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According to Frank Eathorne, Wyoming Republican Party Chairman, an allegation of assault against Wyoming Republican Party Secretary Charles Curley is “an important issue that is under investigation.” The allegations surfaced Tuesday when Nate Martin of Better Wyoming issued a statewide release stating “Curley reportedly became angry at Wyoming GOP Executive Director Kristi Wallin as the two of them and others boxed up leftovers from the Laramie County Republican Party's Lincoln Day Dinner on Fe... Full story
Confetti flew after the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the new Maverik store. Left, Mayor Mike Mortimore, along with store manager Amy Jacobsen and assistant to the mayor Fred Crosby, enjoy the moment....
A Bighorn Sheep wandered into Hot Springs State Park around 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1. A motorist reported the sheep came off the end of T-Hill, went across Highway 20 and then dropped over an embankment to the railroad tracks. He headed south along the tracks coming out near the Swinging Bridge then headed back north along the railroad tracks. Another motorist saw the Bighorn sheep again crossing Highway 20 around 3:30 p.m. the same day. Wyoming Game and Fish officials were n...
A Bighorn Sheep wandered into Hot Springs State Park Friday morning. A motorist reported the sheep came off the end of T-Hill, went across Highway 20 and then dropped over an embankment to the railroad tracks. He headed south along the tracks and came out near the Swinging Bridge, then headed back north along the railroad tracks.... Full story
Thermopolis Middle School Principal Breez Longwell Daniels has been selected as Wyoming's 2017 National Distinguished Principal (NDP). Kenny Jones, Wyoming Association of Elementary and Middle School Principals (WAEMSP) executive director, and Mitch Craft, Wyoming's 2016 NDP, made the announcement Monday morning in the commons in front of TMS staff and students. "This award is possible because of all of us," said Daniels as she accepted the honor. She reminded staff and students that their hard... Full story
A young sledder enjoyed himself Monday on Warren Hill. Even though the snow was deep and an occasional pull was necessary, he was all smiles....
Sledding turned into some snowball action for two youths Monday on Warren Hill. The sledding was a little tough bcause the snow was not packed down on the street yet....
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a preliminary accident report detailing the circumstances of the crash of a two-person airplane in northern Wyoming on Dec. 7 that took the life of pilot Grant Belden of Thermopolis on his 34th birthday. Passenger Miles Hausner, of Worland, is reportedly in stable condition in a Billings, Mont. hospital. Belden worked as a wildlife specialist with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) since 2007. He graduated from... Full story
by Lara Love The crash of a small aircraft in northern Wyoming claimed the life of Thermopolis pilot Grant Belden, 34, Wednesday, Dec. 7. Belden was a pilot and wildlife specialist employed through the State of Wyoming Wildlife Services. They operate under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Passenger, Miles Hausner, 56, of Worland was injured in the crash and transported to Billings. The two men left the Worlan... Full story
The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office has issued a decision authorizing the expansion of a bentonite mining project in Hot Springs County. Wyo-Ben, Inc. plans to extend bentonite mining operations and concurrent reclamation of their 108T project located approximately 5 miles northwest of Thermopolis. The mine plan is a progression of the existing 108T project, extending onto adjacent public lands totaling 376 acres. The expected life of mine and concurrent reclamation is 15 years.... Full story
Community members packed into the VFW Saturday evening for the dinner and auction which raised over $22,000 to benefit Shannon Myers. One of the many highlights of the night was when a saw, hand painted by Cindy Clancy, was purchased by Joe Arnold for $1,025. He donated the saw back to be auctioned off again. Karen Sinclair of Thermopolis Hardware purchased the saw, paying $1,000, and then gave it to Arnold. Showing off the saw is Kaylee Buckner with auctioneers John Holm and John Gerrells in...
Unofficial results are in, and Hot Springs County voters passed both of the two propositions concerning Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Tuesday’s general election. On the proposition to form a special hospital district there were 1,688 votes in favor and 890 votes against. On the proposition for the creation of a one percent specific purpose sales and use excise tax there were 1,643 votes for and 947 votes against. The tax will be used to collect $16.4 million for the construction, expan... Full story
Unofficial results from Tuesday's general election have come in and new leadership will be taking over in January on the national, state and local level. An amazing 2,644 voters turned out in Hot Springs County with many first time voters registering Tuesday at the polls. Voting machines in precincts 1-1, 1-2 and 3-3 experienced an issue upon starting up. According to Hot Springs County Clerk Nina Webber the normal and usual backup plan, the manual feed bin, was implemented. Voters were all stil...
Lea Schoenewald spoke during the Hot Springs County Historical Society meeting about history of downtown Thermopolis and and many fond memories she has made over the years....
Fishermen enjoy a guided trip down the Wind River on Sunday....
Wyo-Ben, Inc. proposes to amend bentonite mining and concurrent reclamation of its 108T plan of operations on public land approximately five miles northwest of Thermopolis. The proposed amendment consists of extending operations at pit 108T. The mining would be active for a period of 10 years and final concurrent reclamation for five more years, with a proposed total disturbance of 375.5 acres. This is not a new mine. It is an extension of pit 108T meaning mining will continue at the location... Full story
Hot Springs County resident Pete Weisbeck owns property off of Highway 120 and lives in close proximity to where the Wyo-Ben 108T pit mine is located and even closer to where the new access road will be located. Weisbeck is concerned about what a ten year extension and expansion of the mine will do to the natural beauty of the area. “I see a basic conflict of interest between the land owners, residents, and tourism efforts in Hot Springs County and the Wyo-Ben business owners in Billings who hav...
The excitement in the room was contagious Friday evening at the VFW as hunters from around Wyoming and the United States were matched up with local guides in anticipation of their Saturday antelope hunt in Hot Springs County. Nine men and one woman, all disabled veterans, came to participate in the Hunting with Heroes program. One local hunter, Randy Coulter, said it was his third year participating in the program, although his first time locally. Another hunter, Mark Moody, drove all the way...
Public input is being sought by the Bureau of Land Management regarding an environmental assessment (EA) which analyzes a proposed bentonite mining project located in Hot Springs County. Wyo-Ben, Inc. proposes to amend bentonite mining and concurrent reclamation of its 108T plan of operations on public land approximately five miles northwest of Thermopolis. The proposed amendment consists of extending operations at pit 108T. The mining would be active for a period of 10 years and final... Full story
Darlene Doak, a traveling nurse currently working in Thermopolis, has submitted her artistic quilt in the Row by Row quilt contest and it is on display at Gooseberry Garden Quilt Shop. The Row by Row Home Sweet Home Experience is like a shop hop for quilters. Participants visit any of the participating shops and receive a free pattern for a row in a quilt. Quilters then combine eight of the rows to create a unique quilt that represents the fun they had traveling around throughout the summer...
Arlea McCumber along with other golfers had to avoid cactus hazards and listen for a visiting rattlesnake during the Ridin' for the Brand fundraiser Saturday at McWilliams Equestrian Center...
Interested Hot Springs County residents are being asked to apply to serve as the county representative on the Big Horn Basin Nature & Discovery Center Joint Powers Board. The Big Horn Basin Nature & Discovery Center JPB meets regularly to work toward the placement of the Discovery Center in Hot Springs State Park. The JPB holds a lease on the piece of property that was the old Rio Drive Inn, next to where the Chamber of Commerce office is located. Members of the JPB served on the steering commit...
At least 20 firearms and a number of other items will be on the auction block during the ninth annual Hot Springs County Friends of NRA (National Rifle Association) Banquet on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Days Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for games and a social hour. Dinner will be served beginning at 7 p.m. featuring baron of beef and ham. Members of NRA and nonmembers are welcome to attend. The evening will include games, raffles, and live and silent auctions that will include firearms,...
Charlene Harvey shows off her great-grandchildren, Bentley and Lizzy, during Still Strolling Saturday downtown....
Visitors and locals alike are taking advantage of some of the last days of summer as we head toward the first day of fall on Thursday, Sept. 22....
