Winter storm Wesley triggers I-80 closures
BY Jim O’Reilly
An early spring snow storm named Wesley continues to impact travel across much of the heartland, from Wyoming to Minnesota.
In Nebraska, the State Patrol was sending additional troopers into the state’s panhandle. This morning, Interstate 80 is closed in both directions across Nebraska. Officials there report “critical disruptions” are affecting many secondary roads, as well.
The eastbound lanes on I-80 from Cheyenne to Kimball, Nebraska closed Wednesday afternoon with only local Wyoming traffic allowed. WYDOT is estimating the interstate could open around noon today or later this afternoon.
In Colorado, Governor Jared Polis activated the National Guard in case it is needed to rescue stranded motorists. About half of the flights at Denver International Airport were cancelled ahead of the storm. About two and a half feet of snow was expected to fall in parts of eastern South Dakota and southwestern Minnesota.
Carbon County has escaped the worst impacts of the storm. Roads here are slick with snowfall, but all roads are open.
Contract changes may be ahead for Platte Valley Clinic EMTs
For the past few months, the Platte Valley Clinic in Saratoga has provided staff to go on ambulance runs for South Central Wyoming EMS without compensation. The clinic’s operator, Health Management Services, approached the joint powers board this week to work out a contract for providing EMTs. Emma Diercks reports.
Transitional housing facility to relocate in Rawlins
The Carbon County Counseling Center plans to relocate its long-term and transitional housing facility to the corner of Mahoney and First streets in Rawlins. Last week, Rawlins City Council signed off on the necessary special use permit to allow the move. Cali O’Hare has the story.
Aspen Alley Ranch wilderness camps returning this summer
The Salvation Army is preparing to launch its second season of campers at the Aspen Alley Ranch. The first wilderness camps took place last summer and consisted of fewer than 40 people at a time.
Sports: Wyoming football on the up and up
- Four Cowboys have earned membership to the 2019 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society
- Pokes in the Pros
- Broncos to host local pro day
