Albany County, WY Emergency Management

06/09/2026

Our hearts go out to all involved in yesterday’s incident and ask that you keep our neighbors in your thoughts and prayers. We’ve got your back Carbon County!

PRESS RELEASE: OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
DATE: 06082026

On Monday, June 8th, dispatchers with the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a man with a gun in Baggs, located in southwestern Carbon County.

The subject opened fire on the initial responding deputy, striking him several times.

The suspect fled the scene in a small truck. Additional responding deputies and troopers with the Wyoming Highway Patrol engaged in a pursuit with the suspect vehicle on Highway 789 north of Baggs. The suspect opened fire on law enforcement again before driving off the highway and coming to a stop. The suspect was declared deceased at the scene.

The wounded deputy was transported to a medical facility in Colorado by Intermountain Air Ambulance.

Additional units from agencies across the state responded to assist.

The investigation is ongoing and being conducted by the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation.

Please keep our injured deputy and their family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you.

- Alex

06/04/2026

🔥 Update on the Murphy Canyon Fire 🔥

📸Photo taken by Todd Hohnholt.
This afternoon, members of LPFZ responded to Murphy Canyon Fire alongside local and federal resources. Firefighters, hand crews, and air support have been working hard to slow the fire's progress. Tiny Walker shared "Helicopters and ground crews doing very good on Murphy canyon fire. Some of LPFZ has gone home. Some are still there. Two hand crews have gotten there doing as good as can. The next couple of days will be a challenge. We have another bigger fire. Over west of black mountain. In Morrison Park folks and air are working on that one also. And another one North of Douglas. Busy day for firefighters. Thank and bless them all.".

🥰Thank you to all the firefighters, dispatchers, aviation, and all other support working these incidents! The next couple days may end up being challenging, but we are thankful for the dedication of all involved.

Please keep them all in your thoughts! We'll try to keep you updated.

06/02/2026

🌪 Tornado Warning 🌪

National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
151 PM MDT Tue Jun 2 2026

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
East central Albany County in southeastern Wyoming...
Northwestern Laramie County in southeastern Wyoming...

* Until 215 PM MDT.

* At 150 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles northwest of
Horse Creek, or 22 miles northeast of Laramie, moving east at 15
mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Albany and northwestern Laramie Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

*** This warning has expired.

Tornado Warning including Farthing WY and Horse Creek WY until 2:15 PM MDT.

05/28/2026

The Laramie Fire Department is on scene assessing a chemical concern at the Laramie Community Rec Center. Please avoid the area and allow responders to work. The Rec Center will be closed for the remainder of the day.

The fire department is on scene at the rec center this morning for a chemical concern.

The rec center will be closed for the day. Please be avoid the area, if possible.

City of Laramie - City Government

Thank you! 🙏 🚒 🚑

05/28/2026

We had the privilege of being invited to this great Search and Rescue exercise in Curt Gowdy State Park today! Not only did we get to partner with our neighboring emergency response agencies, but we also got to spend the day horseback instead of in the office!! Win-win in our book!!

Thanks for the invite Cheyenne/Laramie County Emergency Management

Laramie County Sheriff's Office
Laramie County Fire Authority

05/25/2026

🇺🇸

Some gave all. 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, while the grills are going, the lakes are full, and the long weekend ensues, remember the reason for the day. Freedom has never been free.

At the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, we recognize the courage of the men and women who answered the call to serve and never returned home. Their sacrifice lives on in the communities they protected, the families they loved, and the freedoms we often take for granted.

Today, we wear the badge with gratitude, fly the flag with pride, and remember the fallen with respect. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

****FIRE RESTRICTIONS TEMPORARILY LIFTED****

Fire Restrictions have been temporarily lifted. Open burning and fireworks are allowed at this time. Please contact Laramie Dispatch at (307) 721-2526 when conducting any burning operation. Conditions will be constantly evaluated and restrictions my be reimposed at any time.

For more information, please follow this link:
https://www.albanycountywy.gov/247/Fire-Restrictions

05/18/2026

Be sure to get out and support Laramie Peak Fire Zone!!