By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Board of County Commissioners addressed a range of critical infrastructure projects, public safety initiatives, and community recognitions during their meeting on December 17, 2024. The session, held at the Carbon Building–Courthouse Annex, covered topics from highway safety to emergency services and a notable award for Commissioner Sue Jones.

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CHUCK GRAY, WYOMING SECRETARY OF STATE

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Wendy Curran, Peryam Ranch

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) continues to strive to draw more businesses in the County. It is headed by a board of 10 professionals which guides Executive Director Yvonne Johnson in her endeavors to attract different business to this huge and diverse county.

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Governor Mark Gordon

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

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CHUCK GRAY, WYOMING SECRETARY OF STATE

On December 17th, Wyoming’s presidential electors convened at the office of Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray in the Wyoming State Capitol. Wyoming’s electors cast their votes for Donald J. Trump for President and JD Vance for Vice President. Wyoming’s electors were Brent Bien, Marti Halverson, and Bryan Miller.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Town Council met at 6:30 p.m. on December 10 at the Hanna Town Hall.  All council members were present but Mayor Jayson Nordquist was not present. Pro-tem mayor Sammy Sikes ran the meeting.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Christmas is here and shopping is going on all over the county. Many people make online purchases and are not watching their statements closely.

At this time of year, there are many scams going on, it behooves one to stay on top of your statements.

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US Senator Cynthia Lummis

Staff for U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming will hold remote office hours in Rawlins on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. Field Representative Lindy Linn will be available to meet with residents and hear ideas, comments and concerns about what is happening in the U.S. Senate, and to help anyone having trouble working with a federal agency.

 By K.J Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Board of Commissioners gathered on Tuesday for a meeting that featured a range of discussions, including the reimplementation of the University of Wyoming Extension Office’s Centsible Nutrition Program and a competitive bidding process for the county’s legal announcements.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga Town Council held its regular meeting on Dec. 3, 2024, at Town Hall, with Mayor Chuck Davis calling the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Council members Cooley, Beck, and Barkhurst were present, while Councilman Jerry Fluty was absent. The meeting addressed a wide range of topics, with several motions receiving unanimous approval.

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Secretary of State Chuck Gray

On December 3, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide injunction to enjoin the United States Government from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its Implementing Regulations.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins City Council met on December 3 at the Rawlins City Hall. After approving the agenda and the regularly scheduled meeting minutes for November 19. 

Next the council listened to candidates for board positions. After the candidates spoke the Council voted.

Stephanie Kramer was reappointed to the DDA Board.