I-80 Wyoming closure over unidentified orb is false
Question asked:
“A section of Interstate 80 in southern Wyoming was closed early Wednesday morning due to a large unidentified orb hovering above the highway.”
Summary
The recent reports from local Wyoming news on November 11‑12, 2026 describe a shooting incident near mile markers 376‑377 on I‑80 that led to a lane closure, with no mention of any unidentified orb. Therefore, the claim that the highway was closed because of a hovering orb is untrue.
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- Wyoming 2026: Live Midterm Election Results - The New York Times
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- Laramie County Sheriff’s Office involved in shooting on I-80, suspect dead | Local News | wyomingnews.com
CHEYENNE – On Wednesday, the Cheyenne Police Department and Laramie County Sheriff’s Office shared on Facebook that the LCSO was involved in a shooting off Interstate 80, near mile marker 377.
- Suspect Dead After Shooting Involving Laramie County Deputies Along I-80 | Cowboy State Daily
Deputies also called for help from Cheyenne police and the Wyoming Highway Patrol to manage traffic near mile markers 376 and 377.
- Deadly I-80 shooting near mile marker 377 leaves one man dead | News | wyomingnewsnow.tv
Wyoming News Now is working with all agencies involved to learn more about the events leading up to the shooting and gather any updates. The incident caused I-80 to be closed off yesterday to one lane as investigations continued.
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