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  • Fill the Boot campaign planned

    Aug 22, 2019

    The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department will once again be participating in the Fill the Boot campaign to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Monday, September 2. Watch for the firemen at the stoplights at Broadway and Sixth Street as well as 14th and Fremont, looking for donations to fill their boots. They will be there from 10 a.m. until some time mid-afternoon. The department said this is a wonderful opportunity for them and the community to support a great organization. The Muscular Dystrophy Association does terrific work to...

  • Master Gardener online training

    Aug 22, 2019

    Join the University of Wyoming Extension this fall for online Master Gardener training starting September 10 through December 3. “Most classes will be Tuesday evenings except for Wednesday Oct. 2 and 16. All classes are 6-9 p.m.”, said Chris Hilgert, UW Extension horticulture specialist and state master gardener coordinator. Each class will be taught live by instructors using Zoom, a free video conferencing program that can be used on a smart phone, tablet or computer. Visit https://zoom.us for more information. “Offering the Master Garde...

  • Getting prepared

    Aug 22, 2019

    Monday evening was certainly busy at Ralph Witters Elementary, as students found their classrooms and dropped off supplies....

  • Lunch is ready

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter Photographer|Aug 22, 2019

    Will Enis manned the grill for his folks, Mike and Kim Enis, as they celebrated 15 years in business as One Stop Repair last week. The appreciation lunch had over 200 attendees congratulate the Enis' on their continued success....

  • Demolition Derby action

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter Photographer|Aug 22, 2019

  • Turtle Trek

    Aug 22, 2019

    There were plenty of folks on hand Saturday afternoon to watch the Rotary turtles migrate from the Big Spring where they were pulled from the water to see who won which prizes....

  • Ribbon winner

    Mark Dykes, Editor|Aug 15, 2019

    Decker Agar celebrates his skills after untying a ribbon from a goat's tail during last week's Gymkhana. Goat tail tying is one of the regular events for the monthly Gymkhanas, with participants having to either tie the ribbon on or untie it. See full results on page 6....

  • Owner of famous plane stops in HSC

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter Photographer|Aug 15, 2019

    Its not often one goes out to the Hot Springs County Airport and sees an airplane with such a rich and varied history, but this week an An-2 Russian aircraft has been sitting on the tarmac. Douglas Fulton of Valdez, Alaska, is the owner of the Antonov An-2 and stopped in Thermopolis for a few days before heading out for his next adventure at Burning Man in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. Other stops this summer have been at the EAA AirVenture annual event in Oshkosh, Wis., a drop into the...

  • Sweet treats

    Aug 15, 2019

    Plenty took advantage of the Banana Split Day hosted by Central Bank and Trust last Thursday. Toppings includes chocolate, caramel, strawberries, cherries, chopped nuts and whipped cream....

  • Fundraiser for military PTS program

    Aug 15, 2019

    The community is invited to head to Champs Chicken inside Southside Travel Center on Friday, Aug. 23. A portion of proceeds from all Champs purchases will be donated to Wyoming’s The Guardian Project, which serves post 9/11 military warriors battling post-traumatic stress. Launched in 2016, the Guardian Project is a first mental health program that utilizes eco-adventure therapy. Groups of veterans are taken on remote outdoor excursions with the goal of improving mental and physical wellbeing. This unique environment creates a comfortable s...

  • Plenty of green

    Aug 15, 2019

    Gayle Phipps' home was selected as the Red Dirt Master Gardeners' Garden of the Month for July. Though hailstorms and the hot weather diminished her garden, Phipps noted several plants survived....

  • Expedition seminar Saturday at Meeteetse Museum

    Aug 15, 2019

    Join the Meeteetse Museums for a free seminar on the Powell Expedition down the Green and Colorado Rivers on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. Wyoming has designated September as Archaeology Awareness Month. This year Archaeology Awareness Month celebrates the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell’s expedition down the Green and Colorado Rivers. The expedition took place in 1869 and lasted from May until the end of August. During those three months, boats and supplies were lost, and crewmembers abandoned the expedition. Despite this, John Wesley P...

  • Friends of the NRA rendezvous planned

    Aug 15, 2019

    The Hot Springs County Friends of the NRA will host its Pre-Season Rendezvous on Saturday, Aug 24, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Hot Springs County Fair Building. The event is open to the public and there will be a social hour from 5-6:30 p.m., with dinner following. The menu includes pork loin or barbecue grilled chicken with sides of barbecue beans and coleslaw. Events for the evening include live and silent auctions, the popular Wall of Guns, and games for kids and adults, including some pellet rifle games outside. Those attending are...

  • Welcome back sports night

    Aug 15, 2019

    Parents are invited to attend the Welcome Back Sports Night at the high school commons on Monday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. The night provides a chance to meet the coaches and enjoy some root beer floats. Refreshments provided by the Bobcat Booster Club. You can also pick up your Bobcat Savings Card....

  • Turtles hit the water for annual trek

    Aug 15, 2019

    The 14th Annual Rotary Club of Thermopolis’ Great American Turbo Turtle Trek is this Saturday, Aug.17 in Hot Springs State Park, starting at 1 p.m. The Trek is the main fundraiser for the local Rotary Club and the funds generated go towards service projects. Masses of cute, vibrant green turtles are dropped into the outlet stream at the Big Spring in the park to float down to a catching spot. Each turtle has a number written on him and if your ticket matches that turtle’s number, you’re a winner. First prize this year is $1,000 in cash with...

  • Bus garage party set for Friday

    Aug 15, 2019

    Gather the kids and head on down to the Hot Springs County School District’s bus garage this Friday for a fun evening for the kids at the Transportation Carnival. From 5 – 7 p.m. the kids can meet their bus drivers and parents can get them registered for the 2019-2020 routes. There will be a dunk tank, face painting, pie face, hotdogs and more for the entire family. The bus garage can be found at 704 Springview, across from the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds....

  • August Gymkhana results

    Aug 15, 2019

    The August Gymkhana event at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds was this past Friday. Events during each Gymkhana include barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, a flag race, dummy roping and a fun event. This month's fun event was the keyhole race. Results from Friday's event are (in order of finish) Lead Line (ages 5 and under) Barrels: Tylee Agar, Ben Farrell, Teagan Allen, Decker Agar, Sawyer Wilson, Casen Eckley Poles: Ben Farrell, Tylee Agar, Teagan Allen, Decker Agar, Eleanor Allen,...

  • Planes nearly double for fly-in

    Mark Dykes, Editor|Aug 15, 2019

    The fifth annual Fly In at Hot Springs County Airport on Saturday had 25 total aircraft, according to Fixed Base Operator Nate Messenger. That number is almost double the 14 seen last year. It was definitely a better turnout, Messenger said, and though there was nothing different about the event - aside from English muffins as the breakfast rather than pancakes - he believes it's because he got some fliers in the right places. Typically he mails them out, but this year he handed them out to...

  • Hot Springs County Fair Results

    Aug 15, 2019

    Archery Junior Grand Champion – Hayden Johnson Junior Reserve Champion – Dyllan Myers Intermediate Grand Champion – Bridger Peil Intermediate Reserve Champion – Hadley Johnson Senior Grand Champion – John Maier Senior Reserve Champion – Jeffry Clark Pistol Junior Grand Champion – Sharon Burgess Junior Reserve Champion – Mac McCumber Intermediate Grand Champion – Kaia Galovich Intermediate Reserve Champion – Seth Needham Senior Grand Champion – Jonah Needham Senior Reserve Champion – Owen McCum... Full story

  • Sidewalk art

    Aug 15, 2019

    Hot Springs County High School graduate, Kaylee Shook, creates chalk art during the August ArtStroll. Other work from Shook was on display, as well as pieces from Angels Siems...

  • Final park concert set for Aug. 24

    Aug 15, 2019

    The Sounds of Summer concert series in Hot Springs State Park will wrap up on Saturday, Aug. 24 with a concert featuring Jimmy Keith and The Hateful 8. Powered by acclaimed three-part Western harmonies, the group is fast becoming one of the most celebrated and awarded cowboy music groups in America. The group was the Wyoming Blues Challenge Winners for 2018, which took them to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge. Keith, from Buffalo, will be on lead guitar and vocals. Joining him will be Brad Tiffany of Sheridan on bass,...

  • School district staff information fair

    Aug 15, 2019

    The Hot Springs County School District will be hosting an Information Fair for all staff, showcasing available benefits, memberships, investment opportunities and more. The fair will take place on Monday, Aug. 19 from noon until 1 p.m. at the high school commons. The district is inviting local businesses to attend as well and promote what Thermopolis has to offer for both new and established staff. Businesses are asked to have something interesting that will draw folks to your table such as a raffle, coupons, water bottles or samples. Hooking...

  • Workforce services in Thermopolis

    Aug 15, 2019

    The Riverton Workforce Center, a local office of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, has scheduled a Thermopolis services day on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at Hot Springs County Library. Please note this is a week later than the usual third Tuesday of the month. A representative will be available to help job seekers and employers at the library from 10 a.m. until noon, and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The representative can help people register on the Wyoming Dept. of Workforce Services website, wyomingatwork.com, navigate the site or update...

  • Floating the river

    Lara Love, Publisher|Aug 15, 2019

    The Bighorn River is enjoyed by floaters on devices of many types....

  • Get revved up for some crashing

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter Photographer|Aug 15, 2019

    by Cindy Glasson Get revved up for the Thermopolis Demolition Derby this Saturday, August 17 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, starting at 6 p.m. Grand prize for 2019 is $3,500 with the second place winner taking home $2,000 and third place brings in $1,000 plus trophies for the top three winners and the M.A.D. Dog trophy. If you’re more interested in the truck derby, first place garners the winner $1,500 and the Herby Derby boasts a $500 prize. Additional prizes in both of these classes w...

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