2017 releases

February 16 2017

Patrol provides life-saving service with ‘blood runs’

Snow blows across the roadway, creating areas of ice even where the sun shines. “11 degrees … there’s a potential for black ice.” He scans the roadway for gravel and dry pavement before pointing out a dry line. “Do you see that gray area? I’m keeping my tires on that line.” Wyoming Highway Patrol Lt. Tim Romig is always reassessing the road to determine how he can make his delivery safely, even while...

February 13 2017

WYDOT continues sand-bagging support for flooding along Big Horn River

The Wyoming Department of Transportation continues to provide sand-bagging support for flooding caused by ice jams along the Big Horn River in Worland, near Manderson and Greybull. WYDOT workers provided support Saturday, Sunday and early Monday. WYDOT workers hauled concrete barriers Saturday to Worland from Ten Sleep, Shoshoni and Basin. Rapidly rising temperatures began melting snow quickly last...

February 13 2017

Aeronautics Commission to meet Feb. 14-15 in Cheyenne

The Wyoming Aeronautics Commission will meet Feb. 14-15 in Cheyenne to attend a legislative reception and hold its monthly business meeting. The commission will attend the Wyoming Airport Operator Association’s Legislative Reception from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Little American Hotel followed by its business meeting at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the Wyoming Department of Transportation...

February 13 2017

Melting snow closes US 287, increases stream flows in central, northeast Wyoming

Rapidly rising temperatures began melting winter snow quickly Thursday and early Friday, leading to localized flooding, increased streamflows and causing a short closure of US 287 on the north edge of Lander. The Lander highway closure was caused by swelling flows in Squaw Creek. Water left the banks of Squaw Creek and flowed through the Museum of the American West and Pioneer Museum parking lots,...

February 11 2017

WYDOT reopens Teton Pass early; all roads into Jackson now open

The Wyoming Department of Transportation reopened Teton Pass Saturday, making all roads into the Jackson area open to traffic. The Jackson maintenance crew, and personnel and equipment from around the state worked quickly and efficiently to clear Teton Pass (WYO 22) of avalanche debris and snow accumulation on Saturday, and as a result, Teton Pass opened several hours earlier than expected. Crews opened...