SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Chief of Staff Stephen Allen – Part 3
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Cokeville solar project advances after permit condition extension
• Focusing on road safety, workforce impacts, and wildlife concerns Lincoln County is moving into the next phase of review for a proposed solar project near Cokeville, after an earlier permit was granted with a construction-timing condition that…
Byron hardens stance against housing mitigation fees, solidifying split with Teton County officials
• Rep. previously implored town and county officials to reform housing fees. By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — After recommending Teton County officials exempt more residential homes from fees that support affordable…
Lincoln County moves to expand septic capacity
• Preparing for long-term environmental oversight in the Salt River Basin Lincoln County Chief of Staff Stephen Allen shared in an interview on the Weekday Wake-up that the county is pursuing a two-track strategy to address ongoing septic needs:…
Independent Obituaries: April 29, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the April 29, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Charleen Putnam Charleen Luthi Putnam, age 95, passed away peacefully on April…
(Video) – Bear Lake Softball vs Preston
The Bear Lake Softball team is facing the Preston Indians on Wednesday with a start time of 4 p.m.
Kemmerer man arrested after kidnapping and sexually abusing girl from Oklahoma
A Kemmerer resident has been taken into custody by police on pending charges of multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor and kidnapping. According to court documents, Christopher Steven Gravenmier, 31, was arrested on April 22 and is currently…
Jackson soccer teams roll through Afton with one-sided shutouts
The Star Valley soccer teams hosted the top-ranked Jackson Lady Broncs and Broncs on Tuesday in what continues to be an extremely tough 4A West Conference slate. The local players were just three days removed from hosting #2 Kelly Walsh…
Johnston presents community lecture Thursday
Dr. Savannah Eccles Johnston, Assistant Professor of Constitutional Government, Civics & Law and the Director of the M.A. in Constitutional Government, Civics & Law at Utah Valley University, is scheduled to present a community lecture on Thursday, April 30, at…
Commissioners approve pay raises for county elected officials
The Lincoln County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution during their regularly scheduled commission meeting on Tuesday, April 21 that approved salary increases for nearly all elected officials in the county. The salary adjustments were for the County Assessor, Attorney,…