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Today's "From the Files" 03-14-26:

Frozen. Yellowstone Lake. Yellowstone National Park, WY. 2024 #davidgardnerphotography #lightight #landscape #yellowstonelake #yellowstonenationalpark #frozen #spring #wyoming #wy #mountains

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Nelson Trailhead housing project on hold after lawsuit; annexation noted but zoning remains federal Staff reported that a housing component at Nelson Trailhead is paused after neighbors filed a lawsuit challenging the Forest Service's role; although the town approved annexation for utilities the land remains federal and the town has limited land‑use control.

The Nelson Trailhead housing project has hit a major roadblock due to a lawsuit from neighbors challenging the Forest Service's oversight, casting doubt on its future this building season.

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Lincoln County Treasurer says $3.1 million LATCF award could fund tax‑generating projects County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield told commissioners the county qualifies for a $3.1 million LATCF award and discussed using the funds, Exxon impact tax receipts and administrative fees tied to an EPA grant. He recommended prioritizing projects that expand the tax base.

Lincoln County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield just unveiled a game-changing $3.1 million LATCF award that could transform local projects and boost property tax revenues!

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Lincoln County commissioners approve vacating remaining Berton Townsite parcels and sign contract authorizations The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved multiple consent items Oct. 18, including vacating remaining portions of the Berton Townsite pending surveys and recording, authorizing a Magellan Rx Schedule D addendum, and signing a WYDOT cooperative agreement for a federal road project.

Lincoln County commissioners have taken significant steps to vacate the Berton Townsite and streamline county operations with new contracts—what's next for this historic area?

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Lincoln County commissioners approve consent agenda, convey Kemmerer Senior Center and sign multiple agreements The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on May 17, 2022, adopted a broad consent agenda that included transferring ownership of the Kemmerer Senior Center to its board, entering interagency and lease agreements, authorizing recruitment services for a planning director, and approving grant submittals and preliminary county funding for a road project.

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners made significant moves, including transferring ownership of the Kemmerer Senior Center and approving vital interagency agreements and project funding.

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Lincoln County considers $500,000 property-tax refund instead of lowering mill levy At a July 18, 2022 budget hearing the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners discussed keeping the mill levy at 12 and adding a $500,000 county-funded property tax refund program to the FY 2022-23 budget; officials also reviewed Sheriff capital outlay items, a LaBarge transfer-station funding request and a carbon-capture update.

Lincoln County is proposing a $500,000 property tax refund program instead of lowering the mill levy, stirring up community discussions about budget priorities and transparency.

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Lincoln County commissioners approve consent agenda, renew six liquor licenses and authorize $508,225 SMART application At their Nov. 15 meeting, Lincoln County commissioners approved a consent agenda that included renewal of six retail liquor licenses, an amendment to a WYDOT lease, an MOU with the BLM on Greater Sage‑Grouse plan amendments, a Stewart Creek construction agreement, and authorization to finalize a $508,225 SMART grant application.

Lincoln County commissioners have taken significant steps by renewing six liquor licenses and greenlighting a $508,225 SMART grant application at their latest meeting.

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Lincoln County commissioners adopt consent package, authorize new fund and sign WYDOT agreements The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners approved a broad consent agenda Dec. 6–7 that included resolutions to enlarge a water district, appointment of a special prosecutor, creation of an Impact Mitigations fund, cancellation of old taxes, a Homeland Security grant award and WYDOT agreements for dust suppression and pavement markings.

Lincoln County commissioners took significant steps to enhance local governance by approving new resolutions, appointing a special prosecutor, and establishing a transparent Impact Mitigations fund.

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Lincoln County commissioners approve multiple MOUs, resolutions and land-use actions; discuss trench cut and sewer needs At its June 21 meeting the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a broad consent agenda including MOUs with state agencies and the University of Wyoming, adoption of the county mitigation plan, land‑use approvals and a lease for a telecom site; commissioners also discussed a trench‑cut request tied to annexation by the Town of Thayne and reviewed public‑health and emergency‑management updates.

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners has just approved a series of impactful resolutions and MOUs, paving the way for significant developments in public health and emergency management.

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Lincoln County commissioners approve precinct boundary changes, HVAC and copier contracts At meetings May 3–4, 2022, the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners adopted multiple consent motions including a resolution updating precinct boundaries, authorizing an HVAC contract for the Afton sheriff’s branch, a Xerox copier agreement, and engineering services for the Afton library.

Lincoln County commissioners made significant updates to election precincts and approved key contracts for HVAC and copiers at their recent meetings.

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Design review committee praises new courtyard move but presses developer on parking and connectivity at Virginian site At a March Design Review Committee meeting planners and the applicant presented a revised conceptual plan for employee housing at the Virginian site on West Broadway. Committee members liked the rotated‑building courtyard but pressed the team for clearer parking, egress and pedestrian‑connectivity solutions before final design.

The Design Review Committee is excited about the innovative courtyard design for the Virginian employee housing project but raises critical concerns about parking and pedestrian access.

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Lincoln County approves master-plan consultant and hears economic-diversification presentations Commissioners approved an agreement with Sunrise Engineering for a county master plan and heard Evaunt Management outline a proposed economic development playbook for Kemmerer; officials discussed Keller Associates’ scenarios (including a roughly $50 million estimate) and agreed ARPA funds do not require an RFP for this use.

Lincoln County is set to embark on a transformative journey with Sunrise Engineering leading the charge for a crucial master plan, aiming to shape the future of infrastructure and economic growth.

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Commissioners decline motion to enforce private-property rule for buffalo; tribal leaders say animals are wildlife A motion to affirm private-property rights over buffalo on Fremont County’s diminished lands failed for lack of a second after tribal leaders and a commissioner said the animals are tribal-managed wildlife and landowners should coordinate with herd managers, not unilateral enforcement.

Fremont County Commissioners faced a heated debate over buffalo ownership as a motion to enforce private-property rights failed, leaving landowners questioning who truly manages these majestic creatures.

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Lincoln County commissioners approve software, AV, branding and furniture contracts At their Feb. 17 meeting the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda and multiple procurement contracts, including FileVine for the County Attorneys Office and a Workspace Elements furniture purchase for the justice center addition.

Lincoln County Commissioners just made significant strides in enhancing their justice system with unanimous approvals for new software and furniture contracts!

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Lincoln County commissioners approve consent agenda including property purchase and Evaunt payments The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners adopted a multi-item consent agenda Aug. 15, 2023, approving property acquisition, payments to contractors and formalizing funds for a county water project. The board also entered an executive session for legal matters and requested legal guidance on program applications for other entities.

Lincoln County commissioners took significant steps this week, including approving a $130,000 property purchase and funding for vital water projects.

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Lincoln County adopts FY2023–2024 budget, approves multiple consent items including CMAQ application At its July 18 meeting the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners adopted the FY2023–2024 budget, approved related finance and appropriation resolutions, signed a CMAQ funding resolution requesting $268,400 in federal funds (with $67,100 local match), and approved a package of permits and intergovernmental letters.

Lincoln County has officially adopted its FY2023–2024 budget, paving the way for exciting new projects and funding opportunities!

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Lincoln County commissioners approve wide consent agenda including health contracts, SRO memoranda and $410,850 road contract At its May 16 meeting the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners approved a multi‑item consent agenda that included two Wyoming Department of Health contracts, School Resource Officer MOUs, appointment to Planning & Zoning, and awarded the Grey’s River Graveling Project II to DNS Excavation for $410,850.

Lincoln County Commissioners just made significant moves, from health contracts to a major road project award worth over $410,000!

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Lincoln County approves $208,700 loan to match SLIB sewer grant and backs rail engineering, tech‑hub support The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a $208,700 loan to the Joint Powers Board to match a SLIB sewer grant tied to Willow Avenue improvements, and authorized grant applications and letters of support for rail engineering, an EDA Tech Hub, and the City of Kemmerer’s PROTECT grant.

Lincoln County just approved a $208,700 loan to enhance sewer capacity for workforce housing, paving the way for exciting economic growth linked to TerraPower's Natrium Project!

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Lincoln County commissioners approve consent agenda, accept opioid settlement and appoint special prosecutor On Feb. 21, Lincoln County commissioners adopted a broad consent agenda — approving minutes, interagency agreements, cooperation with OKLO on DOE applications and an opioid settlement MOA — and appointed a special prosecutor for a Game and Fish case.

Lincoln County commissioners made significant strides by approving a broad consent agenda, accepting an opioid settlement, and appointing a special prosecutor to tackle a Game and Fish case.

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Rain Fire offers to operate EMS in South Lincoln County; commissioners ask for contract review Rain Fire proposed taking over EMS under a $1 contract with no county cost, promising expanded services including a Home Paramedic program; commissioners said they would require a formal contract and legal review before acting. Hospital EMS leadership described ongoing staffing challenges.

Rain Fire is stepping up to revolutionize emergency medical services in South Lincoln County with a groundbreaking $1 per-year contract that promises enhanced care and community programs!

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Lincoln County commissioners approve consent agenda including federal grants and accept FY2022 audit The board approved routine consent items and reappointments, authorized two federal grant agreements (EMPG and an inter‑operable communications grant), accepted the county's FY2022 audit, and approved vouchers including several large payments.

Lincoln County's Board of Commissioners has taken significant steps forward, approving federal grants and reappointments while accepting the FY2022 audit.

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Votes at a glance: Lincoln County commissioners approve 2023 officers, meeting schedule, salaries and multiple land‑use filings At its Jan. 3–4 meetings, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners appointed officers for 2023, adopted an investment policy and chief‑deputy salary resolution, authorized WYDOT and HRRR agreements, and approved multiple subdivision and plat filings. Vote tallies were not recorded in the transcript.

Lincoln County's Board of Commissioners has made pivotal decisions for 2023, including appointing new leadership and approving numerous land-use actions that will shape the county's future.

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State, county and private partners propose wildlife crossing on Highway 189; WYDOT has design funding, construction date not set Sen. Dan Dockstader and partners told the Lincoln County commission that Highway 189 averages about 60 wildlife collisions per year and is a top‑10 priority for crossings; Game and Fish, WYDOT and TerraPower discussed design concepts and potential funding matches. WYDOT reported design funding but no construction year; TerraPower offered partnership and possible matching support.

A crucial wildlife-crossing proposal for Highway 189 has emerged, aiming to reduce the alarming average of 60 animal collisions per year in Wyoming.

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Lincoln County commissioners approve wide consent agenda, accept $1.79 million USDOT planning award The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners on Aug. 23 adopted a multi-item consent agenda that authorized grant agreements, contracts, an appointment and acceptance of a $1.79 million U.S. Department of Transportation planning award; specific vote tallies were not recorded in the minutes.

Lincoln County Commissioners made significant strides on Aug. 23 by approving a multi-item consent agenda and securing a massive $1.79 million USDOT planning award for local projects!

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Lincoln County approves $306,093 prevention grant and signs up to $600,000 road agreement with Forest Service On July 5 the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a $306,093 Community Prevention Grant from the Wyoming Department of Health and authorized a cooperative road project agreement with the USDA Forest Service, Bridger-Teton National Forest for up to $600,000 for Grey’s River Road improvements; both motions were adopted.

Lincoln County just secured a $306,093 grant to boost community health and approved a $600,000 road project with the Forest Service—big changes are on the horizon!

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Lincoln County commissioners approve county tax-relief program, $50,000 TANF application and $3.12M in LATCF allocations On April 4 the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners adopted a county property tax relief program mirroring the state program, voted to submit a $50,000 TANF grant application, and approved $3,122,949.08 in Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund allocations; the chair said the Sheriff’s Department was omitted from the Treasurer’s list and would be contacted.

Lincoln County just took big steps towards financial relief with a new property tax program and a $50,000 TANF grant application, but a key oversight regarding the Sheriff's Department has raised eyebrows.

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Gateway West transmission update, wildfire mitigation and flood response highlighted at County meeting County project staff briefed the Commission that Gateway West Segment 4 is scheduled for construction in 2025 and will be in service in 2027; fuels‑mitigation and flood‑mitigation updates and staffing changes were also presented.

Major infrastructure updates are on the horizon for Lincoln County, with the Gateway West project set to break ground in 2025 and vital wildfire and flood mitigation strategies being discussed.

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Lincoln County commissioners adopt emergency declaration to secure state trailer for flood response Lincoln County commissioners voted May 8 to adopt a declaration of emergency to access state resources, including an emergency trailer for Cokeville flood mitigation, and to preserve the ability to seek federal aid if needed.

Lincoln County commissioners have declared a state of emergency to expedite flood-mitigation efforts and secure vital resources for affected areas.

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Commissioners table Sunroc gravel‑pit expansion after residents voice health, traffic and property concerns Lincoln County commissioners tabled a decision on Sunroc Corporation’s proposed gravel‑pit expansion after planning staff recommended denial and multiple residents raised concerns about noise, traffic, air and water quality and proximity to homes. Staff will meet with the applicant before the June 20 meeting.

Lincoln County commissioners have paused the controversial Sunroc gravel-pit expansion after residents raised serious concerns over health, property values, and environmental impacts.

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Board approves policy revisions, personnel actions and multiple service contracts including $123,884 residential placement The Goshen County School District #1 board approved second-reading policy revisions, accepted a teacher resignation, approved new teaching and administrator contracts, authorized bleacher repairs totaling $13,040, approved an out-of-district Heartspring placement not to exceed $123,884 (reimbursable via special education) and amended an access-to-learning contract by $4,500 to $26,500.

Goshen County School District #1 made significant moves this week, from approving major contracts to addressing special education needs with a $123,884 placement!

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