This week’s discovery of an improvised explosive device outside the main entrance to the state Capitol on Tuesday and a separate Wednesday email bomb threat hoax at a Lander college are uncommon occurrences in Wyoming, but they are nevertheless taxing for law enforcement agencies, officials said.

“These acts are often intended to disrupt, cause fear, or gain attention, though sometimes they’re used to test response capabilities,” said Deputy Jason Mower, public affairs director for the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office. “When they do occur, we err on the side of caution and respond in coordination with our local, state, and federal partners to ensure public safety.

"Regardless of motive, such threats are taken seriously, and if found to be a hoax, those responsible can face serious stat

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