By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Cathy Holman, also known as Prairie Wife in Heels, was not born in Wyoming. She was not raised on a ranch or farm in the West or Midwest. She was not raised in a small town.

She grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

There were concerns that last year would be the last time Hanna would be celebrating King Coal Days in 2025.

Thanks to Mayor Charlie George and the Town Council, the Hanna Parks and Recreation Board was reformed and the members took on as their most important task in getting King Coal Days going.

Press Release

University of Wyoming Extension

For those interested in connecting with local artists and agriculture, the University of Wyoming Extension has launched a series of self-guided Ag & Art tours.

The second 2025 Ag & Art tour will take place on Saturday, August 9, in Albany County. The third tour will occur in Laramie County on Saturday, August 23. Both events last from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Press Release

Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering

Cowboy poetry and music fans are invited to Encampment this Friday, Saturday and Sunday to enjoy more than a dozen performances, grub, a campfire jam session and Cowboy Church during the 23rd annual Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Downtown Rawlins was alive with music, laughter and community spirit Friday evening as the second Summer Shenanigans event brought residents and visitors together for a celebration full of fun, food and family-friendly entertainment.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Compiled by Dick Perue

Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering

Cowboy poetry and music fans are invited to Encampment, Wyo., July 18, 19 and 20, to enjoy the 23rd annual Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Visitors and locals alike flocked to Saratoga over the weekend for Saratoga Days, a three-day celebration filled with art, live music, parades and small-town traditions.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Medicine Bow Volunteer Fire Department and the Town put on a fireworks display for the July 4th that had the audience in their seats for around an hour and a half.

At 8:30 p.m. the festivities started with families that brought their own fireworks, such as sparklers and little firecrackers. They would get to play around until 9:30 p.m.

Press Release

Sinclair Recreation Department

Registration is now open for vendors interested in participating in this year’s Sinclair Summer Arts & Music Festival Craft Fair, set for Saturday, Aug. 16, at Washington Park.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo fans gathered in Saratoga on June 20 and 21 for the 2025 Platte River Rodeo, a two-night showcase of grit and horsemanship sanctioned by the Wyoming Rodeo Association (WRA).

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Grand Encampment Opera Company once again drew crowds to the historic Encampment Opera House earlier this month, delivering laughter, suspense and community spirit with two classic melodrama performances during the Encampment-Riverside Woodchopper’s Jamboree and Rodeo.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

This past Saturday and Sunday the Encampment and the Lions Club got together for the 64th Annual Woodchoppers’ Jamboree and Rodeo. They celebrate two of the industries that have built the North Platte River Valley.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Platte Valley Drama Club staged a weekend performance of The Sound of Music, retelling the story of the Von Trapp Family Singers in three showings last Friday through Sunday.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

It was far away from May 17, 2025 but in 1940 and war was looming. While much of the United States was trying to stay out of war, Washington was planning for the worst. Looking at the trucks that had served our armed forces through the inter-war years and knew that upgrades had to be made.