Flipped semi blocks roundabout; driver fined
JACKSON (WNE) — Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were still directing traffic around the Hoback Junction roundabout at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, five hours after a semi truck hauling heavy steel beams flipped. No one was injured, but the 55-year-old…
Etna accident shines light on more than just LOTOJA
• Alcohol, speed and disregard for traffic laws are a ‘daily occurrence’ The Logan to Jackson cycling race known as LOTOJA has been going through the area on the first Saturday in September for many years. The longest single-day…
Local woman sustains serious injuries in early morning crash
A local Star Valley family is dealing with the aftermath of a serious accident this week. According to information from the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP), Kim Choma, of Etna, was driving a 2006 Toyota Highlander northbound through the narrows area…
Woman dies in severe crash after RV brakes fail on Teton Pass
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – JACKSON, Wyoming — A woman was killed in a severe crash on Wyoming Highway 22 in the Teton Pass Wednesday afternoon. Wyoming Highway Patrol spokesman Arron Healy…
Gordon to send more Wyoming troopers to Texas border
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Gov. Mark Gordon plans to send another set of Wyoming law enforcement personnel to the southern border in response to an aid request from Texas. The 10…
Governor Gordon Responds to Border Crisis by Providing Support to Texas
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In response to a request for assistance from Texas, Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming law-enforcement personnel will be deploying to the southern border with Mexico. The deployment of 10 Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) troopers later…
Independent Notes: A life of service
Saturday I invited two of my grandsons, from Wyoming and Texas to join me for the Cokeville Parade. SVI Media had a float for the event, but after making the Osmond Corner with the decorated flatbed, we must have…
Vehicle crashes into the brush near old Canyon Inn site
The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) and a host of emergency responders reacted to a call on Friday afternoon of a single vehicle accident south of Smoot on US 89 near the location known to locals as the old Canyon Inn….
Minor injuries reported in two-vehicle collision
A two-vehicle accident took place on U.S 89 in the morning hours of Wednesday July 3. According to information from the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP), a white Ford pickup and a black Dodge pickup were both traveling southbound at mile…
Gillette girl dies Thursday after being run over by ATV
GILLETTE (WNE) — A 6-year-old Gillette girl died Thursday afternoon after she was run over by an ATV, and Wyoming Highway Patrol is currently investigating. At 1:30 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to the area of Gold Buckle Place…