COWLEY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Cowley gets a B.
Wyoming Public Records Act gives 7 business days. Booking photos public default. Drag is courts: limited statewide e-filing and no unified case search portal.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Cowley.
COMPUTED 2026-07-16 05:33 UTC · SCORE 18/24
Live data · checked just now
FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-16 05:26 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-16 05:26 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-16 05:26 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-16 05:26 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · WY Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the WY field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
THAYNE ALAN SMIKA
Wanted
JEREMIAH JAKE
Wanted
ULISES OMAR FELIX
Wanted
FRANCISCO MOLINA-NEAVE
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · WY
Children Missing From Wyoming (Statewide)
Active Wyoming cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Wyoming Court Cases
Most recent Wyoming court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY L:26-po-00493-1 | USA v. Grunwald | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY L:26-po-00494-1 | USA v. Averill | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY L:26-po-00495-1 | USA v. Kovtun | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY L:26-po-00496-1 | USA v. Barnes | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20317 | Stephen David Burch-Jones | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20318 | Angel R Magana and Gloria Magana | 07/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00075-1 | USA v. Feathers | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY L:26-po-00492-1 | USA v. Carrera | 07/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:24-cr-00002-1 | USA v. Wandel | 07/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00216 | BRFT Holdings LLC et al v. Bearfoot LLC | 07/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY L:26-po-00491-1 | USA v. Cranmer | 07/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY L:26-mj-00042-1 | USA v. Chavez-Perez | 07/14/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Wyoming
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Wyoming. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where do I search court records in Wyoming?▼
To search court records in Wyoming, use the Wyoming Judicial Branch Public Access Search at https://www.courts.state.wy.us/. Wyoming has 23 District Courts (felony, civil, family) and Circuit Courts (misdemeanor, small claims) plus Justice and Municipal Courts. The Wyoming Supreme Court is at 2301 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002 (307-777-7480). Records can also be requested directly from the Clerk of District Court in each county. Wyoming Public Records Act (W.S. §16-4-201) governs disclosure; sealed and expunged records are excluded. Certified copies typically cost about $5 plus per-page fees. Sources: WY Judicial Branch (https://www.courts.state.wy.us/), WY Public Records (https://ag.wyo.gov/).
How do I expunge my record in Wyoming?▼
To expunge a record in Wyoming, the process depends on the type of conviction. Under W.S. §7-13-1501, certain misdemeanor convictions can be expunged 5 years after sentence completion; some felonies under W.S. §7-13-1502 require 10 years. File a Petition for Expungement in the District Court where the case was heard, with a $100 filing fee plus a $50 fee to the prosecutor for review. The Wyoming Attorney General's office at https://ag.wyo.gov/ provides forms and guidance. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation must also be notified. After expungement, the record is sealed from public view but remains accessible to law enforcement. Sources: WY Attorney General (https://ag.wyo.gov/), Wyoming Statutes §7-13-1501 (https://www.wyoleg.gov/).
Where do I look up a marriage license in Wyoming?▼
To look up a marriage license in Wyoming, contact the County Clerk in the county where the license was issued. Wyoming has 23 counties; major county clerks include Laramie at https://www.laramiecountywy.gov/, Natrona at https://www.natronacounty-wy.gov/, Campbell at https://www.ccgov.net/. Statewide marriage verifications come from the Wyoming Department of Health Vital Statistics Services at https://health.wyo.gov/admin/vitalstatistics/ for $20. Marriage records since 1941 are at the state level; older records are at the County Clerk. Wyoming Public Records Act (W.S. §16-4-201) governs disclosure. Sources: WY DOH Vital Statistics (https://health.wyo.gov/admin/vitalstatistics/), WY County Clerks Association (https://wcca.us/).
What public records can help me find a person in La Barge?▼
La Barge, WY (Lincoln County) public records to locate a person: Wyoming Secretary of State Business Search (https://wyobiz.wyo.gov/Business/) for registered agent addresses. Lincoln County Assessor for property owner records. Wyoming Judicial Branch (https://www.courts.state.wy.us/) for case appearances. WY DOC inmate (https://corrections.wyo.gov/) for committed inmates. Lincoln County Clerk for vital records indices. Statute Wyo. Stat. §16-4-201 (Public Records Act, https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title16.pdf). Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com/) and Legacy.com obituaries. South Lincoln Big Piney Examiner local newspaper for community references.
How do I get my driving record in Wyoming?▼
Wyoming driving record: Wyoming Department of Transportation Driver Services (https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/driver_license_records.html) — Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) request, $5 non-certified, $13 certified. Statute Wyo. Stat. §31-7-115 (https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf). Online ordering via Wyoming.gov (https://wyodot.wyo.gov/). Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA, 18 U.S.C. §2721) restricts third-party access. Records request via Wyoming DOT (https://www.dot.state.wy.us/). For commercial drivers: CDLIS via state. WYDOT crash reports separate. Wyoming Public Records Act (Wyo. Stat. §16-4-201) for non-driver records.
Where can I find information on the population of the city?▼
Smoot, WY (Lincoln County) population data: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts Smoot CDP, WY (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/) and American Community Survey (https://data.census.gov/). Smoot is a small CDP, ~200 residents per 2020 Census. Lincoln County WY data: Lincoln County (https://www.lincolncountywy.gov/). Wyoming Department of Administration & Information Economic Analysis Division (https://eadiv.state.wy.us/) for state and county estimates. Wyoming Open Records Act (Wyo. Stat. §16-4-201). For demographic deep-dives: Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates (https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs).
📊 Public Data Sources for Cowley, WY
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Cowley, WY · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for WY
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (WY)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in WY
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in WY
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in WY
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for WY
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 7
City of Cowley, WY
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| BRADLEY ROPER | COWLEY |
| CHAD LINDSAY | COWLEY |
| SANDRA HARRISON | COWLEY |
| AMANDA BISBY | COWLEY |
| KYLEE THORMAHLEN | COWLEY |
| KALLEE WILSON | COWLEY |
| DESIREE CROSBY | COWLEY |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 4
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| NORTH BIG HORN COUNTY AIRPORT-COWLEY | COWLEY |
| BIG HORN COUNTY SWDD NORTH#2 LANDFILL | COWLEY |
| BIG HORN COUNTY SCHOOL | COWLEY |
| COWLEY, TOWN OF | COWLEY |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (WY) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-19 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-18 | Experian Information S | Getting a credit card |
| 2026-05-18 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-18 | ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP I | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-18 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 4
City of Cowley, WY
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 472866620 | Big Horn Rodeo Circuit |
| 821227860 | Cowley Riding Club |
| 830120659 | Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Wyoming |
| 836004283 | Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Wyoming |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 11
Direct from WY state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
No one is above the law—Florida mother-daughter duo sentenced and ordered to pay over $800k for fraud scheme
Jul 2, 2026
Federal Agency
Khong Guan Corporation Issues Expanded Recall of Glutinous Rice Balls With Black Sesame Filling to Include Black & White Glutinous Rice Balls With Black Sesame Filling Due to Undeclared Peanuts
Jul 15, 2026
Federal Agency
Identity Verification: GSA Needs to Address Fraud Threats and Technical Issues
Jul 15, 2026
doj_news
Two TD Bank Insiders Sentenced to Prison for Facilitating Money Laundering, Fraud
Jul 15, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor fines Houston utility contractor $343K after worker hospitalized following excavation collapse at Brazoria County work site
Jul 15, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Approves Final Order Against TruHeight for Deceptive and Unsubstantiated Advertising of Supplements for Kids and Teens
Jul 15, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Cowley
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Cowley woman represents Wyoming as Congress explores ways to improve medical care in rural America
When Cowley resident Sharon McCracken received an unexpected phone call asking if she would be willing to travel to Washington, D.C., to speak before a congressional panel about ru…
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Big Horn Grandpa, Mom Charged After Baby Dies In 95-Degree Feces-Filled Trailer
A Big Horn County grandfather and mother have been charged after a baby died Monday in a 95-degree trailer filled with feces, garbage and a ...
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Hiker Is Found Dead in Wyoming After Being Missing for a Month
Grant Gardner’s body was found by a climbing team on Wednesday in Bighorn National Forest, a week after the authorities called off a search. By Ashley Ahn A man who had embarked on…
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Hiker, 38, Missing for 7 Days in Wyoming Wilderness amid 'High Winds, Thunder and Lightning Storms'
38-year-old Grant Gardner from Minnesota last made contact with his wife on July 29 from the Cloud Peak Wilderness area 38-year-old Grant Gardner from Minnesota has been missing in…