Sheriff notes ‘concerning’ drug trend in Lincoln County
Lincoln County Sheriff, Shane Johnson, spoke with SVI about various issues this week, one of which was the state of the battle against drugs in the county. “The most common drug which is alcohol accounted for a huge part…
Independent Notes: Lincoln County’s towns keep moving forward with achievements.
Years ago I can remember the challenges of running a small town when I served as a member of the Afton Town Council. That assignment, along with attending hundreds, if not a few thousand town council meetings over the decades…
Planning office next for Lincoln County Transportation Plan
Work continues on the Lincoln County Transportation Master Plan with the next step involving the county’s planning office. Lincoln County Engineer Amy Butler has helped facilitate workshops with Avenue Consultants and the LC County Commission to review and prepare…
Lincoln County Transportation shows strong support for trail system
Lincoln County has completed its Transportation Master Plan, which Avenue Consultants recently presented to the Lincoln County Commissioners in a workshop, Amy Butler, LC County Engineer reported. “The next step is for the Commissioners to formally accept this plan,…
Impact payments starting to trickle in for county projects
According to Lincoln County Commissioner Teri Bowers, four major projects are moving forward in the next 18 months which will bring impact payment dollars to the area. Impact payments are monies given to counties and municipalities that experience major growth…
Kemmerer Training Center expected to be crucial for TerraPower plans
Ground was broken on the new Kemmerer Training Center (KTC) for TerraPower last week as the nuclear company is moving forward with construction of the 30,000 square-foot facility. The Natrium plant will be the first of its kind after selecting…
Las Vegas man sentenced for stealing gold and silver from Lincoln County home
Michael Reps was sentenced to between four and four-and-a-half years in prison for his part in stealing both gold and silver items from his father’s home valued in the millions of dollars. As part of the sentencing, Reps was also…
Trump administration to end ‘Roadless Rule,’ opening up Greater Yellowstone to logging
• Lincoln County legislator sees repealing Clinton-era ‘Roadless Rule’ as way to stimulate economy. By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The Trump administration has ended a decades-old rule protecting roadless areas in…
Independent Notes: Does it get any better for local leaders, responsible in so many ways for making this a great county?
Once again Lincoln County finds itself in a setting filled with opportunity. SVI Media reported this past week, “President Donald Trump signed executive orders Friday intended to quadruple domestic production of nuclear power within the next 25 years, a goal…
Governor Gordon to Join Suicide Prevention Town Hall in Kemmerer
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon will join local leaders and community members in Lincoln County for a Suicide Prevention Town Hall on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM to noon at the South Lincoln Training and Events Center,…