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  • Lady Cats end Big Horn tourney on positive note

    Chandler Smith|Sep 17, 2015

    The Hot Springs County High School Lady Bobcats ended last weekend's Big Horn Invitational with mixed results. During two set pool play on Friday, the ever-improving Lady Cats split sets with both Burns and Tongue River before losing both games to Shoshoni. After their performance on Friday, the Lady Cats drew a fifth seed on Saturday and squared off against Tongue River, Riverside, and Lusk. Saturday's results compared favorably with Friday's, as the Lady Cats lost to Tongue River in three... Full story

  • Bobcats seeking first win of the season at Wright

    Chandler Smith|Sep 17, 2015

    The Bobcats of Hot Springs County High School were bested by the Wheatland Bulldogs 55-0 on Friday night, the second straight loss for the Bulldogs this season. Although the score suggests a one-sided game, the teams were fairly matched throughout the game. Unlike the Bobcats, however, Wheatland was able to convert on big plays and convert on crucial third downs, leading to a constant stream of touchdowns. Wheatland's scoring started early in the game. After the Bobcat's first possession...

  • Chamber Board recaps derby, discusses parades

    Chandler Smith|Sep 10, 2015

    The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce discussed Tuesday the recent Demolition Derby and plans for future Thermopolis parades at its latest meeting. The Board declared the recent Demolition Derby, which was attended by over 2,000 people, a smashing success. The board suggested advertising for next year's event earlier, and reviewed prize money for each category. Some members supported the idea of holding two derbies a year like neighboring Riverton, but discussion of the topic was ultim...

  • Dino discoveries

    Chandler Smith|Sep 10, 2015

    Ann Allen, Zamar Bridges and Tyler Brooks practice cleaning dinosaur bones in teacher Lacey Shaffer's kindergarten class at Ralph Witters Elementary....

  • Bobcats struggle in season opener

    Chandler Smith|Sep 10, 2015

    The Hot Springs County High School football team lost their season opener against the Pinedale Wranglers on Friday 28-6. "The kids played good," coach Rob Anderson said, adding, "We gave up a couple big plays early that had us playing catch up." The Bobcats found themselves down 7-0 at the beginning of the second quarter, only to see the Wranglers score two more touchdowns before halftime. The Bobcats looked like they were going to turn the momentum in their favor when they scored halfway...

  • Lady Cats coach optimistic despite early season losses

    Chandler Smith|Sep 10, 2015

    The Lady Bobcats volleyball team of Hot Springs County High School has dropped their first five matches of the season, but despite their record, coach Shannon Hill is confident that her team can turn this season around. The Lady Bobcats lost a tough five-game match at home against Wind River on Thursday, after which coach Hill said, "We need to work on consistency throughout both our offense and defense, and finishing is a big thing we need to work on right now." Lizzy Lofink was a key...

  • Final HSSP Master Plan open house

    Chandler Smith|Sep 10, 2015

    The final Hot Springs State Park Master Plan open house, which allows community members to voice their opinions on the plan that will shape the next 20 years of Hot Springs State Park, will be held on September 14. The Master Plan is currently in its draft stage, which has thus far has been formulated with input from the Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails (SPHST) and the park staff; a steering committee; and the general public. According to the SPHST, the plan...