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Wyoming Sues EPA For Not Acting On Its Coal Ash Plan
Wyoming sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, asking a federal judge to make the agency act on the state's plan for disposing of coal ash.
Clair McFarlandOctober 19, 2023
Gillette Man Claims Stand-Your-Ground Immunity In Bloody Beer Bottle Fight
A Venezuelan immigrant accused of having a beer bottle fight with another immigrant claims he shouldnât be prosecuted under Wyomingâs stand your ground self-defense law.
Clair McFarlandOctober 18, 2023
Laramie Man Accused Of Hurling Watermelon At Pregnant Woman Could Face Prison
A Laramie man could get prison time if convicted of assaulting a pregnant woman by hurling a watermelon, corn cob, metal trash can and vase at her. Heâs scheduled to enter a plea to the charges Thursday.
Clair McFarlandOctober 18, 2023
Thermopolis Cop Who Killed Man After Breaking Into House On Leave
The Thermopolis Police Department sergeant who broke into a home in April, triggering a gunfight that caused a manâs death, has been placed on administrative leave, the town of Thermopolis announced late Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandOctober 18, 2023
Wyoming Not One Of 18 States Fighting Medicaid Payout For Transgender Treatments
Wyoming did not join a slate of 18 states and their attorneys general in filing a supporting brief in Floridaâs court case where the state is protesting having to pay for transgender-related treatment with Medicaid money.Â
Clair McFarlandOctober 17, 2023
Protestors Demand Firing Of Thermopolis Cop Who Broke Into Home, Killed Local Man
Thermopolis residents have gathered at the town's main intersection every night to protest the actions of Thermopolis Police Sgt. Mike Mascorro, who killed a suspect in a gunfight after breaking into the suspect's home without a warrant.
Clair McFarlandOctober 17, 2023
Pair In Stolen Charger Run From Cops At 160 MPH With 70 Pounds Of Pot
After a wild chase in a stolen Charger across two states hitting speeds of 160 mph, a pair of men from Maryland face a laundry list of charges in Wyoming, including for the 70 pounds of pot they were transporting.
Clair McFarlandOctober 16, 2023
Sorority Claims Women Who Sued Over UW Chapter Transgender Member Canât Appeal
Six women appealing their lost case against the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority over the induction of a transgender member have hired two all-star appeals attorneys, while the sorority is asking the appeals court not to hear the case.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Accused Stabber Who Texted 'Let's Fight To The Death' Was Out On Bond For DUI
A Wyoming woman accused to stabbing her boyfriend in the head after texting him, âLetâs fight to the deathâ was out on bond at the time for her fourth DUI charge in 10 years.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Wyoming Insurance Agent Claims Company Bilked Him Out Of Up To $225,000
Saying he was shorted as much as about $225,000 when he was fired, a Wyoming insurance agent is taking his claim to the Wyoming Supreme Court next month.
Leo WolfsonOctober 13, 2023
WHP: Semi Driver Didnât Check Brakes Before Spilling 40,000 Pounds Of Bentonite
The Wyoming Highway Patrol continues to investigate a semitrailer crash that spilled 40,000 pounds of bentonite near Buffalo and whether the driver didnât stop for a mandatory brake check.
Clair McFarlandOctober 12, 2023
Powell Man With Mystery Ukraine Wife Accused Of Stealing $1.3 Million From Newspapers
The longtime accountant of a Cody-based publisher of several Wyoming newspapers claimed some of the $1.3 million heâs accused of stealing from Sage Publishing was to support a sick wife in Ukraine.
Clair McFarlandOctober 12, 2023
Cody Police Officer Suspended After Angry Traffic Stop Back On The Job
The city of Cody and its police department say Officer Blake Stinson, who had been on leave after a YouTube video circulated showing his angry traffic stop of a local teen, is back on the job.
Clair McFarlandOctober 12, 2023
Court: No Problem With Cheyenne Double Murderer Wearing Electric Shock Belt
A judge didnât abuse her power by making a Cheyenne double murderer wear an electric-shock belt at his trial after the man didnât show up to court in time to argue against that idea, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandOctober 10, 2023
Jackson Man Accused Of Bear-Spraying Tourist May Have Charges Dropped
Because his alleged victim canât be reached, a Teton County prosecutor is asking to dismiss the case against a homeless Jackson man accused of bear-spraying a tourist after offering to impregnate her.
Clair McFarlandOctober 06, 2023
Cheyenne Man Known As âK Thuggin' 2â Gets 7 Years For Dealing Fentanyl
A Cheyenne man who goes by the handle âK Thuggin 2â has been sentenced to seven years in prison for dealing and transporting fentanyl across the Wyoming-Colorado border.
Clair McFarlandOctober 06, 2023
Colorado Court Rules Names Of Library Book Challengers Arenât Public
In a ruling reviewing public records laws similar to Wyomingâs, a Colorado judge says libraries canât publicly reveal the names of people who submit challenges to books.
Clair McFarlandOctober 06, 2023
âLet's Fight To The Death,â Says Wyoming Woman Before Allegedly Stabbing Idaho Man
A Wyoming woman texted her ex-boyfriend in Idaho "let's fight to the death" before she allegedly stabbed him in the head with a pair of scissors while he slept. She's charged with attempted first-degree murder.
Clair McFarlandOctober 06, 2023
Thermopolis Cop Cleared In Fatal Shooting, But Illegally Broke Into Home
A special prosecutor has determined Thermopolis Police Sgt. Mike Mascorro illegally broke into a suspect's home in April, causing a fatal shootout, but a provision for police officers in Wyoming's self-defense law protects him from criminal charges.
Clair McFarlandOctober 05, 2023
Judge Disallows Gun, Marijuana Evidence From Cheyenne Teen's Murder Trial
A Laramie County judge has disallowed evidence about marijuana, gun possession and fighting from a Cheyenne teenâs first-degree murder trial.
Clair McFarlandOctober 04, 2023
Welcome To Wyoming: Gale-Force Winds, 50-Vehicle Pileup Greet New WHP Commander
Despite winter storm winds that rival hurricanes, thereâs much to love about Wyoming, especially its people, said Col. Tim Cameron, who took over the Wyoming Highway Patrol in January.
Mark HeinzOctober 04, 2023
Wyoming Man Accused Of Blowing A Hole In Motel Room With Stolen Shotgun
An Etna, Wyoming, man suspected of stealing a pair of guns from an acquaintance is accused of firing a shotgun through a motel room wall â right over the head of someone sleeping in the next room.
Clair McFarlandOctober 04, 2023
Son Canât Sue For Inheritance When Dad Dies Before Divorce Is Final, Court Rules
The son of a Wyoming man who died before his divorce was final, leaving half of his $1 million estate to his wife, canât sue his fatherâs lawyer for not completing the divorce fast enough, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2023
Hanna Man Accused Of Setting Fire To Neighbor's Grass When He Wouldn't Cut It
After a dispute about the height of his neighborâs grass posing a fire hazard, a Hanna, Wyoming, man is accused of setting fire to that grass that burned his neighborâs house. Â
Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2023