lost Gender Transition Lawsuit Against School District Appeals
The Rock Springs couple lost a lawsuit claiming their local school district was hiding their daughterâs gender transition from them. They filed an appeal Friday to a higher court.
Clair McFarlandMay 23, 2025
Itâs 'Not Unique' For Criminals To Raid Crime Lab Shipments, DCI Chief Says
A Rawlins UPS worker has pleaded guilty to a felony for stealing drugs and other evidence destined for the Wyoming State Crime Lab. Having evidence stolen during transit is ânot unique,â the state Division of Criminal Investigation chief told legislators this week.
Clair McFarlandMay 23, 2025
Couple Sues Teton County, Calls $24,000 Homebuilding Fee âExtortionâ
A couple who paid a $24,325 fee to Teton County government to build a home on property they already owned is suing, calling the charge âextortion.â The fee also is an unconstitutional âtakingâ without compensation, the lawsuit claims.
Clair McFarlandMay 22, 2025
Oregon Pilot Convicted Of Felony For Hitting Yellowstone Flagger With Jeep
A federal jury convicted a 67-year-old pilot from Oregon on Wednesday for shoving a flagger in Yellowstone National Park backward with his Jeep during a construction delay. He could get up to 20 years in prison and $250,000 in fines for the felony.
Clair McFarlandMay 22, 2025
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Deep Cuts To Department Of Education
A Massachusetts-based federal judge on Thursday blocked the presidentâs 2-month-old executive order slashing the U.S. Department of Education in half. The ruling also reinstates terminated department employees.
Clair McFarlandMay 22, 2025
Judge Removes Psychologist From Case Of Sheridan Man Accused In Mother's Death
A psychologist in the case of a Sheridan man accused of murdering his mother, voiced concerns that Israel Melvin was not fit to stand trial. A judge in the case dismissed the evaluator, saying he did not conduct the right test - which was whether the man was insane when his mother died.
Clair McFarlandMay 21, 2025
Cheyenne Man Caught On Call From Jail Trying To Arrange To Move His Meth Stash
A Cheyenne man learned the hard way last week that jailhouse calls are monitored when he was caught trying to arrange to have his meth stash moved. Itâs an example of âmeth around and find out,â said Sheriff Brian Kozak.
Greg JohnsonMay 20, 2025
Drunk Montana Man Trying To Impress Girls Caught Climbing On Jackson Antler Arch
A drunk Montana man was reportedly trying to impress girls by climbing on one of the famous antler arches at the town square in Jackson, Wyoming. He got a $100 ticket, and his dumb deed posted to social media.
Andrew RossiMay 19, 2025
Drug Dealer Wants His Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Conviction Overturned
A Greybull man convicted of manslaughter for dealing the fentanyl pills that led to another manâs fatal 2023 overdose now says he got bad advice. He wants his 15- to 20-year prison sentence overturned and another chance at trial or a new plea deal.
Clair McFarlandMay 19, 2025
Only 2 Other States Taken By Online Scammers More Than Wyoming, FBI Says
Perhaps itâs the trusting nature of Wyomingites that make them prone to internet scams. The FBI reports that scammers stole more than $43 million from Wyoming in 2024, 230% more than 2023. That makes Wyoming third per capita for losing money to scams.
Jen KocherMay 19, 2025