By K.J. Schricker   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Lions Club, in collaboration with the Game and Fish Department and the U.S. Forest Service, hosted the annual Kids’ Free Fishing Day on Saturday at Saratoga Springs Spa and Resort. From 6 a.m. to noon, families from the Platte Valley gathered for a day of fishing and outdoor activities.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Beavers are known as industrious animals and many cartoon characters portray them as friendly beings that help others. They are interesting looking mammals and to a lot of people, there is a positive image.

That is unless you are a rancher or someone who has a creek running near your home. They can be destructive.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

A recent post on Facebook started a stir in Hanna this past week as residents reported an increasing presence of coyotes within the town’s limits.  One resident took it upon themselves to shoot one of the creatures leading to outrage with some community members because it was just a young pup. It is not unusual for coyotes to enter urban areas in search of an easy meal.

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet