Another Worker Death on an Oil Rig in Wyoming
Tragically, yet another oil rig worker died on the job yesterday in Wyoming. According to preliminary reports, it appears that the man fell while working on the oil rig but an in-depth investigation will be … read more
Officers Say Seatbelts Saved Lives in Recent Rollover Accident
On Tuesday afternoon, an SUV towing a utility trailer rolled over just outside of Wyoming on Colorado Highway 13. According to officers who responded to the accident, it was clear that had the vehicle occupants … read more
New Study Shows Texting is Worse Than Other Driving Distractions
In Wyoming, law enforcement and road safety officials have launched recent campaigns to educate the public about the dangers of texting and driving, which is a major cause of collisions and fatalities nationwide. Now, a … read more
Family files Wrongful Death Lawsuit after Deadly Motorcycle Crash in Cheyenne
The family of a man killed when the driver of an SUV pulled out in front of his motorcycle has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in demand of compensation for their suffering and damages. WyomingNews.com … read more
Speed Limit on many Wyoming Roads will Increase to 70 mph, but Wait for Signs to Change before you Speed
The Wyoming Department of Transportation recently announced that they will increase the speed limit for thousands of miles of state highways to 70 mph in the upcoming months. At the same time, they warn all … read more
Wyoming needs to Work on Road Safety with Teen Drivers
Teen drivers are known to cause a higher percentage of accidents than older, more experienced drivers, but there are steps we can take to reduce the threat posed by young drivers in our state. According … read more
Wyoming Lawmakers fight for Equal Pay for Women in the Equality State
Wyoming is known as the Equality State, but in truth our state is amongst the worst in the nation when it comes to gender wage gaps. Now, two House Democrats are sponsoring a bill for … read more
Wyoming Woman dies after car Hits 4 Horses on Freeway
In what has been declared by Wyoming Highway Patrol is the fourth highway death in the state this year, a Newcastle woman has died after the car she was riding in hit four horses on … read more
Wyoming Employers may face Higher Workplace Safety Fines
Following a vote from state lawmakers, employers across Wyoming may face higher fines should their workers become injured on the job or if workplace safety violations are discovered. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports that last … read more
So Far, Plenty of Crashes but no Fatalities on Snowy Wyoming Roads
A recent report from the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) shows that, although recent wintry weather has kept them very busy with multiple crashes and stranded vehicles, so far the storms have not claimed any lives … read more
