Crime & Public Safety
10/09/2026 · Big Horn County
FBI Shifts Resources Amid Focus on Violent Crime, Immigration
The FBI has shifted its resource allocation. This reallocation follows directives emphasizing violent crime and immigration enforcement. Other agency priorities are experiencing staffing adjustments.
Research Examines Perceived Social Acceptability and Intervention in Misconduct
New research explores how people's perceptions of peer acceptance for misconduct, including sexual assault, can deter intervention. The findings suggest strategies exist to counteract this misperception, potentially increasing bystander action.
10/05/2026
Prosecution Disparities Emerge in Sexual Assault Cases
A murderer faces no time limit for prosecution in most U.S. states. However, the legal landscape for sexual assault charges varies significantly by location, impacting whether a suspect faces charges.
10/03/2026
Statute of Limitations Halts Sexual Assault Prosecution in Some States
In some U.S. states, statutes of limitations prevent the prosecution of sexual assault cases beyond a certain timeframe. This legal constraint can halt criminal proceedings even when law enforcement identifies a perpetrator.
10/03/2026
FBI Investigates Claim of Stolen Agent Information
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating a claim by hackers who state they have obtained detailed information belonging to all FBI agents. This alleged data includes names, roles, badge numbers, home addresses, phone numbers, and spouse information.
09/28/2026
FBI Agents' Test Results Stolen in Data Breach
A recent cyberattack targeting the FBI resulted in the theft of special agents' blood and urine test results. Experts indicate this data could be exploited through scams, blackmail, and targeted attacks.
09/28/2026
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Paving begins this week north of Worland on US 16/20/Wyoming 789 highway improvement project
Paving begins this week north of Worland on US 16/20/Wyoming 789 highway improvement project October 7, 2026 WORLAND, Wyo – The prime contractor for highway improvements on US Highway 16/20/789 is scheduled to begin paving activities Friday. Prime contractor is McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co., of Worland. The contract completion date is Oct. 31, 2027. "Weather permitting, McGarvin-Moberly will begin paving between milepost 168.82 (north of the Worland city limits) and milepost 173 of US Highway 16/20 starting Friday. We appreciate the patience of all those involved in agricultural harvesting and motorists," said Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Kelly Erickson of Worland. Erickson said concrete work has been rescheduled to begin in March 2027. "Paving will continue as long as fall weather holds," Erickson said. The scope of work on the $6.57 million project includes asphalt milling and an asphalt pavement overlay, chip sealing, ADA improvements, repairing and replacing concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter, and installing a roadway lighting system on 10.9 miles of US 16/20/Wyoming Highway 789. The project's starting point is milepost 165.76, the intersection of US 16 and US 20/Wyoming Highway 789 adjacent to the Washakie County Courthouse in Worland. Erickson said new intersection light poles will be installed next spring at the US 20 intersections of Washakie County Road 10 and County Road 12. Weekly public meetings will resume in the spring at McGarvin-Moberly's office south of Worland, 1001 US Highway 20 North. "We will hold weekly public meetings while concrete work is happening within the Worland city limits, beginning in the spring," said Erickson. The project was originally scheduled to begin July 9. "We really appreciate everyone's patience with the delayed start," Erickson said. Project questions may be directed to WYDOT Resident Engineer Kelly Erickson, P.E., at (307) 431-2281. For information about this news release, please contact Cody Beers, WYDOT public relations specialist, at (307) 431-1803. #
Upcoming Niobrara County Commissioners Meeting Agenda Released
Niobrara County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agendas Date: [Date of Upcoming Meeting] Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Previous Minutes 4. Public Comments 5. Department Reports: - Sheriff's Office - Road & Bridge - Public Health - Etc. 6. Old Business: - [Topics for discussion] 7. New Business: - [Topics for discussion] 8. Any other business that may properly come before the Board. 9. Adjournment
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