New video production celebrates law enforcement efforts in Fremont County, but work remains

A law enforcement officer’s job begins and ends with protecting the public. In the busiest city or the smallest town, local and state law enforcement officials are ready to step in to keep the community safe. Every law enforcement officer has his or her own reasons for signing up to be an officer, but there is one common thread on everyone’s list: the desire to serve and protect. Police officers are...

WYDOT moves forward with new safety communication technology for vehicles

New technology the Wyoming Department of Transportation is piloting on Interstate 80 could help reduce crashes and make the interstate safer. WYDOT officials explained during a news conference in Cheyenne on Tuesday, Oct. 30 how new connected vehicle technology will communicate road information and alerts to motorists in near real time. “The information collected and distributed through connected vehicles...

WYDOT addressing safety concerns at Whitney Road intersection

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Transportation is continuing to examine the intersection of Whitney Road and US 30 in east Cheyenne following recent crashes and concerns from area residents. WYDOT is taking active measures to address those concerns and raise driver awareness at this intersection. On Monday, WYDOT crews added white “stop bars” on Whitney Road to draw drivers’ attention to the required...

Left-turn lane/mailbow turnout project begins north of Thermopolis

Construction of a left-turn lane and mailbox turnouts has started north of Thermopolis on US 20/WYO 789. When complete, the project is expected to improve highway safety through the busy rural area in Hot Springs County. Prime contractor on the $973,000 project is Mountain Construction Co., of Lovell. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded the bid to Mountain Construction Co. in July. The project...

Adopt-A-Highway volunteers enjoy banner year cleaning up Riverton-area highways

The view from Riverton-area highways improved in 2018 as hundreds of Adopt-A-Highway volunteers cleaned their two-mile highway sections. In its 29th year, Wyoming’s Adopt‑A‑Highway program has nearly 1,000 participating groups in Wyoming. Riverton-area groups include: Riverton Girl Scouts, Central Wyoming College Student Senate, Riverton Elks Lodge 1693, Daniels Family, Fremont County Democrats, Rocky...