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…
Lincoln County Commission working with industry for extended use of facilities
Lincoln County Commissioner Jerry Harmon says improvements have been made to the Rocky Mountain Power Naughton 3 plant that will keep it operation for at least another 18 months and hopefully longer as the company prepares for the future. Commissioner…