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The Thermopolis Police Department is hosting National Night Out. You can meet your first responders on Tuesday Oct. 6 at the Hot Springs State Park from 6-8 p.m. Representing are the Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office, Lifeflight, HSC Ambulance, Public Health, Emergency Management, Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department, Wyoming Highway Patrol and Search and Rescue personnel. Even though this is a national event, many other cities have canceled National Night Out due to anti-police sentiment. However, here they are not canceling. Police C...
All tickets for the 99th Annual Chamber Banquet have sold out. Due to COVID regulations, there were only 150 tickets available. The Banquet is Saturday, October 3, 2020, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a No Host Cocktail Hour served by Shorty’s Liquor followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. by Black Bear Catering. Dinner will be followed by Awards Honoring 2019 Citizen, Business and Non-Profit Organization of the Year. The 2019 Nominees are: Citizen: James Coates, John Gerrells, Brian Johnson, Howie & Suzanne Samelson, Kevin Skates, Deb Tudor, Dr. Bill W...
Results from the September Gymkhana include: Lead Line Barrels - Merritt Evans, Colton deGanahl, Brantley Garen, Scotlyn Armajo, Jillian Thomas, Eleanor Allen Poles - Merritt Evans, Colton deGanahl, Brantley Garen, Kessen White, Avery Burgess, Josephine Allen Goats - Scotlyn Armajo, Casen Eckley, Colton deGanahl, Merritt Evans, Decker Agar, Bentley Harvey Dummy Roping - Jackson Merritt, Casen Eckley, Decker Agar/Scotlyn Armajo/Tucker deGanahl/Flint Pingetzer Flag Race - Merritt Evans, Kessen Whi...
This Friday the Bobcats will host Cokeville for their homecoming game at 5 p.m. at the high school football field. Prior to the game at 4:30 p.m., senior team members in football, cheer, marching band a golf senior will be honored for Senior Night. Homecoming royalty will be announced during halftime of the football game. Also, don’t forget the homecoming parade downtown on Friday at 10 a.m. Saturday the Lady Cats will take on Powell at home with Freshman playing at noon, JV at 1 p.m. and varsity at 2 p.m. all in the high school gym. S...
Mike Mazuk, Tim Wanke and Andrew Kester (with his guide Chris Ryan, bottom right) were three of nine antelope hunters who visited Hot Springs County over the weekend for the annual Hunting with Heroes event. The mission of Hunting with Heroes is to give back to our nation's disabled veterans by honoring them with unique hunting, fishing and other outdoor experiences. They partner with state agencies, landowners and local volunteers to provide a unique experience for each vete... Full story
The Washakie Museum in Worland will be hosting a celebration for Indigenous Peoples Day on Saturday, October 3 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. This is a free outdoor event to celebrate the history, culture and accomplishments of Native American People. The day will be filled with Native American dancers, children’s classes, artist demonstrations, a documentary showing and speakers. There will be artist vendors with arts and crafts for sale and food trucks all day! There is limited seating so please bring your own chair for the presentations. For m...
Dogs, kids, friends and family all come together to help area ranchers do their fall cattle processing. T.J. Owsley stands by while youngsters Talon Owsley and Sawyer Wilson give it their all to pull up the chute gate to allow the next calf to enter.... Full story
A few horses get a view from atop a hill in the Owl Creek area.... Full story
Shirley Wildman and Dolly Daniels check one of the multitude of crock pots filled with soup for the VFW Soup Supper last Friday.... Full story
River of Life Fellowship is hosting a march on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m.-noon beginning at the flag pole downtown. The are supporting the idea of “One Nation Under God.” The Pledge of Allegiance will open the event followed by prayer and praise for our country in Bicentennial Park. Everyone is welcome to attend....
The Thermopolis Police Department is hosting National Night Out. You can meet your first responders on October 6 at the Hot Springs State Park at 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Representing are the Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office, Lifeflight, HSC Ambulance, Public Health, Emergency Management, Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department and Wyoming Highway Patrol. Even though this is a national event, many other cities have canceled National Night Out due to anti-police sentiment. However, here they are not canceling. Police Chief Julie Mathews said, ...
A Pulled Pork Dinner and Cookie Jar Auction benefitting 22-year-old Tori Lynn Rollins will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Tori is the daughter of former Thermopolis residents Justin and Elaine Rollins. In July, she was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Synovial Sarcoma. She is currently undergoing chemo treatments in Denver. Once chemo is complete, she will require surgery, physical therapy and radiation. Donations (cookie jars and other auction items) can be dropped off at the HSC Weed and Pest office at...
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. reprised its Annual Golf Tournament on August 15. For many years, the Foundation had hosted an annual golf outing at Thermopolis Golf Course, to raise awareness of the Foundation’s Mission to support Hot Springs Memorial Hospital. With the substantial assistance of community leaders Brad Basse and Dennis Sinclair, the Foundation was able to organize an event, which proved to be a great success. Twelve, 4-person, teams competed in the event, twenty-eight local businesses acted as Sponsors f...
The VFW Auxiliary is having a Soup Supper on Friday, Sept. 18 at the post home, 302 Broadway, from 5-7 p.m. There will be a variety of soups available. Donations will be accepted. Proceeds will go to veterans and military services, scholarships, Wyoming Veterans Assistance Program, National Home for Children and youth activities....
The weekly Farmers Market held downtown on Saturdays from 8-11 a.m. will be coming to end in the next few weeks. Be sure and stop by to buy some fresh local produce or locally made crafts and goodies.... Full story
Hyrum and Xoey Rich stand in Butch Rich's garden which was selected the garden of the month of August by the Red Dirt Master Gardeners club.... Full story
National Public Lands Hot Springs State Park is looking for volunteers to be part of the largest single-day volunteer effort in the United States – National Public Lands Day. On Saturday, September 26, volunteers are needed to help build T-pads at the new disc golf course from 8 a.m. until noon. All materials and tools will be provided, you just need to arrive and enjoy some outdoor time helping out. For more information, please contact Kevin Skates at 921-2057....
National Healthcare Environmental Services Week honors those workers who keep hospitals clean and safe, who have spent additional hours learning how to use new equipment and train to keep things running smoothly. The environmental services staff at Hot Springs Health includes: (front, l-r) Kristina Nading, Piera Nesmith and Jade Young, (back, l-r) Griff Hodson, Heather Logan, Alyson Muller and Zack Brink.... Full story
The 20th Annual Fall WYO QH Sale will be Saturday, September 19 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. They will sell 89 head. You can watch and bid by visiting SuperiorLivestock.com. The Parade of Geldings will be Friday, September 18 at 7 p.m. and the Performance Review will be Saturday, September 19 at 9 a.m. For more information visit WyoHorses.com or call 864-5671 or email is wyoqhr41@gmail.com....
Several participated in a 5K Glow Run on Friday after the home football game. Proceeds went to the the Bobcat Cross Country team.... Full story
Thermopolis Volunteer Fireman Dale Andreen, other firemen and members of their families collected money at the stoplight on Monday during the Fill the Boot fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.... Full story
Colton Dobbins is shown competing in the Ranch Bronc and Roping held recently at Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Results include (in order of finish): Bronc Riding: Robbie Harrison 75 points, TJ Camblin 74 points, Gray Keirstens 71 points, Austin Ireland & Zane Bishop 68 points. Best wild ride: Charg Hebb. Hard luck award: Chase White. Team Doctoring: Drew Nielsen, Challis Whitlock, Jacob Nicholas; Mike Lloyd, Rachel Lloyd, Sky Grant; Demetry Mongillo, Jacob Nicholas, Challis Whitlock; Cameron... Full story
A good crowd turned out on Saturday to tour Hot Springs County Airport and look at the planes.... Full story
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is anxiety and depression that often drives people to commit suicide. It is often seen in former military personnel, but can affect almost anyone who has been through a traumatic experience. Recently, across the country, a challenge was issued for people to do 25 push-ups for 25 days and post their video on social networks to raise awareness for PTSD. The challenge was taken up by everyday Joes, athletes, first responders, firefighters, law enforcement and...
Hot Springs County Search and Rescue held a unique poker run last Saturday on the Bighorn River. All the participants floated or paddled their kayaks from point to point along the river, picking up their poker hands before the final stop at the boat ramp in Hot Springs State Park.... Full story
