Lincoln County Record-Times

07/20/2025

One highlight from all the fun during Pioneer Days on Saturday was the museum’s lineup of pioneer-themed activities! From flour making to quilting, spinning, and cursive writing — plus free cotton candy — there was something for everyone. Your local editor in camo even jumped in on the action! Check out the next issue of the Lincoln County Record-Times for full coverage and a special column from the editor. Lincoln County Museum/Visitor Information Center

07/20/2025

🚨Odessa Fire contains field blaze 🚨

ODESSA — The Odessa Fire Department responded at 3:57 p.m. Friday, July 19, to a hay field fire at Tebow Road East and Duck Lake Road North on Landon Lobe’s property.

Fire Chief Sebesta said crews were “in good shape” upon arrival and quickly contained the fire. An old combine and many acres of wheat field were lost.

No injuries or structural damage were reported.

More details and photos may appear in next week’s Lincoln County Record-Times.

07/17/2025

Primary ballots were mailed out on July 16 for the upcoming election. Local voters should expect to receive their ballots soon, which include races for several key local offices. For a full list of the offices on the ballot and more election details, please visit the link below.

DAVENPORT— Roughly 8,700 ballots are set to be mailed Wednesday, July 16, for Lincoln County’s upcoming primary election, which will determine the top two candidates in several contested local races. The August 6 primary includes races for Davenport City Council, Sprague Mayor, and an Odessa hos...

07/17/2025

As of 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, the Western Pines Fire is 60% contained, having burned 5,781 acres. Firefighting efforts continue with 247 crew personnel actively working on the fire. To see more photos like these and read the full story, visit our website
https://www.odessarecord.com/story/2025/07/17/news/western-pines-fire-consumes-homes/15348.html

07/11/2025

FIRE UPDATE — FRIDAY, JULY 11

The Western Pines Fire is now mapped at 5,866.9 acres, according to a new perimeter uploaded this morning to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

The Lincoln County Record-Times will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Editor Olivia Harnack is in the field and will post additional updates as cell service becomes more readily available.

07/11/2025

WESTERN PINES FIRE UPDATE – Thursday, July 10, 2025
Level 3 evacuations are now in effect for Green Canyon, Mill Canyon, Harker Canyon, Farr Road, and Angel Spring Road.
Level Road at Sunset Highway is closed.

The Western Pines Fire has expanded to 4,136.5 acres.

Additional updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

07/10/2025

Due to ongoing wildfire coverage near Davenport, Lincoln County Record-Times managing editor Olivia Harnack is currently in the field gathering updates. As a result, our Odessa office will likely stay, closed the rest of the day .

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to keep the community informed during this developing situation.

For the latest updates and photos on the Western Pines Fire, please continue to follow our page and website.

07/10/2025

Western Pines Fire

07/10/2025

Officials believe the Western Pines Fire ignited early today in the Teel Hill or Hughes Road area .

07/10/2025

07/09/2025

For those affected by the Western Pines fire the Lincoln County Fairgrounds are open for animals.

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