Good morning, Laramie.

A study shows teen driving deaths in Wyoming are nearly triple the national average with almost 34 fatalities per 100,000 teens and more than 23 speeding deaths per 100,000, while no DUI deaths were reported in 2022.

The report says the state’s 10-day learner period leaves teens with only a few weeks of supervised driving—placing Wyoming among the worst in the nation for teen driving fatalities.

A lightning strike hit the Platte substation near Sinclair Sunday night, cutting power to about 5,600 customers in southern Carbon County for 16 hours and causing school delays and traffic issues until crews restored power around 11:30 a.m. Monday — local police managed intersections with emergency four-way stop signs.

In Wyoming, the onX Hunt app’s GPS can be off by a few yards—putting hunters at risk of trespassing on private land and fines up to $1,000 plus loss of hunting privileges.

Local expert Buzz Hettick advises keeping a cushion of 100—200 feet from property lines, while retired warden Benge Brown said the app’s tracking shows when hunters cross too far.

Famous Wyoming lawyer Gerry Spence died last week at age 96 and was known for his careful work in court—he built his cases with care and teamed with partner Ed Moriarity on many big trials.

His legacy in the courtroom remains a key part of the state's legal history.

Wyoming gas prices increased to $3.03 a gallon this week, a rise of 1.8 cents from last week.

Prices remain nearly 28 cents lower than last year and vary widely between stations—some are as low as $2.56 while others are as high as $3.99.

Effective immediately, Stage 1 fire restrictions are in place at Medicine Bow National Forest—along with Thunder Basin National Grassland—to reduce wildfire risks.

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