By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On June 25, there was a free concert at the Parco/Sinclair Theater by a father/son group originally from Japan who are now living in the United States.

Kato Takumi is the goodwill ambassador for the prefecture of Gifu, Hida-Mano in Japan

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Independence Day is one of Carbon County’s favorite holidays, and communities from Baggs to Saratoga are ready to celebrate with parades, concerts, family activities and, in most communities, fireworks.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

he unmistakable sounds of axes striking timber, chainsaws roaring through logs, cheering rodeo fans and laughter echoing from the Grand Encampment Opera House filled the Upper Platte River Valley as thousands gathered for one of Wyoming’s most unique Father’s Day traditions.

The 65th Annual Woodchoppers Jamboree and Rodeo proved to be one for the record books.

By Dana Davis   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Platte Valley Drama Club transformed the Platte Valley Community Center Theater into an enchanted castle over Mother’s Day weekend as students presented Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” to packed audiences.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Sinclair Rec Hall was filled with music, laughter and dancing on May 2 as the Town of Sinclair, the Rawlins Music Academy and Su Casa Cafe hosted another lively Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra (UWSO) and the Symphony Association will present their annual Concertmaster Fund Recital Thursday, April 9, at 7 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Platte Valley Drama Club put a lively twist on traditional dinner theatre March 20 and 21, presenting Holy Mother of Bingo Murder Mystery 2026 at the Platte Valley Community Center.

And if the packed tables were any indication, bingo theatre might just be the next big thing.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

At Rawlins Middle School, there is some magic going on in a club. It is actually called the Magic Club.

Don’t expect rabbits to pop out of a hat or anything to disappear with a sleight of hand.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Author C. J. Box was at the Carbon County Museum on March 3 to sign copies of his latest novel in the Joe Pickett series to almost 100 attendees.

By  Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Local voices filled the holiday spirit as the Encampment/Riverside Community Choir invited the public to their annual sing-along, “Here We Come A-Caroling,” on December 15 at the Grand Encampment Opera House.