CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper is requesting that residents move parked cars off 12th Street from Beverly to Wyoming Boulevard as construction crews work to finish cape seal improvements on Monday and Tuesday. Crews will also be concluding cape seal work on 2nd Street from Wyoming Boulevard to Hat Six Road during this […]
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Casper resident among 3 dead in Monday US-20 crash
CASPER, Wyo. — Three people died in a two-vehicle collision at milepost 180 on US 20/26/87 east of Casper on Monday. A 2002 Ford F-150 was headed west and crossed the center line, colliding head-on with a 2018 Ford F-150. The driver of the 2002 Ford has been identified as 34-year-old Casper resident Kristofer Counts. […]
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Natrona County crews work to plow roads with aid from Converse County
Many roads throughout Natrona County remain completely impassable due to snow, though Natrona County roads crews are making headway with assistance from Converse County.
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I-25 closed from Casper to Douglas due to dangerous road conditions
WYDOT has shut down travel in both directions along Interstate 25 between Casper and Douglas due to hazardous road conditions.
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WYDOT webcams sometimes capture more than road conditions
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s web cameras offer more than a peek at road conditions. Some 232 cameras provide a real-time tapestry of life across the state — from sunrises to wildlife to tragic accidents. People all over the world use the webcams, said Vince Garcia with the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Summertime tourists revisit […]
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I-80 reopens following Saturday pileups, ‘extensive cleanup’
CASPER, Wyo. — Traffic reopened along Interstate 80 today after it had been shut down since Saturday, when a pair of large-scale pileups forced authorities to close the road. According to Wyoming Highway Patrol Sergeant Jeremy Beck, first responders initially received calls around 1:30 p.m. Saturday for collisions along the highway in Carbon County. Upon […]
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Drivers urged to use caution as winds make for hazardous road conditions
CASPER, Wyo. — Though the snowfall seen by much of the state over the weekend is over, the Wyoming Department of Transportation is urging motorists to remain cautious, as conditions are still making travel dangerous. Along Interstates 80 and 25, very strong wind gusts are kicking up and blowing snow, leading to poor visibility and, […]
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Casper area road closures- March 7, 2019
Closures this morning according to WYDOT.Updated at 8:44 am: I-25/US 87- Between Casper and Exit 210, Horse Ranch Creek Rd. (UPDATE this road is open as of 8:44 am) US 20/26- Between Waltman and Casper. (UPDATE this road is open as of 8:44 am) Travellers on open highways can expect snow cover and slick conditions. […]
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Yellowstone National Park roads to open this weekend
Beginning at 8 am Friday, April 20, 2018, select roads and services in Yellowstone National Park will open for the season. According to a statement from the national park, the opening of a five-mile-stretch of road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris may be delayed until it is safe to drive on. Park officials ask […]
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Wyoming Ranked As Worst State For Winter Driving
A safety advocate blog recently discovered what any Wyoming resident knows: Driving in winter really sucks. SafeWise crunched the numbers of official crash statistics from 2016 and calculated the odds of having a weather-related accident based on population. They then published a top 10 of worst states for rain and worst for snow. For snow […]
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Winter Access to Rotary Park Temporarily Slip Sliding Away
Outdoor enthusiasts hoping for a hike along the Bridle Trail this weekend were met with disappointment this weekend. Access to Rotary Park was completely blocked off last week in response to various mishaps, according to Natrona County Parks Supervisor Matt Bhuler. “We had at least three people sliding off the roads, and one of the […]
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Concrete Repairs on 15th Street Begin
The eastbound lane of 15th Street from S McKinley to S Wilson Street will be closed
