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Man wanted after 2 road rage shootings
LOVELAND, Colo. — A man is on the run after two road rage shootings were reported in northern Colorado on Sunday, Loveland Police said. Just after noon on Sunday, a Loveland officer spotted a Toyota Sequoia parked at a business in the 100 block of South Taft Avenue that did not have a front license plate.
Westminster residents concerned about woodpiles on Sheridan Boulevard lot
In Westminster, massive woodpiles have sat idle on a vacant lot off Sheridan Boulevard for over a year. Residents like Carol Alberts are worried that it constitutes a fire risk. She has been pressing the city for months about removing them."They sprouted up all at once," she said. "It wasn't one at a time. My initial response is 'This is another Marshall Fire waiting to happen'." "That is the one exit to the west," she continued. "There is one exit on the north. If that was blocked and you had all those people trying to get out and it spread...
After 50 Years Southwest Is Ending Open Seating For Colorado Flights
For over five decades, Southwest Airlines, which flies hundreds of planes out of Denver International Airport each day, has been known for its famous open seating policy. Now, 50 years later, that policy is about to change. Southwest Airlines Open Seating Policy To End. Flying usually means that you're headed...
Authorities Seek Information on Missing UW Visiting Professor
A visiting professor at the University of Wyoming has been reported missing, and local law enforcement agencies are seeking the public’s help in an attempt to locate him. Nash Quinn, of UW’s Department of Visual Arts, hasn’t been seen or heard from since July 8. The avid bicyclist is missing along with his bicycle, a Ridley rigid steel frame, white in color with a brown leather seat and 29-inch wheels.
Treacherous mountain pass in Colorado closed 'until further notice' due to rollover crash
UPDATE: The San Miguel County Sheriff's Office has reopened the road, as of Thursday afternoon. Experienced four-wheel-drive enthusiasts headed to Telluride may have to be patient when it comes to checking the notorious Black Bear Pass route off their bucket list. According to the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office, the rough and narrow pass known for its technical nature and big exposure has been closed until further notice as of...
BREAKING: Homicide Victim Found at Mirror Lake in Albany County Identified
The Albany County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim of a homicide whose body was found wrapped in a tarp at Mirror Lake on the Fourth of July as 56-year-old James Bitner of Black Hawk, Colorado. For those unfamiliar, Mirror Lake is a popular picnic and fishing stop about 14...
Kroger/Albertsons proposed merger temporarily blocked by Colorado judge
CASPER, Wyo. — The controversial proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons is temporarily on hold after a Denver District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction and canceled an Aug. 12 hearing on the matter. According to industry publication Progressive Grocer, both companies agreed to the delay. Instead...
Wyoming and Nebraska Weather: Storms, Heat, and Weekend Outlook
Cheyenne, WY – Wyoming is expected to experience a significant change in weather starting Friday. A quiet morning is predicted before scattered storms develop by mid-afternoon. Temperatures in Cheyenne will reach 87°F, while Laramie will see 82°F, and Rawlins will hit 84°F. According to the US...
The Shocking Wyoming Destination Thrillist Listed as a ‘Must-Visit Small Town’
It's always great to see Wyoming towns make a national list, especially when those towns aren't named Jackson, Cheyenne or even Casper. We have so many beautiful places that don't get the shine they deserve. That's why it was nice to see a list by travel website, Thrillist, which listed...
Wyoming PBS Takes Home Pair of Heartland Emmys
Two Wyoming PBS productions earned Heartland Chapter Emmy Awards at the 38th annual gala on Saturday in Denver, Colo. One program features the soldier’s perspective on their mental health crisis, and the other spotlights a Casper-based artist and her innovative metalwork. “I am proud of our team here at...
Missing 20-year-old Wyoming woman found safe
UPDATE: JUly 25 at 10:47 a.m. The 20-year-old missing Wyoming woman Liana Welde has been found safe and unharmed Wednesday night. According to a release form the Big Horn County, Wyoming Sheriff's Office, Welde police officers had contacted and identified Welde in the City of Billings at around 8 p.m.
Check Out What’s On The Big Screen At Edness K
Summer is moving fast; before you know it, the kids will return to school. Take advantage of every moment that you can. There are great options for you to participate 6 miles east of Casper, at Edness K. Wilkins State Park. The park is having a great family movie night...
Man gets time served, 5-year park ban for ‘mass shooting’ statements at Yellowstone
CASPER, Wyo. — The Yellowstone National Park concessionaire employee heard earlier this month making threatening statements about “the next mass shooting” was sentenced in federal court to time served and five years’ supervision, according to a release Wednesday by the U.S. Justice Department. Robert Sherman, 55,...
C17 Crime Clips for Thursday, July 25
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, July 24, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Drugs, July 24, South 4-J Road, GPD. A 38-year-old woman was arrested on a...
(PHOTOS) New mural celebrates Casper’s outdoor recreation pioneers
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Mural Project’s latest mural is undeniably in a great spot. When it’s completed, visitors driving south on Center Street from Interstate 25 will immediately see its bright colors and bold shapes playing off Casper Mountain in the distance. However, for Laramie-based mural artist Dan Toro, there’s another practical reason for his affection for the spot.
Laramie County Recent Arrests (7/22/24–7/25/24)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Here is the arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested and the recommended charges against them. The arrest log is not a comprehensive document and may not represent all of the arrests made...
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