By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

“It was amazing,” Hanna Elementary School (HES) 4th-grade teacher Kyle Warren said about taking 18 students to Yellowstone Park for a school trip. “The students were from the 5th and 6th grades.”

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University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming Libraries and the UW Natural Science Collections Partnership have joined forces to showcase the university’s diverse scientific collections in a new exhibition titled “The Natural Archive: Glimpses into the University of Wyoming’s Scientific Collections.”

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University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) has created an Education and Outreach Department, designed to connect Wyoming residents, students and visitors with the center’s world-class collections and resources.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

A spirit-filled afternoon of music, candy and community marked Rawlins High School’s 2025 Homecoming celebration on Friday, as students, families and alumni gathered downtown and at the football field to show their Outlaw pride.

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Clif Jones, athletic director at Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School, has retired from coaching football after 27 years.

Clif is known to be low key and being honored for his years is the last thing he was expecting on October 11 at the HEM game against Little Snake River Valley (LSRV).

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Saratoga students and community members came together in late September to celebrate Homecoming Week, filling each day with school spirit and Panther pride.

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University of Wyoming

A generous gift from Doug and Deniz Stark, doubled by state matching funds, has established the Doug and Deniz Stark Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Professorship in the University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources.

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University of Wyoming Extension

The University of Wyoming has received a generous investment from energy company HF Sinclair to enhance process control education and workforce development in Wyoming. This investment strengthens UW’s partnership with industry leaders to prepare students for high-demand careers in manufacturing, refining and resource processing.

By MIke Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Applications are now open for the University of Wyoming’s 26th annual John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition, where student teams will compete for more than $70,000 in prize money. 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The King and Queen of Homecoming for Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) were selected on September 15. Samuel Ramirez and Alaina McNees were given the honor this year for 2025. The homecoming parade was before they were selected and the bonfire was after. All this activity happened on the same day. 

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Western Wyoming Community College

Western Wyoming Community College (Western) has appointed Debbie Baker as the Vice President of Administrative Services, effective

 September 15, 2025. With over 14 years of dedicated service at Western, Baker brings a wealth of experience, proven leadership, and a strong commitment to the College’s mission. 

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University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming alumna and nationally recognized blockchain expert Caitlin Long will deliver a keynote address at the eighth annual Wyoming Blockchain Stampede Sept. 19-27.

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University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming’s Malcolm Wallop Civic Engagement Program has launched a statewide project seeking to gather and map youth voices about opportunities and barriers they see to education, employment and community resilience in Wyoming.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Haley Clark

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University of Wyomine

The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) is offering a new, one-credit online workforce development course designed to equip students and working professionals with essential skills and insights for the rapidly evolving U.S. energy industry.