The number of new COVID cases in Lincoln County have come down from recent highs, reported county health nurse Louise Buettner at the county … [Read more...] about Commissioners receive update on pandemic, vaccines
Lincoln County Emergency Management
Hiring concerns expressed at courthouse
Controversy and hurt feelings were expressed at the county commission meeting Sept. 21 regarding the decision by the board to list an opening for an … [Read more...] about Hiring concerns expressed at courthouse
New emergency radio facility near completion
A new facility for the purpose of enhancing and creating “emergency agencies communications interoperability” is nearing completion along U.S. Highway … [Read more...] about New emergency radio facility near completion
County in need of more EMTs
While other emergency services are struggling to keep up with the demands of the world we live in, Lincoln County is trying its best to bridge the … [Read more...] about County in need of more EMTs
Free COVID-19 testing coming to Caliente Aug. 26
Lincoln County Emergency Management announced that free COVID-19 testing will be provided Aug. 26 from noon until 7:30 p.m. at the Caliente Fire … [Read more...] about Free COVID-19 testing coming to Caliente Aug. 26
Another wildfire erupts in Lincoln County
It’s been a hectic week for Lincoln County sheriff Kerry Lee, with the recent aircraft disasters and the raging wildfires that have threatened both … [Read more...] about Another wildfire erupts in Lincoln County
‘Storm Area 51’ cost county nearly $200K
The cost to Lincoln County for the unwanted Storm Area 51 event last September came to $196,092.79. County Emergency Management Director Eric Holt … [Read more...] about ‘Storm Area 51’ cost county nearly $200K
A letter from county emergency manager
To the Citizens of Lincoln County, On Behalf of the Office of Emergency Management, I want to address COVID-19 in Lincoln County and what we are doing … [Read more...] about A letter from county emergency manager
Town Comes Together to Avoid Water Emergency
Few things are more terrifying than running out of water in the desert. During the recent Pioneer Day celebrations in Panaca, that?s exactly what … [Read more...] about Town Comes Together to Avoid Water Emergency
EMT trainees take part in lifelike drills
Ashley Ross of Caliente applies makeup to a volunteer during recent EMT drills. Trainees respond to an actor victim during recent EMT drills. A look … [Read more...] about EMT trainees take part in lifelike drills