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Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray

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KRAW-LP 97.9 FM - Let’s Talk Rawlins!

On Valentine’s Day 2025 Let’s Talk Rawlins KRAW-LP 97.9 FM premiered the new “Let’s Talk Rawlins” FM community radio station, live on-air! Lucille’s “Swing Shift”, a talk and music call-in radio show, aired their first official broadcast from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Medicine Bow Town Council met at 6 p.m. on February 10 at the Medicine Bow Community Hall. Present were Mayor Justin George and Councilmembers Trevor Strauch, Lee Cook, Crystal Mayfield, and Kristi Wickizer.

The minutes of the January 13 regularly scheduled meeting were approved. Next, the bills and ratifications were read and approved.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga Town Council met on February 17, 2025, to discuss a range of town matters, including library funding, a property boundary issue, police department updates, and infrastructure projects.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins City Council meeting on February 18, 2025, led by Mayor Jacqulin Wells, opened with a moment of silence for two young men who passed away in an accident in the Green River tunnel.

By Mike Armstrong Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Money is tight for a lot of people. A tax cut is quite often welcomed by the public as relief because getting a break is hard in this economy.

Carbon County Commissioner Sue Jones sees tax SF0069 as a bill that will cause some real damage to Counties.

By K.J. Schricker Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Commissioners met Tuesday, February 18 with a full agenda, addressing budgetary issues and county maintenance.

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Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray

On February 12th, the Wyoming House of Representatives passed the entirety of Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray’s election integrity reform agenda announced in December 2024.

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Compiled from information provided by the Wyoming Department of Transportation

A multi-vehicle crash in the westbound Green River Tunnel on Interstate 80 left three people dead and at least 18 injured on February 14, prompting an extensive investigation and traffic detours as crews work to clear the wreckage and assess the damage.

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Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins City Council convened Tuesday, February 4, addressing city staffing, infrastructure planning, and emergency expenditures.

Yvonne Johnson, executive director of Carbon County Economic Development, provided the council updates on ongoing projects and upcoming events. 

The council recognized Randy Flamig as Employee of the Fourth Quarter for 2024.

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.