April 2018 - Hits 106

First Lady Barbara Bush has Died.

April 18, 2018 Qui

Governor Matthew H. Mead, pursuant to President Donald Trump’s Proclamation, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide immediately through sunset Saturday, April 21, 2018 in honor of First Lady Barbara Bush. Bush, wife of our nation’s 41st president and mother of our country’s 43rd president, died Tuesday night at her home in Houston at the age of 92.... Continue Reading

Eli Young Band to Take Center Stage June 30th During Buckin’ Summer Nights

April 17, 2018 John

Spectra Venue Management at the Casper Events Center is pleased to announce that the Eli Young Band will perform in the arena on Saturday, June 30 at 8:00 pm as the finale for the inaugural Buckin’ Summer Nights presented by Sinclair Casper Refinery.... Continue Reading

I-80 Closed Laramie – Cheyenne

April 13, 2018 Shawn

I-80 remains closed between Laramie & Cheyenne due to slick roads and several crashes. Estimated opening time as of 1:30 p.m. is in 6-8 hours. I-80 EASTBOUND out of Cheyenne remains closed due to a request by Nebraska, which is dealing with severe winter weather.... Continue Reading

Howe Road Railroad Crossing Closure

April 12, 2018 Shawn

Howe Road railroad crossing to be temporarily closed next week The Union Pacific railroad crossing at Howe Road south of Laramie will close next week as crews repair the crossing. The closure is scheduled to begin Monday, April 16, weather permitting, and will continue through Saturday, April 21, weather permitting.... Continue Reading

Wyoming’s Wolf Population Above Recovery Criteria for 16th Straight Year

April 12, 2018 Qui

The population of gray wolves in Wyoming continues to be healthy and exceed all criteria established to show that the species is recovered. As of December 31, 2017 the total minimum population in Wyoming was at least 347 wolves. Specifically, the count shows at least 238 wolves living outside of Yellowstone National Park and the Wind River Reservation.... Continue Reading

Laramie Police Department Recognizes 9-1-1 Professionals

April 9, 2018 Qui

In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week (NPSTW), April 8-14, 2018, the Laramie Police Department, Wyoming communities, government leaders and 9-1-1 communications centers are taking time to honor members of the 9-1-1 community who help save lives in times of crisis.... Continue Reading

Shooting Restrictions in Place on Pole Mountain

April 5, 2018 Qui

The Laramie Ranger District reminds the public that the annual shooting restrictions on Pole Mountain went into effect Saturday, March 31. Put in place by a Forest Service order, the restriction prohibits the discharge of firearms within the Pole Mountain unit of the Medicine Bow National Forest from March 31 through Sept.... Continue Reading