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University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) will once again host the Rocky Mountain Professional Landman Conference Thursday, April 10.

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Wyoming Community Foundation

The Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) is pleased to announce that it has awarded almost $200,000 in grants from the Wyoming Intertie Community Investment Program (“Community Investment Program”) to nonprofit organizations in Albany, Carbon and Platte counties.

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University of Wyoming

For anyone contemplating starting a small business, the thought alone can be daunting. However, advice and assistance are available.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomed new leadership and honored outstanding community members at its annual meeting on March 20.

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University of Wyoming

Small-business owners will have an opportunity to learn how to find ideal government buyers and win government contracts for their businesses Tuesday, March 25.

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.

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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.

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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.