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Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Town Council met on September 9 at 6 p.m. in the Hanna Town Hall. 

The Marshals Office informed the town that one part-time deputy had resigned. The town currently has two law enforcement officers.

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Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins Police Department is reminding motorists to take extra time clearing frost from their windshields after a driver collided with a parked car Tuesday morning.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

A fire at the Sinclair Oil Refinery on Saturday sent a towering column of black smoke into the sky that could be seen for miles along Interstate 80, drawing concern from motorists and nearby residents before officials confirmed the community was not at risk.

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SETI Institute

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Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray

On September 10th, Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray addressed the Only Citizens Vote Bus Tour finale rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on his support of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to require documentary proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The American Legion Auxiliary William Horn Post 64 out of Elk Mountain hosted a 911 program at the Medicine Bow Fire Station. There were 70 elementary students in attendance from Rock River, Medicine Bow and Hanna to witness a flag burning ceremony and to learn about the importance of the day that happened over two decades ago.

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

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City of Rawlins

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University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) hosted an immersive field course for industry partners and UW students as part of a geologic hydrogen project in Wyoming.

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Aaron Voos,

Public Affairs Specialist, Forest Service=Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland

On-the ground barricades will mark the closure locations.

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Cynthia Lummius, Senator for Wyoming

Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today released the following statement applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture for investing in five new forest health projects nationwide to reduce wildfire risk, protect water quality, and expand domestic timber production.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

In response to escalating wildfire risks, Carbon County officials have enacted stringent fire restrictions prohibiting open flames and the use of incendiary or tracer ammunition until further notice. The decision, made by the Board of Carbon County Commissioners, aims to mitigate the heightened fire danger posed by prolonged dry conditions and accumulated fuel loads.

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University of Wyoming

To assist producers facing wildfires, University of Wyoming Extension has launched a new online platform to help coordinate hay donations and provide fire recovery resources.