By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The streets of Rawlins came alive with holiday cheer as dozens of floats rolled through town during this year’s Christmas parade, delighting families and friends with festive decorations, music, and joyful participants. The parade lasted approximately 12 minutes, featuring a mix of nonprofit, business, and family entries, each bringing their own touch of holiday magic.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Holiday music filled the Rawlins High School Fine Arts Auditorium on Sunday evening as the Rawlins Music Academy presented A Festive Christmas Celebration, bringing together musicians of all ages for an evening of seasonal favorites and community spirit.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga Community Choir filled the Platte Valley Community Center with music, laughter and holiday warmth during its annual Community Christmas Celebration: Carols of Comfort & Joy on December 14.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On Friday, December 12, the Hanna library had their celebration of Carbon County Libraries being 100 years old. It was the last one slated to do a celebration.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

‘Saving Yellowstone’ Series Highlights UW Researchers

University of Wyoming scientists are front and center in a four-part television series, “Saving Yellowstone with Dennis Quaid,” now airing on Animal Planet.

Press Release

Discover Carbon County

Discover Carbon County Wyoming (DCC), is pleased to announce the 2025 Photo Contest Winners. 

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On November 13 at the Parco/Sinclair Theater, there was a show that was entertaining and just fun to watch.

It was due to the two musicians who were appearing that evening.

There was a decent turnout and the theater had opened an hour before the show, with the Rifleman providing adult beverages and the concession stand had food for those attending.

Press Release

Range & River Arts

Local artists in the Platte Valley have established a non-profit art league called Range & River Arts. The group was formed by a community of visual artists who enjoy creating art and exhibiting their work. ‘Range & River Arts’ mission is to support each other to enhance artistic life and opportunity in the Valley.

By MIke Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Starting on October 24, Halloween spirit began popping up across Carbon County as towns, schools, businesses and even municipal offices embraced the season.

In Medicine Bow, the Parks and Recreation Board hosted a Haunted House the Friday and Saturday before Halloween. Organizers put together a spooky walk-through that drew families looking for a seasonal scare.

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Haunted Forest in Sinclair brought out a large crowd over Halloween weekend, with 546 people attending the evening event.

Families first enjoyed a carnival set up in and around the Parco Theater. Games and activities gave children a place to have fun before or after taking on the spooky attraction.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet 

A cold drizzle couldn’t dampen Saratoga’s spirit during the annual Fall Festival on October 11, where the smell of chili, the sound of laughter, and the sight of cowboy hats filled the day with small-town warmth.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Sinclair Recreation Hall came alive Saturday night, October 18, as the community gathered for a free Latino Music and Dance Night that had feet tapping and hips swaying.

Monte Thayer, director of the Sinclair Recreation Department, said he was thrilled with the turnout. “It’s great to see so many people enjoying music” Thayer said.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

Wyoming author C.J. Box has entertained readers worldwide with tales of fictional Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett’s entanglements with predatory and other animals, nefarious humans and legal conundrums across the state’s wide-open landscapes.

Many of those legal issues are the focus of an upcoming symposium hosted by the University of Wyoming College of Law’s Wyoming Law Review.

By Dana Davis    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The 3rd Annual Taste of Wyoming brought a mix of flavors, crafts, and family fun to the Carbon County Fairgrounds on October 4, drawing crowds from across the region. The event ran from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering something for everyone despite a brief morning shower.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Downtown Rawlins came alive last weekend for the 9th annual Art Beat celebration, held in conjunction with the Wyoming Junior and High School Rodeo. Residents and visitors enjoyed two days of art, music, and community activities throughout the city’s central district.