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Cynthia Lummius, Senator for Wyoming

Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today released the following statement applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture for investing in five new forest health projects nationwide to reduce wildfire risk, protect water quality, and expand domestic timber production.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

In response to escalating wildfire risks, Carbon County officials have enacted stringent fire restrictions prohibiting open flames and the use of incendiary or tracer ammunition until further notice. The decision, made by the Board of Carbon County Commissioners, aims to mitigate the heightened fire danger posed by prolonged dry conditions and accumulated fuel loads.

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University of Wyoming

To assist producers facing wildfires, University of Wyoming Extension has launched a new online platform to help coordinate hay donations and provide fire recovery resources.

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City of Rawlins

The City of Rawlins has appointed Randy Flamig as Interim Recreation Director. In this role, Randy will oversee the Recreation Center, Shooting Ranges, and Rochelle Ranch Golf Course. 

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Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray filed his latest brief in support of Secretary Gray’s recent motion for summary judgment to defend against a lawsuit challenging Wyoming’s ban on crossover voting and Wyoming’s “sore loser” law, which bans unsuccessful primary candidates from running as independents.

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South Central Wyoming EMS

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

The Elk Mountain town council met on Monday, August 11, to conduct their regular  Town Council meeting. Mayor Morgan Irene presided over the meeting, which started at 6:30 p.m.

Council members Joe Neel, Angie Hobbs, Linda Crane and Craig Mustard were all present.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Encampment Town Council met at 7 p.m. on August 14 at the Encampment Town Hall for their regularly scheduled meeting. Mayor Shannon Fagan was present. All council members were there too. Stas Banach, Ashley McKinney, Susan Munson and Steve Reichert were present. The agenda, minutes from the previous regularly scheduled meeting and financials were approved. 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

At 6 p.m. on August 14, at the Riverside Town Hall, the Riverside Town Council met. Mayor Leroy Stephenson was present, as were council members Ed Golden, Linda Brown and Linda Lorenz. Mark Helwick was absent.

Minutes from the July 10 regular meeting, the agenda and financials were approved.

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Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray

In response to President Trump’s statement announcement setting forth a vision for election integrity, including elimination of mail-in voting, against controversial voting machines, and in favor of watermarked paper ballots, Wyoming Secretary of State expressed his complete and total support in the following statement:

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Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray

On August 14, Wyoming District Court Judge Misha Westby granted Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Tim Newcomb which sought to remove Secretary Gray from office under the Fourteenth Amendment (Tim Newcomb v. Chuck Gray).

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office was called to action twice on Monday, August 18, in cases that underscored both law enforcement and search and rescue efforts across the county.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Town Council met at 6 p.m. on August 12 at the Hanna Town Hall.

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City of Rawlins

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Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray

Congresswomen Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) and Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced the Highway Funding Transferability Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill that will provide state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) with greater flexibility in managing federal highway funds.