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Hot Springs County High School’s Speech and Debate team got their season underway on Monday evening with their first organizational meeting for the year. Thirty students gathered for the first night and if all who attended the meeting remain with the team, the numbers will be double what they were for the last two seasons. And it isn’t just freshmen who are coming out, there are some upper classmen that have decided to join the team and all of last year’s members are back again for what should be an epic year for the varsity team. “We have a...
It may be rainy, wet and cold right now, but before you know it those leaves are going to turn yellow and make their way from the trees to your lawn. For a lot of folks in town raking up those fallen leaves can be a real issue, but not to worry, students at Thermopolis Middle School are ready to tackle the job for you. The students will be doing community service on Friday, November 1, raking up and removing leaves from lawns between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. All of the students at the middle school will be participating and all you have to do to...
Wednesday, Oct. 23 marks the final game for the Hot Springs County Recreation District's Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League before playoffs. October 9 saw wins for Owl Creek, 25-7, 25-16 and 25-10 against Gassed, and 25-12, 25-10 and 25-23 against Beavis. How I Set won 25-16, 25-10 and 25-18 against MRSA and 2 Legit won 25-20, 2510 and 25-13 against Kikyapunkas. On Oct. 16, Owl Creek added to its undefeated streak with a 25-9, 25-5 and 25-10 set against MRSA. 2 Legit got in a win against...
When we think of a disaster we generally think of a tornado, flood or even a chemical spill from a railroad car, but with the recent power outages in California it would be a good time to look at what we should do should the power go out for more than just a few hours right here at home. First and foremost, if the power does go out, make sure you know where everyone in your family is. Call your spouse, call the kids, even call your parents, just so you know everyone is either on their way home or safe before the battery in your cell phone goes...
Fremont County Attorney Patrick LeBrun has several legal concerns about the public inquest planned in the matter of a fatal, officer-involved shooting that took place Sept. 21 in Riverton. Anderson Antelope, 58, died in the incident. The Riverton Police Department officer involved was uninjured, though officials said Antelope stabbed him in the chest with a 6-inch knife. The officer’s body armor prevented the blade from penetrating, officials said; when Antelope continued the knife attack, he was shot. The officer had been called to the area in...
Visitors to Thermopolis took advantage of the warm weather last Saturday to squeeze in a game of football....
According to a report on the Wyoming Cost of Living Index, released Monday by the Economic Analysis Division of the Wyoming Department of Administration and Information, average rental rates in Hot Springs County have increased from the second quarter 2018 to the second quarter 2019. The report shows average apartment rent went from $505 to $506, a small increase of 0.1 percent. Average mobile home lot rent went from $215 to $245, an increase of 14 percent. Average house rent went from $635 to $715, up 12.6 percent. Average mobile home rent...
The Bobcat Jazz Big Band was among the groups taking the stage Tuesday evening at the Band and Choir Fall Showcase. Other bands performing were the fifth, sixth, and combined seventh and eighth grade. Choir performances came from the sixth grade, combined seventh and eighth grade, and high school....
During the Thermopolis Town Council’s Oct. 15 meeting, it was announced that the Thermopolis Police Department has received a U.S. Department of Homeland Security State Homeland Security Program Grant in the amount of $17,600.94. The money has been designated for the purchase of P-25 compliant mobile and portable radios, installation and allowable accessories. Police Chief Julie Mathews said the current radios the department is using are quite old, and they are key in arranging emergency prepare...
Wyoming Game and Fish recently conducted its electrofishing, launching from Wedding of the Waters. Through the process, small electrodes are dropped in the water to create a mild electric current. This causes involuntary muscle contractions to make the fish easier to net. Electrofishing provides Game and Fish with an idea of how river fish populations are faring. Official numbers will be released at a later date....
