Wyoming Highway Patrol helps a nine-year-old find his family.
On August 8, 2020, around 3:44 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) troopers were notified of a young child walking along the side of Interstate 80 in Sweetwater County alone. While troopers were responding, information was obtained that a passing motorist…
Pilot bails out with parachute to survive plane crash near Grover
————— A single-engine plane crash in Grover Monday afternoon left a pilot with minor injuries after he bailed out of the failed aircraft while still in flight, using a parachute to safely land. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson said the…
A celebration of history display comes to Star Valley Branch Library
———————– ◆ “Rightfully Hers” exhibit now on display. “Rightfully Hers,” a popup exhibition from the National Archives celebrating the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, is now on display at the Star Valley Branch Library in Afton. “Rightfully…
Pursuit Ends East Of Cheyenne
On August 7, 2020, a Cheyenne, Wyoming resident led Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) troopers on a pursuit near Cheyenne, Wyoming. The pursuit began after troopers attempted to stop a white Chevrolet Cruze for a traffic violation. The driver of the…
Total coronavirus cases now stands at 525; decrease of 29
As of Saturday, Aug. 8, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases seen in Wyoming since the illness was first diagnosed in the state increased by eight — from 2,490 to 2,498. Campbell, Fremont, Laramie, Sheridan and Washakie counties each reported…
Arizona man dies in motorcyle accident near Sundance
On August 6, 2020, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 183 on Interstate 90 west of Sundance, Wyoming. At 6:08 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a crash involving a motorcycle. A 2016 Harley Davidson was headed eastbound…
Work on Snake River south section will cause pathway closure
JACKSON, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s (WYDOT), along with contract crews from Oftedal will begin work near Game Creek Road to address recent movement in a slope near the Munger Mountain landslide. It is anticipated that the work and…
Livestock auction set for Saturday at the 2020 Lincoln County Fair
◆ This year attendees will be limited to “buyers only.” The 2020 4H/FFA Livestock Sale will take place on Saturday, August 8 at the Lincoln County Fair. “The livestock sale will be pretty much what everyone is used to from…
LCSD2 moving forward with plans to head back to school
◆ School district outlines Smart Start plan. Lincoln County School District 2 is making plans to head back to school this month. The planned start date for Cokeville schools is Monday, August 24. The planned start date for Star Valley…