Markham wouldn’t trade ‘heart work’ with Uprising for anything
SHERIDAN — When Terri Markham found out her nonprofit Uprising received a sizable grant to continue the organization’s goals of raising awareness about human trafficking and exploitation and expanding prevention education efforts, her daughter posed [...]
Sweetwater County Sex Trafficking Sting: Ex-Legislator Arrest Just Tip Of The Iceberg
Like many other Wyoming communities, Sweetwater County has a problem when it comes to sex trafficking. It’s been a long-standing issue, according to Detective Sgt. Michelle Hall with the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), which [...]
Sweetwater County Law Enforcement Receive Human Trafficking Investigation Training
SWEETWATER COUNTY — During the week of April 26, Sweetwater County law enforcement underwent a four-day advanced human trafficking investigations and victim advocacy training. The training was brought to Sweetwater County through the efforts of Uprising, a [...]
Former Democrat State Senator arrested for soliciting an act of prostitution
SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING (April 30, 2021) – Four Wyoming residents, including former Democrat State Senator John Martin Hastert, were arrested on Thursday for soliciting an act of prostitution. Hastert was also charged with interference with a [...]
The Truth About Human Trafficking in Wyoming- Part IV
The commotion was enough to draw attention to the vehicle. As the car careened down I-80 near Rawlins, someone texted 911 to report what appeared to be a man and woman fighting. “He is going [...]
Uprising to Host Trainings
SHERIDAN — Coming back for its second year, Uprising will host three trainings throughout the state related to human trafficking prevention. Texas-based Detective Joseph Scaramucci will present “Offender-focused human trafficking (investigations),” expanding on last year’s [...]