IDAWY transfer trash system coming to Lincoln County
◆ Construction in 2023. Savings of $600,000, other counties show interest. Lincoln County Commissioner Bob King says construction on the Thayne transfer facility is set to begin in spring 2023 as part of IDAWY trash system. He says representatives from…
Lincoln County Commission funds tax refund program
◆ Harmon acknowledges volunteer work for those serving on districts and boards in LC. As the Lincoln County Commission set the budget for the coming fiscal year, the governing body, for the first time, included money for the tax refund…
County designates board positions
The Lincoln County Commission addressed board appointments at their March meeting. Brandon Taylor was appointed to the Lincoln County Fairboard. His term expires Dec. 31, 2026. JC Call was appointed to the Lincoln County Predator Management District with the term…
Cokeville preparing for solar power project in 2022
◆ Project will be built on 450 acres of private ground. A solar power project is planned for the Cokeville area, with construction starting in 2022. Lincoln County Commissioner Robert King reported on the SVI Weekday Wake-up program (Swift 98.7…
Building applications fill Lincoln County agenda
◆ Busy 2021 summer season. Commissioners seeking additional planning staff. Applications are starting to taper off as the summer comes to an end, but it was a season for numerous building and development applications, according to Lincoln County Engineer Amy…
Lincoln County Commissioners echo support for proposed nuclear plant
The office of the Lincoln County Commission issued a letter of support as Lincoln County, and Kemmerer in particular, are currently under consideration for a new TerraPower Nuclear Power Plant to be constructed in the State of Wyoming. The announcement…
Fire restrictions announced for Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Commission noted the “extreme danger” from drought conditions in the announcement released just after 12 Noon. “Effective, July 7, 2021, at 12:01 a.m., until further notice of the Board, Stage one Fire Restrictions, including any open fire…
Strawberry Road scheduled for intersection change
◆ Plans call for the road to enter U.S. 89 near SV rest area. A Star Valley intersection known for several accidents over the years is scheduled to be moved as Lincoln County cooperates with the Wyoming Department of Transportation…
Connelly, Harmon pleased with Cheney NEPA bill
◆ Cheney’s bill acknowledges local interests in NEPA decisions. The Lincoln County Commission expressed appreciation to Congressman Liz Cheney this week for her work on the National Environmental Policy Act, (NEPA). The House Republican Conference Chair and Republican U.S. Representative…
Lincoln County making plans to transport waste to new landfill
◆ Multiple counties working together on trash issue. Lincoln County Commissioner Robert King said five counties are working together to transport some waste in landfills to a new landfill that is set to be built near Soda Springs, Idaho. He…