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The Thermopolis Wrestling Club attended the Buffalo Outlaws Wrestling Tournament on Sunday, placing fifth of 21 teams. In Pre PeeWee Fletcher Lewis placed first in 30-32. In PeeWee Aksel Polson placed fourth in 32-34, Sawyer Wilson placed fourth in 34-35, Talon Owsley placed first in 36-37, Tucker Sayler placed second in 37-38, Archer Price placed third in 39-40, Tanner Myer placed second in 44-45 and Ben Farrell placed third in 45-49. In Bantam Ryker Sayler placed fifth in 38-43, Fischer Lewis placed first and Brayli Price placed second in...
The 2018 HSCHS Athletics Hall of Fame is taking nominations through May 1 for this year’s class of inductees. The categories for hall of fame members are Male Athlete, Female Athlete, Coach/Administrator, and Special Contributor Nomination. Forms are available at Owl Creek Graphics at 527 Broadway Street or can be requested via email at markw@rtconnect.net. Completed forms can be returned via email or mailed to: Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 1326, Thermopolis, WY 82443. The awards ceremony date this year is Friday, July 13, to tie in with reunion w...
February 14 is a day for lovers and throughout February we see hearts everywhere, from store windows to heart-shaped boxes of candy and cards depicting the most vital organ in our body. But did you know February is also designated as American Heart Month? The American Heart Association wants to help everyone live longer, healthier lives and we all know that starts with taking care of our health. Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, remains the leading gloval cause of...
In its ongoing effort to provide opportunities for responsible energy development, support the creation of jobs, and facilitate positive economic impacts to local communities, the Bureau of Land Management has released its initial environmental analysis for the Wind River/Bighorn Basin District third quarter 2018 competitive oil and gas lease sale. The document is available for public review and comment through Feb. 21, 2018. The lease sale includes 22 parcels and approximately 29,627 acres of federal mineral estate within the Wind...
According to the law incident media summary report, there has already been over 200 calls in 2018 responded to by police, sheriff’s office, fire department and emergency personnel. In 2018, Thermopolis Police Department responded to a total 2,148 calls. Of those, there were 376 animal problems, 287 citizen assists, 154 suspicion, 72 property damage accidents, 71 traffic offenses, 68 welfare checks, 66 thefts, 57 assists to other agencies, 54 nuisance reports, 53 juvenile problems, 48 reports of lost and found, 44 informational, 42 reports of f...
The application deadline for the current Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is quickly approaching. Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2018. The sooner you apply, the sooner help is available for rising heating costs. Those who submitted applications and have not yet received a letter confirming receipt of their application are advised to call the LIEAP office at 1-800-246-4221 for further assistance. LIEAP is a federally funded program designed to help low-income families and people on fixed incomes pay their heating...
The NBHA hosted its first 2018 barrel racing competition on Sunday at Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Results include (in order of finish): Open 1D: Tammy Trollinger 15.662, Jerrie Slagle 15.757, Shae Bray 15.810, Missy Givens 15.908, Nick Comes 15.973, Elsie Campbell 16.012 Open 2D: Shyla Nicholas 16.166, Jerrie Slagle 16.415, Brenda Sims 16.532 Open 3D: Brenda Sims 16.719, Brenda Sims 16.988, Heather Jones 17.212, Kaylee Leseberg 17.220, Bobbi Zupan 17.243, Hannah Agar 17.272 Open 4D: Valerie...
The Messiah’s Mall at Risen Son Christian School will have a clothing sale/fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. There is clothing of all sizes available, and all proceeds will go to the scholarship fund at the school. Messiah’s Mall is located at 342 Amoretti....
According to information from Boysen State Park, three fisherman in a Polaris Razor went through the ice at Boysen State Park recently. They were able to walk back to the camp and retrieve the vehicle the next day. Boysen Superintendent, John Bass, said the vehicle went through on a pressure ridge, an area where two ice formations come together and some of the ice gets pushed upward. Such areas can be much weaker than the surrounding ice. Bass said people can be out on the ice whenever they choose, though they must still pay the daily access...
Unemployment rates in the State of Wyoming fell to 4.2 percent in December, a significant drop from 4.8 percent in December of 2016. While the rate decreased, it is still slightly higher than the national average of 4.1 percent. In Hot Springs County, unemployment dropped .3 percent in December, going from 3.7 percent in November to 3.4 percent in December. There was a significant drop, .9 percent, from December of 2016 to 2017, however, 30 people left the workforce, making the drop look less significant. Eight people left the workforce from...
Josh Schmidt, a former U.S. Marine and veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission, will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities through February, with two stops in Thermopolis this month. Schmidt is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans claims or VA healthcare. He can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Schmidt will be available in Thermopolis on Thursday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m.-...
This past week, workers wrapped up the majority of the new roof at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. Flashing for the roof will be done when it's warmer....
Mark your calendars for Sunday, Feb. 18, when folks will be gathering to clean up the river starting at the Wedding of the Waters. Adiposse, a group affiliated with Wyoming’s Trout Unlimited, will be getting together at 9 a.m. at the Wedding of the Waters to begin the clean up. If you would like to participate, you can bring along your boat, your waders or work along the shore in the public access areas. Trash bags are being supplied and R&C Trucks/Big Horn Reddi Mix is providing a dump truck again this year to collect everything. Everyone i...
Mark your calendar today for a special Daddy Daughter Dance coming up Friday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Community Hall. There is no age limit, but you must call to reserve your spot as space is limited for this event. Just $10 will get father and daughter dinner for two, a corsage for the daughter, a professional photo and the dance. Additional daughters are $5. All proceeds go to benefit Hot Springs Dance LLC and its students. Call 307-431-0999 to reserve your spot for the evening....
Tickets have again sold out quickly for the second annual Brenna’s Banquet on Feb. 10, but people can still contribute to the scholarship in Brenna’s name if they choose. Brenna Michelle Rankin passed away on March 16, 2016, after a battle with cancer. One of her favorite activities was going along to drop off and pick up her brother, Raylan, from the Risen Son Christian School because she got to see all of the students and even spend some time with teachers. Her excitement grew when she was approaching three years old, as she knew she wou...
Just before the sun breaks over the horizon, the ice-covered terraces in Hot Springs State Park take on a blue tint. The ice adds to the natural mineral formations, and create a contrast to the warm water running over them....
