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  • Fairgrounds concession stand discussed

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter Photographer|May 23, 2019

    Members of the Fair Board met with the Hot Springs County Commissioners on Tuesday afternoon to talk about whether or not they actually need a full, professional kitchen in their new concession stand. After looking over the numbers from their contractor, they determined that a professional kitchen is well out of their budget, but have come up with an alternative that should work well. Once built, the concession stand could be used by different entities with just a temporary permit from the...

  • School board re-hires McPhie as head coach

    May 23, 2019

    The Hot Springs County School District’s Board of Directors voted on Tuesday night to re-hire Matt McPhie as both the high school football head coach and the girl’s basketball coach. At this time, the board is awaiting paperwork before they can officially hire him back for his teaching position as well....

  • POPS concert

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter Photographer|May 23, 2019

    The Annual POPS concert featured the concert band, jazz band and concert choral last week in the auditorium....

  • HSCHS Salutatorian, Valedictorian graduation speeches

    May 23, 2019

    Courtney Jeunehomme Salutatorian speech Good afternoon, I’d like to start off and thank all the people who showed up...especially the graduating seniors. Our class is like herding cats, you can’t ever get everyone to show up unless you bribe them. I kid, of course, and truly thank parents, staff, and other members of the community who have supported the class of 2019. It is an honor to stand on this stage on behalf of my class. Graduation is a great deal, but the greatest thing that comes out of graduation, is the idea that the end is just the... Full story

  • Council approves first reading of budget

    Mark Dykes, Editor|May 23, 2019

    Tuesday night at their regular meeting, the Thermopolis Town Council approved the first reading of the 2019-20 fiscal year budget. Mayor’s Assistant Fred Crosby noted typically they have budgeted to draw out of cash reserves to balance the budget. Since 2005, he said, they have had to draw into the reserve to make the budget work. Last year, $875,000 in reserve was budgeted and the year ended with $128,000 to the good. The upcoming budget projects a $1.2 million draw in the reserve. In p...

  • Ag education

    Mark Dykes, Editor|May 23, 2019

    Students enjoyed the day learning about agriculture at the Ag Expo May 15 at Thermopolis Middle School....