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People Killed in I-80 Wrecks Identified
The three people killed in Sundays massive accidents on Interstate 80 west of Rawlins all died in accidents that occurred in the interstates westbound lanes, the Wyoming Highway Patrol announced Thursday.
March 05, 2020
Interstate 80 Closed a Record Amount of Times This Year (And We’ve Got 2 Months To Go)
So far, I-80 was closed 55 times since October, WYDOT reported. The previous high for I-80 was 54 closures during the 2015-2016 winter season,
March 05, 2020
Interstate 80 Remains Closed as WHP Continues Cleanup
Much of Interstate 80 from Cheyenne to Rock Springs remained closed Tuesday morning as the Wyoming Highway Patrol continued its work to remove wreckage from two enormous accidents that occurred Sunday.
March 03, 2020
Wyoming’s Lead In Blockchain Tech Could Help Diversify Economy
Blockchain banking could open new avenues for employment in the Cowboy State, but people should start learning about it as soon as possible, according to self-taught blockchain guru Caitlin Long.
March 03, 2020
Don Day’s Wyoming Weather Forecast for Monday, March 2
This was Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Wamsutter across southern Wyoming yesterday afternoon. Giant pile-up, chain reaction, crashes, and Interstate 80 eastbound is going to be closed at least for a day between Wamsutter to Rawlins to Laramie area.
March 02, 2020
Don Day: Two Nice Days Then Cold Front Coming Through (Watch Out, Lander/South Pass)
If youve got plans to travel or be outdoors Sunday into Monday, well heads-up to stockgrowers and travelers, wintry weather returns.
February 28, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Tourism Sells State, Not Just To Visitors, But To Future Residents, Too
The one part of Wyomings economy that is so bright, it is positively blinding. Tourism, the states number-two industry, has never seen years like 2015-2019.
Bill SniffinFebruary 28, 2020
Cheyenne’s Darren Rudloff Wins ‘Big Wyo’ Tourism Award
Darren Rudloff, former chief executive officer for Visit Cheyenne, was named winner of the Big Wyo Award, given to a member of the private sector who has done an outstanding job of promoting and improving the states tourism industry.
February 27, 2020
Travel Wyoming: Western Wyoming Sportsman’s Expo in Rock Springs
The Western Wyoming Sportsmans Expo will be held Friday through Sunday at the Sweetwater Events Complex.
February 26, 2020
Don Day’s Wyoming Weather Forecast for Monday, February 24
We are heading back to winter again. Get ready for a one-two punch of cold fronts that will affect us through mid-week.
February 24, 2020
Don Day’s Weather Forecast for Friday, February 21, 2020
Well, weve enjoyed some pretty quiet weather. But things will change next week. We go to a colder pattern.
February 21, 2020
Bill Would Let Frontier Days Bypass Cheyenne For Beer Sale Permits
City officials have said that unless Frontier Days agrees to cover the cost of the security, estimated at $100,000 to $200,000 per year, the permit that allows the sale of beer at the rodeo grounds will be withheld.
February 20, 2020
Don Day’s Wyoming Forecast for Thursday, February 20.
Taking a longer range look, notice the jet stream takes a dip and the door to Canada is wide open.
February 20, 2020
Sugar Beet Producers Feel Strain Of Bad Weather, Costs
Between a hard frost last fall that left sugar beets frozen in the ground and mounting costs for renovations in other factories in the Western Sugar cooperative, sugar beet growers in the Bighorn Basin are facing a grim financial future.
Wendy CorrFebruary 18, 2020
Bob Geha: Statewide Lodging Tax Wins House Approval
A measure that would impose a statewide 5 percent lodging tax on the cost of hotel and motel rooms won final approval Monday from the state House of Representatives.
February 18, 2020
Wyoming Weatherman Don Day’s Forecast for February 14
We do see another weather system that will bring snow back into Wyoming late Saturday but especially into Sunday.
February 14, 2020
Bob Geha: Taxpayer Bill of Rights Legislation Introduced
Under this bill, voters would have to approve tax increases and higher debt levels.
February 13, 2020
Don Day Wyoming Weather forecast for Thursday, February 13
Here's Wyoming's weatherman Don Day with the Wyoming forecast for Thursday, February 13.
February 13, 2020
Interstate 80 Toll Road Bill Dies Quick Death
If you were worried about Interstate 80 turning into a toll road, put those worries to bed.
February 11, 2020
Lodging Tax: $21.5 Million Raised Statewide in 2019
A statewide lodging tax bill is being proposed again this year at the Wyoming legislature. Only five states have lodging tax rates lower than Wyoming.
Wendy CorrFebruary 11, 2020
Sundance Winter Festival This Weekend: Racing on Skis, Barstools, Inner Tubes
The Sundance Winter Festival on Saturday is a mix of activities aimed at creating a little fun in the middle of Wyomings long winters.
February 11, 2020
Wyoming Weather: Don Day Forecast for Wednesday
Weve got a lot of tough sledding to get through here in Wyoming. If you are a snow lover, youll love this forecast for the next week to 10 days.
February 05, 2020
WYDOT Spends 30% of Budget to Keep Wyoming Roads Clear During Winter
WYDOT annually maintains about 6,700 miles of road which will cost roughly $28 million this year on winter road maintenance about 30 percent of its annual budget.
February 04, 2020
Don Day: How the Approaching Storm Will Impact Roads in Wyoming
Wyoming's weatherman Don Day says travelers in the Cowboy State should pay attention to the approaching winter storm as it is significant.
February 02, 2020