Lawsuit accuses Wyoming State Hospital of abuse and neglect

A lawsuit alleges two Wyoming State Hospital patients died in the past 4 months because staff at the mental health institution failed to follow procedures in neglect, food choking, and medication error incidents. 

November 16, 2022Updated: November 16, 2022
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The Garden That Keeps Valentine Pastor Scott’s Legacy Growing

Harvest season is a time gardeners look forward to, but this year, one garden in Valentine carries a deeper meaning.

Norfolk man sentenced for assaulting federal officer on Pine Ridge Reservation

A 36-year-old Norfolk, Nebraska, man with a lengthy criminal history has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for assaulting a federal officer during a high-speed pursuit on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Gordon man who had been facing multiple counts of child sexual assault sentenced

A 45-year-old Gordon man has been sentenced to 73 to 63 years in prison after being charged with multiple counts of child sexual assault.

Lightning sparks fire near Chadron

Firefighters are mopping up after a wildfire started east of Chadron Monday. The Chadron Volunteer Fire Department says lightning sparked the fire.