By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

From November 1 until November 3, there was a murder mystery going on at the Virginian Hotel.

Jet Hospitality promotion director Maddie Benton decided several months ago to do a murder mystery where patrons would be the detectives.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Halloween is a day that is celebrated in a big way in the USA.

By K.J. Schricker    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The 2nd Annual Saratoga Fall Festival, held on Saturday, October 19, brought a perfect mix of family fun, delicious food, and community spirit to downtown Saratoga. With activities ranging from pumpkin painting to pony rides, there was something for everyone at this year’s event.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On September 27 at 7 p.m. at Cooper’s Garage in Medicine Bow, JB’s Stop-N-Shop and The Old West Bar, along with other sponsors, presented the fourth annual Water Stop Jamboree. The event that started on Friday with live music by the Cul-De-Sac Cowboys continued on September 28 with a vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Cul-De-Sac Cowboys played music later that evening. 

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Last Friday’s highly anticipated Party on the Platte, benefiting the Platte Valley Community Center Foundation, has officially sold out. The event, set to take place at the Platte Valley Community Center (PVCC) in Saratoga, is expected to draw a full house of 350 attendees.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Ranchers, distillers, and local businesses came together Saturday to support the local 4-H chapter with a community-driven event, the Wyoming Born and Raised Beef and Whiskey. The event, held in Riverside, drew residents and visitors alike to celebrate Wyoming’s agricultural roots with food, drink, and music.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The annual Copper Days Festival brought tractor enthusiasts and community members together on Saturday, September 7, at the Lions Club Arena for a weekend full of events, including the highly anticipated Tractor Parade and Tractor Pull competitions.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Town of Elk Mountain and its Park and Recreation board decided this Labor Day, they were going to have a get-together with food and games for all the town’s residents to enjoy at the town park.

Brett Larson, who is Chairman of the Recreation and Parks board said the town had done this party in the past, but in the mid-2000s, the tradition stopped.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 The bulls were out in force last Saturday night at Buck Springs Arena in Saratoga, where L4, Sand Creek, and Jackson Hole Bucking Bulls showcased their best, and it was a sight to behold. The action-packed evening served as a vivid reminder to riders, bullfighters, safety personnel, and fans alike of just how dangerous this sport can be.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Grand Encampment Museum’s (GEM) Annual History Symposium was a two day event that featured movies that are poignant examples of Western history and culture.

GEM’s Director Tim Nicklas said the first symposium happened in 2019.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The small town of Riverside was alive with toe-tapping tunes on Saturday, August 17 as residents gathered for the annual Party Day celebration, featuring the Colorado bluegrass band High Plains Tradition.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The enthusiasm started early on Saturday morning, August 17 in the town of Sinclair as it celebrated its 100-year-old birthday with a parade. Sinclair councilmember Brennan Dunlap was praised as the organizer of the excellent parade which incorporated floats from the town and the company that owns the refinery next to the town.

By Mike Armstrong 

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The first-ever Mild to Wild Car Show revved up Medicine Bow on July 27, bringing classic car enthusiasts together for a day of nostalgia, food, and community spirit.

Charlie Hall, a resident of Medicine Bow, conceived the idea for the event and coined its fitting name, “Mild to Wild.”

By K.J. Schricker 

Reporter, Carbon County Comet