Star Valley Ranch Projects continue in ‘24
• Roads, bridges and water lines are on the summer agenda. Star Valley Ranch has asphalt road projects, two bridge improvements and a final set of water lines planned as part of the 2024 summer construction. “There are two asphalt…
Independent Feature: Galloway Captures Valley’s Lumber History
The following feature ran in the May 15, 2024 edition of the Star Valley Independent.
Strawberry Road intersection Work delayed to September
Preparation continues on the Strawberry Road/U.S. 89 intersection in the Star Valley Narrows. Bids are expected to go out in August with an early start coming in September, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Lincoln County is coordinating…
Wyoming delegation responds to federal regulations ‘targeting American energy’
• Government leaders warn of effect on jobs and power supply. Wyoming’s U.S. Delegation, the Governor and Lincoln County Commission have responded to U.S. Environmental Protection’s Agency’s proposal to put more restriction on coal power plans across the nation. The…
Independent Notes: Job fairs, like the one held at SVHS, open doors of opportunity for the next generation.
I was impressed with the trade fair that came to Star Valley on April 23. The trades will only continue to expand in the coming years in southwest Wyoming. I’ve made numerous trips to the Trona Patch in the…
SVHS hosts businesses for 2024 Trades Expo
• Local and Southwest Wyoming employers feature careers and jobs! The High-Altitude Trade Expo included Star Valley on the list of springtime educational based presentations. The trades job fair was the combined work of the Southwest Wyoming Manufacturing Partnership…
The New Alpine Fire Truck has arrived
• Additional equipment purchases needed The new Alpine Fire Truck has arrived and now it’s time to put the finishing touches on a first response vehicle designed to address growth in one of Wyoming’s fastest growing communities. Referencing a story…
Independent Notes: Lincoln County Treasurer will help with tax refund program.
On occasion, I still get a few questions on property tax relief bills that have passed and the one that didn’t get across the finish line. Here’s a quick summary. The Governor signed HB0003 – Property tax exemption for…
Lincoln County prepares for SW growth
• Impact fees designed to help counties and towns. Permanent homes planned for LC. As new industry comes to southwest Wyoming, Lincoln County is making plans for both infrastructure improvements and housing. Stephen Allen, Lincoln County Commission Chief of Staff…
Independent Notes: Funding our towns and counties and working with our D.C. delegation
As Wyoming’s budget is worked over every two years in the Legislature, it includes funding from the state to local governments, called Direct Distribution. Putting this together is a two year process and the funding is divided accordingly. This…