Brian Christensen

Joshua Crook, wanted for several crimes, was not among those in a house that was the subject of an armed standoff on Nov. 16.

Jesse Kraft told the circuit court judge he has three children by three different women.

The date for his arraignment -- the first hearing in district court during which he pleads guilty or not guilty to the charges -- will be set later.

A former Natrona County prosecutor will now hear court cases, from the other side of the bench.

Gov. Matt Mead has selected a veteran Natrona County prosecutor to serve as circuit court judge there.