Wyoming News

A Riverton man admits to stealing a car with a baby inside

A Riverton man admits to stealing a car with a baby inside

The 29-year-old Riverton man who stole a car with a baby inside on the night of this year’s NFL Super Bowl has pleaded guilty ...

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Patrolling the Prairie: Wyoming's Rural Police Force Faces Challenges in Covering Miles with Limited Personnel

Patrolling the Prairie: Wyoming’s Rural Police Force Faces Challenges in Covering Miles with Limited Personnel

In towns like Hulett, Wyoming (population 400), Police Chief Bill Motley works as a one-man department, patrolling the streets, answering calls at all hours, ...

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Three winners and fifteen WY athletes in the Top Ten round out the College National Finals Rodeo

Three winners and fifteen WY athletes in the Top Ten round out the College National Finals Rodeo

Casper, Wyo. – The largest rodeo event for college athletes was held in Casper this past week, and the College National Finals Rodeo concluded on ...

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Casper Police Department: Friday's heightened presence in Downtown Casper was intended to "ensure community safety for all"

Casper Police Department: Friday’s heightened presence in Downtown Casper was intended to “ensure community safety for all”

CASPER, Wyo. — On Friday night, many Casper residents noticed a higher police presence in downtown. Oil City News was present in the parking ...

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At the 2025 Nike Outdoor National Track and Field Meet, the Sheridan High School boys' 1600-meter sprint medley relay team takes first place

At the 2025 Nike Outdoor National Track and Field Meet, the Sheridan High School boys’ 1600-meter sprint medley relay team takes first place

Four Sheridan High School runners combined their “differences” to become one of the best in the United States. The Sheridan High School Boys 1600 ...

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Following an I-80 pursuit, Wyoming State Police apprehend a murder suspect

Following an I-80 pursuit, Wyoming State Police apprehend a murder suspect

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A police chase on Interstate 80 in Wyoming resulted in the safe arrest of a murder suspect from Colorado. According to a ...

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Wyoming's Rural Law Enforcement Is Overburdened by Large Service Areas and Small Departments

Wyoming’s Rural Law Enforcement Is Overburdened by Large Service Areas and Small Departments

On a recent June day, Hulett Police Chief Bill Motley drove down Main Street to complete his morning rounds. This includes looking for signs ...

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As Pocatello's high school rodeo season comes to an end, the Star Valley and Cokeville riders finish strong

As Pocatello’s high school rodeo season comes to an end, the Star Valley and Cokeville riders finish strong

High School Rodeo Season Ropes in a Dramatic Finish The 2024-25 high school rodeo season concluded last week in Pocatello, Idaho, with the state’s ...

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Pinedale Fight Boosts Tension Between Floaters and Landowners, Says Legendary Outdoorsman Jack Dennis

Pinedale Fight Boosts Tension Between Floaters and Landowners, Says Legendary Outdoorsman Jack Dennis

A dispute between anglers and a landowner over a natural water channel connecting Pine Creek and the New Fork River near Pinedale may reflect ...

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Penrose County Road Decision Tabled by the Sheridan Commission

Penrose County Road Decision Tabled by the Sheridan Commission

The Sheridan County Commission tabled a decision to consider the Appraiser’s Report for the establishment of Penrose County Road. Commissioner Christie Haswell explained her ...

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