By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

“There are residents in Rawlins that don’t even know we have a bus service,” Jerry Mason, the bus driver for the city, said. “Most of the customers I get are people that have come to town where maybe their car broke down, truck drivers that are getting work, and people that don’t have cars.”

Press Release

University of Wyoming

Veteran-owned small businesses, entrepreneurs and startups will have an opportunity to learn how to obtain federal government contracting during a webinar on Wednesday, January 14.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The 22nd Annual Festival of Trees Gala & Auction brought a splash of island sunshine to downtown Saratoga on Dec. 5, drawing record-breaking attendance. Guests mingled among twinkling trees, festive décor, and a tropical Christmas theme, “Mele Kalikimaka,” the Hawaiian greeting for “Merry Christmas.”

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Interview provided by Dee Dee Martz

A new business in Encampment is blending coffee, community and outdoor safety under one roof.

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

There are great second-hand stores in Carbon County.  During Christmas, these stores can be especially useful in finding that special gift for a loved one or friend.

The Wyoming Woman Gifts and Consignment in Rawlins is one of those places, but if a loyal customer went to Buffalo Street to find the place, they would be disappointed because Wyoming Woman has moved.

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Western Wyoming Community College

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Discover Carbon County’s (DCC) annual report has just been released. It breaks down budget performance, shows events and organizations it has assisted during the year and explains what it does.

According to DCC, the mission is to promote events, tourism, and the hospitality industry in Carbon County. DCC promotes Carbon County as a destination to visit year-round.

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University of Wyoming

Startup professionals will have an opportunity to learn how to take better control of various aspects of their businesses.

IMPACT 307, the University of Wyoming’s business incubator, will host a Startup Lunch and Learn webinar titled “Get a Grip on Your Business!” Wednesday, Dec. 10, from noon-1 p.m. in Rooms 104 and 106 of the Wyoming Technology Business Center.

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The downtown businesses in Rawlins came up with an idea for Christmas that got customers involved and was a fun idea. According to Pam Thayer, the Executive Director for the Rawlins Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the event is sort of a scavenger hunt that started on November 28 (Black Friday) and will run until December 23.

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Rocky Mountain Power

Heading into the holiday season, Rocky Mountain Power is reminding customers to be vigilant about fraudulent communications from scammers posing as utility representatives. This activity tends to increase during this time of year.  

Customers can protect themselves from these types of schemes by being aware of the following facts: 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Some cannot believe that Christmas shopping is starting already.

Believe it.

Maybe Thanksgiving is still a couple of weeks away, but there have already been craft fairs and auctions centered on Christmas presents.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

Sarah Mikesell Growney, program manager, Wyoming APEX Accelerator

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

When the owners of the popular breakfast restaurant Hugus & Co. decided to retire, Danny Burau saw an opportunity to put his culinary spin on early morning eats and opened the Hen and Harvest this past summer. Now, the newest restaurant in Saratoga is changing its menu as the winter season approaches.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

Startup professionals will have an opportunity to learn how to partner with commercial banks.

IMPACT 307, a University of Wyoming program, will host a Startup Lunch and Learn webinar titled “How Commercial Banks Can Partner with Startups” Thursday, Oct. 16, from noon-1 p.m. in Rooms 104 and 106 of the Wyoming Technology Business Center.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Something new is parked in Saratoga, and residents have already been climbing behind the wheel. Trailers Out West (TOW), a new U-Haul business launched by Dave Young with partners Kim and Vincent Hytrek, opened September 17 and has been busy from the very first day.