By K.J. Schricker    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet 

The air last Friday was marked with the sweet smell of wildfire smoke. The sunset was in the deep reds and grey-purple that most Western people have grown to know and understand. 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

City of Rawlins

Press Release

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Senior Center coordinated with the Carbon County Office of Emergency Management (CCOEM) to bring together first responders and residents on September 21 at 6 p.m. at the Hanna Miner Memorial Recreation Center.

The Hanna Senior Center provided a free chili dinner to the attendees before the meeting began.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Encampment Town Council convened on Thursday, September 14, 2023, to address several crucial matters, including updates on South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services (SCWEMS) contracts, sewage treatment facility improvements, vehicular obstructions in public thoroughfares, and other significant developments.

SCWEMS Contracts Clarified

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

In a significant development during their recent meeting, the Elk Mountain Town Council approved revisions to water and sewer rates, marking a pivotal change in the town’s utility billing structure. The decision, reached during the council’s regular session on September 11 at the Elk Mountain Town Hall, is set to go into effect on October 1, 2023.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Citizens of Hanna had serious concerns about an ordinance that was about to go through its 3rd reading. Ordinance 401, is an ordinance which was amending the town code for regulating nuisance violations. It also provides an avenue for the appointment of a code enforcement officer to enforce the nuisance regulations.

By K.J. Schricker  

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On August 31, Max Schneider, 23, was acquitted of one count of delivery of a controlled substance and two counts of involuntary manslaughter.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins City Council had a special work meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday to go over different buildings the town was responsible for and what needed to be repaired.

Public Works Director Cody Dill first addressed the equipment and machinery that was starting to deteriorate and discussed the preventive measures he was taking to avoid breakdowns.

By Karen Heath  

Water Operator

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Town Council convened for its latest meeting on August 8 at the Hanna Town Hall, focusing on a variety of pressing matters that affect the community. The meeting covered topics ranging from town budget concerns to infrastructure projects and community events.

By Dana Davis   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The community of Saratoga was left in shock and grief on Sunday, August 13, as news spread of the untimely passing of Saratoga police officer Glen Casner. Officer Casner’s sudden death has left a void in the town he served and protected, leaving behind his beloved wife Caitlin and their six children.