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Danae Christensen serves up a cup of her homemade soup to Jerimie Kraushaar during the Soup Cook-off Fundraiser last Friday for the HSCHS Speech and Debate. Lin Davenport was named "Souper Cook."...
It’s time to get the spurs and saddles out again, with summer and the PRCA Cowboy Rendezvous Rodeo quick approaching. This year’s event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23, with the main performances at 7:30 each night. Those who want to get an early start on rodeo activities can attend a meet and greet barbecue at Big Horn Federal on Thursday, June 21. Rodeo slack starts at 9 a.m. Friday, and the day is also Tough Enough to Wear Pink, with people encouraged to wear the color to...
It is time to get your team together and get registered for this year’s Hot City Summer Slam 3-on-3 tournament, May 26 and 27. Hosted by the Bobcat Booster Club with all proceeds going to Bobcat Athletics, the tournament is held in the high school parking lot. There are several different age groups for those 10 and younger as well as those 30 and older. Registration cost is $145 per team and registration may be done online at https://goo.gl/qFzt9v or by calling 864-6533....
The NBHA hosted a barrel racing competition on Sunday at Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Results include (in order of finish): Open 1D: Elaine Hollings 15.347, Sammie Buzzard 15.759, Nick Comes 15.800, Shyla Nicholas 15.812, Melena Osborne 15.813, Jerrie Slagle 15.844 Open 2D: Gloria Philp 15.915, Laurie Johnson 15.922, Jerri Slagle 16.062, Missy Givens 16.070, Colleen Moorman 16.265, Miranda Niehoff 16.277 Open 3D: Lindsey Wiederrich 16.366, Kaitlyn Schmuck 16.434, Nick Comes 16.590, Laurie...
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, May 10, 11 a...
Hot Springs County High School students will be celebrating prom on Saturday, May 5. As it falls on Cinco de Mayo, the prom committee decided on a Cinco de Mayo theme and added some new things to the traditional rite of spring. The Grand March will be held in the auditorium this year, beginning at 7:15 p.m. To add a little grandeur to the march, a red carpet will be in place at the front of the auditorium for attendees to “walk the red carpet.” The dance will be held this year in the AG shop, beginning at 8 p.m....
Hot Springs County High School students brought home 14 blue ribbons from the 50th Wyoming High School Art Symposium, as well as the school's first ever Congressional Award, won by Stormy Cox. Only 24 pieces from the 5,000 submitted are chosen for a Congressional Award. In addition, Cox's work will be transported to Cheyenne and displayed in the capitol building over the summer. Cox also received three blue ribbons. Other blue ribbon recipients were Chauncey Morris with three, Mya Holman with...
Last week Thermopolis was home to the Wyoming State Chamber of Commerce’s spring conference, with members of the Wyoming Business Alliance, company CEOs, those involved with legislature and leadership and Hot Springs County Emergency Management Coordinator. In addition to their conference, those attending got a look at local businesses and attractions. Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meri Ann Rush said those attending from out of town were overall surprised with a...
Suicide is the leading cause of preventable death in the State of Wyoming, however, there are resources that are available for those contemplating suicide as well as those who have been touched by the tragedy. The suicide rate in Wyoming has exploded, going from 17 deaths per 100,000 residents in 2004 to 24 deaths per 100,000 in 2016. On average, in Wyoming, one person dies from suicide every two days. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of harming themselves, of course, call... Full story
Saturday, May 12, marks the 26th anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving — the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face to face with a sad reality for too many, hunger. Each year on the second Saturday in May, carriers across the country collect non-perishable food donations from customers. These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people Thermopolis who need our help. All donations stay here in Thermopolis wit...
Several Hot Springs County High School seniors signed commitments to colleges, military and work programs on Tuesday. From left: Alex Russell, Lauren Reed, Kristina Nading, Haley McDermott and Hannah Hurley....
Monday night, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees approved its mission, vision and core values. According to the statements, the hospital’s mission is to partner with our community for quality health and healing. The vision includes being the hub for the development and provision of quality health services while ensuring the viability of the hospital as a valued healthcare partner in the community. Five core values form the foundation of culture at the hospital i...
Red Dirt Master Gardeners hosted a clean up for the community garden next to the southeast corner of Hot Springs State Park last Sunday....
