Public Safety · Grover, WY
Jeremiah Jensen of Grover, Wyoming, was last seen Friday, October 9, in the Jensen Canyon area east of town, and his family reported him missing over the weekend. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office confirmed an active search but stated Jensen is avoiding law enforcement, as felony charges including Strangulation of a Household Member, Aggravated Assault, Stalking, and misdemeanor domestic battery were filed by the Lincoln County Attorney's Office on October 9. Sheriff Shane Johnson said he would not activate search-and-rescue volunteers for someone evading law enforcement, handling the matter from the law-enforcement side. Jensen's family posted on social media asking the community for compassion and help locating him, noting his truck and belongings remained at home and only his phone was missing.
Housing & Development · Alpine, WY
The Town of Alpine will hold a public hearing on the proposed Turley Annexation at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Alpine Civic Center (121 US Hwy 89). The proposal by Steven C. Turley, Alpine Property Holdings Group, LLC, and Premier Realty Investments, LLC seeks to annex 46.35 acres in Section 29, Township 37 North, Range 118 West, Lincoln County, for a phased development of 54 duplex and six-plex housing units. The hearing format allocates 30 minutes for the applicants' presentation and council questions, followed by 75 minutes for public comment, with each commenter limited to three minutes after signing up at the start. The proposal previously drew community opposition at a July 28 Alpine Planning and Zoning meeting, where a petition gathered 550 signatures.
Transportation · Kemmerer, WY
Construction on the $33.1 million wildlife crossing project south of Kemmerer, Wyoming, is 56% complete, with two northern structures and approximately 13 miles of fencing expected to be functional for migrating herds this winter, according to Wyoming Game and Fish Interim Director Eric Wiltanger. However, WYDOT resident engineer Jennifer Hoffman confirmed that southern-end fencing will not be finished until next year, prompting agencies to maintain variable message signs on U.S. 189 throughout winter to alert drivers to wildlife hazards. The project, awarded to Oftedal Construction, Inc., includes seven underpasses, one overpass, and fencing along a 30-mile corridor, with a completion target of October 31, 2027. Officials urge drivers to slow down, scan road shoulders at dawn and dusk, use high beams when appropriate, and contact local law enforcement rather than move large wildlife after a collision.
Transportation · Alpine, WY
The Town of Alpine deconstructed its temporary roundabout at U.S. 89 and Greys River Road following a demonstration project approved by town council in September. A 10-question community survey gathering resident feedback on the roundabout's accessibility, traffic flow, and overall support is open, with responses due Wednesday, October 21. Kimley Horn Engineering will present collected data at a town council meeting in November or December. Mayor Eric Green said the goal of the demonstration was to evaluate how a roundabout functions under real-world conditions and slow traffic through Alpine.
