By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Platte Valley Drama Club put a lively twist on traditional dinner theatre March 20 and 21, presenting Holy Mother of Bingo Murder Mystery 2026 at the Platte Valley Community Center.

And if the packed tables were any indication, bingo theatre might just be the next big thing.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

At Rawlins Middle School, there is some magic going on in a club. It is actually called the Magic Club.

Don’t expect rabbits to pop out of a hat or anything to disappear with a sleight of hand.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Author C. J. Box was at the Carbon County Museum on March 3 to sign copies of his latest novel in the Joe Pickett series to almost 100 attendees.

By  Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Local voices filled the holiday spirit as the Encampment/Riverside Community Choir invited the public to their annual sing-along, “Here We Come A-Caroling,” on December 15 at the Grand Encampment Opera House.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Residents throughout Carbon County have been celebrating the holidays. Many of the towns have had parades. Baggs, Elk Mountain, Hanna, Rawlins, Saratoga and Sinclair all had parades that the townsfolk enjoyed.

Besides parades, there were craft shows in many communities that gave locals a chance to find unique Christmas gifts.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The streets of historic downtown Saratoga glowed with festive lights Saturday evening as the town came together for its annual Christmas Parade, followed by the Valley Service Organization’s “Winter Wonderland.”

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The streets of Rawlins came alive with holiday cheer as dozens of floats rolled through town during this year’s Christmas parade, delighting families and friends with festive decorations, music, and joyful participants. The parade lasted approximately 12 minutes, featuring a mix of nonprofit, business, and family entries, each bringing their own touch of holiday magic.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Holiday music filled the Rawlins High School Fine Arts Auditorium on Sunday evening as the Rawlins Music Academy presented A Festive Christmas Celebration, bringing together musicians of all ages for an evening of seasonal favorites and community spirit.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga Community Choir filled the Platte Valley Community Center with music, laughter and holiday warmth during its annual Community Christmas Celebration: Carols of Comfort & Joy on December 14.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On Friday, December 12, the Hanna library had their celebration of Carbon County Libraries being 100 years old. It was the last one slated to do a celebration.

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University of Wyoming

‘Saving Yellowstone’ Series Highlights UW Researchers

University of Wyoming scientists are front and center in a four-part television series, “Saving Yellowstone with Dennis Quaid,” now airing on Animal Planet.