CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In a striking move during National Police Week, Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak has extended a bold invitation to Denver’s law enforcement officers. Frustrated by Denver’s $8 million cut in police funding, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office has erected a billboard in downtown Denver. This billboard encourages Denver officers to consider relocating, […]
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Geomagnetic storm watch: Potential aurora borealis across Wyoming as solar activity peaks
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a severe G4 geomagnetic storm watch for Cheyenne, set for the evening of May 10. This alert follows significant solar activity, including multiple solar flares and coronal mass ejections starting from May 8. Geomagnetic storms, triggered by eruptions of plasma and magnetic fields from […]
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Cheyenne 6th grader wins top spot in statewide health poster contest
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In a mix of creativity and raising awareness, Cheyenne student Sarah Rowe clinched first place in the Wyoming Department of Health’s annual radon poster contest. The contest, aimed at educating the public about the dangers of radon, saw entries from across the state. Rowe, a member of the Horsin’ Around 4-H Club […]
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Suspected killer ends own life in Vedauwoo area following multi-agency pursuit
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of harming themselves, please call 911. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or text “WYO” to 741-741 for the Crisis Text Line. CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Colorado man, suspected of homicide, was […]
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DEA: Fentanyl top killer of young Americans
National awareness day highlights crisis
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End of watch: WHP K-9 Bailey passes away, leaves behind legacy of safety
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Highway Patrol announced the death of K-9 Bailey, a dedicated service dog, on April 8. Bailey, an English Springer Spaniel, proudly served Wyoming and its communities for eight years. Starting his career in 2016, Bailey became a crucial part of the WHP’s efforts to combat drug trafficking. Acquired through the […]
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Sublette County Sheriff investigates wolf incident amid public outcry
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is investigating a wolf-related incident that took place on Feb. 29. The case, initially managed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department due to its wildlife nature, gained significant attention after going viral last week, according to a press release by the Sublette County Sheriff’s […]
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90th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander relieved
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Col. Johnny Galbert, 90th Missile Wing commander, relieved Lt. Col. Jimmy Stanley of command of the 90th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron on April 5 due to a loss of confidence in his ability to lead the squadron. Lt. Col. Stanley was appointed as the 90 OMRS commander in January after the previous commander, Lt. […]
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Cheyenne man facing arson charge after 6,600-acre fire
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Kenneth Burke had his initial court hearing today following his arrest in connection to a grass fire that ravaged over 6,600 acres of land and damaged numerous structures in Laramie County. Burke, arrested on March 13, was set a $1,000 cash bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for March 22. Laramie […]
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U.S. Attorney’s Office declines to prosecute an officer involved in a fatal shooting
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming announced today that federal authorities will not pursue criminal charges against the Wind River Police Department officer involved in the fatal shooting of Terrance Skye Posey of Ethete on Aug. 11, 2022. This incident occurred on the Wind River Indian Reservation and […]
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Casper native among LCCC Athletics Hall of Fame 2024 inductees
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Laramie County Community College is preparing to honor six outstanding inductees, one of whom is from Casper, as it announces the fourth class of the LCCC Athletics Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony is scheduled for the weekend of Aug. 9. LCCC Athletic Director Mark Puev expressed his excitement about the upcoming […]
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Cheyenne man set $500K bond after charges for strangulation of longtime partner
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Robert Green was arrested on March 5 for a felony DUI bond revocation. He was then charged on March 6 for the murder of his girlfriend, Charrie Watkins, according to police records. During his initial court appearance on March 7, the judge set a $500,000 cash bond. Green’s preliminary hearing is slated […]
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68-year-old faces murder, strangulation charges in Laramie County
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne resident Robert Edward Green II, 68, faces serious charges following an incident at his home. Laramie County authorities arrested Green on charges of second-degree murder and serious injury by strangulation of a household member. Charrie Watkins was found dead on Nov. 8, 2023, at an address on the 7600 block of […]
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Head-on collision on US 85 leaves several injured; investigation underway
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A serious two-vehicle crash disrupted traffic and resulted in severe injuries on US 85 near mile marker 19 on Feb. 19. At around 3:20 p.m. Feb. 19, a northbound Jeep Wrangler, attempting a pass, collided head-on with a southbound Kia SUV. The Wyoming Highway Patrol’s Crash Team was promptly on site, employing […]
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Hemp businesses at risk as Wyoming Legislature considers tighter regulations
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A bill that would effectively end the market for hemp products containing delta-8 and other THC derivatives has passed its second reading in the Wyoming Senate on Wednesday. The “Hemp-limitations on psychoactive substances” bill would prohibit the sale of “psychoactive analogs” of THC. Current Wyoming law prohibits products containing more than 0.3% of […]
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Wyoming artists showcased at Governor’s Capitol Arts Exhibition
Cheyenne artist captured the Governor’s Choice Award
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Cheyenne schools announce end of 91 temporary teaching positions
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In a turn for Cheyenne’s education sector, Laramie County School District 1 has begun notifying some staff of the non-renewal of their positions. This move comes as the district grapples with the expiration of federal pandemic aid. LCSD1 utilized funds from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund to hire additional […]
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Suspect in Cheyenne’s Dunn Avenue shooting makes initial court appearance
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In the wake of a violent confrontation on Dunn Avenue, Leandro Dominguez, 18, has been charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated assault and battery with a weapon. The incident, which occurred on Feb. 15, led to one fatality and two injuries. During his initial court […]
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Laramie County jury convicts local man for sexual exploitation of children
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In a verdict on Tuesday evening, a Laramie County jury found Matthew Iverson, a 40-year-old Cheyenne resident, guilty on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of children. Iverson faces serious consequences, with convictions for one count of sexual exploitation of children through reproduction of child sex abuse materials and four counts of sexual […]
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Jury convicts Testerman of one count of sexual assault, acquits on two
POLICY: Defendants charged with sexual crimes are named as soon as Wyoming law allows. They are presumed innocent until proven guilty. As policy, Oil City News does not name sexual assault or rape victims unless the case goes to trial. When the case becomes an adversarial proceeding, we are obligated if we print either name […]
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Divergent narratives in Testerman assault trial as jury deliberates
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — As the trial of former Wyoming Highway Patrol Sergeant Gabriel Testerman concludes, the jury is now deliberating, following closing arguments that echoed the starkly opposing narratives from the trial’s outset. The case, marked by conflicting depictions of the alleged assaults, started Monday at the Laramie County District Court. Opening Statements: The prosecution […]
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Opening statements reveal contrasting narratives in Testerman trial
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The trial of former Wyoming Highway Patrol Sergeant Gabriel Testerman started with opening statements that painted starkly different pictures of the events leading to his arrest. The prosecution and defense outlined their cases in the courtroom, focusing on two alleged incidents of assault. Opening Statements The prosecution began by describing two separate […]
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Jury selection begins in trial of former WHP Sergeant Gabriel Testerman
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Jury selection began on Monday, Jan. 29 in the trial of former Wyoming Highway Patrol Sergeant Gabriel Testerman, with the court setting aside five days for the proceedings. The trial, marked by multiple continuations and sealed documents, aims to maintain fairness and protect those involved. Testerman’s arrest on Aug. 30, 2022, came […]
