By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The tax season still has a little over a month to go, but it can seem daunting when a person is just not sure what forms to fill out and what can be deducted and what can’t.

Wendy Faldowski with the Wyoming Free Tax Service is a person who can help.

“I have been doing this for 19 years,” Faldowski said. “The program itself has been out for over 30 years”

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

“Two year anniversary and we made it,” Ellen Freeman, owner of Heart of Hanna, said. “It has been an evolution.”

Freeman said the shop, which is one part consignment shop, one part thrift store which has a large selection of items for a  quarter, and one part food pantry for the community, started out as a thrift store only under Sondra Chapman.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Sometimes life gives curveballs that a person has to face, but it is not always easy. Quite often in life it is a good idea to take a break and assess options.

This is what Byron Barkhurst did about two years ago.

His real estate company Whitestone he founded a few years back along with his ex-wife he walked away from.

By Mike Armstrong and Dana Davis

Reporters, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Comet is dedicated to serving the residents of Carbon County with reliable news coverage and a commitment to community engagement. Since its founding in 2023, the Comet has worked to ensure that all communities in the county receive local news, school updates, and government reports.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Governor’s Conference on Tourism is an important event for counties that depend on tourism to some extent for economic well being.

Carbon County is regarded as one of the strongest and most respected as far as their board of Discover Carbon County goes. 

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

A familiar face is back at the helm of the Peppermill & Cactus Jack’s in Rawlins, and he has big plans to revitalize the longtime bar and restaurant.

John O’Grady, who ran the establishment for 24 years before selling it, has returned after a six-year hiatus. Now, he’s working to breathe new life into the business with fresh entertainment options and seasonal attractions.

By Dana Davis Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Wyoming’s wildlife is more than a scenic backdrop, it’s a driving force behind the state’s thriving tourism industry. Recognizing the need to give back to the natural resources that sustain the economy, the Riviera Motor Lodge in Saratoga has partnered with WYldlife for Tomorrow to launch a first-of-its-kind initiative in Wyoming.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

Rocky Mountain Power is monitoring a weather system that is expected to bring extreme temperatures this weekend, likely resulting in higher than normal demand for electricity in the West as customers try to stay warm inside their homes.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

Small-business owners will have an opportunity to make artificial intelligence (AI) their secret weapon for handling routine tasks and boosting productivity without needing to be a technical expert Wednesday, January22.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Malt Restaurant is gone.

It closed on December 30.

Danny Burau who founded The Malt and before that its predecessor Firewater Public House, is moving.

Burau and his family moved to Saratoga in 2015 and opened up Firewater in 2017.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

Small-business owners can learn about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities at the Department of Education Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Press Release

Rocky Mountain Power

Heading into the holiday season, Rocky Mountain Power is reminding customers to be vigilant about fraudulent communications from scammers posing as utility representatives. This activity tends to increase during this time of year.

 Customers can protect themselves from these types of schemes by being aware of the following facts:

Press Release

Memorial Hospital of Carbon County

The Board of Trustees of Memorial Hospital of Carbon County is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Hinkle as the Chief Operating Officer for the organization, effective November 7, 2024. 

Hinkle has been with MHCC since November 2019, moving from Marketing and Communications  Director to Director of Strategic Operations in January 2024.  

Press Release

University of Wyoming

An occasional look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

By Devan Costa-Cargill, Wyoming SBDC Network regional director for Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park and Washakie counties

ByMike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Too often a delay can make all the difference in the world to a building that has an instance of danger knocking on its door.

However, when everything is done correctly, disaster can be averted, which was the case on Saturday afternoon, October 19, at the iconic Virginian Hotel.