The couple have a preliminary hearing set for Sept. 6.
Eve Hamilton
4 Wyoming men sentenced in federal court for charges including firearm offenses, child sexual abuse material
Several residents have been sentenced in federal court this week.
Trial continued for Wyoming trooper charged with sex crime; date to be determined
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The trial for a Wyoming state trooper has been continued in Laramie County District Court. Gabriel Testerman was arrested on Aug. 30, 2022, on three counts of inflicting sexual intrusion on a victim. This is the third time that Testerman’s trial has been continued, with the initial trial date having been set […]
Cheyenne man sentenced in drug distribution, firearms case
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Cheyenne man has been sentenced in federal court for the distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl as well as for firearms charges. Grady Lynn Peoples, 50, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was sentenced on July 6 to 140 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl and for being an […]
Wyoming federal courts hand down sentences in firearm and mail theft cases
There were four sentences handed down in U.S. Distric Court.
FBI Denver Field Office releases statement on swatting in Wyoming
The Denver Office of the FBI released a statement regarding recent swatting in the state.
Investigation into train car derailment underway by Union Pacific
12 cars derailed last night outside of Cheyenne.
Details in Cheyenne manslaughter case emerge in preliminary hearing; case bound over to District Court
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The three suspects in a manslaughter investigation had their preliminary hearing in Laramie County Circuit Court today. Judge Sean Chambers oversaw the proceedings, which were held to establish if there was probable cause for the case to be bound over to district court. Sarah Heath, 26; Tirso Munguia, 19; and Cody Nicolson, […]
Judiciary Committee questions constitutionality, legality of Wyoming’s ‘Life is a Human Right Act’
The Judiciary Committee brought up questions of constitutionality and legality during a meeting discussion of the Life is a Human Right Act.
Girl Scout Cookie sales kick off next week
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Girl Scout Cookie season has begun in Wyoming and Montana. Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming kicks off its 2023 Cookie Program on Friday, Feb. 3. GSMW is excited to have 10 varieties to offer, including Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Trefoils, and Adventurefuls. New cookies this […]
Third suspect in manslaughter case officially charged, receives $50,000 bond
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The third suspect in a manslaughter case has officially been charged in Laramie County Circuit Court and has received a bond of $50,000 cash or surety. Sarah Heath, 26, was seen by Judge Lee this afternoon, where she was charged with accessory after the fact to a felony, furnishing alcohol to a […]
Third suspect in manslaughter case officially charged, receives $50,000 bond
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The third suspect in a manslaughter case has officially been charged in Laramie County Circuit Court and has received a bond of $50,000 cash or surety. Sarah Heath, 26, was seen by Judge Lee this afternoon, where she was charged with accessory after the fact to a felony, furnishing alcohol to a […]
Third suspect arrested in manslaughter investigation near Frontier Mall
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department arrested a third suspect in its investigation of a Jan. 9 shooting that killed a Triumph High School student near Frontier Mall. Detectives arrested Sarah Heath, 26, of Burns on charges of accessory after the fact to manslaughter, furnishing alcohol to a minor (three counts), and possession of […]
Third suspect arrested in manslaughter investigation near Frontier Mall
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department arrested a third suspect in its investigation of a Jan. 9 shooting that killed a Triumph High School student near Frontier Mall. Detectives arrested Sarah Heath, 26, of Burns on charges of accessory after the fact to manslaughter, furnishing alcohol to a minor (three counts), and possession of […]
Suspects in Frontier Mall shooting receive $150,000 bonds
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Two suspects are facing manslaughter charges related to a shooting near Frontier Mall and have received bonds of $150,000 each. Tirso Munguia, 19, and Cody Nicholson, 18, both of Cheyenne, were seen this morning in Laramie County Circuit Court, where they were formally charged and received their bond. Munguia was charged with […]
University of Wyoming to offer private pesticide applicator programs throughout the state
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming Extension has announced that it will be offering private pesticide applicator education programs across the state from late January through March. These four-hour educational sessions provide an overview of certification requirements for private applicators, pertinent laws and regulations, pesticide safety and handling, groundwater contamination, pesticide disposal, and more. […]
Torrington inmate dies while serving life in prison for murder
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Corrections has announced that an inmate at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution in Torrington passed away while spending life in prison. Phillip Nelson Taylor died today, Jan. 11, while serving life in prison for first-degree murder. He was convicted in the First Judicial District Court in Cheyenne by […]
Two suspects arrested, charged with manslaughter in shooting near Frontier Mall
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Two suspects are facing manslaughter charges related to a shooting near Frontier Mall on Monday, Jan. 9, the Cheyenne Police Department said. Tirso Munguia, 19, and Cody Nicholson, 18, both of Cheyenne, have been arrested in connection with the incident. Munguia is charged with manslaughter without incident and Nicholson is charged with […]
Wyoming trooper’s trial moved to March in Laramie County District Court
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The trial for former Wyoming State Trooper Gabriel Testerman has been moved to March 13, 2023. Testerman was arrested on Aug. 30 following a Cheyenne Police Department investigation. He initially appeared in Laramie County Circuit Court on Aug. 31 to hear three counts of inflicting sexual intrusion on a victim. Bond was […]
Gov. Gordon ‘humbled’ by large voter support for second term
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon says he is “humbled” by the large voter turnout that will see him in the position for a second term. In unofficial results released by the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office, Gordon received 143,664 votes while Democratic challenger Theresa Livingston received 30,676 and Libertarian candidate Jared Baldes received 8,154. […]
BREAKING: Halloween shooting leaves one dead, Laramie County deputy in hospital
CASPER, Wyo. — The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office has released information regarding a shooting that occurred yesterday, Oct. 31. At around 7:57 p.m. on Halloween, deputies responded to the 6900 block of Horse Soldier Road to serve a warrant. During the warrant service, shots were exchanged between deputies and the suspect. A sheriff’s deputy was […]
Wyoming FBI agents note increase in sextortion cases among children, teens
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — With an increase in sextortion crimes over the last year, FBI agents in Wyoming are warning the public about the schemes and how parents can be on alert for them. Sextortion is defined by the FBI as a crime in which a predator obtains sexually explicit material from a minor and then […]
Wyoming Department of Health sees growing deaths from statewide fentanyl use
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Overdose deaths connected with synthetic opioid use are rising across Wyoming as well as the rest of the country, leading the Wyoming Department of Health to share information about fentanyl to raise awareness. The health department defines fentanyl as a synthetic opioid which is commonly used by doctors to treat patients in […]