Union Pacific, Train Derails in Cheyenne Wyoming

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Union Pacific spokesman said one of their trains derailed Monday at about 4:58 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2023. According to Union Pacific, the derailment is still under investigation.

The incident occurred in the approximate area of Tyrrell Chevrolet and the Cheyenne Livestock along the West Lincolnway.

According to a Wyoming News source involved in the cleanup of the derailment, no toxic or hazardous chemicals were on board any derailed cars.

Criminal and Corruptors Alike

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Written by: Marc Kelley
One of the best things about running a firearms business is interacting with customers, and learning about their perceptions of the laws governing the private ownership of firearms. Our customers come from all walks of life; and as such, have a wide difference of opinions as to what the government’s role in firearms ownership is; as well as, what it should be. Sadly, the government’s response and lack of candor concerning COVID-19 has resulted in a widespread distrust of the information coming from the government concerning nearly every aspect of our lives. It is this distrust which drives many to simply ignore the steady erosion of their civil liberties, finding comfort in their own ignorance and the belief they have nothing to hide. But hiding anything in 2023 is nearly impossible. The cellphones we all keep at our sides twenty-fours hours a day, are in fact nothing short of surveillance devices which have an option that allows us to make calls and text our friends. Big tech wants us to believe they are looking out for our best interest by censoring free speech and canceling anyone who does not worship at the altar of climate change. Trust us they say….we know what’s best for you. The following story is true and is based on personal conversations with members of law enforcement across the spectrum of local, state, and federal jurisdictions. While none of the cops we spoke with want to be identified, fearing retaliation from their own departments, their perspective on the happenings of 2023 is nothing short of terrifying. They too are very concerned about the ongoing attack on the 2nd Amendment and the cavalier attitude which seems so pervasive in the uppers echelons of the ATF
To understand the actions of the ATF in 2023, one needs to start at the beginning and explore how the agency came about, why it was empowered, and how the winds of politics blow across every aspect of the bureau. The roots of the ATF can be traced directly back to the Volstead Act of 1919, which established prohibition in the US. Agents charged with enforcing liquor laws were part of what was known as the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Using a heavy hand to eliminate the liquor producing stills operated by blue collar Americans across our country, they became known as, “ The Revenoors”. As one might expect the government’s attempt to legislate morality and thereby eliminate what many Americans believed was simply good clean fun resulted in a true disdain for Revenue Agents. This disdain resulted in underground networks of moonshiners and bootleggers which would ultimately give rise to organized crime syndicates such as “The Chicago Outfit”, run by Al Capone.
By 1933, even our government recognized eliminating alcohol in America was never going to become a reality. What was equally clear to the “bean counters” in Washington DC, was their efforts at prohibition had created a new and highly lucrative liquor industry. With the repeal of the Volstead Act came an opportunity to eliminate the hated revenue agents and disband an expensive government agency which no one supported. No one except the politicians that is. Virtually overnight, the Bureau of Revenue became part of the Treasury Department and used their existing personnel to form what would now be known as, The Alcohol Tax Unit. By its own hand, the government had created an industry which was no longer seen as a problem; but rather, as an income stream from which new taxes would be collected. Rather than eliminating wasteful costs and limiting the size of our government, a decision was made to keep their staff of heavy handed Revenue Agents and further empower them to collect taxes from the liquor industry.
In the early 1950’s The Bureau of Internal Revenue was renamed and would become the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). As part of the newly named agency, the Alcohol Tax Unit’s duties would be expanded to include tax collection on tobacco as well as alcohol, and would be called The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division. In 1968 congress passed the Gun Control Act. Just as it had done in the past, our government recognized an opportunity to bring more taxes into the treasury and added enforcement of firearms laws to the duties of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division. Once again a name change would be made, and the newly empowered agency would be known as; The Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms Division and would remain under the supervision of the Treasury Department. From the earliest days, the ATF has been and remains today, a vehicle used by the government as a means to collect taxes.
From 1972 through 2000, complaints began pouring in alleging the ATF was abusing their power. Only through Congressional investigations was it learned that the ATF relies extensively on the legal concept known as “malum prohibitum” for its prosecutions and confiscations.  Malum Prohibitum is a Latin phrase which is used to describe conduct which constitutes an unlawful act only by virtue of statute, as opposed to conduct which is evil in and of itself. A clear pattern of conduct was established proving ATF Agents routinely focused on “privately held collector items rather than criminal street guns.” During these same hearing’s the ATF was forced to admit, “over seventy-five percent of the cases which were brought for criminal prosecution, were aimed at ordinary citizens with no criminal intent.”
Apparently, Congressional Hearings and oversight mean little to the power brokers in Washington DC. This contention is backed up by a host of activities for which the ATF has never been held to account. In June 1990, an ATF informant hired Randy Weaver to cut the barrels off of two 12 ga shotguns. Once Weaver provided the shotguns to the informant, the ATF filed charges against Weaver for violations covered by the National Firearms Act of 1934. In an attempt to coerce Weaver into becoming an informant, the ATF ramped up pressure on Weaver and his family. Fearing for their personal safety, the Weaver’s barricaded themselves in their remote mountain top cabin and refused to come out. The resulting standoff, known today as Ruby Ridge, left Weaver’s wife Vicki and their fourteen-year- old son dead at the scene. At trial, The ATF was found to have fabricated evidence which led to the standoff and Weaver was acquitted of all charges with the exception of missing his initial court date.
On May 1, 1992, the ATF was requested by then Chief of Police, Daryl Gates to provide support to the LAPD following the beating of Rodney King and the ensuing LA riots. The ATF had one job during this assignment, to recover the 4,690 firearms which had been looted from local gun shops. In a press release, the ATF Director would herald the action of his agents as a “ stunning success” in recovering the stolen firearms. The public would have bought this high praise for the ATF Agents, if not for the unfortunate reality reflected in official ATF documents showing of the 4,690 firearms which were stolen, fewer than 200 were actually recovered, leaving the remaining guns on the streets and in the hands of criminals.
On February 28, 1993 the ATF conducted a raid on a remote complex in Waco, Texas which was home to over one-hundred-fifty, men, women, and children. As armed ATF Agents attempted to serve a search warrant of the property, a gunfight broke out which killed four ATF Agents and six residents of the property. Over the next 51 days the ATF grew tired of a standoff with people who had nowhere to go and very limited resources within the compound. On April 19th, Attorney General Janet Reno approved the assault on the compound code named, “Operation Showtime.” Using armored vehicles to punch holes in the compound walls, agents pumped what they knew were highly flammable gasses into the structure. In the resulting fire, 76 residents lost their lives including: 25 children and 2 pregnant women. The Siege at Waco, as it is now known, was overseen by Special Agent David Chipman who would continue his career with the ATF and be nominated by Joe Biden to be Director of the ATF in 2021.
On April 19, 1995 at 9:02 AM, a truck bomb exploded outside the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The bombing resulted in the deaths of 163 people, including 19 children who were playing at the daycare center located inside the building. As part of his defense, a stone cold terrorist and killer, claimed he felt his life was in “imminent danger” from the Federal Government based on their actions at Waco and Ruby Ridge. In the end he died by lethal injection June 11, 2001, having never shown any remorse for his actions.
In 2009 following his election, Barack Obama announced he would be the one person to take illegal guns off of our streets and return safety to our neighborhoods. Under the direction of his Attorney General, Eric Holder, the ATF concocted a plan to sell firearms to known criminals, then follow their paths and conduct sweeping arrests of those involved in illegal gun sales and trafficking. What could possibly go wrong with this plan you might ask ? In a period of two years the ATF sold over 2, 000 weapons to known criminals, only to find once the criminals had possession of the weapons, they would disappear faster than a trailerhood in a tornado. Of the 2,000 + guns the ATF would admit to handing out, fewer than 700 were ever recovered. When General Eric Holder was called before Congress to explain what happened, he refused to answer questions and became the first sitting Attorney General to be held in Contempt of Congress. For his trouble, the Obama Administration refused to prosecute Holder and later cleared him of all charges.
So here we are again, only it’s 2023 and the ATF is up to its same old tricks. This time the focus is on: pistol braces, (PMF) Privately Made Firearms, and using credit cards to purchase firearms and related goods. All of these resources are being expended to make criminals out of law-abiding gun owners, while parent’s fear letting their children play outside. Our children are not safe because they are being cut down by illegal guns in the hands of known criminals. But there is nothing to see here, because no one wants to see, no one wants to admit why we have a violence problem in our country. It’s far too easy to blame the gun. Far too easy to explain that violence is the result of systemic racism, too many cops, and centuries of oppression which have gone unatoned. But all is not lost so long as we have the ATF on the job, keeping the streets safe for criminals and corruptors alike.

Individuals That Have Been Arrested In Natrona County, Wyoming

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  • 31-year-old Carrisa Eaton, was arrested for Failure to comply.
  • 35-year old, Denver Eaton, was arrested for Failure to comply.
  • 59-year-old, Allen Ekberg, was arrested for Failure to comply.
  • 18-year-old Peyton Goetz, 18 was picked up to Serve his jail time.
  • 33-year-old, David Gray, was arrested on a Criminal warrant.
  • 25-year-old Dakota Jenkins, was arrested on Escape which is on a felony conviction, he is being held for transportation back to the Wyoming State Penitentiary.
  • 44 year-old, Stephen Koch, is being held on probation and parole violation.
  • 39-year-old Keith Kuder, was arrested and is being held on a probation and parole violation.
  • 35-year-old, Skylar Larson, was arrested for driving while under the influence.
  • 53-year-old, Tia Lawrence, was arrested on a Criminal warrant.
  • 48-year-old, Jay Dee Lindstrom, was arrested for Public intoxication.
  • 21- year-old Jameson McDaniel, was arrested for driving while under the influence – first or second offense within 10 years, open container possess/consume in a vehicle.

     28-year-old, Kristina Mitchell, was arrested for driving under the influence and speeding.

  • 37-year old, Tomi Monear, was picked up an is being held for circuit court.
  • 49-year-old, Joseph Montoya, was arrested for Fleeing and attempting to elude police, possession of a controlled substance which was powder or crystal, METH and driving while his license was either canceled or suspended.
  • 37-year-old, James Murphy, was arrested for driving while under the influence his first within 10 years.

     37 year-old, Eduardo Murrillo Landers, arrested for driving under the influence – alcohol – 0.08% or more.

  • 34-year-old, Cruz Peters, arrested and is being held for a probation and parole violation.
  • 21-year-old, As’sher Pettry, is being held for a probation and parole, criminal bench warrant.
  • 29-year-old, Mathew Pickett, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance – powder or crystal, METH and possession of controlled substance – plant – 3 ounces or less.
  • 23-year-old, Ivan Ramirez, was arrested for driving while under the influence his first or second offense within 10 years, resisting arrest, open container – consumtion in his vehicle.
  • 61-year-old, Richart Ravert, was arrested for his failure to comply, and possessing a controlled substance – powder or crystal METH.
  • 33-year-old, Jeremy Rogers, was arrested for Assault and battery (x2), trespassing, and disturbing the peace.
  • 31-year-old, Colin Rundell, was arrested for a probation and parole violation.
  • 52-year-old, Michael Ryffel, was arrested for Public intoxication.
  • 26-year-old, Nathan Schraeder, was arrested for Assault and battery, and trespassing.
  • 26-year-old, Christopher Thomas, was arrested for driving while under the influence – first or second offense within 10 years, insurance violation – no current liability, contempt of court rule 42 of the Municipal Court.
  • 74-year-old, Janis Thomas, 74 is currently Serving weekends on a court order.
  • 32-year-old, Whitney Turnsplenty, was arrested for Failure to appear, speeding, driving while license suspended/revoked, seatbelt violation – driver/child, insurance violation – no current liability.
  • 27-year-old, Dylan Weaver, was arrested for a probation and parole violation.

27-year-old, Johnathon Wentz, was arrested for domestic battery – first offense and interfering with emergency calls.

  • 43-year-old, Kindle West, was arrested on a Criminal bench warrant, filed out of the district on a court bench warrant.
  • 39-year-old, Joel Wilson, was arrested for Failure to appear, and possessing a controlled substance – LSD – 0.3 grams.
  • 26-year-old Ashley Workman was arrested for possessing a controlled substance – powder or crystal METH.
  • 33-year-old, Sean Wright, was arrested on a District court bench warrant, for failure to comply, National Crime Information Center hit.
  • 26-year-old, Mary Ellen Yates, was arrested for Domestic battery her first offense.

Wyoming Gasoline Prices Still On The Rise: Biden Continues War On Fossil Fuels

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If you drive in Wyoming, expect to pay more at the gas pumps thanks to Dementia, JOE BIDEN.

In one week, gas prices have jumped by at least 0.9 cents per gallon and are inching the gas prices from a 3.39 average toward the $4.00 per gallon mark.

Gas in some places is $3.95, and the lowest is $3.39.9 per gallon across about 500 gas stations in Wyoming that were polled.

Unfortunately, Joe Biden has continued his war on fossil fuel and demands that America use less diesel and gas in about five years and be one hundred percent green.

This action that Joe Biden is taking is not suitable for the American economy.

Cheyenne Wyoming Citizen’s Police Academy Registration Open For Applicants

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CHEYENNE, Wy — The Cheyenne Police Department (CPD) is hosting a free Citizen’s Police Academy from Monday, April 3 through Wednesday, May 3 at the Public Safety Center located at 415 West 18th Street. The academy is an interactive program that takes citizens behind the scenes of the police department. It is designed to help increase awareness and understanding of how policing is conducted while strengthening the relationship between community members and police officers.

The five-week academy will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m.-
9:00 p.m. There will also be two Saturday field classes conducted for firearms and K9 training.

The curriculum will include courses in constitutional law, criminal investigations, human trafficking, and property crime. Additionally, students will actively learn about de-escalation and use of force, traffic enforcement, dispatch (9-1-1), and vehicle pursuits. Several practical exercises will be conducted so that participants gain a working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities required to be a law enforcement officer in Cheyenne.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, agree to a background investigation, have a valid driver’s license and complete a waiver of liability. Citizens may apply online by going to http://www.cheyennepd.org/CPA. Registration will be open from Monday, March 13 through Monday, March 27 or whenever the first 30 valid applicants sign up.

On a Budget? Here Are Some Shopping Strategies

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Wyoming News

Cooking meals that bring your loved ones joy is often objective No. 1 but creating those flavorful favorites on an appropriate budget is an important aspect of well-rounded, family-friendly recipes. A few simple steps, like developing good grocery shopping habits, can put smiles on hungry faces without leaving a dent in your finances.

Consider these tips from the experts at Healthy Family Project along with its produce partners, which are on their 2023 Mission for Nutrition to improve access to fresh produce that’s essential in alleviating many public health and personal wellness challenges. This year’s partners are striving to be part of the improvement efforts by donating funds to increase the accessibility to fruits and vegetables in schools through the Foundation for Fresh Produce.

Make a List (and Stick to It)
When buying fresh produce, remember some items have a shorter shelf life. Limiting purchases to items on your list can help lower grocery spending while alleviating food waste.

Buy Local
Transportation cost is one of the biggest factors in the price of produce, meaning buying local, when possible, can help reduce your total at checkout.

Stock Up on Seasonal Produce
Although you can generally find any produce item at any time of year, this isn’t always an affordable practice. Knowing when your favorite fruits and veggies are in-season can save you money and allow you to use the freshest ingredients in family breakfasts like Protein-Packed Sausage Breakfast Muffins and Savory English Muffins.

Know Your Produce Department
The front or feature table of the produce department often offers the best deals. Don’t forget to look at the end caps on each produce aisle, which sometimes display seasonal items.

Befriend the Produce Manager
Throughout each week, a “hot buy” may come into the store that didn’t make it into the weekly ad. This happens with items at the end of their seasons, in particular, or if a crop is doing well. Chat with the produce manager at your local store and he or she may inform you of special prices.

Find more grocery savings strategies and family-friendly recipes at HealthyFamilyProject.com.

Protein Packed Sausage Breakfast Muffins

Recipe courtesy of Healthy Family Project

  •             Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1          sweet onion, diced
  • 1          pound turkey sausage
  • 4          eggs
  • 1/2       cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1          cup protein pancake mix
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In skillet over medium heat, cook sweet onion until translucent. Add turkey sausage and cook until no longer pink. Remove from heat.
  3. In large mixing bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add shredded cheese, pancake mix and cooked sausage; mix well.
  4. Fill prepared muffin cups about 3/4 full with mixture. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Savory English Muffins

Recipe courtesy of Healthy Family Project

  •             English muffins
  • guacamole
  • cherry tomatoes
  • 1          tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1          tablespoon light cream cheese
  • 1          tablespoon crumbled turkey sausage, sauteed
  • 1          egg
  • 1          tablespoon basil, finely chopped
  • 1          tablespoon balsamic glaze
  1. Toast English muffins and top with desired combinations of toppings, such as: guacamole, tomatoes and cilantro; cream cheese, tomatoes and turkey sausage; or egg, tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze.


SOURCE:
Healthy Family Project

Individuals Arrested By Yellowstone County Sheriff Department

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03/07/2023 22:35:00 CRIMINAL ENDANGERMENT-FELONY 03/07/2023 22:35:00 In Custody Brian Fraley 43 Criminal Endangerment


03/07/2023 22:35:00 POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY 03/07/2023 22:35:00 In Custody Brian Fraley 43 Criminal Endangerment


03/07/2023 23:48:00 03/07/2023 23:48:00 In Custody Brian Fraley 43 Warrant City


03/08/2023 02:34:00 RESISTING ARREST 03/08/2023 02:34:00 In Custody Noah Ferguson 29 Resisting Arrest


03/08/2023 03:21:00 03/08/2023 03:21:00 In Custody Noah Ferguson 29 Warrant City


03/08/2023 13:16:00 03/08/2023 13:16:00 In Custody Terry Jackson 64 Warrant Other Jurisdiction


03/08/2023 13:16:00 CONTEMPT OF COURT – MISD 03/08/2023 13:16:00 In Custody Terry Jackson 64 Warrant County


03/08/2023 14:52:00 03/09/2023 14:52:00 In Custody Jerimiah Swanson 41 Warrant Other Jurisdiction


03/08/2023 23:13:00 POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE – FELONY 03/08/2023 23:13:00 In Custody Austin Kidder 24 Drugs Other


03/09/2023 09:30:00 ESCAPE (OFFICIAL DETENTION) – FELONY 03/09/2023 09:30:00 In Custody Joann Onstad 37 Warrant County


03/09/2023 17:14:00 03/09/2023 17:14:00 In Custody Damien Hernandez 34 Warrant City


03/09/2023 17:14:00 OBSTRUCTING A PEACE OFFICER 03/09/2023 17:14:00 In Custody Damien Hernandez 34 Obstructing A Peace Officer


03/09/2023 17:14:00 RESISTING ARREST 03/09/2023 17:14:00 In Custody Damien Hernandez 34 Obstructing A Peace Officer


03/09/2023 22:30:00 CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS-METHAMPHETAMINES

03/09/2023 22:30:00 Notice to Appear Loren Raver 57 Drugs Other


03/10/2023 19:06:00 Notice to Appear Mark Vandervoort 52 Driving Under the Influence


03/10/2023 19:06:00 DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS – 1st Offense

03/10/2023 19:06:00 Notice to Appear Mark Vandervoort 52 Driving Under the Influence

Cartels Moving Fentanyl and Meth Into Wyoming

The Wyoming HighPatrol and Special Drug Agents were instrumental in making a massive drug bust at a Evanston, Wyoming gas station.

The Drug bust occurred at a gas station and netted 1,349 M30 lethal Fentanyl pills, which were to be sold all over the state of Wyoming. Also in the drug bust was 3.89 pounds of Methamphetamine.


A pistol also was discovered in the drug bust. According to Wyoming News sources, the Fentanyl pills and the Meth was Cartel drug property on their way to several cities in Wyoming. The male individual that was arrested was a felon in possession of a firearm.


The Wyoming Highway Patrol deployed a K-9 dog that alerted Troopers of the drugs.

According to Southern Border sources, Wyoming is a target due to the wide open spaces and not a heavy Law Enforcement presence.