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Evansville Warrant Watch: Crawford, Hudson, Marshall, Reitzig

CASPER, Wyo. — The Evansville Police Department says that they’re looking for individuals with active warrants in Natrona County. The Following information and book-in photos are provided by the Evansville Police... Read more »

08/21/19 3:27 PM

Warrant Roundup (8/21/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Warrant Roundup is provided as a public service to the citizens and visitors of Casper, Wyoming. The list below represents warrants that have been confirmed by the... Read more »

08/21/19 2:00 PM

Woman arrested, accused of fighting with officers while holding child

CASPER, Wyo. — Two adults were arrested following an incident at a Casper restaurant. During the arrest, it is claimed that a woman assaulted police officers while holding a juvenile in... Read more »

08/21/19 11:12 AM

Recent Arrests (8/20/19)

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

08/21/19 10:04 AM

Vehicle search yields suspected heroin and methamphetamine, two arrested

CASPER, Wyo. — Two adults were arrested during the nighttime hours of August, 19, 2019. Police are accusing both of possessing heroin and methamphetamine. According to Casper Police Department records,... Read more »

08/20/19 3:56 PM

Suspect in Utah student’s death charged in 2018 assault

By BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A man who authorities say killed a Utah college student this summer was charged Tuesday with sexual abuse and kidnapping... Read more »

08/20/19 3:09 PM

Lozano to Wyo. Supreme Court: lower court’s contempt order lacked authority

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Supreme Court has agreed to review a contempt order issued by the Campbell County Circuit Court against State Public Defender Diane Lozano. In a brief... Read more »

08/20/19 1:44 PM

Recent Arrests (8/19/19)

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

08/20/19 10:07 AM

Casper man pleads guilty to sex crimes

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A 26-year-old Wyoming man has pleaded guilty to molesting two mentally disabled women at a Casper group home where he once worked. Trae D. Smith made... Read more »

08/20/19 9:36 AM

One prison company out, another in on Evanston ICE jail

August 19, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile The for-profit prison company that proposed building an immigration jail in Evanston has withdrawn its interest, but a Uinta county commissioner says a different prison... Read more »

08/20/19 8:46 AM

Warrant Roundup (8/19/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Warrant Roundup is provided as a public service to the citizens and visitors of Casper, Wyoming. The list below represents warrants that have been confirmed by the... Read more »

08/19/19 3:19 PM

Recent Arrests (8/16/19 to 8/18/19)

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

08/19/19 10:55 AM

Man arrested for battery said breastfeeding girlfriend was “inviting the Devil”

A Casper man was arrested late Friday night on charges of domestic battery. According to a Casper Police Department report, police were called to a home at the 1100 block... Read more »

08/19/19 10:50 AM

Wyoming woman gets prison for fatal stabbing

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming woman has been sentenced to five to eight years in prison for fatally stabbing her boyfriend’s wife. Tanya Pearson of Cheyenne was sentenced Friday... Read more »

08/19/19 4:23 AM

Weekly Arrests (8/9/19 – 8/15/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — Here is a weekly recap of recent law enforcement activity. The recent arrests log represents law enforcement contact with individuals who were arrested, and the charges that are... Read more »

08/18/19 12:22 PM

Warrant Roundup (8/16/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Warrant Roundup is provided as a public service to the citizens and visitors of Casper, Wyoming. The list below represents warrants that have been confirmed by the... Read more »

08/16/19 12:18 PM

Casper native promoted to Police Lieutenant

Natrona County High School grad Daniel Dundas has been promoted to rank of Lieutenant. Dundas’ promotion from Sergeant to Lieutenant was announced in a Casper Police Department media release sent... Read more »

08/16/19 11:55 AM

Recent Arrests (8/15/19)

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

08/16/19 10:00 AM

Cheyenne Police investigate back-to-back armed robberies

CASPER, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police department is investigating two armed robberies that occurred within about an hour and a half of each other on August 14 and August 15.... Read more »

08/15/19 4:51 PM

Agg assault suspect jumps in river to avoid police, is arrested

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Police have arrested a man on recommended charges of Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, after an investigation into an incident where the... Read more »

08/15/19 11:01 AM

Recent Arrests (8/14/19)

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

08/15/19 10:03 AM

Philadelphia gunman in custody after hourslong standoff

By CHRISTINA PACIOLLA and CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A gunman who opened fire on police Wednesday as they were serving a drug warrant in Philadelphia, wounding six... Read more »

08/14/19 10:39 PM

Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest

CASPER, Wyo. — A search, following a traffic stop in Casper, resulted in the arrest of a suspect on recommended felony drug possession charges; officials with the Casper Police Department... Read more »

08/14/19 5:04 PM

Warrant Round Up (8/14/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Warrant Roundup is provided as a public service to the citizens and visitors of Casper, Wyoming. The list below represents warrants that have been confirmed by the... Read more »

08/14/19 12:05 PM

Cheyenne Diocese priests accused of sexual abuse in filed affidavit

UPDATE (8/14/19 1:45 pm): They Cheyenne Police Department has clarified, in a second statement released Wednesday, that the individuals for whom police are recommending charges, are one member of the... Read more »

08/14/19 11:44 AM

Recent Arrests (8/13/19)

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

08/14/19 10:16 AM

Police investigating vandalism of CHA housing (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Officials with the Casper Police Department say that they are investigating the vandalism of two buildings owned by the Casper Housing Authority. CHA officials said on social media... Read more »

08/13/19 4:26 PM

Report: reforms could save Wyo. money, cut prison population in half by 2025

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s prison population could be cut in half by 2025 and the state could save millions of dollars if “sensible” criminal justice reforms are enacted. That is... Read more »

08/13/19 10:44 AM

Recent Arrests (8/12/19)

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

08/13/19 10:13 AM

AG says ‘irregularities’ found at jail where Epstein died

By JIM MUSTIAN, MICHAEL R. SISAK and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Attorney General William Barr said Monday that there were “serious irregularities” at the federal jail... Read more »

08/12/19 1:52 PM

Prosecutors say Ohio shooter’s friend bought him armor

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A friend of the Dayton gunman who killed nine people told federal agents he bought him body armor, a gun accessory and a 100-round magazine earlier... Read more »

08/12/19 1:32 PM

Recent Arrests (8/9/19 – 8/11/19)

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

08/12/19 10:41 AM

Driver flees scene after allegedly hitting woman outside bar

CASPER, Wyo. — Police say that they are in contact with a driver who is accused of fleeing the scene of a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision, outside of a Casper... Read more »

08/10/19 10:07 AM

Weekly Arrests (8/2/19 – 8/8/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — Here is a weekly recap of recent law enforcement activity. The recent arrests log represents law enforcement contact with individuals who were arrested, and the charges that are... Read more »

08/10/19 9:07 AM

Crime

Recent Arrests (8/22/19)

Serial killer who preyed on gay men executed in Florida

Casper man recommended for charge of Child Endangerment with Meth

Recent Arrests (8/21/19)

NCSO seeks info on CRC escapee

Texas executes man in 1998 slaying of college student

Evansville Warrant Watch: Crawford, Hudson, Marshall, Reitzig

Warrant Roundup (8/21/19)

Woman arrested, accused of fighting with officers while holding child

Recent Arrests (8/20/19)

Vehicle search yields suspected heroin and methamphetamine, two arrested

Suspect in Utah student’s death charged in 2018 assault

Lozano to Wyo. Supreme Court: lower court’s contempt order lacked authority

Recent Arrests (8/19/19)

Casper man pleads guilty to sex crimes

One prison company out, another in on Evanston ICE jail

Warrant Roundup (8/19/19)

Recent Arrests (8/16/19 to 8/18/19)

Man arrested for battery said breastfeeding girlfriend was “inviting the Devil”

Wyoming woman gets prison for fatal stabbing

Weekly Arrests (8/9/19 – 8/15/19)

Warrant Roundup (8/16/19)

Casper native promoted to Police Lieutenant

Recent Arrests (8/15/19)

Cheyenne Police investigate back-to-back armed robberies

Agg assault suspect jumps in river to avoid police, is arrested

Recent Arrests (8/14/19)

Philadelphia gunman in custody after hourslong standoff

Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest

Warrant Round Up (8/14/19)

Cheyenne Diocese priests accused of sexual abuse in filed affidavit

Recent Arrests (8/13/19)

Police investigating vandalism of CHA housing (PHOTOS)

Report: reforms could save Wyo. money, cut prison population in half by 2025

Recent Arrests (8/12/19)

AG says ‘irregularities’ found at jail where Epstein died

Prosecutors say Ohio shooter’s friend bought him armor

Recent Arrests (8/9/19 – 8/11/19)

Driver flees scene after allegedly hitting woman outside bar

Weekly Arrests (8/2/19 – 8/8/19)

Obituaries

AP

Billionaire David Koch, conservative donor, dies at age 79

Obituaries: Geuke, Webb, Marken

Obituaries: Hicks, Leggett, Johnson, Cook

Obituaries: West, Swanson, Romango

‘Easy Rider’ star and writer Peter Fonda has died at 79

Community

Agriculture

Lawmakers ask USDA to cover ‘catastrophic’ losses from Wyo., Neb. irrigation tunnel collapse

Acclaimed Violinist Sandy Cameron to share passion for music at Pops in Park concert

Check Out OC’s Top Events – Friday, August 23

Flavorful foraging: an intro to edible treats on Casper Mountain (PHOTOS)

Public input on proposed air ambulance Medicaid waiver sought

Wyoming

AP

US fossil fuel official says tech can help coal industry

Flavorful foraging: an intro to edible treats on Casper Mountain (PHOTOS)

Charging bison damages rental car in Yellowstone (VIDEO)

Five Wyo. school districts awarded for enhancing breakfast programs

Powell may signal future rate cuts, but would they matter?

Promoted

Latest News

Donate Life Wyoming Scavenger Hunt “Honor. Celebrate. Recognize.”

2019 Casper Start-Up Challenge open for entries

Toy Town’s Lego Contest

4th Annual No Cost To You Sports Physicals

Emergency Room or walk-in clinic: Do you know where to go?

Galleries

Breaking News

Look back: 2017 Eclipse Festival put Casper on center stage (PHOTOS)

Summer comes to a close as Casper College students return to campus (Gallery)

Love is the cure: Medical emergency leads to hospital wedding

Summer Readers party in the park to mark achievement (Photos)

Rescued exotic birds begin journey to Colorado (Photos)

National/World

AP

Serial killer who preyed on gay men executed in Florida

Billionaire David Koch, conservative donor, dies at age 79