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Scene of shooting in Cheyenne on Thursday, February 15, 2024

One Dead, Two Others Wounded In Cheyenne Shooting

A man was killed in a Thursday afternoon shooting in Cheyenne, while two other males “involved” in the shooting were wounded and taken to a hospital.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 16, 2024

A whitetail deer, left, and mule deer, right.

Driskill Sponsors Bill To Create Separate Whitetail, Mule Deer Hunting Seasons In Wyoming

Senate President Ogden Driskill is the primary sponsor of a bill that would create separate hunting seasons for whitetail deer and mule deer. Advocates argue separating the seasons would be an important step toward helping Wyoming’s struggling mule deer herds.

Mark HeinzFebruary 16, 2024

Bills Repealing Gun-Free Zones & Lowering Age Of Concealed Carry In Wyoming Reignite Familiar Debate

Wyoming legislators and advocates on both sides of the gun policy debate will cover familiar ground this legislative session with pending bills calling for the repeal of “gun-free zones” and lowering the legal age for concealed carry to 18.

Mark HeinzFebruary 15, 2024

Rock Springs Parents Don’t Want To Settle Over School Trans Policy

The chances of a Rock Springs couple settling their lawsuit against a local school district over allegedly helping gender transition their teen behind their backs are low, the couple’s attorney said.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 15, 2024

Sgt. Nevada Krinkee Remembered As Proud Family Man, Leader And Role Model

Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was killed in the line of duty Tuesday, and is being remembered by his friends and neighbors as a proud family man, excellent leader and a role model.

Pat Maio, Clair McFarland & Andrew RossiFebruary 15, 2024

The house a man suspected of shooting and killing a Sheridan police officer Tuesday barricaded himself in for more than 30 hours was torn open in several places during the standoff as law enforcement tried to get him out.

'He Just Took Over The House': Sheridan Homeowner Didn’t Know Suspected Cop Killer

The Sheridan woman whose house became the scene of a 32-hour fatal standoff with a suspected cop killer did not know the man who "took over" her house, her daughter says.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 15, 2024

Laramie Democrat Introduces Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana

State Rep. Karlee Provenza, D-Laramie, has introduced a bill to decriminalize marijuana in Wyoming. The likelihood of it passing is about zero for political reasons and the much higher threshold of getting a non-budget bill through a budget session.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 15, 2024

Casper City Council appears to have reversed course on making landlords responsible for city water and sewer bills.

On-Again, Off-Again Plan To Charge Casper Landlords For Unpaid Utilities Off Again

After approving two readings of an ordinance that would make landlords responsible for unpaid utility bills to help recover $700,000 to $800,000 a year in losses, the Casper City Council is having second thoughts.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 15, 2024

The aftermath of a more than 30-hour standoff between police and a man suspected of killing a Sheridan police officer.

Sheridan Contractor Organizing Volunteer Effort To Rebuild House Destroyed During Standoff

A Sheridan contractor is organizing a volunteer effort to rebuild the home destroyed during a prolonged standoff between police and a suspected cop killer. He estimates the rebuild could easily top $200,000.

Pat MaioFebruary 15, 2024

Willy was one of three pets that were in a house that was destroyed during a 30-hour standoff in Sheridan over the course of two days. Another dog also has been found, but a cat is still missing.

'A Small Whimper': Two Dogs Rescued From Sheridan Barricade House

Two pets were rescued from the remains of the house where an armed shooting suspect barricaded himself for 30-plus hours. A German Shepherd was found in the flooded basement where he took refuge on a pile of debris in 2-3 feet of icy water. A smaller dog was found later in the rubble.

Clair McFarland & Andrew RossiFebruary 15, 2024

Sally Ann Shurmur: Pray For Sgt. Krinkee’s Wife And His Family

Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "Every day that a law enforcement officer puts on his or her uniform is a day that their family prays they come home. Every day. Every traffic stop, every warrant served, every altercation, presents a chance for the unthinkable to happen. Pray for Sgt. Krinkee’s wife of 2-1/2 years and his family."

Sally Ann ShurmurFebruary 15, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, February 15, 2024

Thursday headlines include: *Suspect in police shooting dead after 32-hour standoff *Casper police see steep increase in alcohol-related arrests *$2000 hunting tag prices don’t deter out-of-state hunters

Wendy CorrFebruary 15, 2024

State Rep. Barry Crago and Rep. John Bear

Freedom Caucus, House Dems Team Up To Kill Bill Outlawing Child Sex Changes

The Wyoming Freedom Caucus and five House Democrats formed an unexpected alliance Wednesday to torpedo a bill that would have prevented minors from receiving transgender surgeries in most scenarios in Wyoming.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 15, 2024

An ambulance pulls up to the house where an armed suspect was barricaded for more than 30 hours after a Sheridan police officer was shot and killed Tuesday.

Suspected Sheridan Cop Killer Shot, Killed While Trying To Escape

The man suspected of killing a Sheridan Police sergeant Tuesday is dead after police shot him on Wednesday when he tried to flee the house in which he barricaded himself for more than 30 hours, the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation reports.

Clair McFarland, Andrew Rossi & Pat MaioFebruary 15, 2024

Bill Could Break Deadlock On Returning Bighorns To Prime Wyoming Habitat

A bill before the Wyoming Senate could break a deadlock over whether bighorn sheep should return to prime habitat in Central Wyoming.

Mark HeinzFebruary 15, 2024

State Sen. Bo Bitemen, left, and Reps. Mike Yin and Karlee Provenza.

With Abortion In Wyoming Already In Court, New Bills Aim To Restrict It More

A handful of bills being considered in the 2024 legislative session aim to restrict, regulate or continue access to abortions in Wyoming, while its legal status continues to be fought in the courts.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 15, 2024

Sheridan County Sheriff's Office Deputy Braydon Dempsey and his wife Addison Dempsey at a memorial for Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, which has been growing throughout the day Wednesday.

30 Hours In, Still No Surrender In Sheridan Standoff With Suspected Cop Killer

UPDATE 4:30 p.m. Wednesday: More than 30 hours into a standoff, tactical response teams remain patient and willing to wait out a man suspected of killing a Sheridan police officer Tuesday morning.

Clair McFarland & Andrew RossiFebruary 14, 2024

Lisa Mueller is a real estate agent with MC2 Collaborative in Sheridan less than a block from 58 5th St. where Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was killed. She said she heard first one, then four more gunshots, and saw police chase as suspect east.

Neighbors Devastated Over Killing Of Sheridan Police Officer

People who live around the spot where Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee lost his life reacted with sorrow and anger over his brazen murder in a community dotted with whispering pines and historic brick buildings.

Pat MaioFebruary 14, 2024

The man suspected of shooting and killing a Sheridan police officer in front of this house was also renting it. He'd been squatting for several months and had been ordered to vacate.

Suspect In Sheridan Cop Killing Was Squatting In Rental House

The man suspected of shooting and killing Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee on Tuesday was squatting in a rental house he’d been ordered to vacate and hadn’t. He also has a lengthy Wyoming criminal history.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 14, 2024

Joe Capone of Ohio has hunted Western big game, including this huge New Mexico mule deer buck. He hopes to hunt Wyoming next.

Is Wyoming’s Coveted Hunting Worth The $2,000 Tag For Nonresidents?

The expense — up to $2,000 — and complexities of Wyoming’s hunting tag drawings is having a chilling effect on nonresidents, two avid out-of-state hunters say.

Mark HeinzFebruary 14, 2024

Flags at the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne are at half-staff in honor of Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, who was shot and killed in the line of duty Feb. 13, 2024.

Gordon Orders Flags At Half-Staff For Slain Sheridan Police Officer

Gov. Mark Gordon on Wednesday ordered all U.S. and Wyoming flags be lowered to half-staff in honor Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, who was shot and killed in the line of duty Tuesday.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 14, 2024

State Sens. Chris Rothfuss, D-Laramie, left, and Bo Biteman, R-Ranchester.

Wyoming Senate Committee Passes Bill Requiring Parents To Opt-In For Kids' School Health Services

A bill that instructs Wyoming public schools to notify parents about changes to the health status of their children, including help in gender-transitioning, passed the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday morning.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 14, 2024

A tactical robot is deployed toward a house where a man is in a standoff with Sheridan police

Standoff In Sheridan, Wyoming Continues: Suspected Killer Reportedly Shoots At Cops

12 Noon Update: A man suspected of killing a Sheridan Police Department sergeant Tuesday reportedly shot at police from the two-story house Wednesday in which he’s been barricaded for 24 hours as law enforcement and tactical units from all around Wyoming pressured him to come out.

Clair McFarland, Andrew Rossi & Pat MaioFebruary 14, 2024

Alcohol continues to be a major factor in crimes committed in Casper.

With Alcohol-Involved Crimes Up, Casper Councilmember Says It’s ‘Our Way Of Life’

As the city’s police chief briefed the Casper City Council that alcohol-related crimes are on the rise, Councilmember Gena Jensen said there may be a reason for that: Drinking in Wyoming is “our way of life.”

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 14, 2024

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