Wyoming

14-Year-Old Boy Dies While Protecting Girlfriend

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A tragic incident unfolded at a shopping mall in Casper, Wyoming, when a 14-year-old boy was fatally attacked while attempting to shield his girlfriend from two masked teenagers. The event took place at Eastridge Mall on a Sunday afternoon. The victim, Bobby Maher, was alerted by his girlfriend that she was being followed by two individuals, later identified as Jarreth Plunkett and Dominique Harris. Maher rushed to the mall to ensure the safety of his …

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Man Charged After Running Over Woman’s Head at Gas Station

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Cody Fertig, a resident of Wyoming, is facing serious charges after allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend with his vehicle at a Cheyenne gas station. The incident, which took place on December 10, 2023, followed a heated dispute between the two. Fertig is now facing a slew of charges, including aggravated assault, property damage, battery, and obstructing a police officer. The Cheyenne Police Department reports that the confrontation began at the Maverik Adventure’s First Stop gas …

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Music Teacher Charged in 11-Year-Old Student’s Suicide

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A Wyoming-based music teacher, Amelia Giordano, has entered a plea of not guilty to a misdemeanor charge related to the suicide of a fifth-grade student at Carpenter Elementary School in Laramie County, Wyoming. The student, Paul Pine, had been grappling with mental health issues throughout the 2022-23 academic year. His mother, Chandel Pine, has stated that Paul’s reading difficulties led to him being singled out by various school staff members. In the fall of the …

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