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Laramie County Sheriff's Office Now Taking Reports On-Line

Chris Turner — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:37:00 EDT

Laramie County residents can now report crimes with the click of a mouse. The sheriff's department has implemented "Cop Logic", a system that allows individuals to provide information and file reports

Click It Don't Risk It

Chris Turner — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:59:00 EDT

Thousands of people die every year from car accidents. Over the next two weeks, Wyoming law enforcement is promoting "May Mobilization" It's a collaborative effort between highway patrol, sheriff and

CRMC Best in Wyoming for Stroke Care

Chris Turner — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:48:00 EDT

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center has earned top honors from stroke care in the state of Wyoming from Care Chex, a nationally recognized hospital quality rating service. May also happens to be Stroke Awareness

Cheyenne Veterans get "Dream Flight"

Kyle Markley — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:08:00 EDT

Cheyenne veterans from Sierra Hills and Aspen Wind assisted living facilities got the flight of a lifetime.

Thanks to Ageless Aviation Dreams they got a ride in a World War II era bi-plane.

Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station Breaks Ground

Andrew Heirty — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:27:00 EDT

Today was the official ground-breaking ceremony for the new power-plant being built east of Cheyenne. The Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station is set to be completed in late 2014 and will provide 132 megawatts

Why Oklahoma Schools Don't Have Tornado Shelters

Chris Turner — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:49:00 EDT

Today we were joined by NewsChannel 5's News Director Chris Turner. Chris grew up in Oklahoma and has experienced several tornados. NewsChannel 5 has received a lot of comments and questions about why

Why Kids Kill

Chris Turner — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:39:00 EDT

Law enforcement, school officials and others involved with juveniles gathered at the civic center Tuesday to find out "Why Teens Kill". Phil Chalmers, America's leading authority on juvenile homicide

Korean War Vets Honored

Chris Turner — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:29:00 EDT

It's long been referred to as "The Forgotten War" but Tuesday afternoon, Korean War Veterans were recognized for their service and sacrifice.

LCSD #1 School Officials Talk About Tornado Plan

Andrew Heirty — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:14:00 EDT

As the devastation of Monday's tornado continues to be revealed, one thing that brings it close to home is student's losing their lives while taking shelter in schools. Today we talked to Laramie County

Cheyenne Collection Point Set Up for Oklahoma Donations

Chris Turner — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:48:00 EDT

Employees of #1 Properties in Cheyenne is hosting a "Wyoming Cares for Moore" collection site at the #1 Properties at their Dell Range office/parking lot at 1660 Del Range Blvd. from 3pm-9pm this afternoon/evening.

Stabbing Suspect Arrested

Chris Turner — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:57:00 EDT

Cheyenne police were called to 2825 East Lincolnway at 1am Monday morning to a reported stabbing. Officers responded to the call and found a man outside the Super Thrift who had been stabbed by another

Donations for Oklahoma Tornado Relief

Chris Turner — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:50:00 EDT

Giving to the Red Cross in Oklahoma is the safest way to ensure your money will go to the victims of the Oklahoma Tornados.

Governor Announces Anti-Impaired Driving Campaign

Andrew Heirty — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:14:00 EDT

Governor Mead announced today that his council on impaired driving is beginning a new statewide multi- media campaign. Created in September of 2011, the council works on ways to make Wyoming's highways

Boys & Girls Club Expects Large Group For Annual Fundraiser

Andrew Heirty — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:52:00 EDT

The annual Back-A-Kid Breakfast will be held at 7a.m. on Tuesday morning at the Little America Hotel & Resort. In 2012, more than 500 community and business leaders attended the event and this year over

Yiddish Food Festival

Chris Turner — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:13:00 EDT

It was music…dancing…and a whole lot of good food at Mount Sinai Synagogue. Community members packed the synagogue for the 8th annual Yiddish Food Festival. Patrons were entertained by a live klezmer

Poker Run for Stride

Chris Turner — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:17:00 EDT

You may have noticed more bikers than normal in Cheyenne Sunday, that's because they wre here to give back to Cheyenne's kids. High Country Motor Sports, Cheyenne Elk Lodge 660 and the Eagle's Nest all

Cheyenne Gunslingers Rehearsal

Chris Turner — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:09:00 EDT

One of Cheyenne's most popular summer acts is gearing up for the season… that's right.. that's the sound of the Cheyenne Gunslingers. They held a dress rehearsal Sunday as they get ready to entertain crowds

International Museum Day in Cheyenne

Chris Turner — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:58:00 EDT

Saturday was International Museum Day and to celebrate it the CFD Museum offered free admission to the public. International Museum Day was created in 1977 to provide a reminder to Governments and the

Menard's Grand Opening

Chris Turner — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:50:00 EDT

The parking lot was jam packed as Menard's kicked off its grand opening celebration Saturday. The 10 day celebration will be every day until May 27th. Menard's will be offering daily prize giveaways and

Armed Forces Day at Frontier Mall

Chris Turner — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:38:00 EDT

Every year since 1950, Americans have celebrated Armed Force3s Day. Saturday marked the 64th annual celebration. Wyoming's armed forces were out at Frontier Mall interacting with the community. Kids

Police Chief gets Dunked!

Chris Turner — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:29:00 EDT

Warm weather, a Bar-B-Q and a dunk tank provided the entertainment this afternoon at Clear Creek Park near the Animal Shelter. That was Cheyenne Police Chief Brian Kozak plunging into the water. People

March for Babies

Chris Turner — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:20:00 EDT

Cheyenne families gathered in Lions park Saturday, each of them sharing the common bond of having lost a baby or child or having a child cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit. Saturday's March

Bark Beetle Spraying to begin in Cheyenne

Kyle Markley — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:27:00 EDT

Starting Monday, Cheyenne's Urban Forestry division will begin spraying for bark beetles throughout the city.

Spraying will go from 4 a.m. to noon each work day, starting with trees in Lions Park.

Midas Donates Vans to NEEDS

Chris Turner — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:12:00 EDT

NEEDS Incorporated got some new wheels Friday afternoon. Midas owner, Nick Dodgson, handed over the keys to three vans. Dodgson recently replaced the courtesy shuttles at his Cheyenne, Fort Collins and

Young Artists Display Artwork at Capitol

Chris Turner — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:38:00 EDT

Twelve of Wyoming's top young artists were at the Capitol Friday to show off their artwork. Kids third through fifth grade from around the state were asked to make bookmarks showing the importance of

Governor Honors Armed Services Members

Chris Turner — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:19:00 EDT

Many Americans will celebrate Armed Forces Day Saturday. To Pay tribute to the men and women in uniform who have served and are currently serving our country, Governor Mead signed a proclamation to mark

Workers Rappelling off of Capitol Dome

Chris Turner — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:41:00 EDT

When you think of reppelling in Wyoming… Devils Tower or Vedauwoo may come to mind. But what about the state capitol? As part of a study to restore and rehabilitate the building, Vertical Access is repelling

Special Olympics Torch Arrives at Capitol

Chris Turner — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:26:00 EDT

The torch for the 2013 Wyoming Special Olympics Summer Games made its way to the Capitol Building steps in Cheyenne Thursday morning. Cheyenne's Special Olympians gathered there to welcome the torches

Trash Truck Tips Over

Chris Turner — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:28:00 EDT

shortly after 11:00 Thursday morning, a semi-trailer full of construction trash tipped over on the westbound I-80 on-ramp at College Ave.

Governor Speaks to Truckers

Chris Turner — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:14:00 EDT

The 74th annual Wyoming Trucking Association (WTA) Convention shifted into high gear Thursday. Speaking to the general membership, Governor Mead stressed the importance of maintain our roads, which he

Depot Days in Cheyenne this weekend

Kyle Markley — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:47:00 EDT

Cheyenne's 8th annual Depot Days begins this weekend.

The Depot has been working hard to prepare for this year's event and has plenty of things planned for the public.

Plane Crashes near Pine Bluffs

Kyle Markley — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:01:00 EDT

A scary moment for a pilot in Pine Bluffs early Wednesday afternoon.

Mark Nardin of Circle-S Aviation lost control of his single engine Cessna 188 and crashed into a field about two miles west of the Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport at approximately 11 a.m.

The plane did not catch on fire and no chemicals were on board. Nardin walked away from the crash and sustained no injuries.

Governor Signs Great Outdoors Proclamation

Andrew Heirty — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:23:00 EDT

The weather couldn't have been much better today for Governor Mead to sign a proclamation declaring June as Great Outdoors month. A large crowd, including about fifty students from Hobbs Elementary, gathered

Next Week is National Emergency Medical Services Week

Andrew Heirty — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:22:00 EDT

Ambulances lined 24th Avenue in front of the capitol this morning, but not for any emergencies.Next week is National Emergency Medical Services Week and to help draw attention Governor Mead signed a formal

Governor Releases New Energy Strategy For State

Andrew Heirty — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:21:00 EDT

Earlier today Governor Mead revealed his energy strategy for Wyoming. The state leads the nation in energy exports but until now the it hasn't really had a comprehensive plan when it comes to addressing

Attempted Abduction of 3 Year-Old in Laramie

Chris Turner — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:40:00 EDT

Abduction of 3 year-old boy foiled by care-giver

Community Marches Against Bullying

Kyle Markley — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:49:00 EDT

Parents, teachers, students, school administrators and public officials. All of them were in downtown Cheyenne Saturday morning for an anti-bullying march.

Wyoming's Fallen Officers Honored

Kyle Markley — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:44:00 EDT

Cheyenne area law enforcement agencies hosted the second annual Wyoming Fallen Peace Officer's Memorial Saturday afternoon.

Cheyenne Mustangs

Graham Hunter — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:46:00 EDT

The Cheyenne Mustangs play in Connie Mack division amateur baseball league.Competition comes largely from Colorado where the team faces off against programs that pull directly from 5A baseball talent.The

Rachel Erickson-Gatorade Girls Soccer Player of the Year

Graham Hunter — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:19:00 EDT

Rachel Erickson was named the 2013 Gatorade girls soccer player of the year.The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary

Lady T-Birds Girls Soccer Team: A Look Back

Graham Hunter — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:05:00 EDT

East High School welcomed home its newest state champions this week. The lady Thunderbirds soccer team defeated the cross town rival from Central High School at the State Championship game in Rock Springs.The

Prep Athlete of the Week May 13-19

Graham Hunter — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:02:00 EDT

Cassidy Meade is the Prep Athlete of the Week for May 13-19.She won the 400 and 800 meter individual runs at the Wyoming State Track and Field Meet. She was also a member of Laramie High School's winning

4A State Track Finals

Kurt Maddox — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:38:00 EDT

Here are the Final Results of the Wyoming State Track meet in Casper.Licensed to Wyoming H.S. State Championship Meet HY-TEK's Meet Manager 5/18/2013 05:15 PM

Post 6 Preview

Graham Hunter — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:45:00 EDT

Post 6 baseball is looking to recover from two straight losses. They head to South Dakota this weekend for three games against Rapid City.

Elementary Track Meet

Graham Hunter — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:15:00 EDT

The Elementary School Track meet wrapped up on May 16 at Okie Blanchard Stadium.

Central High Sends Three Teams to State Competition

Graham Hunter — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:58:00 EDT

Central High School is the only school in Cheyenne sending both its men's and women's soccer teams to the state tournament.The women's team is a three-seed and will face Natrona County.The men's team will

UW Track Stars Named All-Conference

Graham Hunter — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:20:00 EDT

Eight members of the University of Wyoming Track and Field team were named to the Mountain West All-Conference Team after the weekend's conference meet.Brandon Douglas (110 Hurdles), Henry Ferreira (Javelin),

Prep Athlete of the Week May 6-12

Graham Hunter — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:02:00 EDT

Tevis Bartlett, a sophomore from East High School, is the Prep Athlete of the Week after strong performances at the Wyoming East Region Track and Field Meet.Bartlett was given a DQ in the 110 meter hurdles

7 foods that boost your brainpower

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:14:00 EDT

Making big decisions for your company? Add these foods to your regular diet to keep your mind sharp.

U.S. teen birth rate plummets

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

Teen birth rates in the United States are dropping sharply, especially among Hispanic teens, according to a new government report.

Gwyneth Paltrow says modeling is the 'perfect job' for moms

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

Working moms with young children may be always strapped for time, energy and money. But Gwyneth Paltrow has a solution that worked for her — and might work for you: modeling.

Can sunscreen cause cancer?

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:00 EDT

Find out what some top doctors had to say about some common beliefs surrounding sunscreen.

5 germ hot spots you aren't cleaning

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 EDT

Here are five germ hot spots you're probably missing when you clean, and the most powerful tools to add to your cleaning arsenal today.

Laramie man faces second-degree murder charge

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:29:00 EDT

A Vietnam veteran accused in a fatal stabbing in Laramie faces a charge of second-degree murder.

Former NBA guard Flynn Robinson dies at 72

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:33:00 EDT

Flynn Robinson, the former NBA guard who played on the Los Angeles Lakers' 1971-72 championship team, has died after a two-year fight with cancer. He was 72.

Tanker rolls near Medicine Bow, spills hot goo

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:01:00 EDT

A tractor-trailer pulling two tankers loaded with asphalt sealer overturned and spilled a hot, sticky mess near Medicine Bow.

This Hour: Latest Wyoming news, sports, business and entertainment

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:01:00 EDT

A Casper man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and sexual abuse of a minor in the abduction of a 2-year-old Glenrock girl from her bedroom last year.

Wyoming inmate sues again over eagle feathers

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:41:00 EDT

A Wyoming prison inmate is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, claiming agency officials improperly delayed sending him eagle feathers he needed for religious purposes.

News Minute: Here is the latest Wyoming news from The Associated Press

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:33:00 EDT

Parents of Wyoming Boy Scouts have mixed reactions to the organization's vote to end a ban on gay youths while still excluding gay adults. Bern Haggerty of Laramie says he gave up Scouting in 1991 after the Boy Scouts...

Casper man pleads in girl's kidnapping, abuse

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:05:00 EDT

A Casper man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and sexual abuse of a minor in the abduction of a 2-year-old Glenrock girl from her bedroom last year.

Couple get prison terms in double slayings

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:56:00 EDT

A husband and wife have been sentenced to long prison terms after pleading guilty to abetting the slayings of two people in Hudson in 2011.

Mixed reaction in Wyo. to Boy Scouts gay vote

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:12:00 EDT

Officials with Boy Scouts of America in Wyoming aren't commenting on the organization's vote to end a ban on gay youths while still excluding gay adults.

Protesters arrested at coal firm Alpha's HQ in Va

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:36:00 EDT

Several environmental protesters are facing charges after blocking the road leading to the headquarters for coal producer Alpha Natural Resources in Bristol.

Official: 2 dead after Angel Flight crashes in NY

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:28:00 EDT

A small airplane operating as a volunteer Angel Flight crashed in upstate New York on Friday evening, killing at least two people, authorities said.

Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

The trucker was hauling drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him....

Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:28:00 EDT

A federal judge ruled Friday that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency...

Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:08:00 EDT

Haynes Johnson, a pioneering Washington journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the civil rights movement and migrated from newspapers to television, books and teaching, died Friday. He was 81.

Dead Pa. baby's dad believes in 'divine healing'

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:58:00 EDT

After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge they would not let another sick child go without medical care.

Calif. teen takes supermodel to prom

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:28:00 EDT

A Southern California teen turned heads at his prom when he showed up with a Sports Illustrated model as his date.

Key figures in racial profiling lawsuit in Ariz

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:48:00 EDT

Key figures in a lawsuit that alleges that an Arizona sheriff's office has racially profiled Latinos in its immigration patrols. A judge ruled Friday that Arpaio's office systematically racially profiles Latinos:

Jury foreman says life or death decision unfair

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:18:00 EDT

They were 12 ordinary citizens who didn't oppose the death penalty. But unlike spectators outside the courthouse who followed the case like a daytime soap opera and jumped to demand Jodi Arias' execution, the jurors...

Principal recounts tornado hitting Oklahoma school

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:58:00 EDT

Teachers and students at Plaza Towers Elementary School hunkered down against the storm just as they had been taught in countless tornado drills, their principal said Friday, recounting how she walked the halls until the...

Calif. plastic ocean debris bill dies in committee

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:48:00 EDT

A California bill that would have required manufacturers to figure out how to keep the most common plastic junk out of state waterways died in the state Assembly without a vote Friday.

Xcel to pay $150,000 to settle OSHA citations

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:41:00 EDT

Xcel Energy has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle federal safety citations stemming from a fire that killed five maintenance workers near Georgetown.

Suspects in Denver bar slayings plead not guilty

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:05:00 EDT

Three men accused of fatally stabbing five people at a Denver bar that authorities say was set on fire to cover up the killings have pleaded not guilty.

Man pleads guilty in Sterling cellmate's death

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:41:00 EDT

An inmate accused of killing his cellmate at the Sterling Correctional Facility has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the heat of passion.

Feb. trial set for new suspect in 1994 slaying

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:37:00 EDT

A judge says a trial can proceed against a man suspected in a 1994 rape and murder in Mesa County, after DNA evidence freed another man who spent years in prison for the crimes.

Police searching school in N Denver suburb

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:28:00 EDT

Police are searching a high school in the northern Denver suburbs, but the reason wasn't immediately clear.

Low river flows affecting reservoir releases

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:01:00 EDT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says five western Colorado reservoirs won't be releasing water to help endangered fish this spring due to dry conditions.

News Minute: Here is the latest Colorado news from The Associated Press

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:33:00 EDT

A suburban Denver high school was evacuated this morning after reports that a man with a rifle was seen outside the building. Police say no gunman was found and there were no reports of gunfire at Thornton High School....

This Hour: Latest Colorado news, sports, business and entertainment

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:05:00 EDT

Authorities say all the students at a Denver-area high school are safe after a report that a man with a rifle was seen outside the building.

Trail Ridge Road opens for season

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:44:00 EDT

Trail Ridge Road across the high country of Rocky Mountain National Park has opened for the season.

Former RI mayor leaves Colo governor's race

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:20:00 EDT

A former Rhode Island mayor is bowing out of Colorado's governor's race after three days as a candidate.

Neb. football player's indecency trial gets set

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:17:00 EDT

A trial date has been set for a Nebraska defensive end accused of exposing his genitals to a female student.

News Minute: Here is the latest Nebraska news from The Associated Press

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:05:00 EDT

The Nebraska Supreme Court says Nebraska's self-defense law covers those fending off an attack from a roommate. The law says a person does not have to retreat from his or her home before using deadly force in...

Whiteclay activist arrested while filing complaint

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:41:00 EDT

A group that opposes alcohol sales in Whiteclay is alleging that one of its beer store owners gave baseball bats and a stick to men who frequent the town, and told them to attack the protesters' encampment on the Pine...

Neb high court upholds new trial in murder case

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:08:00 EDT

The Nebraska Supreme Court says Nebraska's self-defense law, which says a person does not have to retreat from his home before using deadly force in self-defense, covers those fending off an attack from a roommate.

2 mobile homes in central Neb destroyed in fire

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:12:00 EDT

A burning fence in Grand Island has destroyed two mobile homes on either side of it.

Neb men charged with sex offender registry counts

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:08:00 EDT

Four Nebraska men have been charged in separate federal indictments of failing to register as sex offenders.

New York man indicted in Neb for incident on plane

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:48:00 EDT

A New York man had been indicted on federal charges, accused of assaulting and intimidating flight crew members on a flight from New York to Omaha last month.

This Hour: Latest Nebraska news, sports, business and entertainment

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:36:00 EDT

A Nebraska tax measure that could benefit high-tech start-up companies and uninsured medical patients is headed to a final vote in the Legislature.

Neb. work-subsidy pilot bill heads to final vote

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:32:00 EDT

A proposed work-subsidy program aimed at Nebraskans who qualify for welfare is headed to a final vote in the Legislature.

Neb. lawmakers advance human trafficking bill

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:00:00 EDT

A Nebraska bill that would expand protections for human trafficking victims has won first-round approval from lawmakers.