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Rawlins Police Department

The Rawlins Police Department is proud to announce the completion of 120 hours of intensive drug detection training by Officer Halacy and our newest K9 partner, Justice.

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Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray

Recently, Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray toured the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins, and the planned security and infrastructure improvement projects. As a member of the State Building Commission, Secretary Gray has repeatedly advocated for prioritizing security infrastructure and improvement projects to enhance Wyoming’s correctional facilities.

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May 22, 2025

Harriet Hageman, US Representative 

Today, Representative Hageman voted for, and the House passed, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This bill fulfills the mandate issued by the American people in November and delivers on President Trump’s agenda by cutting taxes, securing the border, and unleashing American energy. 

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor 

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Wyoming Secretary of State, Chuck Grey

Secretary Gray Issues Statement on Lawsuit Seeking to Remove him from Office under Fourteenth Amendment

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Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame

The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) has selected 23 inductees for the Class of 2025. The WCHF State Board of Directors voted on the nominees from across the state during its annual meeting April 26. The 12th Annual induction ceremony will be at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper, Sept. 16 and 27. It is open to the public.

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Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman

 Hageman’s House Natural Resource Committee Sets America on a Path of Increased Energy and Mineral Production

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Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray

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Wyoming Department of Transportation

The Wyoming Department of Transportation wants to remind Wyoming residents and motorists that all driver’s licenses and identification cards issued by Driver Services are Real ID compliant.

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Power Company of Wyoming

During National Military Appreciation Month and beyond, SCORE mentors offer resources for veterans to start and grow their entrepreneurial enterprises.

Veterans’ training, resolve and fortitude to overcome challenges make them the ideal entrepreneur. 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Town of Encampment met in regular session at the Encampment Town Hall on Thursday April 10 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Shannon Fagan presiding. Council members present were Stas Banach, Ashley McKinney, Susan Munson and Steve Reichert.

McKinney moved to approve the agenda with the additions, Reichert seconded and the motion was passed.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Mayor Justin George called the Medicine Bow Town Council meeting to order at 6 p.m. on April 14, at the Medicine Bow Community Hall.

A Mission Team that comes to Medicine Bow every summer has requested projects from the Town to do this summer. Public Works Director Brian Lashley will contact Kenzie Strauch and give her a list.

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Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray

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Carbon County Citizens Organized to See Violence Ended, Inc. (COVE) 

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City of Rawlins

The City of Rawlins has launched a new website dedicated to informing the public about the city’s drinking water system. The site is now live at www.rawlinswy.gov/water.