Dump truck crash kills two, sends four to hospital and closes Teton Pass
WILSON, Wyoming — Teton Pass between the Idaho State Line and Wilson, Wyoming, was closed after a multi-car fatality crash on Tuesday. The pass is estimated to reopen between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., according to a press release…
Truck careens through guardrail and rolls into Snake River
• Minor injuries reported as multiple first responder units work together A two-vehicle accident on US 89/26 resulted in pickup crashing through a guard rail and rolling into the Snake River on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 2…
Two-vehicle accident near river turnoff results in minor injuries
A two vehicle accident took place on Hwy 238 near the Auburn turnoff from US 89 on Tuesday afternoon. The collision took place approximately a half-mile from US 89 at approximately 4:45 p.m. According to information provided by the Wyoming…
Collision releases raw sewage on Highway 22
JACKSON (WNE) — During rush hour on Highway 22 on Thursday evening, a distracted driver rear-ended a truck carrying a vat of human waste, releasing about 250 gallons of raw sewage onto the highway. “I didn’t see chunks…
No major injuries reported in two-vehicle accident south of Afton
Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident Wednesday morning on US 89 near the Kodiak Mountain Resort south of Afton on Wednesday. According to information provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol, a gray Toyota SUV was waiting at a stop…
Arizona man sentenced for DUI crash that killed horse near Grover
An Arizona man has been sentenced to 2-5 years in prison for causing a head-on collision near Grover last summer that resulted in the death of a horse. Stewart Scott Jones had previously pleaded guilty to Felony Property Destruction…
Wyoming Highway Patrol struggles with staffing; starting salaries rank 44th in nation
By Amanda Manchester Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — In early February, the Wyoming Highway Patrol Association launched its first-ever online awareness campaign to draw attention to its ongoing compensation and employee retention crisis. The…
Two transported for medical care after head-on crash in Snake River Canyon
Seat belt use is being credited for minimizing what could have been more severe injuries in a head-on collision in the Snake River Canyon on Tuesday morning. The incident took place at approximately 9:15 a.m. at mile post 123.5 on…
Two people killed Sunday in fiery semi-truck crash on I-80
ROCK SPRINGS — The Wyoming Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash between two semi-trucks that happened last week just east of Green River on Interstate 80. At 5:23 a.m. on Feb. 8th, troopers were dispatched to a crash…
Lawmakers discuss WYDOT’s proposed $283M budget
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — On Monday, the Wyoming Department of Transportation presented its $282.8 million budget request to state lawmakers to discuss how to retain employees, maintain airports and provide…