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  • Improving technique

    Mark Dykes, Editor|Sep 12, 2019

    Riders take a few turns around the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds indoor arena during the Weaver Ranch Roping Clinic last week. The clinic provides riders a chance to learn different roping and cattle handling techniques....

  • Phipps memorial concert planned

    Sep 12, 2019

    The third Rick Phipps Memorial Concert will be Saturday, Sept. 21 at the VFW, beginning at 7 p.m. The event is planned as a big dance. Phipps was well known in the local music community, and passed away on July 4, 2016, due to leukemia and other medical issues. Performers will include Eric Kay, Kerry Wallace with Cal Winland and the Silvertip String Band of Cal Gandy on guitar and vocals, John Brooks on guitar, mandolin and vocals, Harold Hutson on guitar and vocals, Michael Wright on bass, Keith O’Brien on keyboard and vocals, and Josiah N...

  • Worldwide Photo Walk event comes to town

    Sep 12, 2019

    Photographers of all skill levels grab that camera, charge up your batteries and get ready for the 12th Annual Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk to be held in Thermopolis on Saturday, October 5. Hailed as the world’s largest global and social photography event, more than 24,000 photographers of all walks of life and skill levels gather on this one day to explore their little corners of the world. Kelby is a photographer and designer with more than 60 books under his belt about using Photoshop and digital editing and started these special p...

  • Workforce services available

    Sep 12, 2019

    The Riverton Workforce Center, a local office of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, has scheduled a Thermopolis services day on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Hot Springs County Library. A representative will be available to help job seekers and employers at the library from 10 a.m.-noon, and from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The representative can help people register on the Wyoming Dept. of Workforce Services website, wyomingatwork.com, navigate the site or update contact information and work history. Help can be given to create a resume and/or cover...

  • Week full of activities for Homecoming

    Sep 12, 2019

    Homecoming Week for the Thermopolis Bobcats kicks off next Monday and the students have chosen the theme “Pop Culture Back to the 2000’s” for this year’s festivities. Monday, students will dress up in their favorite characters for the day and the ever-popular “Mangeant” will be held in the auditorium at 11:45. Students will also be decorating the school hallways on Monday to see which class has the best decorations. Those of a certain age will think they’re having flashbacks on Tuesday when student’s dress for the 80’s. That evening is sure t...

  • HSC youth perform well at state fair

    Sep 12, 2019

    Results from the Wyoming State Fair were recently released with the following Hot Springs County awards. 4-H Remi Adams: (photography) photo of wheat, blue; photo of two dogs, blue; photo of spider web, blue Rylee Agar: (fabric and fashion) denim dress with green buttons, purple Luke Dickey: (food and nutrition) peach pound cake, red; lemon ricotta cookies with lemon glaze, red; blueberry muffins, blue (robotics) motion activated guard robot, purple, reserve in division (self determined) Lego...

  • Go, minnow, go!

    Lara Love, Publisher|Sep 12, 2019

    Neil Strickland and Allison Wrye coax their minnows down the race track toward the finish line during Saturday's Minnow Racing action at Shorty's Liquor. Chris Roberts, from Jackson, takes photos in the background....

  • Saturday's Plein-Air art event draws 24 artists

    Sep 12, 2019

    Gusts of wind made for a cool but challenging day for artists who painted in the park last Saturday in the second annual 'Plein-Air Thermopolis' event at Hot Springs State Park. Local Worland and Thermopolis artists were joined by artists from as far away as Colorado. In all, 24 artists came out to enjoy the opportunity to paint together in this beautiful setting. After registering and a brief tutorial by Thermopolis artist Cindy Clancy with tips on how to paint outside (en plein air), the artis...

  • Fish feeders

    Sep 5, 2019

    One of the newer attractions at Hot Springs State Park are the Koi swimming in the cooling ponds. The fish have a variety of sizes and colors, and they certainly put up plenty of bubbles going after the small food pellets thrown their way....

  • Full boots

    Mark Dykes, Editor|Sep 5, 2019

    Members of the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department helped raise about $4,200 in donations toward the cure for Muscular Dystrophy, during the annual Fill the Boot campaign on Monday....

  • Senior health day planned

    Sep 5, 2019

    Seniors in Thermopolis and Hot Springs County should mark their calendars for a special “Senior Health Day” to be held on Tuesday, September 24 at the Senior Citizen’s Center. There will be a number of interactive, health related booths from 9-11 a.m. Those attending can learn about things like fall prevention, driver safety and even scam alerts courtesy of Hot Springs County Law Enforcement. Find out about all the resources available to seniors in the area with booths from the Wyoming Department of Health, Hot Springs County Public Healt...

  • Blood drive set for Monday

    Sep 5, 2019

    According to the American Red Cross, one donation of blood can potentially save up to three lives. Every two seconds, someone needs blood in the U.S., but less than 38 percent of the population is able to give blood or platelets. Add to that the fact that blood and platelets cannot be manufactured and can only come from volunteer donors, and it’s understandable why blood donations are necessary. You can help keep the blood supplies flowing locally, by planning to donate at the Thermopolis Community Blood Drive from 3-6:30 p.m. on Monday, S...

  • Safe driving course at senior center

    Sep 5, 2019

    The Hot Springs County Senior Center will have a Driver Safety course on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The course, intended for senior citizens, is provided through the AARP. The class goes over physiology changes people go through as they age, including changes to their eyes and ears, and how medication might impact their driving ability. Additional topics include changes on the road, such as increased number of drivers, new or changed traffic laws and how to be a better, safer driver. Most insurance companies recommend taking...

  • Ice patch archaeology program at Meeteetse Museums

    Sep 5, 2019

    Join the Meeteetse Museums for a presentation by Dr. Larry Todd on ice patch archaeology and elk migration corridors in Park County on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. Admission is free. Park County is home to breathtaking landscapes and rich histories. Among these landscapes are ice patches, areas where the snow pack has turned into perennial ice. These ice patches have trapped information about Wyoming prehistoric peoples and environment. Organic materials are preserved in the anaerobic environment created by the ice patches. As organic materials...

  • New exhibit recognizes war mothers

    Mark Dykes, Editor|Sep 5, 2019

    The Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center has plenty of exhibits and information about the history of Hot Springs County and the surrounding area, as well as plenty of military history. This latter will be added to with the addition of a display about the Mother's League and the American War Mothers, Claude Branham Chapter. The Mother's League - sometimes called the Godmother's League - was organized by Dora McGrath on Sept. 22, 1917, after the United State had entered World War I. The l...

  • In bloom

    Mark Dykes, Editor|Sep 5, 2019

    Mary White’s home was recognized for the August Garden of the Month by the Red Dirt Master Gardeners. White has plenty of colorful flowers still blooming in various planters around her yard....

  • Ralph Witters Elementary hosts games, barbecue

    Sep 5, 2019

    Ralph Witters Elementary will be encouraging some math learning with an evening of fun including a barbecue games such as Cornhole, Dominoes, Jenga, Ring Toss, Farkle, Yardzee and Washer Toss. There will also be a bounce house for the kids and any parents who are feeling a bit adventurous, and every child who attends gets to go home with their own game of Farkle. The fun starts Thursday, Sept 12, from 5-7 p.m. at Leroy Hayes Field....

  • Little Miss Hot Springs County Pageant coming

    Sep 5, 2019

    Wyoming girls ages birth to 17 years old can enter the 2019 Little Miss Hot Springs County Pageant, hosted by the Little Miss Wyoming Scholarship Pageant, at the Days Inn on Saturday, Sept. 21. Registration for the pageant will be 2-2:30 p.m., and the event itself begins with an interview/baby talk from 2:45-3 p.m. The pageant will see competitions in casual wear, personality for ages 3-17, ages 0-2 party dress, and party dress and optional talent for ages 3-17. Crownings will be in the age divisions of 0-2 and 3-17. Other competitions include...

  • Reserve your spot now for insurance discussions

    Sep 5, 2019

    Retirees and those age 60 and up are invited to attend an informative event regarding potential gaps in Medicare or insurance coverage, at Las Fuentes on Thursday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 13. The seminars are at 5 p.m. each day, but space is limited and early reservations are encouraged. Information will be provided by MASA Medical Transport Solutions, and will be followed by lunch. Spots can be reserved by calling 888-808-1566 or online at masaseminars.com....

  • WYO Quarterhorse fall sale planned for October

    Sep 5, 2019

    The 19th Annual WYO Quarterhorse Fall Sale will feature 90 head for sale at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, Oct. 12. The Parade of Geldings will be on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. with a performance preview on Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m.. The sale will begin at 1 p.m.. Buyers will be able to view and bid on 30 broke geldings, all Smith family owned, plus 28 home raised started two-year olds, six yearlings and 26 weanlings. A complete online listing of the horses for sale may be viewed at www.wyohorses.com/online-catalog.html. If you...

  • Fossil record

    Mark Dykes, Editor|Sep 5, 2019

    Over the holiday weekend, the Wyoming Dinosaur Center had plenty stop in to view the exhibits and go on tours to the dig site. Visitors are encouraged to pin where they're coming from on an ever-growing map just inside the center....

  • On command

    Sep 5, 2019

    Jim Barber takes his dogs Kimber, Bella and Reba for a bit of exercise at Hot Springs State Park. As one of the dogs is purebred Border Collie and the others are Border Collie mix, the dogs keep right with Barber and follow his commands without a need for a leash. The group certainly drew plenty of onlookers as they showed their skills....

  • Pull!

    Mark Dykes, Editor|Aug 29, 2019

    As classmates and friends cheer them on, students at Hot Springs County High School try their best to win the Tug-O-War. The game was one of many for the first Bobcat Pride day last Friday. The weekly events, as well as the Voices celebrations at Thermopolis Middle School, provide students a chance for some fun activities outside the classroom....

  • Back in session

    Mark Dykes, Editor|Aug 29, 2019

    Teachers and staff at Ralph Witters Elementary were on-hand to welcome back students on Aug. 21, the first day of school....

  • Fall breakfast set for Sept. 15

    Aug 29, 2019

    The Knights of Columbus will host a fall breakfast, open to the public, at the John Paul II Parish Hall at 8th and Arapahoe, on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. The menu includes biscuits and gravy with sausage patties, French toast and fruit bowls, with coffee, orange juice and water for beverages. The cost is $9.50 for ages 12 and older, and $5 for those under 12 years old. Everyone is welcome....

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