WHP to study speed data in investigation of Grand Teton vehicle fatality
JACKSON (WNE) — The Wyoming Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Grand Teton National Park that killed a visitor. An Australian couple was driving north in the park to visit Oxbow Bend around 11 a.m. Tuesday when they…
Fatal Crash North of Laramie, Wyoming
On October 20, 2022, a fatal crash occurred at milepost 322 on US 30 north of Laramie, Wyoming. Around 11:20 a.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a motor vehicle collision. A 2021 Toyota Rav-4 was headed north on…
WYDOT announces automated VSL pilot program
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is announcing an innovative pilot program to semi-automate Variable Speed Limit signs this winter in an effort to increase safety and to accommodate for Wyoming’s quickly-changing weather conditions. Typically, VSL changes are prompted by…
Crash near La Barge claims life
On October 5, 2022, a fatal crash occurred at milepost 1.5 on County Road 315 near La Barge, Wyoming. Around 2:30 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a one-vehicle rollover. A 2000 Volkswagen Beetle was headed west on…
Meth defendant determined fit to proceed
JACKSON (WNE) — Timothy Ritter, who is facing felony methamphetamine charges, was determined fit to proceed to trial after an evaluation by the Wyoming State Hospital. Ritter, 43, appeared in Teton County Circuit Court on Thursday. His attorney, Bill Fix,…
Woman taken into custody after high speed chase from Kemmerer to Cokeville
Police have arrested a woman after a high speed chase that began in Kemmerer and ended on Highway 89 roughly 10 miles north of Cokeville. Chief Mike Kahre with the Kemmerer Police Department said the incident started about 8:20 a.m….
Intoxicated driver causes wreck; drone finds him hiding in field
An crash occurred at approximately 9:40 pm on US 89 at mile post 189 near the Wolf Den Motel between Thayne and Etna on Sunday, September 4. According to the responding officer, John Timothy Robinson, 41, was traveling south and…
Motorcyclist rides off cliff, dies on Teton Pass
JACKSON (WNE) — A motorcyclist died Sunday afternoon after his motorcycle went off the cliff on Teton Pass. Roger Davis, 56, was traveling eastbound into Jackson when Wyoming Highway Patrol received the call at 11:44 a.m. Highway patrol said Davis…
Motorcycle accident claims the life of Montpelier man
◆ Motorcycle and rider thrown over steep embankment. A motorcycle accident near the base of the Salt River Summit on U.S. Highway 89, Sunday evening has claimed the life of an Idaho man. The Wyoming Highway Patrol released the following…
Area First Responders aid in several weekend incidents
It was a busy weekend for Star Valley First responders as EMS from Star Valley Health and the Afton Fire Department joined with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Wyoming Highway Patrol as they responded to a fatality motorcycle accident…