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Rawlins Police Department

Police Recover $10K in Stolen Electronics After Rawlins Walmart Theft

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

When the lights went out across the North Platte Valley at approximately 1:40 p.m. on March 8, residents of Saratoga, Riverside, Encampment, and Ryan Park quickly found themselves in an unexpected and prolonged outage. What started as an inconvenience soon became a test of resilience for both the community and the crews working tirelessly to restore power.

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Journey to 250 Commission

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Carbon County is gearing up to commemorate the historic milestone with a series of projects and events. The Carbon County 250 Committee, formed to spearhead local efforts, is dedicated to honoring the region’s unique history and heritage.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga Town Council met on March 4, 2025, to address various community concerns, including a vaping awareness initiative, ongoing negotiations with the Carbon County Fire District, and several public works projects.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Republican Party (CCRP) elected its officers for the 2025-2027 biennium during its March 1 meeting.

The newly elected officers are:

• Chair: Michelle Sidun

• Vice Chair: Joey Correnti

• State Committee-woman: Ryane Metevier

•State Committeeman: Scott Petty

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Wyoming Secretary of State, Chuck Gray

Secretary Gray Applauds Legislature’s Passage of Bill to Require Proof of Citizenship, Residency to Vote

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South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services

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Congresswomen Harriet Hageman

Congresswomen Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Mary Miller (R-IL) introduced the Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act to provide parents with clear and timely information about their children’s education and require direct parental consent for certain school activities.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Two representatives from Q Creek Ranch came to the Hanna Elementary School Auditorium to introduce the idea of swapping some Q Creek Ranch land for some land nearby that is owned by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)..

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Riverside Town Council allocated funds to support local culture during its meeting Thursday, approving financial contributions to the Platte Valley Arts Council and the Grand Encampment Museum. The meeting also covered infrastructure updates, water system concerns, and council appointments.

By Mike Armstrong Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Town Council met at 6:30 p.m. on February 11 at the Hanna Town Hall. The winds were strong and snow was coming down hard. Several guests were from Rawlins and they agreed after their presentations, they would caravan back because of the bad  weather.

Mayor Charlie George and all council members were in attendance.

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Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray

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KRAW-LP 97.9 FM - Let’s Talk Rawlins!

On Valentine’s Day 2025 Let’s Talk Rawlins KRAW-LP 97.9 FM premiered the new “Let’s Talk Rawlins” FM community radio station, live on-air! Lucille’s “Swing Shift”, a talk and music call-in radio show, aired their first official broadcast from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.