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When was the last time you laughed as hard as your kids? With captivating amounts of energy, Alex Zerbe moves like a rubber band from one end of the stage to the other. Beatboxing, juggling, dancing, singing, music and magic are just a few of the things that led Piers Morgan of America’s Got Talent to call Alex, “The total package.” The “Professional Zaniac,” who’s been cracking jokes onstage for nearly 15 years, zigzags between physical stunts and non-stop comedy. As a self-described “human cartoon,” his show isn’t just for the kids in the f...
The Friends of the Library are at it again, getting you ready for all your summer reading time with their Spring Book and Bake Sale. The event will be held at the armory on Friday, April 13 from 5-7 p.m. and again on Saturday, April 14, from 8 a.m. until noon. Bake sale items will only be available at the Saturday session. Thousands of books of all description will be available to purchase either singly or by the sackfull, so make your plans to come this weekend....
Parents of Thermopolis High School seniors assembled a Bingo and street taco fundraiser Sunday night at Thermopolis Middle School commons to raise funds for the senior night graduation party. Middle school students came to help too as Carson Kenast picks the Bingo numbers and Ayden Cox announces....
The Hot Springs County Library welcomes adults to come in for some fun and laughs during its first ever adult coloring event on Tuesday, April 17 from 2-4 p.m. The event is being done in conjunction with the Smoking Waters Art Guild, and people are welcome to bring their own art supplies or use those that are provided. Cheese and crackers will be provided as well....
The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a Boysen Reservoir Water Information Meeting in Worland. The meeting will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 19, at the Elks Lodge at 604 Coburn Avenue. Topics of discussion will be current water supply conditions, the 2018 snowmelt runoff forecast, and 2018 projected reservoir operations. For more information, please contact Mahonri Williams, at 307-261-5624, or mlwilliams@usbr.gov....
Saturday evening marked the night for the annual Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's banquet held in the fair building....
Hot Springs State Park saw plenty of visitors, young and old, for the annual Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday. Age division winners of the bikes and/or wagon were: Gabrile Nehecheek, 2 and under; Zoey Sharp, age 3-4; Reed Lavin, age 5-6; and Anthony James Cheatham, age 7-9....
Music students at Thermopolis Middle School and Hot Springs County High School have been busily preparing for a pair of concerts for this spring. The middle school will be having a Spring Fling Showcase on Tuesday, April 10 at 7 p.m., featuring performances by the fifth grade band, sixth grade band, the mixed seventh and eighth grade band and the seventh and eighth grade mixed choir. “The fifth and sixth grade bands have been working hard on their skill development and have prepared songs t...
During an all-school assembly in the auditorium on Monday, Hot Springs County School District Number 1 announced middle school educator Aimee Kay as the Teacher of the Year. Kay has served the district's students for 23 years, currently teaching science and coaching volleyball. She is also an EMT with Mortimore Ambulance Service and volunteers with the People for People program. Superintendent Dustin Hunt had this to say about Kay: "Before I announce this year's teacher of the year, I want to...
The seventh and eighth grade students are busy preparing for the second annual Night at the Living Wax Museum, scheduled for Thursday May 3. But you don’t have to wait another month to see the kids bring to life notable figures in history. The Hot Springs County Historical Society and the Hot Springs County Pioneer Association will host a dry run of the event on Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. at the meeting room of Big Horn Federal. Over the past few weeks, students have used credible print and online sources to write small biographies about i...
Orvin, Shalynn and Spencer Luce stopped by to pick up some Girl Scout cookies from Troop 1100 on Saturday. Troop members include Alyssa Andreen, Luci Andreen, Angel Smith, Aleyna Robb and Taylin Birdsley....
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is committed to removing barriers for riders on the path to the freedom of the open road on a motorcycle. The WYDOT building has been home to basic rider safety courses in the past, but starting this spring, Motorcycle Safety classes through WYDOT will now include an online component for a portion of the classroom learning. The classes will provide students a flexible option to complete a 3-hour e-course during the two weeks prior to the class. The hands-on safety riding instruction will still require...
You will soon have the opportunity to win one of 30 or more guns during the Wall of Guns event to be held at One Eyed Buffalo. The annual event, sponsored by Friends of the NRA, will be held at One Eyed Buffalo on Friday, April 13, starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are currently available at One Eyed Buffalo for $10. Only 100 tickets will be sold for the event. Guns will range in price from $600 to $700. The winner will be able to make their choice from the Wall of Guns banner. This event is a pre-event for the Friends of the NRA Banquet in...
The Alphi Phi No. 1148 Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held its annual awards ceremony and dinner at the home of Cindy Magelky on March 20. Awards chair Jenifer Grimm conducted the ceremony and presented the following awards: Perfect Attendance: Carol Andreen, Brenda Barnes, Kim Enis, Ruth Galovich, Jenifer Grimm, Michelle Herring, Stefanie Ireland, Cindy Magelky and Linda Ziegler. Ireland was also presented an award for 20 years of service and Galovich was honored for 40 years of service. Andreen was awarded Woman of the Year. Enis was awarded...
You can help four of Thermopolis Middle School’s eighth graders get to the National Young Leader’s Conference this summer by attending a rummage and bake sale on Saturday, April 7. From 8 a.m. til 1 p.m., you can stop in to the Episcopal Church at 642 Arapahoe and rummage through the items they have for sale and check out the delicious baked goods while you’re there. Starting at 11 a.m. you can fill-a-bag for just a dollar. All proceeds will help the students attend the National Young Leader’s Conference in Washington, D.C....
The public is welcome to attend a hearing in the ongoing case against the Tri-County Telephone co-operative this Thursday and Friday, April 5 and 6. The hearing is to determine whether the lawsuit will be certified as a class action. The hearing will be at Percy Metz Courtroom, 1002 Sheridan Street in Cody, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. Friday, but people are also asked to come early. Cell phones, purses, pocketknives and other weapons are not permitted in the courtroom. For more information, go online to tctli...
During one of our recent Spring snow storms a couple of cows wonder over to a creek for an invigorating sip of water....
The Casper Children’s Chorale will be making the final stop on their Spring Tour this Sunday at the Community Church. They will be performing four pieces during church services which begin at 10:30 a.m. The approximately 80-student chorale was founded in 1979 under the direction of Marcia Patton to give exceptional students from fourth through eighth grade the opportunity to perform at a higher level. The performance is free and open to the public....
The Hot Springs County Recreation District Adult Softball League for 2018 is getting ready to start. Anyone interested in getting a team together is encouraged to attend an organizational meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11 at Thermopolis Middle School. Team packets will be available and league specific information such as starting date, game times and other items will be discussed. For more information, contact the Recreation Office at 864-3767,...
A rafter of turkeys hang out next to the Bighorn River. Wild turkeys can be seen frequently in and around Thermopolis....
The public is invited to come to First Baptist Church for a pot luck supper. Joe Keim with his wife, Esther, will be the featured missionary at the church. Keim is the director of Map (Missions to Amish) and will be describing the religious culture of the Amish and how it relates to Faith in Christ for salvation. Pastor Harvey Seidel noted the church works with missionaries when they are coming through and ask them to present. This year, they’ll also see missionaries from Thailand and Moldova. Seidel noted the church does have a house on the p...
Get ready for an evening filled with a variety of entertainment this Saturday as the Encore Talent Show comes to the auditorium. Starting at 6 p.m. there will be students from across the Big Horn Basin showing off their talents in three categories, elementary, middle school and high school. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three acts in each category. While the event is free, donations will be gladly accepted at the door....
The Bobcat Booster Club will host appreciation dinner on Tuesday, April 10 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the high school commons. Past, present and future club members are invited to the dinner, and to get involved with the future of out athletic teams. The Bobcat Booster Club supports the cost of summer camps, food, lodging, equipment and some scholarships....
Thermopolis will be home to two visits from candidates who have submitted their names for the office of governor. Bill Dahlin will be at the Black Bear Café on Saturday, April 7 from 9-11 a.m. for a meet and greet. On the same day, Mark Gordon will have his own meet and greet from noon until 1 p.m. at Storyteller. The public is encouraged to come out and meet the candidates, get to know them and ask any questions they might have....
Due to the recent fire and temporary closure of the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center, the upcoming meeting for the Pioneer Association has been moved. The meeting will be held on April 14 at 1 p.m. in the basement meeting room of Big Horn Federal. The scheduled historical society meeting will follow at 2 p.m....
