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Students at Ralph Witters Elementary share their dioramas on Native American culture with schoolmates and the community. Students used a variety of materials ranging from naturally found objects to waffle cones....
Thermopolis was home to the middle school Yellowstone Conference this past Saturday, with several students taking conference championships in their events. Additionally, students continued their tradition from the season and broke not only their own personal records, but school records as well. Among the conference champs were eighth grade student Roedy Farrell in the triple jump, 100 meters and 200 meters. Coach Brandon Deromedi noted Farrell beat the 1994 school record of 36’7” set by Bil...
Last Friday, Thermopolis hosted the Bobcat Invite track meet, the last regular meet of the season. Coach Aimee Kay noted the weather was somewhat cooperative, and though there were not as many personal records (PRs) as there have been for the Bobcats they still had a few. Karsten Hart set new PRs in the long jump and 1600, and Kay said he's coming along and gaining some confidence as a freshman. Logan Shumway set a new PR in the triple jump and Jazy Jensen set a new PR in the pole vault. Wyatt... Full story
Lisa Music hears about the life of Cleopatra, brought to life by Bethany Duncan during the 2019 Living Wax Museum at the middle school. The museum was part of the school's Fine Arts Night, which also included choir and band performances....
Daniel Pebbles deals some Blackjack Saturday night during the fundraiser for the Thermopolis Golf Course....
Liam Daniels looks to bring in a couple runs during some kickball for the Bobcat Pride assembly last Friday. Though typically held in the high school gymnasium, the warmer temperature brought the students out for a game....
Following the grand march Saturday night the prom court took to the stage, with Sean Miller named Prom King and Makayla Layman, Prom Queen. From left: Court members Tyler Kay, Tahja Hunt, Ben Manning and Barbara Kissel, Miller, Layman, and court members Lane Randall and Jaden Schierkolk....
According to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, Hot Springs County showed the largest percentage of population loss in Wyoming for 2018. The report compared population estimates from July 2017 to July 2018, and has the county at 2.8 percent population loss, the largest percentage across the state. That doesn’t mean we had the highest number of people leaving the county, but due to our size and population being fairly small compared to other counties — we have the second smallest pop...
Ah, snow. It can be so magical. It makes Christmas feel complete, gives a late night cup of coffee or hot cocoa a little extra something and creates some pretty magical designs in the branches and along the ground. But then there’s stuff like what dropped on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, instantly turning to slush once it hits, making driving a bit more challenging and giving those who venture out with their shovels some real heavy lifting. It seems like winter is taking an extended stay i...
This past weekend was a busy one for the high school track team, with competition at Buffalo on Thursday, April 25, and at Meeteetse on Friday, April 26. A few throwers also competed at Worland on Tuesday, April 23. Coach Aimee Kay said the weather wasn't great for the Buffalo meet and there were a few injuries, but nothing that kept anyone from competing. This was the first week back for Ethan Becher, Kay said, and his times are close to his personal records, which is encouraging as he hasn't... Full story
“We had another stellar weekend in Worland,” coach Brandon Deromedi said of the middle school track team’s meet last Saturday. “We had a goal to have 30 individuals PR (personal record) in at least one event . . . we had 31 individuals do that plus two relays. “It was a smaller meet than normal for Worland but we still competed at a high level obtaining 67 top 10 finishes, including 11 event winners. School records were also broken by Roedy Farrell in the 200 meters, Ethan Music in the 100 h...
Kids in Hot Springs County Recreation District's Youth Soccer work on their shooting and passing. Recent changes in the weather have extended the game schedule....
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital recently partnered with Wyoming Medical Center to provide cutting-edge stroke care to patients in Thermopolis and surrounding communities. With TeleStroke Wyoming, ER physicians in Thermopolis will be connected with WMC neurologists in Casper to collaboratively devise the best treatment plans for stroke patients in real time. Life-saving stroke care is measured in minutes. Time is brain, and the faster the blocked vessel is cleared, the better the chance for...
In action at their meeting Tuesday evening, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees accepted the hospital’s Form 990 for 2017, the tax return for the hospital. Chief Financial Officer Shelly Larson said this form is for tax exempt organizations and tells what benefits the hospital provides in order to maintain that tax exempt status. Larson noted the hospital provides free care to those who are at 100 percent or less of the federal poverty level, and partial discounts are p...
by Mark Dykes On Monday, April 15 in Hot Springs District Court, Tiphanie Reynolds received multiple prison sentences from Judge Bobbi Overfield — many of which were suspended for probation — on charges stemming from an August 2018 incident. Reynolds received a sentence of two to four years, served concurrently on each of three felony counts of child endangerment, exposure to meth. Those charges were suspended and Reynolds was given three years of supervised probation. She was also sen...
Ayni Garza acts as Jacob Strenger's arms during the Thermopolis Middle School Voices assembly last Friday. Teachers and staff worked in pairs to show the various steps students can take to prepare for WYTOPP testing, including a good breakfast....
Friday afternoon the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire north of town. The warmer weather has dried out grasses and shifts in the wind can cause even controlled burns to spread quickly....
Tony Deromedi recently attended the Thermopolis Town Council’s April 16 meeting, during which council approved a liquor license transfer to him. The following day, the property known most recently as Loonie’s Bin, but which was once known as The Buckboard and as a gas station in its years, closed. In just over a month, Deromedi expects to open the door on the new Healing Waters Tavern. He looks forward to offering a new place for people — residents and tourists alike — to have fun, day or nigh...
Konnor Simpson gets a good look at the Easter Bunny after an egg hunt during Storytime at the Hot Springs County Library....
Ray Shaffer and Colin Jones hang new banners at the Hot Springs County Museum. The banners help signify that the museum is home to pioneer as well as military historical memorabilia....
The tradition seen so far this year of the high school track team setting multiple personal records continued at their triangular with Ten Sleep at Worland on Thursday, April 18. There was also the added bonus of seeing the first athletes pre-qualify for state competition, as Olivia Weyer hit a first place height of 9’3” in the pole vault and the boys sprint medley team of Blake Williams, Jesse Skelton, Wyatt McDermott and Kolby George finished second with a time of 3:49,74. Both pre...
April saw another year for the annual trips to Yellowstone National Park for fourth grade students from Ralph Witters Elementary. The first trip April 5-8, with the second done April 12-15. Fourth grade teacher Toby Emery, who has been travelling with the students for 12 years, said the trips began before his time with the district, in 1988, and have been going strong for 31 years. The most recent has been one of the top trips as they got some up close looks at some black wolves that came near...
Kindergarten students Jessi Moore, Audrey Heinze, Beau Kimes and Elizabeth Short get a break from the traditional classroom for some writing exercises....
The Thermopolis Middle School track team competed on Thursday, April 18, at a quad at Worland with Cody and Ten Sleep. Coach Brandon Deromedi explained this meet was a “sticker” meet, with no results published. Students were given stickers with their names on them and they showed up for the events they want to do, but no results were compiled or sent. The students competed hard and went beyond expectation again, Deromedi said, noting Roedy Farrell broke the eighth grade boys 100 meter rec...
When attending the 15th annual Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) Rodeo on June 21 and 22, people will have an new way to view the action, via a mobile screen that will not only show what’s happening in the arena but instant replays as well. The screen, which will help those who might have their view block by the grandstand structure, also provides a different venue for sponsors rather than the regular programs. Heather Hayes said the theme of the rodeo t...
