By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Encampment Town Council convened on Thursday, January 11, to address various community matters and initiatives. Among the key announcements, the council revealed exciting developments for the North Platte Valley region, ranging from sports to entertainment.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

January 2, 2024

The Saratoga Town Council convened on January 2, 2024, to discuss a range of important matters affecting the community. Here are the key highlights from the meeting:

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Town of Saratoga is making strides towards enhancing the mobility and connectivity of its community through the development of a Transportation Alternatives Master Plan. This comprehensive strategy aims to revamp sidewalks, trails, and connections to parks, schools, and businesses while also exploring opportunities to improve access to the scenic North Platte River.

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Medicine Bow Town Council convened at 6 p.m. on January 10, 2024, at the Medicine Bow Community Center, where they tackled various agenda items and ratified bills crucial to the town’s financial stability.

By Mike Armstrong    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Hanna Town Council convened at the Hanna Town Hall on January 9, with Mayor Jon Ostling presiding alongside council members Sammy Sikes, Roger Hawks, and William Dys. Notably, Jayson Nordquist was absent from the meeting.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Elk Mountain Town Council met on January 8, at the Elk Mountain Town Hall. After approving the agenda, the Council welcomed Wyoming House of Representative Bob Davis from House District 47.

Davis had come to talk about what he was doing in the Legislature. He is on the task force created by Governor Mark Gordon to look at regulatory reduction. 

Press Release

Saratoga Police Department

A suspect wanted in connection with an early morning shooting on December 16, 2023, in Saratoga has been apprehended in Nebraska.

Press Release

Rawlins Police Department

Press Release

OV Consulting

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins Town Council convened at 7:30 p.m. on January 2, within the walls of Rawlins Town Hall, where the agenda and consent agenda sailed through approval with swiftness.

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

8/26/2023

By Mike Armstrong

Writer, Carbon County Comet

7/08/2023

On June 20, Carbon County and the city of Rawlins were on the radar of the national media, energy analysts and companies involved in the energy sector. 

Ellenson, Cody and Tidball, Victoria are both wanted by the Carbon County Sheriff's Office and the Saratoga Police Department in connection with a shooting that occurred on Saturday, December 16th, in the town of Saratoga.

Ellenson is 6'02" and approximately 172 lbs. Tidball is 5'02" and approximately 120 lbs and may have blonde hair. Subjects may be in a gold 2000 Ford Ranger.

SUBJECTS ARE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS: DO NOT APPROACH.