By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Carbon County Library Director Maria Wenzel has been with the Library for over four years and director for two years and she said, a very tough decision had to be made recently by herself and the Library Board.

Due to budgetary restrictions, a painful step had to be taken and a library branch had to be shut down.

That branch is Sinclair.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Town of Encampment convened for its regular meeting on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Encampment Town Hall. Mayor Shannon Fagan presided over the session, with Council members Susan Munson and Steve Reichert in attendance. 

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga Town Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, where council members discussed a range of topics, including a proposed zoning change and a large-scale sewer improvement project.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins Town Council met Tuesday evening to address a wide range of community issues, including complaints over rising water bills, the city’s designation as a Continental Divide Trail Gateway Community, and the presentation of the September Community Builder Award.

Press Release

Chuck Gray, Secretary of State

In recognition and support of September 16th-20th as National Only Citizens Vote Week, Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray made the following statement calling for both state and federal laws requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to vote. 

Press Release

Chuck Gray, Secretary of State

On September 16th, the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office received a white substance in the mail. The office immediately contacted law enforcement, and was evacuated. The office has notified county election officials advising them to be aware of suspicious mail and to use extra precautions. Law enforcement is currently evaluating and investigating the incident.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

In the early hours of Wednesday, September 11th, Mike’s Deuces, a well-known restaurant and bar in Hanna, was the scene of a troubling break-in. The incident occurred late Tuesday night and into the early morning, leaving the community shaken.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Council of Governments (CCCOG) met at 6 p.m. on September 18 at the Hanna Town Hall. The towns not represented that evening were Medicine Bow, Sinclair and Baggs.

Chairman Morgan Irene and Elk Mountain representative took a moment out before starting the meeting to thank all the town’s representatives who had come to the meeting.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Medicine Bow Town Council met on September 10 at 6 p.m. at the Community Center. Mayor Justin George was present as were all councilmembers.

In the early minutes of the meeting, the minutes of the August 12 regularly scheduled meeting and a special meeting on September 4 were approved. The ratification of the bills was quickly approved.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Town Council met on September 10 at 6 p.m. at the Hanna Town Hall. Mayor Jason Nordquist was present as were all council members.

Press Release

Black Hills Energy

Black Hills Energy plans to donate a modular office building and furnishings to the City of Rawlins. The company recently vacated the modular unit and relocated into a new office space. the donation offer was made official during the Rawlins City Council meeting held on September 2, 2024.

Press Release

Gwynn G. Bartlett

Carbon County Clerk

National Voter Registration Day is September 17, 2024. The Carbon County Clerk’s Office is encouraging citizens to register to vote now to avoid long lines at the polls on Election Day. Visit the Carbon County Clerk’s Office or any municipal clerk with an acceptable form of identification to register to vote.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

A fatal accident involving two commercial vehicles caused a significant traffic disruption on Interstate 80 last Saturday, the day of the University of Wyoming’s first home football game.

The crash, which occurred at around 9:36 a.m. near milepost 223, halted traffic for miles, leaving travelers stranded for hours. The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) responded to the scene.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Alice Million went to sleep on the Labor Day weekend not knowing her life was about to change dramatically.

The Million family is famous in the demolition derby world building cars that are competitive in the derbies held throughout the country. They regularly compete in the demolition derby held at the Carbon County Fair.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Stephanie Hinkle, Director of Strategic Operations and foundation Director of Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC) said in mid-August that about two months prior, requested the Carbon County Commissioners to have a special hospital district.   

The Commissioners approved the Special Tax District Initiative to be put on the November ballot on August 6.