Hemp’s stumbles reveal hurdles in Wyoming’s race to diversify
By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com ALBIN—Ron Rabou is no hemp-necklace-wearing hippy. A Trump 2020 flag flies at the entrance to his driveway. A hanging in his office reminds him that “God made a Farmer.” The eastern Wyoming agriculturalist has never tried…
Motorcyclist leads officials on a high-speed chase
——————— At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Monday August 10th, 2020, a Deputy with the Uinta County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a motorcycle on I-80 eastbound near Travel Centers of America, which resulted in a pursuit. The motorcycle maintained speeds…
Wyoming Highway Patrol helps a nine-year-old find his family.
On August 8, 2020, around 3:44 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) troopers were notified of a young child walking along the side of Interstate 80 in Sweetwater County alone. While troopers were responding, information was obtained that a passing motorist…
Truckers Against Trafficking training leads to felony child sex abuse arrest.
On June 18, 2020, Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a possible victim of human trafficking. The initial clues were observed by a Colorado Port of Entry officer while inspecting a commercial vehicle. The officer recently completed in-depth training…
Chase ends in head-on collision, arrest
———————- EVANSTON (WNE) — Three people were hospitalized on Saturday, Aug. 1, and a Utah man was arrested following a head-on collision on Interstate 80 just east of Evanston. According to a Facebook post by Uinta County Fire and Ambulance,…
Rest area closure causes litter problem for community residents
———– ◆ Wyoming’s open roads are long….. By Cinthia Stimson Douglas Budget Via- Wyoming News Exchange DOUGLAS — No, it’s not a pretty sight –- far from it, in fact. Nearly a dozen piles of darkly-colored human excrement line the…
100 MPH chase ends near Sheridan
On Monday, July 20, 2020, a Sheridan, Wyoming resident led WHP Troopers and Sheridan County Deputies on a pursuit east of Sheridan, Wyoming. The pursuit began after officers were called to the Sheridan Wal-Mart to take a report of an…
Fatal crash south of Rock Springs
On July 19, 2020, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 525 on US 191 south of Rock Springs, Wyoming. At 4:06 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a one-vehicle rollover. A 2002 GMC Envoy was headed northbound on…
Fatal Crash Near Fort Laramie, Wyoming
On July 14, 2020, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 27 on Highway 26 near Fort Laramie, Wyoming. Around 6:49 a.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a motor vehicle collision. A 2008 Toyota Rav 4…
Wyoming Highway Patrol end wrong-way pursuit near Cheyenne
——————- On July 5, 2020, the Wyoming Highway Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle on Interstate 25 near Cheyenne, Wyoming. The vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle traveled on the wrong side…