Press Release

Sheriff Alex S. Bakken

On Sunday, August 30th, 2026, dispatchers with the Carbon County Unified Dispatch Center received a distress call from a hypothermic hiker stranded on Medicine Bow Peak.

Dispatchers immediately began coordinating resources, and deputies with the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office responded to establish an Incident Command Post. 

Press Release

Governor Mark Gordon

Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has signed Executive Order 2026-006, extending the authorization (2026-005) for emergency relief permits for vehicles transporting oversize and overweight loads of livestock feed and livestock across Wyoming.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Sgt. Patrick Patterson and Deputy Jason Black of the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office were recognized with Departmental Lifesaving Awards during the August 25 meeting of the Board of Carbon County Commissioners for their response to an armed suicidal subject earlier in the month.

Press Release

City of Rawlins

Rawlins Recreation is making some changes — both online and inside the Recreation Center — aimed at making it easier for residents to enjoy Recreation services and the Rec Center itself!

One of the biggest changes is happening online. Through “DASH by DaySmart”, available at www.rawlinswy.gov/dash or on the mobile app, residents can now:

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Encampment Town Council moved forward with several infrastructure projects during its Aug. 13 regular meeting, including an emergency water connection, future sewer rehabilitation work and improvements to the town’s wastewater lagoon.

Press Release

Governor Mark Gordon

On August 5, 2026 Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) issued Executive Order 2026-005, authorizing emergency relief permits for vehicles transporting oversize and overweight loads of livestock feed and livestock across Wyoming.

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

Press Release

Wyoming Department of Family Services

The Wyoming Department of Family Services would like to remind families that the last day to apply for the SUN Bucks summer food program is August 31.

By MIke Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Unofficial count was completed around 10:40 p.m. on August 18 after Encampment got their ballots to the Carbon Building to be tabulated. They were the last precinct to report.

The results for all 19 precincts were accounted for. The winners for the State where there were multiple candidates have *** this next to the name.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

For nearly five hours, candidates seeking offices ranging from the United States Senate to local government took turns explaining why Carbon County voters should send them to Cheyenne, Washington, D.C., or a local government seat.

The Carbon County Comet reached out to all candidates running for higher State office, and also specifically Carbon County positions. We also reached out to persons who were running for a town position in the County. The same question was sent to all, although modified to center on a town if a person was running for mayor or a council position. We contacted most by email that was provided by the Carbon County website on candidate information.

PRIMARY ELECTION CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING

AUGUST 18, 2026

POLLS OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND CLOSE AT 7:00 P.M.

Party changes will not be allowed on Election Day

Voting Locations:

01-01 Jeffrey Center (Rawlins) 315 W. Pine Street, Rawlins

01-02 Jeffrey Center (Rawlins) 315 W. Pine Street, Rawlins

Press Release

City of Rawlins

Construction on the Edinburgh Street Reconstruction Project continues to move forward, and crews are preparing for the next phase of work at the Edinburgh Street and Inverness Boulevard intersection. A temporary full closure of the intersection is planned to begin early next week. The closure is expected to last approximately one week. 

During the closure:

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Wyoming State Forestry Division