Press Release

Chuck Gray, Secretary of State

On October 9th, the State Building Commission voted to promulgate rules allowing concealed carry in some areas of the Capitol Complex. The State Building Commission is made up of the Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, and Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Press Release

Chuck Gray, Secretary of State

Press Release

Wyoming County Commissioners Association

The Wyoming County Commissioners Association has presented Senator Tara Nethercott and Representatives Barry Crago and Bob Davis with the group’s 2024 Legislator of the Year award at its annual fall awards banquet. 

Press Release

Chuck Gray, Secretary of State

The 2024 General Election ballot will contain one proposed constitutional amendment. The following is the ballot language of Constitutional Amendment A as it will appear on the 2024 General Election ballot:

By Dana Davis  

Reporter, Carbon County Wyoming

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Chuck Gray, Secretary of State

In response to Governor Gordon’s Executive Order 2024-11, Secretary Gray made the following statement: 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

When the Town of Elk Mountain has an indoor fundraiser, dance, celebration, or funeral reception, the Elk Mountain Firehouse is cleared out, and the function is held there.

That could be changing in the near future.

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.