By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

A massive plume of dark, acrid smoke filled the sky above the Saratoga Gun Range on Wednesday as a tire fire of unknown origin broke out within the facility’s earthen berms, alarming residents for miles around.

By K.J. Schricker    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Bob Kelley addressed the Encampment Town Council during the meeting on Thursday, October 10.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga Town Council convened on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, addressing a wide range of community projects and events. From a tribute to a beloved local musician to updates on public works projects, the meeting covered topics important to residents and the future of Saratoga.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins Town Council held a work session Tuesday before the regular Town Council Meeting to discuss plans for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) parcel located just north of Interstate 80 on the town’s south side. The 20-acre parcel has been designated for use by the Streets Department, but modifications to the land’s use are under consideration.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The County Commissioners convened in Hanna Tuesday to discuss, among other things, the wind farm projects that dot the landscape in the north of Carbon County. This, along with the day-to-day of running the county was the focus of this 45-minute meeting.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On October 4, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman had field representative Tyler Harrison schedule appointments in the town of Hanna to talk with constituents about any help she herself and her office could do concerning dealing with the Federal Government.

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Rocky Mountain Power 

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Wyoming Highway Patrol

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Chuck Gray, Secretary of State

On October 9th, the State Building Commission voted to promulgate rules allowing concealed carry in some areas of the Capitol Complex. The State Building Commission is made up of the Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, and Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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Chuck Gray, Secretary of State

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Wyoming County Commissioners Association

The Wyoming County Commissioners Association has presented Senator Tara Nethercott and Representatives Barry Crago and Bob Davis with the group’s 2024 Legislator of the Year award at its annual fall awards banquet. 

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Chuck Gray, Secretary of State

The 2024 General Election ballot will contain one proposed constitutional amendment. The following is the ballot language of Constitutional Amendment A as it will appear on the 2024 General Election ballot:

By Dana Davis  

Reporter, Carbon County Wyoming

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Chuck Gray, Secretary of State

In response to Governor Gordon’s Executive Order 2024-11, Secretary Gray made the following statement: 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

When the Town of Elk Mountain has an indoor fundraiser, dance, celebration, or funeral reception, the Elk Mountain Firehouse is cleared out, and the function is held there.

That could be changing in the near future.