One person was killed and another was injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Cheyenne on Wednesday, the Wyoming Highway Patrol says. The crash happened around 2:09 p.m. at the Interstate 25/Interstate 80 interchange. According to a fatality crash summary, the driver of a Ford Ranger had just exited I-25 to merge onto I-80 eastbound when they drifted off the roadway to the left, overcorrected and went off the right side of the roadway, then overcorrected again, causing the pickup to spin counterclockwise, trip, and roll one complete time. The crash left the driver injured and their...…One person was killed and another was injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Cheyenne on Wednesday, the Wyoming Highway Patrol says. The crash happened around 2:09 p.m. at the Interstate 25/Interstate 80 interchange. According to a fatality crash summary, the driver of a Ford Ranger had just exited I-25 to merge onto I-80 eastbound when they drifted off the roadway to the left, overcorrected and went off the right side of the roadway, then overcorrected again, causing the pickup to spin counterclockwise, trip, and roll one complete time. The crash left the driver injured and their...WW…

The Wyoming Highway Patrol says speed may be to blame for a single-vehicle rollover crash that left a 49-year-old Wyoming man dead. The crash happened around 2:38 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 at milepost 107.9 on Wyoming 32 near Byron, a small town in Big Horn County. According to a fatality crash summary, Rodney Dye was headed northeast when he drifted off the right shoulder, overcorrected, and rolled his Mercury multiple times. Dye was not wearing his seat belt and died from his injuries. According to the summary, weather conditions were clear and the highway was dry at the time of the...…The Wyoming Highway Patrol says speed may be to blame for a single-vehicle rollover crash that left a 49-year-old Wyoming man dead. The crash happened around 2:38 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 at milepost 107.9 on Wyoming 32 near Byron, a small town in Big Horn County. According to a fatality crash summary, Rodney Dye was headed northeast when he drifted off the right shoulder, overcorrected, and rolled his Mercury multiple times. Dye was not wearing his seat belt and died from his injuries. According to the summary, weather conditions were clear and the highway was dry at the time of the...WW…

Joy Greenwald, Townsquare MediaThe Wyoming Highway Patrol says driver fatigue may be to blame for a crash that left a Washington mother and son dead.The crash happened around 3:40 p.m. on Sept. 23 near mile marker 294 on Interstate 80, about 16 miles west of Laramie.Get our free mobile appAccording to a fatality crash summary, a Freightliner box truck was illegally parked in the eastbound emergency lane when a Chevrolet HHR left its lane to the right and collided with the parked Freightliner.The collision left two passengers, 65-year-old Michael Post, who was not wearing his seat belt, and...…Joy Greenwald, Townsquare MediaThe Wyoming Highway Patrol says driver fatigue may be to blame for a crash that left a Washington mother and son dead.The crash happened around 3:40 p.m. on Sept. 23 near mile marker 294 on Interstate 80, about 16 miles west of Laramie.Get our free mobile appAccording to a fatality crash summary, a Freightliner box truck was illegally parked in the eastbound emergency lane when a Chevrolet HHR left its lane to the right and collided with the parked Freightliner.The collision left two passengers, 65-year-old Michael Post, who was not wearing his seat belt, and...WW…

Cheyenne Police DepartmentA 16-year-old Cheyenne boy was arrested Friday night after reportedly pulling a knife on a 14-year-old Cheyenne boy at a high school football game.According to police spokeswoman Alex Farkas, School Resource Officer Hutchinson was notified around 7:30 p.m. that a male student was in possession of a knife at the South High School football stadium.Get our free mobile app"School administration advised that the male was in the area of the west entrance," Farkas said in a press release Wednesday afternoon."Hutchinson quickly identified the suspect, a 16-year-old from...…Cheyenne Police DepartmentA 16-year-old Cheyenne boy was arrested Friday night after reportedly pulling a knife on a 14-year-old Cheyenne boy at a high school football game.According to police spokeswoman Alex Farkas, School Resource Officer Hutchinson was notified around 7:30 p.m. that a male student was in possession of a knife at the South High School football stadium.Get our free mobile app"School administration advised that the male was in the area of the west entrance," Farkas said in a press release Wednesday afternoon."Hutchinson quickly identified the suspect, a 16-year-old from...WW…

Getty ImagesA hospitalized Laramie County man has become the state’s second person to die of the coronavirus.The older gentleman’s death was announced Wednesday by the .“Unfortunately, we have seen this disease touch another Wyoming family in the worst way,” said State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist.According to  CEO and President Tim Thornell, the hospital had been caring for the man for several weeks prior to his death yesterday."We are saddened at this loss and want to extend our condolences to the family and friends of the patient,” said Thornell.“While anyone can get...…Getty ImagesA hospitalized Laramie County man has become the state’s second person to die of the coronavirus.The older gentleman’s death was announced Wednesday by the .“Unfortunately, we have seen this disease touch another Wyoming family in the worst way,” said State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist.According to  CEO and President Tim Thornell, the hospital had been caring for the man for several weeks prior to his death yesterday."We are saddened at this loss and want to extend our condolences to the family and friends of the patient,” said Thornell.“While anyone can get...WW…

Wyoming Department of TransportationIf it seems like Interstate 80 in Wyoming has been closed more than usual this winter, that's because it has.According to data from the , I-80 has been closed 54 out of last 152 days, and the season -- which runs from October to May -- is far from over."This year has been so hard on everybody," said Lt. Tim Romig. "I can't believe how many times the interstate has closed down ... it seems like we're on the gates every week."With another tomorrow and Monday, and more storms likely this spring, WYDOT spokesman Doug McGee says the 2019-2020 season could be...…Wyoming Department of TransportationIf it seems like Interstate 80 in Wyoming has been closed more than usual this winter, that's because it has.According to data from the , I-80 has been closed 54 out of last 152 days, and the season -- which runs from October to May -- is far from over."This year has been so hard on everybody," said Lt. Tim Romig. "I can't believe how many times the interstate has closed down ... it seems like we're on the gates every week."With another tomorrow and Monday, and more storms likely this spring, WYDOT spokesman Doug McGee says the 2019-2020 season could be...WW…

Cheyenne Animal ShelterFour Cheyenne children could face animal cruelty charges after reportedly throwing a cat off a balcony. CEO Sue Castaneda says officers were called to an apartment building on Monday, May 11, after the children, ages 8 to 13, threw their neighbor's one-year-old cat off a third-floor balcony."Officers arrived as the children had retrieved the cat from the sidewalk and were planning a second round," Castaneda said in a release.The cat's owner surrendered him to the shelter, where he was treated for his injuries."His teeth and gums were bruised and bloody, but despite...…Cheyenne Animal ShelterFour Cheyenne children could face animal cruelty charges after reportedly throwing a cat off a balcony. CEO Sue Castaneda says officers were called to an apartment building on Monday, May 11, after the children, ages 8 to 13, threw their neighbor's one-year-old cat off a third-floor balcony."Officers arrived as the children had retrieved the cat from the sidewalk and were planning a second round," Castaneda said in a release.The cat's owner surrendered him to the shelter, where he was treated for his injuries."His teeth and gums were bruised and bloody, but despite...WW…

anyaivanovaLaramie County's amount of COVID-19 cases increased by 18 between Monday and Wednesday, bringing the .Officials said in a statement Thursday that all 18 patients are in Cheyenne, and vary in age from their 20s to their 70s.In addition to the new cases, more than 52 people who've had contact with these patients have been placed into quarantine to monitor for possible symptoms.Wyoming had at least as of 5 p.m. Thursday. Thirty-seven of those people have recovered.Enter your number to get our free mobile app CommentsLeave A Comment…anyaivanovaLaramie County's amount of COVID-19 cases increased by 18 between Monday and Wednesday, bringing the .Officials said in a statement Thursday that all 18 patients are in Cheyenne, and vary in age from their 20s to their 70s.In addition to the new cases, more than 52 people who've had contact with these patients have been placed into quarantine to monitor for possible symptoms.Wyoming had at least as of 5 p.m. Thursday. Thirty-seven of those people have recovered.Enter your number to get our free mobile app CommentsLeave A CommentWW…

Nilli Walker via Instagram (@nicolenoelwalker)The dog that attacked 6-year-old Cheyenne boy Bridger Walker has been euthanized, according to the ."At the dog owner's request, (we) provided humane end-of-life services to the dog," the shelter said in a statement Thursday.News of the July 9 attack -- in which by standing between her and the charging dog -- went viral after Bridger's aunt, Nikki Walker, shared his story on Instagram.MORE:    View this post on Instagram   A post shared by (@nicolenoelwalker) on Jul 12, 2020 at 8:53am PDT"After getting bit several...…Nilli Walker via Instagram (@nicolenoelwalker)The dog that attacked 6-year-old Cheyenne boy Bridger Walker has been euthanized, according to the ."At the dog owner's request, (we) provided humane end-of-life services to the dog," the shelter said in a statement Thursday.News of the July 9 attack -- in which by standing between her and the charging dog -- went viral after Bridger's aunt, Nikki Walker, shared his story on Instagram.MORE:    View this post on Instagram   A post shared by (@nicolenoelwalker) on Jul 12, 2020 at 8:53am PDT"After getting bit several...WW…

Cheyenne Police DepartmentCORRECTION:Cheyenne police spokeswoman Alex Farkas says officers were called to the 2100 block of E. 10th Street, not the 1200 block as police originally reported.ORIGINAL STORY: have arrested a 13-year-old boy in connection with the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy.Public Information Officer Alex Farkas says officers were called to a "firearm incident" in the 1200 block of E. 10th Street around 3 a.m. this morning."On arrival, officers found a 14-year-old male deceased from an apparent gunshot wound," Farkas said in a news release.Farkas says the 13-year-old...…Cheyenne Police DepartmentCORRECTION:Cheyenne police spokeswoman Alex Farkas says officers were called to the 2100 block of E. 10th Street, not the 1200 block as police originally reported.ORIGINAL STORY: have arrested a 13-year-old boy in connection with the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy.Public Information Officer Alex Farkas says officers were called to a "firearm incident" in the 1200 block of E. 10th Street around 3 a.m. this morning."On arrival, officers found a 14-year-old male deceased from an apparent gunshot wound," Farkas said in a news release.Farkas says the 13-year-old...WW…