Lincoln County voters will decide on 6th Penny next week
• Additional one cent sales tax would fund municipal projects if passed Next week voters in Lincoln County will determine if a county-wide sales tax increase will go into effect. The Specific Purpose Sales and Use Tax would increase the…
Independent Notes: I hope our elected officials are sleepless.
The battle to save jobs and maintain a solid tax base continues in Kemmerer. Decisions here will affect all of Lincoln County. That’s why I travel to Portland with a Commissioner and the Commission’s Chief of Staff to talk about…
Bridger-Teton Plans Fall Prescribed Burns Near Star Valley to improve Mule Deer Habitat
The following is a news release from officials of the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Afton Wyo., September 24, 2024–The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest plans to implement up to 1,852-acres burn in the Star Valley Front…
Lincoln County property tax refunds available
While property tax refunds have been available from the state due to efforts from the Wyoming Legislature, Lincoln County also has funds available for those seeking relief. “In the state statutes it provides for every county to adopt their…
Property taxes – Money sent to schools, towns and districts
How are the property taxes in Lincoln County distributed? Based on yearly figures, July of 2023 to June of 2024, a total of 68,876,605.78 was collected. The largest portion goes to education with Lincoln County School District No. 2…
6th Penny Tax returns to ballot
• Voters county wide will approve or reject At the request of local municipalities, the Lincoln County Commissioners have approved a resolution to add a 1% special purpose sales and use tax, also known as the 6th penny, onto…
Rock slide occurs at mouth of Intermittent Spring
*Note: An update to this story has been provided and can be found by clicking here.* A large rock slide has occurred on top of the historic Intermittent Spring in Swift Creek Canyon east of Afton. The slide occurred “earlier…
Housing report released from WCDA
• Star Valley and south Lincoln communities listed in report. An extensive housing report has been released by the Wyoming Community Development Authority for the counties and communities of Wyoming. The reports include the following: 1. In-Depth Analysis: The…
B-T will host symposium at the Afton Civic Center Tuesday, January 16
• First of many opportunities to be involved. The Bridger-Teton National Forest is revising the management plan and a series of meetings will be held, including one in Afton January 16. The B-T released the following report in preparation…
SVI Radio Interview-Dec. 27: Sean McComas, Afton Domino’s
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