Ellen Gerst
Casper Star-Tribune
Casper, WY, United States
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The fallout from a deadly police shooting still ripples through Wyoming
Robbie Ramirez's death four years ago today sparked conversations about police reform and hiring practices, led to several notable departures and highlighted the need for accessible mental health services. → Read More
Casper Notebook: Goodbye and thank you
Friday was my last day at the Star-Tribune, and I wanted to take the time to say thank you. → Read More
Early voting in Wyoming opens today
Voters can now cast absentee ballots or vote early at the old county courthouse. → Read More
Settlement reached for Illinois trucker hit on I-80
The settlement was finalized in July, nearly four years after the accident. → Read More
Lawyers opposing abortion ban: Keep lawsuit questions in lower court for now
Should the high court get involved now in a lawsuit over Wyoming's abortion ban? The plaintiffs in the case say no. → Read More
Wyoming prisons struggle to attract staff due to low wages, high demands
The state penitentiary in Rawlins is understaffed by about 70 positions. The prison in Torrington has 40 vacancies. → Read More
Torrington prisoner serving murder sentence dies
Donald Souter was convicted of first-degree murder in Washakie County in 1982, receiving a life sentence. → Read More
Wildfire east of Midwest reaches 1,800 acres
The fire ignited this morning and has already charred 1,800 acres. → Read More
Officers shoot, kill man after he fires on them, Casper police say
Casper police say the officers shot and killed a man after he fired upon them during a foot chase at McKenzie Lake Park. → Read More
Wyoming Supreme Court confirms Gerry Spence ousted from Trial Lawyers College board
Gerry Spence has been handed a rare loss. → Read More
Park County jail accused of denying access to legal publications for prisoners
A magazine and book publisher is suing Park County sheriff’s officials over the jail’s mail policy. → Read More
Former Wyoming prisoner releases critical thinking book
The book, “Think Straight,” is a self-proclaimed “owner’s manual for the mind." → Read More
Man charged with murder in double homicide investigation
Luke Thomas Young, 26, is accused of killing Acacia Colvin and Kameron Young Johnson on Aug. 9. → Read More
Election results: Natrona County local races
Here's a rundown of results for all Natrona County races. → Read More
High voter turnout in Natrona County largely spurred by votes against Cheney
As they waited in long lines at the polls, many voters said they came specifically to vote Liz Cheney out of office. → Read More
It's election day in Wyoming: Here's what you need to know
Eyes around the state — and around the nation — will be watching the race for Wyoming's lone U.S. House seat. → Read More
Wildfire near Casper neighborhood evacuates residents, out at 16 acres
No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported. Residents in the area were evacuated for a time. → Read More
Judge to decide Wednesday whether to extend halt to Wyoming abortion ban
The same judge who blocked Wyoming's abortion ban will rule on whether to extend that pause amid a legal challenge. → Read More
Wyoming wildfires increase containment
The Fish Fire near Sundance is at 44% containment, and the Sugarloaf Fire near Laramie Peak is at 31% containment. → Read More
Candidates vy for four open seats on Casper City Council
Voters are set to narrow the field of Casper City Council candidates during the Aug. 16 primary. → Read More