Lincoln County expands PROSPER training to combat suicide rates
Brittany Ritter, representative for the Lincoln County Preventing ATODS (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs) Abuse Coalition, joined the Weekday Wake-Up on Wednesday, October 28, to highlight the ongoing expansion of the PROSPER program. Standing for “Proactive Reduction of…
Wyoming Highway Patrol limited mileage and overtime to offset budget overrun, transportation department says
• The overtime budget overrun was ‘caught early enough’ and didn’t ‘reach an unmanageable level,’ department spokesperson says. By Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile.com The Wyoming Highway Patrol offset a 2026 budget overrun by limiting mileage and overtime, according…
WYDOT awarded competitive federal grant for Green River tunnel safety improvements
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation was recently awarded a $6.659 million competitive federal grant for safety improvements in the Green River tunnels on Interstate 80. The U.S. Department of Transportation recognized WYDOT with a…
Kemmerer wildlife crossing project 56% complete; drivers warned of unfinished southern section
Construction on the wildlife crossing project south of Kemmerer is 56% complete, with two northern crossing structures and approximately 13 miles of adjoining fencing expected to be fully functional for migrating herds this winter, according to Wyoming Game and Fish…
WYDOT moves to restrict RVs, trailers on Teton Pass
By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Starting this fall, drivers of certain heavy vehicles will be prohibited from using Teton Pass unless they complete a new self-certification program, the Wyoming Department of Transportation…
Alpine to test temporary roundabout on Highway 89
Alpine will launch a demonstration roundabout project in September at the intersection of U.S.89 and the Greys River Road. The temporary roundabout is designed to address increased traffic flows within the Town of Alpine and help the community further…
WYDOT plans new Teton Pass warnings
By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The Wyoming Department of Transportation will install stronger brake check, low gear and escape ramp warnings on Teton Pass beginning Sept. 21, addressing several concerns raised…
WYDOT warns drivers of extensive delays while crews set arches for wildlife project
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is continuing with work on the Kemmerer South wildlife crossings project that began earlier this year, despite material delays on a a 30-mile stretch of US 189 between Evanston and Kemmerer. Beginning Tuesday, July…
WDE announces changes to WY-TOPP math and science scores
CHEYENNE (WNE) — As the school year wraps up, the Wyoming Department of Education has shared an update regarding the WY-TOPP math and science scores from this spring. This year, official math and science scores will not be…
Crews will be working on the bridge in Alpine for several days
Beginning Thursday, June 4, the Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from Reiman Corp will be working on a bridge deck epoxy overlay on US 89 at mile marker 118 in Alpine. The work will take place during daytime…