City of Kemmerer Makes Nuclear Power Plant Presentation
Kemmerer City Administrator Brian Muir updated a crowd of about 30 people at the South Lincoln County Training and Event center Tuesday, July 27, on the proposed nuclear power plant that Rocky Mountain Power and TerraPower are planning to build…
Air quality alert issued with smoke filled summer skies over Star Valley
◆ Smoke from fires in California and Oregon fill SV summer skies. It’s not uncommon for smoke and haze to move into Star Valley and surrounding areas during fire season. However, because of extreme drought conditions in 2021, the smoke…
Officials remind county residents fire restrictions still in effect
While there have been several days of rain resulting in varying amounts of moisture in the past week, officials from Lincoln County Emergency Management have released a statement reminding residents of Lincoln County that fire restrictions are still in place….
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…
Enzi dies after bicycle accident
By The Wyoming News Exchange Former U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi died late Monday after being seriously injured in a bicycle accident in Gillette on Friday. A post on Enzi’s Facebook page said the former Wyoming legislator died Monday at…
Kemmerer City Council Notes: July 26, 2021
KEMMERER CITY COUNCIL HAS SHORT MEETING The Kemmerer City Council quickly approved four items at a Monday evening meeting that lasted just 45 minutes. Under new business, the council approved the only item there. That was the third and final…
What To Know About The MSHA Forklift Test Certification
MSHA certification for mining forklift use is different from OSHA certification. Here is what you need to know for the MSHA mining forklift certification.
Active coronavirus cases remain above 700
By The Wyoming News Exchange Wyoming’s active coronavirus case count remained at levels not seen since February in the past week, increasing by 141 to total 716. Figures contained in the Wyoming Department of Health’s regular coronavirus update showed that…
Senator Barrasso releases statement on Mike Enzi
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following statement regarding the passing of former U.S. Senator Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.): “Wyoming and the nation have lost one of the most consequential public servants of our time. “Whether…