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Elk Mountain Appoints New Council Member to Fill Vacant Seat

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

 

Town of Elk Mountain officials convened on Monday, July 14, at the Community Center to conduct their monthly council business meeting. Mayor Morgan Irene presided with council members Angie Hobbs and Craig Mustard present. Councilman Joe Neel was absent. 

New Communications Tower on Hold

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

The Riverside Town Council meeting had a large attendance for a small town on July 10 at 6 p.m. at the Riverside Town Hall.

The crowd listened to reports by different boards, but most were not at the meeting for that.

They were there to learn about a new tower being proposed to be built. It was to be on Riverside resident Mark Rauterkus’ property.

City of Rawlins Launches Next Step in Brownfields Program Through Rawlins Rising Initiative

Press Release

City of Rawlins

 

Secretary Gray Applauds Trump Actions on One Big Beautiful Bill, Energy Subsidies, Voter List Maintenance, and Citizenship Proof Law

Press Release

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray

 

Secretary Gray Praises President Trump’s Signing of One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray has released the following statement praising President Trump’s signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:

Mobile Communications Trailer Debuts at Saratoga Days to Boost Emergency Safety

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

“The Carbon County Emergency Management is deploying a newly discovered asset at Saratoga Days,” said Lenny Layman, Carbon County Emergency Management Manager. “We call it the OEM Echo trailer. It’s equipped with electronics and has a tower that extends about 30 feet.”

Carbon County Launches Plans for America’s 250th Celebration

Carbon County 250 Corner 

Candy Moulton

 

Working in cooperation with media outlets in Carbon County, we are launching this monthly column to inform residents about the plans and programs for the celebration of the 2026 Semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence. 

Secretary Gray Welcomes Addition of Election Integrity Measures to Wyoming Election Code

Press Release

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray

 

On July 1, Secretary of State Chuck Gray welcomed several new additions to the Wyoming Election Code:

House Enrolled Act 57 – Requiring proof of United States citizenship and proof of Wyoming residency to register to vote;

House Enrolled Act 61 – Prohibiting foreign funding of ballot measures;

Carbon County Launches Unified Dispatch Center as Crews Battle Wildfires Ahead of 4th of July Holiday

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

The Carbon County Unified Dispatch Center officially went live at 6 a.m. Monday, marking a major change in how emergency calls are handled across the region, including in Saratoga.

Encampment Explains Water Increase

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

Medicine Bow Will Have Fireworks on 4th

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

On June 9, the Medicine Bow Mayor Pro Tem Trevor Strauch called the town council meeting to order. Councilmembers Lee Cook, Crystal Mayfield, and Kristi Wickizer were present. 

King Coal Days Agenda Set

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

The Hanna Town Council regularly scheduled meeting, that was set to start at 6:30 p.m., was delayed while the Council went over the budget. The attendees to the meeting got to listen to a budget workshop where Treasurer Ann Calvert went over the budget for 2026.

Once complete at a little after 7 p.m., the Council found itself going into an Executive Session.

Medicine Bow Roads Too Narrow for Documentary

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

The Medicine Bow Council held a special meeting on June 12, 2025. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Carbon County Commissioners’ request to film a documentary in town.

Secretary Gray Lambasts New York City Primary’s Use of Ranked Choice Voting as “Disastrous”

Press Release

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray

 

High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Saratoga With Two Arrested

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

A high-speed chase that began in Rawlins in the early morning hours of June 24 ended safely in Saratoga with two arrests and the recovery of suspected narcotics and paraphernalia.

Hikers Rescued from Snowy Medicine Bow Peak

Press Release

Carbon County Sheriff’s Office

 

Secretary Gray Expresses Strong Disagreement with Massachusetts Federal Court Injunction

Press Release

Wyoming Secretary of State, Chuck Gray

 

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