By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Republican Party (CCRP) elected its officers for the 2025-2027 biennium during its March 1 meeting.

The newly elected officers are:

• Chair: Michelle Sidun

• Vice Chair: Joey Correnti

• State Committee-woman: Ryane Metevier

•State Committeeman: Scott Petty

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Wyoming Secretary of State, Chuck Gray

Secretary Gray Applauds Legislature’s Passage of Bill to Require Proof of Citizenship, Residency to Vote

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South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services

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Congresswomen Harriet Hageman

Congresswomen Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Mary Miller (R-IL) introduced the Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act to provide parents with clear and timely information about their children’s education and require direct parental consent for certain school activities.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Two representatives from Q Creek Ranch came to the Hanna Elementary School Auditorium to introduce the idea of swapping some Q Creek Ranch land for some land nearby that is owned by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)..

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Riverside Town Council allocated funds to support local culture during its meeting Thursday, approving financial contributions to the Platte Valley Arts Council and the Grand Encampment Museum. The meeting also covered infrastructure updates, water system concerns, and council appointments.

By Mike Armstrong Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Town Council met at 6:30 p.m. on February 11 at the Hanna Town Hall. The winds were strong and snow was coming down hard. Several guests were from Rawlins and they agreed after their presentations, they would caravan back because of the bad  weather.

Mayor Charlie George and all council members were in attendance.

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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.