News Releases

September 2 2026

Fremont County DUI Task Force to focus on impaired driving Sept. 4-7

The Fremont County DUI Task Force will patrol for impaired drivers Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7, during Labor Day weekend. Fremont County has had 11 fatal crashes and 16 highway fatalities so far in 2026. Ten fatalities are related to impaired driving. Task force operations in Fremont County have yielded 1,518 traffic stops and 13 arrests of impaired drivers. Law enforcement officers remind...

August 31 2026

Public Safety Communications Commission (PSCC) to meet September 2

STATEWIDE – The Wyoming PSCC will meet Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, via videoconference at 9:15 a.m. The purpose of the meeting is to address and vote upon, when appropriate, the topics noted on the attached meeting agenda. To join the meeting or to view the meeting materials, visit the PSCC webpage and click on the corresponding hyperlink. You can also call the Commission Secretary at (307) 777‑4015.

August 27 2026

Bridge damage repair project has begun in Cheyenne and will transition to Rawlins

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – On Monday, August 24, crews from the Wyoming Department of Transportation and S&S Builders began repair work on bridge damage on Interstate 80. The construction work is taking place on I-80 eastbound at reference marker 362.65 in Cheyenne. The project will involve replacement of structural steel, heat straightening, painting, and bridge rail repair. A lane closure and 25-foot width...

August 26 2026

Long-time Adopt-A-Highway family retires

BASIN, Wyo – The "Edmonds Family" Adopt-A-Highway group recently retired from the program in northwest Wyoming, a labor of love for the past 31 years (1995-2026). Verna, age 93, and her late husband cleaned up their highway section on Wyoming Highway 296 from mile markers 0-4 while living in Crandall. "Thank you, Verna!" said Steven Otto, Wyoming Department of Transportation Adopt-A-Highway district...

August 24 2026

U.S. 14A paving continuing between Powell and Ralston

Paving started today on the north half of U.S. 14A between Powell and Ralston. Prime contractor Mountain Construction Co., of Lovell completed hot plant mix paving last week on the south half of the $5.26 million project, according to Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Todd Frost of Cody. "Two-way traffic switched from the north half of the roadway to the south half on Saturday...