By Mike Armstrong Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga High School Panther wrestling team was forced to sit out competition this past weekend after six of its eight wrestlers fell ill. Head coach [Name] made the difficult decision to keep the team home, prioritizing the health of his athletes.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga Town Council convened for its regular meeting on February 4, addressing a range of municipal issues, including an energy franchise agreement, funding allocations, and public works projects.

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Chuck Gray, Wyoming Secretary of State

Secretary Gray Celebrates House Passage of Third Key Priority of Election Integrity Agenda with Bills to Strengthen Wyoming’s Voter ID Law

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

The Elk Mountain Town Council convened on February 10 th at 6:30 P.M. at the Community Center. Mayor Morgan Irene presided over the meeting with council members; Joe Neel, Angie Hobbs, Wade Nelson, and Craig Mustard all present. After the pledge was recited, councilman Joe Neel was sworn into his new term.

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Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman

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CHUCK GRAY, WYOMING SECRETARY OF STATE

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met at 9 a.m on February 4 at the Carbon Building.

Chairman Travis Moore, council members, Sue Jones, John Espy, John Johnson, and Gwynn Bartlett were in attendance.

The agenda, minutes of the January 17 meeting were quickly approved. The bills amounting to $794,589.95 were approved.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Gwynn Bartlett is the newest Carbon County Commissioner, but she is no stranger to the job’s responsibilities—she served as Carbon County Clerk for 18 years.

“I was elected County Clerk in 2006 and started the job in 2007,” Bartlett said. “Before that, I had been working in the Clerk’s office since July 1997, and I was happy there.”

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Congresswoman Harriet Hageman

Congresswoman Harriet Hageman stood alongside President Trump as he signed the Laken Riley Act into law. The signing marked a first step in the efforts to codify border security, and Congresswoman Hageman’s presence reflects her leadership and dedication to safeguarding the country. 

By Mike Armstrong Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On January 21, the newly elected officials in the town council and new Mayor had an open house for the Hanna residents to get a chance to come by and talk with them one-on-one.

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Congresswoman Harriet Hageman

The Carbon County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees is considering Rule CKA, which would allow approved employees to carry firearms on school grounds. During a recent meeting, Darren Jennings emphasized that the goal is to enhance student and staff safety, noting that seven other districts already have similar policies. A 45-day public comment period is underway, with the rule potentially taking effect in March.

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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis

Staff for U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming will hold office hours in Rawlins on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025. Field Representatives will be available to meet with residents and hear ideas, comments and concerns about what is happening in the U.S. senate and to help anyone having trouble working with a federal agency.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Carbon County Sheriff Alex Bakken met with the supervisor for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) who is in charge of Carbon County. They met to talk about the partnership between ICE and the sheriffs department that would be implemented because of a new procedure.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County School District No 2 Recreation Board (CCSD2RB) may not be given a lot of attention by many residents, but quite a lot of nonprofits in the Carbon County School District No 2 (CCSD2) depend on them for support. To these organizations, the CCSD2RB is extremely important for their continued existence.