Jackknifed trailer cause of fatal I-80 crash in Southwest Wyoming
On April 12, 2022, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 52 on Interstate 80 east of Evanston, Wyoming. At 1:55 a.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a collision involving a commercial truck. A 2003 Freightliner CBE commercial truck…
Short traffic delays continue on Highway 89 near Geneva, Idaho
Expect single lane traffic on Highway 89 on the Wyoming/Idaho border Drivers can continue to expect short delays on Highway 89 near Geneva, Idaho as WYDOT continues culvert replacement projects on the Wyoming side of the border. Stephanie Harsha, Public…
5 semi pileup on I-80 in Southwest Wyoming results in fatality
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident on Westbound I-80 in Southwest Wyoming early Tuesday morning. Uinta County Fire & Ambulance reports that the accident occurred shortly after 2AM at milepost 52. The crash involved five semi trucks….
Utah mother accused of kidnapping arrested in Lincoln County
A mother from South Ogden, Utah who allegedly kidnapped her 4-year-old son was found and arrested in Lincoln County. Taryn Pearce, 38, was supposed to hand the child over to the father following a court order that was issued Monday,…
UW on track with long-term construction projects
By Abby Vander Graaff Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — As the 2021-22 academic year begins winding down and University of Wyoming students switch out their pencils for diplomas, school administrators continue to set their sights on the…
Wyoming Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program to open May 2
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program officially opens for applications on May 2, 2022, to help eligible homeowners in the state who have fallen behind on mortgage payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The HAF Program will…
Select Yellowstone National Park roads open April
Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2022, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public for the season, weather permitting. On Saturday, April 16, entrance fees will be waived in celebration of National Park Week. Roads open to…
State readies for algae blooms
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Harmful algae season is months away, but Wyoming regulators are already gearing up to test for toxins at some of the state’s most vulnerable waters. The Wyoming Department of…
New Principal, Boys Bball Coach announced for SVHS
A large number of adjustments in staffing and personnel were announced Wednesday night during the Lincoln County School District No. 2 monthly board meeting. Among the changes are a new principal for Star Valley High School and a new head…
Wind closes section of I-80 to some vehicles
LARAMIE (WNE) — High winds, slick pavement and blowing snow prompted the Wyoming Department of Transportation to close more than 100 miles of Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Rawlins to some vehicles. At press time Tuesday evening, the interstate remained…