Press Release

University of Wyoming

In its efforts to support Wyoming youth and communities, University of Wyoming Extension has revitalized a key county-based internship program funded by the state extension office and UW’s College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Cindy Larson, the head school bus driver for the North for Carbon County School District No 2 (CCSD2) may be retiring at the end of June, but she has realized her wish to see new school buses for the school district.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

There is a tradition of field days in Carbon County School District No. 2. (CCSD2).

Hanna Elementary had a field day last week on May 21, that included all the elementary children from the north of CCSD2. It was an event the elementary kids look forward to every year.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Press Release    

Carbon County School District No. 2

By Mike Armstrong    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) for Bow River had their banquet on May 13 with a full house at the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School. 

Besides the food and ceremony, there were also items to be auctioned off which had been made by the Bow River Chapter.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

The National Science Foundation (NSF)-University of Wyoming King Air Research Aircraft took a key step in readying itself for its first mission when Avcon Industries Inc. received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certification (STC) approval of the structural and electrical aircraft modifications made by Avcon.

By K.J Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Saratoga Elementary students had a chance to sharpen their cycling skills and safety awareness during a Bicycle Rodeo held Monday at the Platte Valley Community Center.

Press Release

Tena L. Cook, Marketing Coordinator– Chadron State College

Dalton Peterson of Encampment, WY, is a candidate for graduation summa cum laude at Chadron State College with a Bachelor of Arts.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The stars weren’t just in the sky Saturday night, they were also at the HEM Prom, where students traded cowboy boots for tuxedos and gowns for a night of pure Hollywood glam.

Press Release

Emily Lynn Haver

UW Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Carbon County

The I-80 Extravaganza hosted its fourth annual beef clinic and jackpot show April 26–27 at the Carbon County Fairgrounds Multi-Plex, drawing young livestock exhibitors from across the region.

Press Release

Carbon County CowBelles

On April 17th, Carbon County Fourth Graders attended the 30th Annual Ag Expo hosted by Carbon County CowBelles. The CowBelles believe that the Ag Expo is vital for our county students to learn about agriculture and livestock production. Despite being in rural America, many of these students wouldn’t have the opportunity to be exposed to this vast industry if it were not for this event.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

P.E. teachers Charli Hetherington and Frank Acre at the Rawlins Middle School (RMS) are doing their third annual Color Run to help raise money for their school.

“It benefits the student body at the middle school and the staff,” Hetherington said. “The P.E. department put this fundraiser on. The kids seem to enjoy having this event at the end of the school year.”