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Critics Claim Wyoming Fire Department “Didn’t Lift A Finger” To Stop Wildfires
Some heavy equipment operators in northeast Wyoming claim the Campell County Fire Department “didn’t lift a finger” to help them stop a pair of large wildfires. Others, however, say that claim is baseless and the CCFD is saving their land.Â
Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2024
Judge Tosses Lawsuit To Halt Wyoming’s New THC Laws, Wyoming Sellers To Appeal
A judge dismissed their lawsuit challenging a new Wyoming law restricting the amount of THC legal for sale in Wyoming. But state hemp and THC sellers are taking their case to the federal appeals court.
Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2024
Wyoming To Pay $127,500 For Cops’ Illegal Entry, Takedown Of Cheyenne Man
Wyoming is paying $127,500 to a Cheyenne man who was arrested after police entered his home illegally to arrest him four years ago. The Friday settlement ends a lawsuit against three former Cheyenne police officers.Â
Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2024
Off-Duty Casper Police Officer Faces 6 Felonies From Armed Standoff
An off-duty Casper Police Department officer faces six felony charges following an armed 17-hour standoff that ended Friday. On Monday, CPD Chief Keith McPheeters said the incident has “reverberated throughout our entire department.”
Dale KillingbeckAugust 26, 2024
Remington Fire Now At 200,000 Acres, But Wildfire East Of Gillette Has Priority
The Remington Fire that started in Wyoming and sprinted into Montana has grown to about 200,000 acres Monday and is 5% contained. But because of nearby residential and ranch neighborhoods, a 53,000-acre blaze west of Gillette has priority.
Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2024
It’s Been 20 Years Since Renee Yeargain Disappeared From A Wyoming Rest Stop
It’s been two decades since Renee Yeargain fled her Torrington, Wyoming, home and disappeared at a highway rest stop. She’s still missing, but family and friends won’t give up investigating what happened to her.
Jen KocherAugust 25, 2024
Riverton Fire Department Disavows Former Member After Sex Assault Claims
The Riverton Volunteer Fire Department has disavowed a retired firefighter accused of sexually attacking women. The agency says Charlie Lawrence retired in 2020 and no longer has a connection with the department.
Clair McFarlandAugust 25, 2024
Urgent Search On For Missing Laramie Man With Dementia
The family of Donnie Smith is urgently searching for him. He was last seen Wednesday, is 79 and suffering from dementia.
Jen KocherAugust 24, 2024
Construction Crews, Ranchers With Weed Sprayers Battle Huge Wyoming Fires
With aggressive wildfires having already burned 250,000 acres across northern Wyoming, it’s all hands on deck. In addition to firefighters, construction crews with bulldozers and ranchers with weed sprayers are also on the fire lines.
Clair McFarland & Jackie DorothyAugust 23, 2024
16-Hour Standoff At Casper Apartment Ends With Nobody Hurt
A standoff with a subject barricaded in a Casper apartment since about 11:30 p.m. Thursday is over. The standoff ended "peacefully" Friday afternoon after about 16 hours.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2024
Wildfires Have Ravaged More Than 250,000 Acres Across Northern Wyoming Â
Friday update: Wildfires raging across northern Wyoming have burned more than 250,000 acres. No deaths or injuries have been reported, but agencies have had to call in firefighting machines and personnel from many other regions.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2024
Brief: Police Suspect Shooting-Suicide At Lander Apartment Complex
Police in Lander, Wyoming, are investigating a person who shot another then shot his- or herself Friday morning. An investigation continues, and police say there’s no threat to the community.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2024
Riverton Man Accused Of Offering Women Rides, Then Attacking Them
A Riverton man faces up to 35 years in prison for allegedly offering women rides, then sexually attacking them. He case rose to felony-level court Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2024
With Wildfires Burning All Around, Sheridan County Fights Its Own 10,000-Acre Blaze
With wildfires burning more than 200,000 acres nearby, firefighting resources are thin in northern Wyoming. Sheridan County is pressing on fighting its own 10,000-acre blaze near the Montana state line.
Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2024
Much Of Northern Wyoming Is On Fire, But Converse County Is OK For Now Â
Lightning-caused fires are devouring huge swaths of northern Wyoming, but to the south, Converse County got a lucky break when a Wednesday-evening rainstorm helped stifle its large fire. Â
Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2024
Northern Wyoming Wildfire Explodes To Nearly 200,000 Acres, Others Also Burning
A wildfire burning out of control in northern Wyoming east of Buffalo has exploded and is pushing 200,000 acres. Ranchers are scrambling to help fight that and other wildfires in the area to save their homes and animals. Â
Clair McFarland & Jen KocherAugust 22, 2024
Northern Wyoming Wildfire Spreads To 5,000-Plus Acres, Forces Evacuations
A wildfire spread to more than 5,000 acres Wednesday, forcing about 10 Johnson County families to evacuate. It’s also shut down I-90 between Buffalo and Gillette.
Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2024
“We Don’t Get It”: Someone Keeps Arranging Dead Animals At Cheyenne Intersection
Six times in the past four months, someone has arranged dead animals at Cheyenne intersection. The carcasses are all intact and seem to be purposely left. “It’s certainly bizarre,” an Animal Control officer says. “We don’t get it either.”
Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2024
Star Plunge Operator Claims Wyoming Agency Cheated It Out Of Lease Deal Â
The Thermopolis company that’s operated the Star Plunge hot springs for nearly 50 years is suing over losing its contract. It claims Wyoming State Parks cheated it in favor of a new concessionaire.
Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2024
Tanker Truck Rolls, Spills 1,500 Gallons Of Jet Fuel On Interstate 80
A tanker truck crashed into an occupied and parked car on I-80 overnight Tuesday, rolled and spilled about 1,500 gallons of jet fuel. Wamsutter fire plugged the leaks to prevent the rest of the tanker's 10,000 gallons from gushing out.Â
Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2024
Wyoming May Help Utah Sue For Control Of Its Federal Land
Gov. Mark Gordon said Wyoming is studying ways to support Utah in its quest to gain control of federal land in that state. Utah filed a U.S. Supreme Court case Tuesday aimed toward gaining control of 18 million acres of its federal lands.
Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2024
Brief: Texas Man Pleads Not Guilty To Taking Photos Up Girl’s Shorts At Carnival
A Texas man caught allegedly taking photos up the shorts of a young girl at the Teton County Carnival has pleaded not guilty.
Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2024
Turns Out The Cops Were Already Tracking Wyoming Man’s Alleged VW Meth Bug Â
State police were already tracking a purple Volkswagen Bug that prompted a traffic stop when it broke down in a cloud of diesel smoke in Chugwater, Wyoming, suspected of bringing meth from Colorado.
Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2024
Man Suspected Of Sex Trafficking Teen Also Accused Of Sneaking Drugs Into Jail
A New Mexico man stopped in Wyoming is suspected of sex trafficking a teen girl. He’s also accused of sneaking fentanyl into the Uinta County Jail. His case rose to felony-level court Friday.
Clair McFarlandAugust 19, 2024