Emergency

State and local crews battle wildfire in Sweetwater County

Officials with the Bureau of Land Management in Sweetwater County say that multiple agencies, including firefighters from out of state, are working a fire 40 miles from the Wyoming community... Read more »

08/04/20 9:42 AM

Woman ‘with significant injuries’ flown to hospital after ATV accident in SW Wyoming

07/30/20 6:13 PM

I-80 crime spree under investigation

07/28/20 12:18 PM

Wyoming Highway Patrol seeks information on Sunday pursuit

07/27/20 4:35 PM

Recovery of four children marks 1,000th Wyo recovery for missing children organization

07/24/20 11:55 AM

Suspects still at large after Evanston vehicle pursuit

07/23/20 11:33 AM

Laramie fire destroys home

On July 22, 2020 at approximately 6:20 pm, the City of Laramie Fire Department says they responded to a structure fire south of the Laramie city limits.

07/23/20 11:30 AM

Two dead in weekend Wyoming rollover

Officials believe a GMC Envoy was northbound on US 191 in Sweetwater County, near Rock Springs, when the vehicle exited the right side of the roadway.

07/20/20 9:50 AM

Officials investigate drowning at Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Officials are investigating the apparent drowning death of a Sweetwater County man that happened on Saturday, July 18, according to a Monday news release.

07/20/20 9:48 AM

Skier evacuated from Wyoming’s Park County in July rescue

An injured skier in Wyoming's Park County was rescued after search and rescue workers lowered themselves down risky terrain over the weekend.

07/14/20 3:50 PM

Wyoming resident dies in fatal crash Tuesday near Fort Laramie

CASPER, Wyo. — A crash that occurred on Highway 26 near Fort Laramie on Tuesday, July 14 resulted in the death of a Wyoming resident, according to the Wyoming Highway... Read more »

07/14/20 2:25 PM

14 year old girl dies from injuries in dune buggy rollover in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — A 14 year old girl succumbed to injuries she sustained during a dune buggy rollover on Sunday, July 12, according to the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO).... Read more »

07/13/20 2:48 PM

Sheriff investigating fatal shooting incident in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo. — Law enforcement officials say they are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred at a residence in the Alcova area of Natrona County. Natrona County Sheriff’s Department officials... Read more »

07/12/20 9:27 AM

Suspect who allegedly escaped during 2019 chase is located, arrested

A suspect who allegedly escaped capture during a Cheyenne chase in November of 2019 is now in law enforcement custody.

07/10/20 3:22 PM

Recent Arrests (7/8/20 – 7/9/20)

The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended charges against them.

07/09/20 11:02 AM

Pair faces Child Endangerment, man faces Manslaughter, in death of Casper infant

The infant son of the two suspects was found deceased during the early morning hours of February 3, and court documents called the death "suspicious."

07/07/20 4:02 PM

Cop who stopped Elijah McClain fired over chokehold photos

One of the three white officers who stopped Elijah McClain was fired over photos showing colleagues reenacting the chokehold used on the Black man before he died last year, authorities said Friday.

07/03/20 4:30 PM

Wyoming GOP county chairman cited after convention fight

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Police in Wyoming have cited a Republican Party county chairman after a fight with another county chairman at the state GOP convention. The fight happened Saturday... Read more »

06/29/20 1:25 PM

Big Horn County warns of river danger as Buffalo Bill Dam at capacity

Officials from the Big Horn County Sheriff’s office, as well as Big Horn County Emergency Manager LaRae Dobbs, are warning people to take precaution while visiting the Shoshone River. The... Read more »

06/29/20 1:14 PM

Cheyenne PD Officers Awarded Medal Of Valor, Meritorious Service

On June 24th, the Cheyenne Police Department held an annual awards ceremony recognizing employee excellence for the year 2019. Included among the many awards were the Medal Of Valor; awarded... Read more »

06/29/20 11:50 AM

Victim identified in Wyoming weekend motorcycle fatality

The victim of a Sweetwater County motorcycle crash has been identified by State officials. According to a preliminary crash summary from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, the deceased is 65... Read more »

06/29/20 11:34 AM

Utah man arrested in Wyoming with reportedly stolen vehicle

CASPER, Wyo. — The Rock Springs Police Department has announced the arrest of a Utah man on multiple charges, after the suspect was pulled over in a vehicle that had... Read more »

06/25/20 9:47 AM

Hiker receives minor injuries in encounter with two Yellowstone grizzly bears

Park officials say that a hiker near the Fairy Falls Trail of Yellowstone National Park sustained minor injuries during an encounter with two grizzly bears during the morning of June... Read more »

06/24/20 12:57 PM

Sweetwater Sheriff searching for pursuit suspect, possibly armed and dangerous

Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office Deputies say that they and Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers are actively looking for a subject they describe as “possibly armed and dangerous.” The subject reportedly fled... Read more »

06/23/20 8:00 PM

Spate of shootings raises fears of a violent summer

By LISA MARIE PANE and KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A spate of shootings over the past several days has law enforcement on edge, with some warning that... Read more »

06/23/20 8:30 AM

F.E. Warren assists in search for missing driver in rollover crash

Officials with Carbon County, in Wyoming, say that the driver of a vehicle, that was found on its roof in a ravine in Medicine Bow National Forest, is safe in... Read more »

06/18/20 2:58 PM

Two Douglas residents die in crash near Wright, two juveniles transported for injuries

CASPER, Wyo. — Two adults from Douglas succumbed to injuries at the scene of a crash near Wright, Wyoming on June 2, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The driver... Read more »

06/03/20 10:54 AM

Recent Arrests (6/2/20 – 6/3/20)

Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended charges against... Read more »

06/03/20 10:51 AM

Suspect in custody in Lander shooting incident

Police in the Wyoming community of Lander say that a suspect has been taken into custody, in an ongoing shooting investigation. “As of 2:00 PM this afternoon, a suspect has... Read more »

05/29/20 3:11 PM

Sheridan emergency crews respond to vehicle fire

Emergency crews in the Sheridan area have released details and photos of a vehicle fire that occured in the area Thursday. Statements from emergency officials say that on May 28,... Read more »

05/29/20 9:49 AM

Rock Springs man headed to District Court for Attempted 2nd Degree Murder

The Rock Springs Police Department has announced that a suspect in an attempted murder case has been bound over to Sweetwater County District Court. On January 29, 2020, Alexander Cave,... Read more »

05/27/20 12:18 PM

Recent Arrests (5/22/20 – 5/26/20)

05/26/20 1:01 PM

One dead, two children hospitalized in Wyoming rollover crash

Records from the Wyoming Department of Transportation identified the deceased, in a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Wyoming’s Sublette County. A preliminary crash report from the Wyoming Department of Transportation... Read more »

05/26/20 9:50 AM

Police investigating weekend homicide in Cheyenne

The Cheyenne Police Department has announced they are investigating a homicide that occurred over the weekend in the capital city. Police have identified the victim as Aaron Briggs, age 36,... Read more »

05/24/20 11:42 AM

Two die in Laramie collision

Officials with the Wyoming Department of Transportation have announced two people have died in a vehicle collision on Laramie’s South 3rd Street, also known as Wyoming Highway 287. Harvey Besneatte,... Read more »

05/22/20 2:41 PM

Driver trapped, injured in Fremont motor grader roll over crash

CASPER, Wyo. — A Fremont County motor grader driver sustained non-life threatening injuries after the machine rolled down a steep embankment and trapped the driver. The incident occurred at about... Read more »

05/21/20 9:04 AM

Cheyenne man accused of Aggravated Child Abuse against an infant following arrest

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office says that they have arrested a 36-year old man on charges that he repeatedly abused and endangered the life of an infant... Read more »

05/19/20 3:49 PM

Two seriously injured in Uinta County rollover (PHOTOS)

Two people have been transported to a hospital with serious injuries, following a one-vehicle crash in Uinta County Monday morning. Details are few at this time, however Uinta County Law... Read more »

05/18/20 12:02 PM

‘Person of interest’ taken into custody after fatal shooting in Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to KGWNTV, Laramie County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 2400 block of South 4th Avenue in Cheyenne for a report of a woman that... Read more »

05/16/20 1:46 PM

“Person of interest” in custody in Utah, related to body found in Wyoming

The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office says that a person of interest has been taken into custody, in an investigation surrounding a body discovered in Wyoming on Monday. Officials say that... Read more »

05/12/20 11:05 AM

Illinois woman arrested in Laramie County with 69 lbs of marijuana

A woman has been arrested and 69 pounds of suspected marijuana seized, following a traffic stop on Interstate 80, in Laramie County, Wyoming. According to an affidavit released by the... Read more »

05/11/20 3:24 PM

Older Posts

Emergency

State and local crews battle wildfire in Sweetwater County

Woman ‘with significant injuries’ flown to hospital after ATV accident in SW Wyoming

I-80 crime spree under investigation

Wyoming Highway Patrol seeks information on Sunday pursuit

Recovery of four children marks 1,000th Wyo recovery for missing children organization

Suspects still at large after Evanston vehicle pursuit

Laramie fire destroys home

Two dead in weekend Wyoming rollover

Officials investigate drowning at Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Skier evacuated from Wyoming’s Park County in July rescue

Wyoming resident dies in fatal crash Tuesday near Fort Laramie

14 year old girl dies from injuries in dune buggy rollover in Wyoming

Sheriff investigating fatal shooting incident in Natrona County

Suspect who allegedly escaped during 2019 chase is located, arrested

Recent Arrests (7/8/20 – 7/9/20)

Pair faces Child Endangerment, man faces Manslaughter, in death of Casper infant

Cop who stopped Elijah McClain fired over chokehold photos

Wyoming GOP county chairman cited after convention fight

Big Horn County warns of river danger as Buffalo Bill Dam at capacity

Cheyenne PD Officers Awarded Medal Of Valor, Meritorious Service

Victim identified in Wyoming weekend motorcycle fatality

Utah man arrested in Wyoming with reportedly stolen vehicle

Hiker receives minor injuries in encounter with two Yellowstone grizzly bears

Sweetwater Sheriff searching for pursuit suspect, possibly armed and dangerous

Spate of shootings raises fears of a violent summer

F.E. Warren assists in search for missing driver in rollover crash

Two Douglas residents die in crash near Wright, two juveniles transported for injuries

Recent Arrests (6/2/20 – 6/3/20)

Suspect in custody in Lander shooting incident

Sheridan emergency crews respond to vehicle fire

Rock Springs man headed to District Court for Attempted 2nd Degree Murder

Recent Arrests (5/22/20 – 5/26/20)

One dead, two children hospitalized in Wyoming rollover crash

Police investigating weekend homicide in Cheyenne

Two die in Laramie collision

Driver trapped, injured in Fremont motor grader roll over crash

Cheyenne man accused of Aggravated Child Abuse against an infant following arrest

Two seriously injured in Uinta County rollover (PHOTOS)

‘Person of interest’ taken into custody after fatal shooting in Cheyenne

“Person of interest” in custody in Utah, related to body found in Wyoming

Illinois woman arrested in Laramie County with 69 lbs of marijuana

Crime

Crime

Man faces charges after chase, accused of driving stolen vehicle

Recent Arrests (8/5/20 – 8/6/20)

Woman faces felony charge in 2016 Methamphetamine Conspiracy case

Authorities seek information on person suspected of tampering with oil fields

Standoff suspect makes initial appearance in court

Obituaries

AP

Pete Hamill, legendary New York columnist and novelist, dies

Obituaries: Miskimins, Thomas, Williams

Obituaries: O’Meara, Snider, Fausset

Obituaries: Riggs, Flynn, Hopkins

Obituaries: McDaniel, Laycock, Allen, Moore

Community

COVID-19

Thursday: 25 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, 32 more recoveries

Yellowstone among 9 Wyoming COVID wastewater test sites; virus shed through feces

LCSD #1 Youth Feeding Program site change at Johnson Junior High

PHOTOS: Wildlife-friendly fencing project underway in the Bighorns

Historic Preservation Board to hold August 11th meeting electronically

Wyoming

Wildfire

Firefighters respond to over 20 recent wildfire in Wind River/Bighorn Basin District

PHOTOS: Wildlife-friendly fencing project underway in the Bighorns

PHOTOS: Multiple watercraft in Wyoming found contaminated with invasive species

Gordon supports Grand Teton’s move away from aerial gunning of mountain goats

Kanye West gets on the presidential ballot in Colorado

Promoted

COVID-19

Applications for COVID-19 Business Relief funding opened on August 4

Major expansion/remodel for Spradley Barr Toyota in Cheyenne’s West Edge

WTBC is now IMPACT 307

The Ease of Applying

Easing the Financial Fight

Galleries

Galleries

PHOTO GALLERY: Crews fight wildfire near Glenrock on Tuesday