PRESS RELEASE

Carbon County Sheriff’s Office

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Stephanie Hinkle, the COO of Memorial Hospital Carbon County (MHCC) does not deny being disappointed with the vote on creating a hospital district. The defeat was close.

Press Release

Chuck Gray, Secretary of State

November 5, 2024

Statistics

Election Day Precincts Reporting 19 of 19

Precincts Complete 19 of 19

Absentee/ Early Precincts Reporting 19 of 19

Ballots Cast - Total 6,446

US PRESIDENT/VP - Vote For 1

REP DONALD J. TRUMP 4,952

DEM KAMALA D. HARRIS 1,274

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins City Council met on Tuesday, focusing on community projects, ordinances, and local recognitions, as well as honoring city employees for their outstanding contributions.

A public hearing on the second reading of a new flood damage prevention ordinance was held, with public input encouraged.

Press Release

Chuck Gray, Secretary of State

Secretary Gray Excited with Interim Committee Legislation Aimed to Prevent Business Fraud, Take on Foreign Adversaries

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

It has been 10 years since Flint, Michigan discovered the water crisis of their pipes making residents sick. It can be a serious health problem if pipes are made of lead as contaminates from the pipes can get into the water that is being consumed by the human body.

Press Release

Chuck Gray, Secretary of State

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Throughout October, Carbon County Treasurer Lindsey West and Assessor Renee Snider hosted several community meetings across the county to discuss property assessments and various relief programs available to Wyoming residents.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said on October 17 at the Fall Summit in Laramie that he was alarmed by a statistic read that day.

He said that it is no secret Wyoming has an aging population, but there is a trend for 18 to 26-year-olds to migrate out of the State.

Press Release

Rocky Mountain Power

Thanks to Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky program participants, the popular renewable energy program ranked first in overall green pricing sales in a national study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

A massive plume of dark, acrid smoke filled the sky above the Saratoga Gun Range on Wednesday as a tire fire of unknown origin broke out within the facility’s earthen berms, alarming residents for miles around.

By K.J. Schricker    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Bob Kelley addressed the Encampment Town Council during the meeting on Thursday, October 10.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga Town Council convened on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, addressing a wide range of community projects and events. From a tribute to a beloved local musician to updates on public works projects, the meeting covered topics important to residents and the future of Saratoga.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins Town Council held a work session Tuesday before the regular Town Council Meeting to discuss plans for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) parcel located just north of Interstate 80 on the town’s south side. The 20-acre parcel has been designated for use by the Streets Department, but modifications to the land’s use are under consideration.