Vandalism suspect pleads guilty

A Casper man charged in a recent rash of property destruction pleaded guilty in Natrona County District Court Wednesday morning.

Raymond Miller, 17, who is being charged as an adult, pleaded guilty to one count of felony property destruction. A second count of conspiracy to commit property damage was dismissed.

Police arrested Miller along with three other males on March 21 in connection with close to 88 reports of vandalism including broken windows and slashed tires.

Miller is free on $10,000 bond.

Feds oppose trooper's request to dismiss charges

Federal prosecutors are opposing a Wyoming state trooper's request that a judge dismiss charges against him.

The Justice Department in March filed charges against trooper Franklin Ryle. The charges allege that Ryle violated another man's rights in January by kidnapping him at gunpoint and unlawfully arresting him. Details of the allegations remain sealed in court.

Ryle's lawyer filed a request last month asking U.S. District Judge Clarence Brimmer of Cheyenne to dismiss the charges. The lawyer said the charge of kidnapping requires taking another person across state lines, which Ryle didn't do.

U.S. Justice Department lawyer Edward G. Caspar filed a response on Wednesday saying prosecution under civil rights laws doesn't require taking a victim across state lines.

KWHS hosts reunion

Kelly Walsh High School will host the third annual KW functional life skills reunion at noon on Friday in the upper gymnasium, according to a media release.

The school requests that alumni are dropped off in the upper circle of the school's parking lot, near the flagpole. Parents, caregivers and the media are invited to attend.

If you have questions or to RSVP, please call Betty at 253-2091.

NCHS students excel at State Art Show

NCHS art students Megan Giese, Nic Romango, Kjerten Tofte, Jessica Brenton, Jordan Dick, Kate Garner, Alina Sanchez and Ashley Gibson received congressional awards at the State Art Show at the Casper Events Center, according to a media release.

In addition, NCHS students received 113 blue ribbons for their work.

Evan Mitchell was awarded the Tino Navarro Scholarship, a $1,500 award that recognizes the student who has created the highest quality portfolio in the state. He was also awarded the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Scholarship.

Rhiannon Cady and Shea Bicknese received Casper Division Art Scholarships.