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Gateway West transmission line still in planning phase

  • Power line would run through Lincoln County south of Cokeville   Lincoln County Commissioner Mel Shumway shared in a Weekday Wake-up interview that the utility recently updated county leaders on the long-delayed project, which is planned to cross…

WWCC plans to visit outreach centers to develop local offerings 

  Western Wyoming Community College has undergone several changes in the past year and more are on the way as they look to capitalize on funding that they hope will drive more students to their campus and online courses. Covering…

Sweetwater County official suggests further trimming Wyoming’s long-sought pronghorn migration corridor

  By Christina MacIntosh Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Southwestern Wyoming’s county officials are concerned that proposed protections for the Sublette pronghorn herd may impede economic development, throwing uncertainty on the corridor’s fate. “We’re going to…

Deering appointed as Circuit Court Judge in Lincoln County

Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has appointed Thomas Deering to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Third Judicial District serving Lincoln County. Deering’s appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Greg S. Corpening. Mr. Deering grew up…

Business  council directs $4 million to Lincoln County

  Cheyenne, Wyo. — The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) successfully presented a crucial infrastructure funding request to the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) at its Oct. 2, 2025, meeting. The SLIB voted unanimously to approve just over $4 million…

Transportation plan prepared for commissioners

  • Final stakeholder meeting May 28 Lincoln County is moving  forward with a master transportation plan, holding a series of public meetings late in 2024 and early 2025. The plan was first announced in September of 2024 when Avenue…

Alpine and WYDOT work on trail restoration

  • Trail removed during highway construction Alpine is working with Lincoln County and the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) to develop trails to and from the community and the surrounding national forests. First on the list will be the…