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Carbon County Sheriff’s Office

In the early afternoon hours of Friday, February 8th, the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office received a satellite communication device emergency SOS activation in the Sierra Madre Range, southwest of Bridger Peak, in an area locally known as “Avalanche Alley.” 

By Dana Davis   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga Town Council convened on February 6, 2024, tackling a range of issues from approving special events to addressing departmental updates and facing resignations within the Recreation Commission.

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City of Rawlins

Due to excessive misuse of our recycling bins, the City of Rawlins will only receive recyclables during open hours. We are also  expanding our Recycling Center hours to include Mondays. The Recycling Center will now be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as well as Saturday from 8 am to noon. 

By Mike Armstrong    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Press Release    

Carbon County Sheriff

On Tuesday morning, January 30th, the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible violent threat to Victory High School (Carbon County School District 1, Rawlins) by our partners with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI.} 

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Mira Miller, City of Rawlins Community Relations

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Encampment Town Council convened on Thursday, January 11, to address various community matters and initiatives. Among the key announcements, the council revealed exciting developments for the North Platte Valley region, ranging from sports to entertainment.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

January 2, 2024

The Saratoga Town Council convened on January 2, 2024, to discuss a range of important matters affecting the community. Here are the key highlights from the meeting:

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Town of Saratoga is making strides towards enhancing the mobility and connectivity of its community through the development of a Transportation Alternatives Master Plan. This comprehensive strategy aims to revamp sidewalks, trails, and connections to parks, schools, and businesses while also exploring opportunities to improve access to the scenic North Platte River.

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Medicine Bow Town Council convened at 6 p.m. on January 10, 2024, at the Medicine Bow Community Center, where they tackled various agenda items and ratified bills crucial to the town’s financial stability.

By Mike Armstrong    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Hanna Town Council convened at the Hanna Town Hall on January 9, with Mayor Jon Ostling presiding alongside council members Sammy Sikes, Roger Hawks, and William Dys. Notably, Jayson Nordquist was absent from the meeting.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Elk Mountain Town Council met on January 8, at the Elk Mountain Town Hall. After approving the agenda, the Council welcomed Wyoming House of Representative Bob Davis from House District 47.

Davis had come to talk about what he was doing in the Legislature. He is on the task force created by Governor Mark Gordon to look at regulatory reduction. 

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Saratoga Police Department

A suspect wanted in connection with an early morning shooting on December 16, 2023, in Saratoga has been apprehended in Nebraska.