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Washakie County deemed Storm Ready by NWS

Commissioners take comments on Lane 17 closure

WORLAND – Washakie County Commissioners convened Tuesday to receive a county Storm Ready certification from the National Weather Service, and to hear local concerns regarding the temporary closure of Lane 17.

Tim Troutman, with NWS Riverton, presented the Storm Ready certification, achieved after Washakie County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Jeff Schweighart spearheaded an ef...