By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The town of Medicine Bow held its town council July 13 at 6 p.m. at the Community Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Justin George, and council members: Trevor Strauch, Lee Cook, Crystal Mayfield, and Kristi Wickizer. The minutes from the regularly scheduled June 8 Council meeting and financials were approved.

Press Release

Forest Service, Public Affairs: Aaron Voos

Campfires are only allowed in USDA Forest Service approved and installed fire pits/grates, or gas-fueled devices with an on/off switch.

Beginning Friday, July 24, 2026, Stage 1 fire restrictions will be in place for the entirety of the Medicine Bow National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grassland in Wyoming. 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Press Release

Mayvon Platte, Grand Encampment Opera House

Voters are invited to attend a candidate meet and greet on Thursday, July 31, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Encampment Opera House.

Candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative, Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Carbon County legislative seats, and Carbon County Sheriff have been invited to participate.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Town Council met at 6:30 p.m. on July 14 at the Hanna Town Hall for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

Hanna Mayor Charlie George was in attendance, as were council members David Felix, Sammy Sikes, Ellen Freeman and Paul Cruz.

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The weather has gotten hot and little moisture has come to relieve the situation.

It was a matter of time before fire restrictions had to be implemented in Carbon County.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On July 7, Secretary of State Chuck Gray and  Congressional candidate for Wyoming’s only House seat visited the Jeffery Center in Rawlins to talk to voters in the upcoming election. Gray is running his platform on being a true conservative and a person who does not back down.

He mentioned a poll that has him leading substantially against nine other candidates. 

Press Release

City of Rawlins

We are sharing this release for our friends at WYDOT, and answering some questions for us Rawlins folks.

Does local traffic have to follow the commercial detour?

A Minute with the Manager

Matt Hall, City of Rawlins Manager

As our nation approaches its 250th birthday, we as Americans have an opportunity to reflect on one of the most remarkable experiments in human history: self-government.

Press Release

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon

Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the Sage Grouse Executive Order.

These changes stem from updates to the Governor’s Executive Order 2019-3 Greater Sage Grouse Core Area Protection. 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

With the annual Medicine Bow School Reunion just weeks away, the Medicine Bow Town Council handled a full agenda June 8 that included budget amendments, infrastructure projects, preparations for summer events and concerns over the future of the community library.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Town Council welcomed a new town clerk, approved several resolutions and permits, and handled routine business during its regular meeting June 9 at Hanna Town Hall.

Mayor Charlie George called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with all council members present.

The meeting began with the swearing-in of Kirbie Paulson as the town’s new clerk.

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Aging water and sewer infrastructure, the future of short-term rentals and planning for community events were among the topics discussed during the Town of Encampment’s regular council meeting on June 11.

Before conducting business, Mayor Shannon Fagan asked everyone in attendance to observe a moment of silence in memory of former Police Chief and Mayor Lloyd Buford Jr.