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The Pine Bluffs Rest Area, situated near mile marker 401 on Interstate 80, is slated for temporary closure on Wednesday and Thursday, May 15th and 16th, for extensive cleaning
Casper, WY – According to the state officials, commencing at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, the rest area will undergo a thorough cleaning and maintenance regimen, necessitating its closure throughout Thursday. During this period, all facilities, including restrooms and tourist information areas, along with parking facilities, will be inaccessible to...
The Wyoming Transportation Commission is scheduled to convene for its upcoming meetings on Wednesday, May 15th and Thursday, May 16th, state officials say
Casper, WY – According to the statement, the department reports will commence at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, followed by the regular business meeting starting at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. These meetings will be conducted both via Zoom and in person at 3200 Elk Street, Rock Springs. The agenda for...
Governor Gordon will be speaking and bestowing diplomas on the 18 graduating Veterans Talking to Veterans coaches at the event on May 25, 2024
Casper, WY – According to the state officials, Veterans Talking to Veterans is a vital initiative offering a weekly platform, both in-person and online, where veterans can engage in supportive coaching groups led by trained VTTV coaches. These sessions provide a safe environment for veterans to share their experiences...
The Casper Police Department is actively conducting an investigation in the area of Whispering Springs Rd and Gila Bend in Casper, WY
Casper, WY – According to the police officials, this investigation is in regard to an isolated shooting incident early this morning that resulted in the death of one juvenile female. Casper Police Department officials released the following statement:. “At this time there is no known threat to the community....
Wyoming, in conjunction with a coalition of states and private entities, has initiated legal action by filing a lawsuit against President Biden’s recently enacted regulations interpreting Title IX
Casper, WY – According to the state officials, Title IX, originally crafted to foster educational and athletic opportunities, particularly for female students, has come under scrutiny due to concerns surrounding the new rules. The lawsuit contends that the updated regulations deviate from the fundamental tenets of Title IX, posing...
The City of Casper is embarking on a comprehensive improvement project for K Street, with an estimated cost of $2,893,655
Casper, WY – According to the city officials, this initiative encompasses a range of enhancements aimed at enhancing the overall infrastructure and connectivity of the area. Key components of the project include street realignment to optimize pedestrian access, the application of a mill and overlay asphalt surface for smoother roads, and essential upgrades to water mains and fire hydrants.
Fisheries managers from Wyoming Game and Fish’s Green River region held open houses in October and November to discuss the status of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir fishery and the challenges it is facing
Casper, WY – According to the state officials, anglers who were unable to attend the open houses in person can view the presentation online. Everyone who attended the open house meetings or viewed the presentation online is encouraged to complete a survey after considering the presentation’s content. Survey...
The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded nearly $46.8 million in contracts for nine Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its regular business meeting
Casper, WY – According to the state officials, $8.53 million bid was awarded to Cheyenne-based Simon Contractors for a project involving milling, overlay, high performance wearing course, concrete slab repairs and other work on approximately 8.4 miles of Interstate 80 eastbound between Rawlins and Laramie in Carbon County. State...
Gov. Gordon has appointed new Director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources
Casper, WY – According to the state officials, Dave Glenn has reportedly served as Acting Director of the agency since March, when Director Darin Westby was appointed Interim Director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation. State officials also said that Dave Glenn has worked for Wyoming State Parks and...
The Wyoming Department of Health is working to help expectant parents learn how paying attention to their baby’s movements can sometimes help prevent stillbirths
Casper, WY – According to the state officials, the Wyoming Department of Health is reportedly working to help expectant parents learn how paying attention to their baby’s movements can sometimes help prevent stillbirths. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests roughly 1 in every 162...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation and Oftedal Construction completed Phase I of the resurfacing and utilities upgrade project of downtown Main Street
Sheridan, WY – According to the state officials, this project reportedly began in April and included removing the fifty-plus year old pavement, installing a new water and storm sewer system, upgrading portions of sidewalks to meet ADA requirements, updating traffic signals, and repaving the roadway. WDOT officials said that...
Gov. Gordon invited the public to attend meetings on the Bureau of Land Management’s Rock Springs Draft Resource Management Plan
Casper, WY – According to the state officials, these meetings are being organized by the University of Wyoming’s Ruckelshaus Institute along with the UW College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources, the UW School of Energy Resources, and the Wyoming County Commissioners Association. State officials also said...
Paving of a 5.28-mile highway settlement repair project is scheduled to start this week west of Cody on US14/16/20, adjacent to Buffalo Bill Reservoir
Casper, WY – According to the state officials, the $5.9 million project is located on US14/16/20 between Trout Creek and Buffalo Bill State Park Campground and Boat Launch. Officials also said that the prime contractor is Mountain Construction. All work, except reclamation and other miscellaneous items, is required to...
Gov. Gordon notes that federal law requires the Bureau of Land Management to hold quarterly oil and gas lease sales
Casper, WY – State officials said that the Bureau of Land Management estimated the overall lease sale netted $14.7 million in Wyoming, approximately $1.8M more than the 2022 sale. Initially, over 250,000 acres were proposed. However, that number was reduced to just over 127,000 acres–a drastic reduction in available...
Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Taheri to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Seventh Judicial District serving Natrona County
Casper, WY – According to the statement, Kevin Taheri’s appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Michael N. Patchen. Kevin Taheri has been a prosecutor in the Seventh Judicial District Attorney’s Office since 2000. He has also served as an attorney with Wyoming Legal...
The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet Thursday, June 15, for its regular business meeting
Casper, WY – According to the state officials, the meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. in person in Cheyenne and via Zoom. State officials also said that the purpose of the meeting is to address and vote upon, when appropriate, the topics noted on the meeting agenda here. To...
The Fremont County DUI Task Force conducted impaired driving enforcement operations to coincide with Safe Ride and the Lander Brewfest
Casper, WY – According to the statement, ocal law enforcement looked for impaired drivers between Friday, June 9, and Sunday, June 11. The DUI Task Force would like to remind Fremont County residents and visitors to follow all traffic laws and never drive impaired. The Fremont County DUI Task...
Gov. Gordon has expressed his support for an updated and improved School Facility Condition Assessment process
Casper, WY – According to the state officials, this process is used to help the School Facilities Division develop funding recommendations for various school facility projects across the state. The Governor noted that the new assessment creates an independent process that will allow school districts, the School Facilities Commission...
The Wyoming Department of Revenue reminds homeowners in Wyoming that they may qualify for a partial refund of 2022 property taxes paid
Casper, WY – According to the state officials, the newly expanded property tax relief program for homeowners has an application deadline of June 5, 2023. Last year, in an effort to help Wyoming households impacted by rapidly rising home values and property tax bills, Governor Gordon’s supplemental budget request included an additional $1 million to be appropriated for the Property Tax Refund Program.
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