By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

River management, infrastructure improvements and the potential impacts of a proposed power generation facility were among the major topics discussed during the Saratoga Town Council’s Oct. 7 and 21 meetings. Council members also addressed public safety, recreation, tourism and airport operations as several projects moved forward.

Press Release

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the landmark federal law that established the nation’s framework for managing solid and hazardous waste.

Press Release

Alex Bakken, Carbon County Sheriff

On the evening of Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Casper Police Department responded to a report of a weapons offense near CY Avenue, where a man allegedly pointed a firearm and attempted to shoot at restaurant employees. 

By Mike Armstron

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) met at Hanna Town on October 20 at 2 p.m. Commissioner Sue Jones was absent, but all other commissioners were present.

Elk Mountain Dispatch

Brett Larson

On Monday, Oct. 12, the Elk Mountain Town Council met at the Community Hall at 6:30 p.m. to handle routine municipal business and discuss the future of the Community Hall, formerly Elk Mountain Elementary School. With Mayor Irene presiding and council members

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

A divided Encampment Town Council approved a fence request, learned of a cracked valve at the town’s sewer lagoon and reviewed progress on several infrastructure projects during its regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 8.

The council also discussed potential financial benefits from a proposed generating station, fifth-penny sales tax education and upcoming community activities.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

From improvements to the town’s sewer lagoon and river access road to plans for new Christmas decorations, the Riverside Town Council had plenty of progress to discuss during its Thursday, Oct. 8, meeting.

Mayor Leroy Stephens presided over the meeting, with councilmembers Linda Brown, Lisa Lorenz and Ed Golden in attendance.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Town Council met at 6:30 p.m. on October 13 at the Hanna Town Hall. All Councilmembers were in attendance, as was Mayor Charlie George.

The Carbon County Council of Governments asked the town to send out flyers on the 5th Penny Tax.

Press Release

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon

Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has signed Executive Order 2026-008 extending the authorization (2026-006) for emergency relief permits for vehicles transporting oversize and overweight loads of livestock feed and livestock across Wyoming.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

With the Nov. 3 general election approaching, Carbon County commissioners raised concerns about Proposition 1 and its potential effects on local government funding during their Oct. 6 meeting. The board also examined tourism, hospital operations, industrial development and infrastructure needs.

Press Release

Alex Bakken-Carbon County Sheriff

On the afternoon of Thursday, September 24th, dispatchers with the Carbon County Unified Dispatch Center received a call of a lost hunter near the Rock Creek Trail in north eastern Carbon County.

Press Release

Aaron Voos

Public Affairs Specialist

Forest Service

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Employee milestones, property taxes, hospital finances, land-use decisions and even a drawing for boxes of beef were among the wide-ranging topics before the Board of Carbon County Commissioners during its Sept. 1 meeting.

The meeting began on a positive note as county departments recognized employees for years of service.

Press Release

Wyoming Community Foundation

The Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) is pleased to announce that it has awarded over $200,000 in grants from the Wyoming Intertie Community Investment Program (“Community Investment Program”) to nonprofit organizations in Carbon, Albany, and Platte counties.

The grant awards for this round of funding by the Community Investment Program are as follows: 

Elk Mountain Dispatch

Brett Larson