By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Dori Fritz, the Rawlins Chamber president and T.J. White, the CEO of the Rawlins Chamber, put a lot of work into making the 25th Annual Cowplop on August 1st into a Community Day for Carbon County and their efforts paid off. 

It was held at the parking lot for the Tractor Supply Store.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins community is mourning the loss of a local child following a fatal traffic accident Sunday, with residents expressing shock and extending their condolences to the Sanchez family during this difficult time.

Press Release

City of Rawlins

The Rawlins Police Department is inviting the community to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bolton Park, 110 E. Davis Street. National Night Out is a free event that gives residents a chance to meet local law enforcement, firefighters, EMS personnel, and other first responders while enjoying an evening of food, activities, and family fun.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

On the evening of Thursday, July 9, longtime residents, joined by newer members of the community, gathered at the Historic Elk Mountain Hotel to enjoy a delicious meal and share some of Elk Mountain’s most cherished stories from “back in the day.”

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The annual celebration of Coal happened in Hanna on the days of July 10 and 11. The town, which started out as a coal mining center for the United States, has a long history revering coal as the lifeblood of this town.

There is no official record of when the celebration started but it was and still is the major summer event for the town.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Wyoming may not officially celebrate its 136th birthday until July 25, but on Friday, July 10, Carbon County gave both the Cowboy State and the nation an early birthday party worthy of the occasion.

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Americans across the country have participated in displays of patriotism, unity, and remembrance. Fireworks have lit up the night sky, hamburgers and hot dogs have filled backyard barbecues, and stories of “the America I know” have been shared among family and friends.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Little Snake River Valley celebrated America’s 250th birthday with a parade led not by politicians, celebrities or dignitaries, but by four women whose lives have helped shape the community they call home.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

For more than six decades, Teense Willford’s voice could be heard throughout the Platte Valley — on the radio, at community events, in the Wyoming Legislature, and behind a microphone singing about faith, family and country.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Comet was among the first to get a sneak preview this week of the long-awaited bronze memorial honoring Loren “Teense” Willford, as the statue was delivered and installed Wednesday, July 1, ahead of its official unveiling.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Coming up is a day when people can give donations to their favorite non-profit and make a difference. The 7th Annual WyoGives will be Wednesday, July 15. It starts July 15, midnight to midnight.  The WyoGives website will accept donations through 11:59 p.m. on July 15.

It is a day that makes a difference to many non-profit organizations.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Although Medicine Bow High School closed its doors more than two decades ago, its legacy remains strong.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Wee Folks partnered with Hanna restaurant/bar Mike’s Deuces for a fundraiser for the pre-school that is located in the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School.

Press Release

Up Lift Rawlins

Summer is here and the celebration of beautiful properties here in Rawlins is back! Please join us in celebrating the June Homes of the Month and Business of the Month winners. These homes and businesses were selected for going above and beyond to make their properties shine.