Wyoming Local News

Gillette man who pistol-whipped during armed robbery is sentenced to 20 years on federal crimes

Gillette man who pistol-whipped during armed robbery is sentenced to 20 years on federal crimes

Gillette, Wyoming. — A Gillette man who boasted to investigators about his drug-dealing abilities and admitted to pistol-whipping a man during an armed robbery ...

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Man nabbed with meth and cocaine in Natrona County gets 12 years in federal prison

Man nabbed with meth and cocaine in Natrona County gets 12 years in federal prison

Casper, Wyoming — A man was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison last week after being caught with nine-tenths of a ...

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Can Wyoming Police Search My Phone During a Traffic Stop? Here's What the Law Says

Can Wyoming Police Search My Phone During a Traffic Stop? Here’s What the Law Says

General Rule: Warrant or Consent Required Wyoming police generally cannot search your phone during a traffic stop without a warrant or your explicit consent. ...

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Fremont County Assessed Value Drops 18%, Projected Tax Revenue Loss of $1.8 Million

Fremont County Assessed Value Drops 18%, Projected Tax Revenue Loss of $1.8 Million

Fremont County has seen a significant drop in its total assessed value for the year, according to Assessor Tara Berg. In a report delivered ...

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Students and Staff at Riverton Job Corps Protest, Putting Program on "Pause"

Students and Staff at Riverton Job Corps Protest, Putting Program on “Pause”

Students and staff at the Wind River Job Corps in Riverton, Wyoming, gathered outside the facility in protest on Wednesday, as the program faces ...

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Cheyenne Woman Charged with Felony Theft from Deceased Homeowner

Cheyenne Woman Charged with Felony Theft from Deceased Homeowner

A Cheyenne woman, Abby Nichole Delf, is facing felony theft charges after she was allegedly caught on camera repeatedly stealing valuables from a deceased ...

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Evanston Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking in Cheyenne Area

Evanston Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking in Cheyenne Area

A 35-year-old man from Evanston has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his involvement in fentanyl distribution in the Cheyenne area. ...

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Court Proceedings Begin for Manslaughter Charge in Star Valley Ranch Case

Court Proceedings Begin for Manslaughter Charge in Star Valley Ranch Case

The court process is now moving forward for a man from Star Valley Ranch who has been arrested and charged with Voluntary Manslaughter in ...

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Wyoming Rent Increase Laws 2025: What Tenants Should Know

Wyoming Rent Increase Laws 2025: What Tenants Should Know

No Rent Control or Caps on Increases Wyoming does not have statewide rent control laws, meaning there are no legal caps on how much ...

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Gillette cops receive PRIDE Award for assisting an elderly woman

Gillette cops receive PRIDE Award for assisting an elderly woman

GILLETTE, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Gillette City Council recognized two Gillette police officers who went above and beyond to facilitate care for an ...

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