By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

“We took five students to FCCLA Nationals in Washington D.C. in early July and all were seniors,” Jennifer Bowen, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) teacher at Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School said. “Because they were not coming back to school, we did a lot of tourist things.”

By MIke Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Kegan Willford was named Teacher of the Year last May for Carbon County School District No 2 (CCSD2) and it was celebrated in the classroom at Encampment High School where he teaches, but it was a subdued affair because at the beginning of school this year, both the Employee of the Year and the Teacher of the Year were announced.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

At the end of the school year, Mary George was named Employee of the Year by Carbon County School District No 2 (CCSD2) and there was a celebration at Hanna Elementary, where she works as the school secretary.

It was almost a quiet announcement because at the beginning of the school year, it was announced again.

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University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming received a $14.8 million U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) grant that will provide operation and maintenance funding for the new NSF/King Air Atmospheric Research Aircraft that is already in the midst of its first study mission.

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Western Wyoming College

Western Wyoming College announced today that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation , recognized as a Bronze School.  

Institutions earning the Military Friendly Schools® designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey.  

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By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

A sure sign that summer is fading away is the beginning of the new school year. Carbon County School District No 2 (CCSD2) started meetings with teachers in the first week of August.

Along with teachers who have returned, these meetings introduce new faculty who are taking on positions at CCSD2.

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University of Wyoming

Researchers at the University of Wyoming are designing a higher-accuracy flu test that has undergone preliminary human testing at UW’s Student Health Service.

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University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming will welcome nearly 1,200 students and their families during residence hall move-in Friday, Aug. 21, from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 22, from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Community members should expect increased traffic around campus throughout the event, along with temporary road closures to ensure the safety of students, families, volunteers and staff.

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Western Wyoming College

New Student Orientation is 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Register at westernwyoming.edu/orientation. Registration is required.  

August 14 – 20 – Celebrate Welcome Week with fun events, new friends, and campus traditions. Open to all new and returning students. See the full schedule at westernwyoming.edu/welcomeweek 

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Laramie County Community College

Laramie County Community College is proud to announce the list of graduates for the 2026 spring semester and those students earning a place on the president’s and vice president’s honor rolls.

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University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Carbon County at the completion of the 2026 spring semester.

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Western Wyoming Community College

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Food Bank of Wyoming

With 1 in 5 kids in Wyoming experiencing food insecurity, Food Bank of Wyoming’s signature programs help fill the meal gap many children face when school is out of session for the summer. Through summer and weekend food distribution programs, Food Bank of Wyoming and its Hunger Relief Partners provide no-cost food options for families and children in need. 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) held a silent auction at the Virginian Hotel on Saturday, June 6 to help the five students who made Nationals realize their dream to compete for national recognition in Washington D.C. this summer.