Fremont County DUI Task Force focuses on impaired driving enforcement over New Year's Day weekend

The Fremont County DUI Task Force will be fully staffed and looking for impaired drivers between Friday, Dec. 29, through Monday, Jan. 1. DUI task force members are reminding Fremont County residents and visitors to buckle up, obey the speed limit and never drive impaired. “The Fremont County DUI Task Force will be vigilant in stopping intoxicated drivers who threaten the safety of other motorists...

Transportation Commission awards nearly $36.4 million in contracts in December

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded nearly $36.4 million in contracts for 11 Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its Dec. 21 regular business meeting. A $4.8 million bid was awarded to Worland-based McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co. for a level and overlay project involving asphalt paving, chip seal, traffic control and other work on approximately...

Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet December 2023

The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet Thursday, Dec. 21, for its regular business meeting at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom only. 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 hyperlink....

WYDOT issues reminders about weight-based wind closures

CHEYENNE, Wyo.  – After at least four blow over crashes were recorded during a high wind event over the weekend of Dec. 9, the Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to caution drivers about strong winds. Two of the blow over crashes from that weekend were camper trailers, and at least four of the blow overs involved vehicles weighing less than the minimum amount listed on the overhead signage....

Thanksgiving law enforcement operation yields a pair of DUIs, 38 speeding citations

A Fremont County multi-agency impaired driving enforcement operation conducted operations during heavy snow over the Thanksgiving holiday and weekend, resulting in 148 traffic stops, 2 arrests of impaired drivers, and 38 speeding citations. While the Fremont County DUI Task Force prioritizes impaired driving, officers, deputies and troopers issued 13 citations for other offenses, and made 13 other...