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The police department said If you know someone who has shown signs of abusing animals, help them seek mental health resources.

City Attorney John Henley said these are all misdemeanors each punishable by a fine of up to $750. There is no jail punishment.

The Riverton Police Department has called the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation for assistance.

The Civil Service Commission responsibilities include monitoring dismissals and hearing grievance appeals from fire and police department employees.

The Platte County Sheriff’s Department assisted the Wyoming Highway Patrol.

Additionally, the request states that if the release is denied, ACoPP and the ACLU want a written document describing the legal authority to deny.

Laramie Police arrested a man Wednesday on multiple felony charges including aggravated assault.
Gerald W. Burkett, 30, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, strangulation of a household member, and interference with a 911 call...

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Crimestoppers at 742-CARE (2273).

The initial appearance is set in Cheyenne via a telephone conference call with U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Carman from the Yellowstone Justice Center.

The Wyoming Move Over Law has been updated to protect more Wyoming Department of Transportation employees, as well as first responders.

The agencies are working with LPD to determine if the office was targeted or if the arson was a random act of violence.

A tough eight-year-old from Hudson received the birthday party of a lifetime this week thanks to a handful of Wyoming law enforcement officers.