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Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 Set to Embark on Historic Coast-to-Coast Tour; 11 Whistle-Stops in Wyoming

Press Release

Robynn Tysver–Mgr II Communications, Union Pacific Railroad

 

In honor of America’s 250th celebration, Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 is embarking on a historic coast-to-coast tour on March 29 from its home base in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with 11 whistle-stops planned across The Cowboy State.

City of Rawlins, Wyoming Supports Planning for One-of-a-Kind Destination District

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City of Rawlins

 

Rawlins is the only location where the Union Pacific Railroad’s Historic Transcontinental Rail Corridor, the Lincoln Highway, the First Transcontinental Air Mail Route, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, and the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail intersect.  

Trump Administration Supports Governor Gordon’s Veto of Anti-Law Enforcement Bill

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Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon

 

Carbon County Law Enforcement Leaders Thank Local Legislators for Standing with Law Enforcement in Opposition to Proposed 2nd Amendment Protection Act Bills

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Carbon County Law Enforcement Leaders

 

Budget Session Comes to a Close

Press Release

Representative Pam Thayer – House District #15 

 

March 7, 2026 –As the Budget Session comes to a close, a great deal of important work has been accomplished. Good policy was passed into law, and harmful or unclear legislation was stopped. 

Wyoming House of Representatives Update – Budget Session

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Representative Pam Thayer – House District #15  and Representative Bob Davis – House District 

 

February 22, 2026 –We have ended 11 days on the battlefield in the House of Representative at the Capitol in Cheyenne. 

The Budget Session has been a difficult one, as we continue to disagree on policies and pay for the hardworking people of Wyoming and cuts to the agencies from the “NO” group. 

Death of a Student on Campus

Press Release

Western Wyoming Community College (Western)

 

Western Wyoming Community College (Western) is deeply saddened to share the loss of one of our students, Meeka Iwen. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Meeka’s family, friends, classmates, faculty, and all who have been impacted by this tragic loss.

Rawlins Begins Budget Season With Focus on Revenue Stability and Core Services

A Minute with the Manager

Matt Hall, City of Rawlins Manager

 

Governor Gordon Attends Signing of Wyoming Waiver in Washington, D.C.

Press Release

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon

 

Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) and Director of Department of Family Services (DFS) Korin Schmidt traveled to Washington, D.C. today to meet with Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other Trump Administration officials to sign Wyoming’s Healthy Choice Waiver.  

Governor Gordon Signs First Bills of the 2026 Budget Session

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Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon

 

Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) signed his first bill of the 2026 Budget Session into law on February 27, 2026, signifying his strong support of life by signing HEA0001 HB0004, Birthing centers - Medicaid coverage into law.  

Secretary Gray Applaudes President Trump’s State of the Union Address

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Chuck Gray, Wyoming Secretary of State

 

Community Coffee with Eric Barlow Set for February 28 in Saratoga

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Barlow for Wyoming

 

Local friends and supporters will host a community coffee with Eric Barlow, Wyoming rancher, veterinarian, and candidate for Governor, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Platte Valley Community Center, 210 West Elm Street. 

Governor Gordon Celebrates EPA’s Approval of Wyoming’s Primacy Over Coal Combustion Residuals

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Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon

 

Encampment Tackles Infrastructure Projects and Compliance Deadlines

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

Infrastructure planning, regulatory mandates and long-discussed park upgrades dominated the February 12 regular meeting of the Encampment Town Council.

Journeys to 250

Carbon County 250 Corner

Candy Moulton

 

 

Carbon County’s Journey to 250 Committee is gearing up for this year’s celebration. Already several events have been planned throughout the county for the celebration for the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. 

Ice Operations in Carbon County

Press Release

Alex Bakken, Carbon County Sheriff

 

n Friday, February 20th, 2026, a photograph of a marked ICE (Immigrations and Custom Enforcement) vehicle was posted on Facebook, showing the vehicle in Rawlins, with the caption “They are here in Rawlins, everyone please be careful.”

Understandably, given the current political climate, this caused concern amongst some of our local citizens.

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