By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

It was far away from May 17, 2025 but in 1940 and war was looming. While much of the United States was trying to stay out of war, Washington was planning for the worst. Looking at the trucks that had served our armed forces through the inter-war years and knew that upgrades had to be made.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Last Friday night, the Saratoga High School gym turned into a basketball court a rodeo fan would love, as students, ranchers and four-legged chaos makers came together for an unforgettable game benefiting the Saratoga High School FFA chapter.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Press Release

University of Wyoming

A mix of familiar events and films, a live talk about dark matter and a “Dome After Dark” audiovisual/musical performance dot the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium schedule during April.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On March 20, at the Parco/Sinclair Historical Theatre, KrendlMagic came to wow people with his incredible feats of magic.

Not only was the magic great to witness, Krendl was engaging.

He also spent time going to the Carbon County Schools showing off his incredible feats to students.

Press Release

Western Writers of America

Four-time Academy Award-nominated actor Viggo Mortensen is receiving Western Writers of America’s Spur Award for Best Western Drama Script for The Dead Don’t Hurt, a film in which he also starred, directed, produced, and wrote the musical score.

Winners and finalists were announced Saturday, March 15, at the Tucson Festival of Books.

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University of Wyoming

An electronic dance music (EDM) concert and a focus on Women’s History Month will highlight the lineup at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during March.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The 38th Annual Sierra Madre Winter Carnival brought a weekend of winter excitement to Encampment on January 24 and 25, with contests, races, and festive celebrations filling the town with laughter and friendly competition.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The holiday spirit was alive and well at the Platte Valley Community Center on December 20 as local children took center stage for the whimsical Christmas play, “North Pole’s Got Talent.”

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet;

Information provided by VSO’s Connie Patterson

The Valley Service Organization has once again brought holiday cheer to the Upper North Platte River Valley with its annual lighting and decoration contests, crowning Patrick and Stephanie Patterson as this year’s residential champions.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Twinkling lights, festive displays, and a touch of holiday magic have turned Encampment into a winter wonderland once again. This year’s Christmas Lighting Contest brought out the best in holiday cheer, and the votes are in!

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The 2024 Holiday Parade lit up the streets of Rawlins on Saturday night, delivering a festive evening filled with community spirit and holiday cheer.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins Music Academy’s annual Christmas concert brought festive cheer to the community on Dec. 15, drawing over 100 attendees. Yet, the evening was tinged with bittersweet reflections as the group remembered a longtime member, Jerry Westerfield, who passed away earlier this year.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

This past week has been having Carbon County see more and more indicators that Christmas is not far away. There were some large events, such as parades and the Wonka Golden Ticket at the Fair Grounds. These events draw a lot of people.