As our nation approaches its 250th birthday, we as Americans have an opportunity to reflect on one of the most remarkable experiments in human history: self-government.
With the annual Medicine Bow School Reunion just weeks away, the Medicine Bow Town Council handled a full agenda June 8 that included budget amendments, infrastructure projects, preparations for summer events and concerns over the future of the community library.
The Hanna Town Council welcomed a new town clerk, approved several resolutions and permits, and handled routine business during its regular meeting June 9 at Hanna Town Hall.
Mayor Charlie George called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with all council members present.
The meeting began with the swearing-in of Kirbie Paulson as the town’s new clerk.
Aging water and sewer infrastructure, the future of short-term rentals and planning for community events were among the topics discussed during the Town of Encampment’s regular council meeting on June 11.
Before conducting business, Mayor Shannon Fagan asked everyone in attendance to observe a moment of silence in memory of former Police Chief and Mayor Lloyd Buford Jr.
As we continue to navigate through the aftermath of Monday, June 8th, 2026, I’d like to take a moment to thank our community and (most) of the press/media for their patience.
The Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD2) Board of Trustees met in Elk Mountain this week, where members again weighed the future of Elk Mountain Elementary School (EMES) and discussed what would become of remaining local funds raised for the building.
EMES is preparing to enter its fourth consecutive year without students.
As summer approaches and temperatures rise, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents about wild animals that may carry rabies. The most common carriers of rabies in our state are bats and skunks, but any mammal can be infected with rabies, including humans.
Mayor Jacquelin R. Wells is temporarily stepping back from meetings and other mayoral duties while recovering from a hip injury sustained during the Casper Marathon. The injury required surgery and will include a period of rehabilitation.
On Monday afternoon between 1 and 2 p.m., emergency and law enforcement vehicles could be seen with lights flashing, rushing to a scene down Highway 130 in the Valley, leaving Saratoga and going towards Encampment.
Seminoe Power Company LLC, an affiliate of Power Company of Wyoming LLC, is developing the Miller Generating Station in Carbon County and offering two in-person opportunities for local stakeholders to learn more about it.
