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Riverton Man Gets 15-20 Years For Burning Girlfriend To Death With Gasoline
A Riverton, Wyoming, man who initially claimed pouring gasoline inside his house, lighting it on fire and killing his girlfriend an accident got 15-20 years in prison Friday. The judge didn’t buy it, saying that “this was not an accident.”
Clair McFarlandSeptember 13, 2024
Gillette Prosecutor Blasts Defense Attorney For Getting Victim’s Phone Records
A Gillette, Wyoming, prosecutor is blasting a defense attorney for getting nearly two years’ worth of an alleged crime victim’s personal phone records. Even if it’s a questionable thing to do, it could be allowed under Wyoming law.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 13, 2024
Accused Casper Dealer Named “T-Bone” Tries To Flush Drugs, Charged Anyway
A Casper man who goes by “T-Bone” is accused of dealing drugs and trying to flush the evidence, but faces six felony charges anyway. He attended his first court hearing Thursday via video.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 12, 2024
Gillette Teen Pleads Guilty To Soliciting Kids, Bestiality Charge To Be Dropped
A 19-year-old Gillette man has pleaded guilty to five instances of soliciting kids for sex acts, while a charge of bestiality will be dropped. He was busted after a 15-year-old vigilante caught him by setting up a fake Snapchat account.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 12, 2024
Cody Middle-Schooler OK After Running Into Vehicle With Bicycle
A Cody Middle School student is home and "doing good" after a scary incident Thursday morning. Coming fast down a hill on his bicycle, the boy ran into a vehicle, prompting an ambulance response.
Andrew RossiSeptember 12, 2024
YouTube Predator Hunter Busts Wyoming Man In Child Sex Sting
A Hudson, Wyoming, man remains in jail after he was confronted by an online child predator hunter. A video shows Sean Brennan busted at his job in Lander — and getting immediately fired by his boss.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 11, 2024
“We’re Here To Support Him:” Large Turnout For Riverton Cop’s Felony Steroids Hearing
A crowd of about 20 loved ones attended the initial hearing of a now-former Riverton police officer facing up to five years in prison on a felony steroids possession charge. Some of the people who attended Alley’s hearing wept. All appeared somber throughout.Â
Clair McFarlandSeptember 11, 2024
Substitute Teacher Claims Cheyenne Police Attacked Him For Being Black
A local man who was kicked out of East High School recently for refusing to use preferred transgender names is suing Cheyenne police. In a Monday lawsuit, he claims he was mistreated and racially profiled during an arrest.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 10, 2024
Cheyenne Police Sued Again By Man Who Just Won $127K Settlement
A man who two weeks ago won a $127,500 settlement for alleged mistreatment by a pair of former Cheyenne police officers is suing again. In a lawsuit filed Friday, he now claims police mistreated him during another arrest. Â
Clair McFarlandSeptember 10, 2024
Man Killed In Thermopolis Officer-Involved Shooting ID’d, 2 Officers On Leave
The man killed during an officer-involved shooting in Thermopolis, Wyoming, on Monday evening as been identified as a local 41-year-old. Also, a police officer and deputy are on paid leave during an investigation into the shooting.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 10, 2024
Officer-Involved Shooting In Thermopolis After Baseball Bat Incident
Eyewitnesses reported hearing around 10 shots Monday in Thermopolis, Wyoming, after police were called for a welfare check on a man seen thrashing his home and surroundings with a baseball bat. Authorities have confirmed an officer-involved shooting happened.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 10, 2024
Semi Hitting Another Parked On Shoulder Caused Fatal Crash That Closed I-80
The fiery and fatal crash that closed I-80 for more than eight hours Saturday was caused by a semi smashing into another parked on the shoulder. The Wyoming Highway Patrol on Monday said the driver who hit the parked semi was killed.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 09, 2024
Jackson Worker Who Beat Man For Refusing Sexual Advances Gets 3-5 Years
A Jackson, Wyoming, ski resort worker pleaded guilty to brutally beating another man who reportedly refused his sexual advances. A District Court judge gave him three to five years in prison last week.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 09, 2024
Search Still On For Man Who Vanished In Wyoming On Way To See Kanye West In 2020
Authorities say they’re getting closer to determining what happened to a Washington, D.C., man who vanished in Wyoming, reportedly on his way to see Kanye West in 2020. Although four years old, they say the case isn’t cold.
Jen KocherSeptember 08, 2024
One Dead After Fiery Semi Crash On Interstate 80 Near Rawlins
A fiery and fatal crash involving two semitrailers Saturday morning closed eastbound I-80 for miles before and after Rawlins for most of the day.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 07, 2024
Suspected Venezuelan Gang Member In Cheyenne Jail, Sheriff Concerned
Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak told Cowboy State Daily a suspected Venezuelan gang member is one of five undocumented aliens in the county jail. He said he is concerned about reported Colorado gang violence because what happens there winds up in Wyoming eventually.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 06, 2024
Afton Woman Accused Of Stealing Blowtorch, Biting People And Trying To Seduce Cop
A highly intoxicated Afton, Wyoming, woman faces multiple charges after allegedly tried to break into a house, stole a blowtorch and drugs, and bit someone. She’s also accused of trying to seduce a deputy during her arrest.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 06, 2024
Teen Accused Of Stabbing Mom In Back Asks For Mental Health Test
A 17-year-old Campbell County boy accused of stabbing his mother in the back while she was sleeping asked the court Friday for a mental health test. He’s been charged as an adult with attempted first-degree murder.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 06, 2024
No New Divorce Trial For Gillette Man Who Claims Wife Tried To Have Him Killed
A judge on Thursday said a Gillette, Wyoming, man’s claims that his wife tried to have him killed aren’t enough to win a new divorce trial. "The allegations show maybe a little smoke ... but don't really show any fire," the judge said.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 06, 2024
Pair Of Cheyenne Men Accused Of Shooting At Multiple Police Officers
Two Cheyenne men were arrested early Thursday, accused of shooting at two police officers. By pure coincidence, their arrest came just hours after another man accused of firing on one of the shooters earlier this summer turned himself in.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 05, 2024
Gillette Man Who Threw Molester In Car Trunk Gets 9-10 Years, Molester Gets 10-14
A Gillette man who beat and threw a 14-year-old girl’s sexual abuser in a car trunk last year was given 9-10 years in prison last week. Meanwhile, the man he kidnapped got 10-14 years for molesting the girl.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 05, 2024
“Go Screw Yourself”: Scrap Buyers Deny Claims They Stole From Wyoming Coal Mine
A father and son from Texas are accused of cheating a Wyoming coal mine out of $70,000 worth of scrap metal. They deny the allegations fiercely, telling Cowboy State Daily to “go screw yourself” for reporting on the case.  Â
Clair McFarlandSeptember 04, 2024
Brief: Rock Springs Police Want Truck That Hit Cannon Statue At WWII Memorial
Rock Springs police are looking for an early 1990s model GMC single-cab grey truck suspected of hitting a memorial cannon statue in town. The driver knocked a plaque off the cannon, which is part of a World War II memorial, Tuesday night.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 04, 2024
Violent String Of Casper Teen Crimes Continues With Pistol-Whipping, Shooting
A violent monthslong string of teen crime in Casper continues with a pistol-whipping and shooting at a car. A 19-year-old was bound over to felony-level court Tuesday, accused of attacking one person and shooting at a car full of cousins.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 04, 2024