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Bill opens the door for tolling on Wyoming roadways

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1 month ago

February 9, 2026

Bill opens the door for tolling on Wyoming roadways

Wyoming lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) to enact tolls on roadways throughout the state.

On February 5, 2026, Wyoming Senator Ogden Driskill introduced the bill SF0073.

The bill would give WYDOT the authority to create a highway tolling program, and it also outlines the process for implementing tolls. The bill does not require WYDOT to implement tolls.

The text of the bill does not specify which roads WYDOT could choose for tolling, but Driskill pointed to I-80 as a possible target for tolls in a social media post following a double fatality crash that backed up traffic along the interstate on February 8, 2026.

“A picture says it all— Wyoming needs to deal with I-80 – incredibly dangerous stretch of road (400 plus miles) that drains nearly 1/2 of our state road budget—- to support 7,000 plus semis a day, primarily only stopping for fuel in Wyoming. I have introduced a bill that allows-NOT REQUIRES- tolling on I-80. Done correctly it could have little or no impact on Wyoming drivers while having interstate truckers pay their fair share of damage and costs,” Driskill said.

If the bill were to pass, it isn’t clear whether Wyoming would be permitted to place a toll on I-80 since most interstate are toll-free, with some “grandfathered” exceptions.

The bill currently has six co-sponsors.

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Regional mule deer herds see growth, recovery in observed populations

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March 20, 2026

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Regional mule deer herds see growth, recovery in observed populations

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) has released an update about regional mule deer populations in the Wyoming Range herd and the Sublette herd. A severe winter of 2022-23 resulted in above-average mortality in the Wyoming Range mule deer herd, but wildlife managers continue to see signs of recovery and growth. […]

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2026 Election Tracker: Who is running for office in Wyoming?

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March 20, 2026

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2026 Election Tracker: Who is running for office in Wyoming?

GILLETTE, Wyo. — As the 2026 election season takes shape, County 17 remains committed to providing free and fair election coverage to our readers. While the official Primary Election candidate filing period runs from May 14 through May 29, a number of candidates have already publicly announced their intent to seek local, state and federal […]

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Opening Week of Wyoming Track Features Four Meets Across the State

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March 19, 2026

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Opening Week of Wyoming Track Features Four Meets Across the State

Wyoming opens the 2026 high school outdoor track and field season this week across the Cowboy State and region. That means impacts from the spring weather, right? Nope. Mother Nature is cooperating with summer-like conditions. The only battle will be the wind. There are small in-state track meets in Afton, Casper, and Rock Springs. Pavillion hosts the largest event on Saturday.

WYOPREPS WEEK 1 OUTDOOR TRACK SCHEDULE 2026

Here are the first track meets of the new season. Not every school will be in action in Week 1. Some schools are on Spring Break, and others are choosing to keep training. A few other schools are heading out-of-state for competitions. Here is the Week 1 schedule, which is subject to change.

KW TRIANGULAR at Kelly Walsh HS in Casper – Glenrock, Kelly Walsh, Natrona County.

Out-of-State events:

TRI-UTAH FARMINGTON SUPER MEET in Farmington, UT – Evanston.

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HOBACK HOEDOWN at Star Valley HS in Afton – Jackson, Star Valley.

TIGER QUAD MEET at Rock Springs HS – Lander, Rock Springs.

WIND RIVER ICEBREAKER at Wind River HS in Pavillion – Big Piney, Burlington, Encampment, Ft. Washakie, Greybull, Kaycee, Kemmerer, Midwest, Pinedale, Rawlins, Saratoga, Shoshoni, Thermopolis, Wind River.

Out-of-State events:

RUNNERS ROOST INVITATIONAL at Rocky Mountain HS in Fort Collins, CO – Cheyenne Central, Cheyenne East, Cheyenne South.