By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School is very close to having the barn finished.

The principal, Eli Hobbs, of HEM is grateful not only for getting it done, but also for the help from businesses, organizations and individuals that have come together to make it possible to be what it has become, to house animals in the future.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

At Rawlins Middle School, there is a teacher who is getting recognition not only in her region, but she is also in the running as music teacher of the State of Wyoming.

Press Release

Western Wyoming Community College

Western Wyoming Community College (Western) hosted science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students, in grades 6-12, who participated in the Southwest Regional Science Fair (Fair) on Thursday, January 22, 2026.  

Press Release

University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming lists 30 students from Carbon County on the 2025 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming lists seven students from Carbon County on the 2025 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

The Provost’s Honor Roll consists of undergraduates who have completed at least six but fewer than 12 hours with a minimum 3.5 grade-point average for the semester.

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University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming lists 19 students from Carbon County on the 2025 fall semester President’s Honor Roll.

The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades.

Press Release

Western Wyoming Community College

Western Wyoming Community College (Western) is pleased to share that the Fall 2025 honor roll is now available. Attached are the lists for the Dean’s Part-Time Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll, and President’s Honor Roll, recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of our students. 

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By Ed Seidel

University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming was created in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. We often make note of this piece of history to show the inextricable connection between the university and this place we call home, but there is more to it than that.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) class at Rawlins Middle School is adding another component to students’ learning. It is marketing.

In the classroom is equipment and materials that allow students to make merchandise to sell in fundraising events for their class.

By  Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Students at Encampment Elementary School filled the gymnasium with holiday cheer Wednesday as they performed their annual Christmas Concert.

Chadron State College has announced the names of students who qualified for the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of coursework, be pursuing their first bachelor’s degree, maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 4.0, and have no incomplete grades.

The students recognized on the CSC President’s List, by hometown and state provided by the student:

Chadron State College has announced the names of students who qualified for the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of coursework, be pursuing their first bachelor’s degree, maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher, and have no incomplete grades.

The students recognized on the CSC Dean’s List by hometown and state provided by the student:

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By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Hanna Elementary School (HES) has a tradition of putting on a play that amuses parents and residents alike who live in Hanna and the surrounding communities. The audience almost fills the room, which can double for a gym. It is not a stretch to estimate that at least 300 people are watching the annual Christmas show.

By Damien Cesko

Rawlins Music Academy

I cannot fathom a world without it. 

Every day I am listening, writing, playing, or creating music. Maybe not all of those in a single day, but at least one — always. When I look at how deeply it has become woven into my life, I realize there are very few things that have claimed more space in my world. 

People around our community know this about me.