Former Gillette police officer accused of murdering three in South Dakota
GILLETTE (WNE) — A former Gillette police officer has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder stemming from allegations that he shot and killed three people in South Dakota on Memorial Day. Jay Edward Ostrem, 64, was charged…
Sundance Wicks Named Head Coach of Cowboy Basketball Program
• He becomes 23rd head coach in school history University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman announced Sunday the hiring of Sundance Wicks as head coach of the Cowboy Basketball Program. He is the 23rd head coach in Cowboy…
Man accused of shooting multiple homes after reportedly shooting through his own roof
GILLETTE (WNE) — No one was injured but three homes were damaged after dozens of gunshots were heard early Monday morning in the Westview Mobile Home Park, rounds allegedly fired by the same man who reported accidentally shooting a…
Hurrah for the Cowboy: Men of the Open Range
• Exhibit at the Rockpile Museum The traveling exhibit, Hurrah for the Cowboy, is currently on display at the Campbell County Rockpile Museum in Gillette, Wyoming from through December 2024. This collection of vintage engravings (1867-1911) depicts the North American…
Crypto mines arise in Campbell County and neighbors have questions
By Jake Goodrick Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Gary and Darva Rye looked out their window to a surprise Thursday morning. On days when the sky is clear, they have a full view of the Big…
University will take over carbon capture test site
• Move comes after two projects break ground near Gillette By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources is taking over management of the state’s leading carbon capture test…
Prison recommended for man in brass knuckle assault
GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gillette man accused of punching another man with brass knuckles and later attacking two police officers may see up to 12 years in prison. Jason David Sieler, 47, pleaded guilty Sept. 2 to aggravated assault and…
Man uses bed sheets to rappel from third-story hotel room and escape deputies
GILLETTE (WNE) — A 26-year-old man eluded deputies multiple times Saturday night, once after initially contacted during a traffic stop and a second time when he rappelled out of a third story hotel window using multiple bed sheets he tied…
Man facing 31 child abuse counts waives hearing
GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gillette man charged with 31 counts of aggravated child abuse has been bound over to District Court after he waived his preliminary hearing. Tyler Bryan Martinson, 28, had been scheduled to have a preliminary hearing on…
Law enforcement confiscates 14 pounds of meth found in car during Highway 50 stop
GILLETTE (WNE) — Local charges have been dismissed against a California man accused of drug trafficking because he has been charged federally. Ian Arbee Batar Molina, 26, was found with 14 pounds of meth in his trunk when he was…