Sheridan area snowplow hit during plowing operations

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Sheridan, Wyo – A snowplow making its rounds on U.S. 14 west of Dayton was hit on Saturday.  The driver of a Honda CR-V lost control on a turn while heading east and hit an oncoming WYDOT snowplow. The plow truck was performing a shoulder cut on the westbound lane when the crash occurred. There were minor injuries to the driver and passenger of the Honda and no injuries to the driver of the snowplow....

Transportation Commission awards almost $65.7 million in contracts in December

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded almost $65.7 million in contracts for seven Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its Dec. 19 regular business meeting. The commission awarded a $30.12 million bid to Kilgore Companies LLC, dba Lewis & Lewis Inc., out of Rock Springs for a bridge rehabilitation project involving asphalt paving, aggregate surfacing,...

Law Enforcement arrest six impaired drivers during Border War 2024 Combined Operation

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The combined law enforcement effort during the November “Border War” football game between the University of Wyoming and Colorado State University paid off with 247 traffic stops and six impaired driving arrests. Since 2015, during the day of the college football rivalry game, law enforcement from Albany and Laramie counties in Wyoming team up with agencies from Larimer County, Colorado,...

DUI Task Force to focus on impaired driving over New Year’s holiday

The Fremont County DUI Task Force will be in operation and patrolling for impaired drivers between Friday, Dec. 27, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. “Fremont County law enforcement will be working over the extended New Year's holiday, patrolling our roads and looking for impaired drivers. Never get behind the wheel when you're impaired, as it's too dangerous and there are too many options to get home,...

Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet Dec. 19

The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet Thursday, Dec. 19 for its regular business meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is to address and vote upon, when appropriate, the topics noted on the attached meeting agenda. To join the business meeting virtually, or to view the meeting materials, visit the Transportation Commission webpage and click on the corresponding...