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The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2022 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. One of six pilot programs organized by The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Thermopolis will engage middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the public square and to build greater trust in others and...
The Hot Springs County high school choir and band members perform during the Pre-Festival Preview Concert last week in the Bill Malloy Auditorium under the direction of Drew Brown. Students performed solo and ensemble pieces followed by full choir and band performances in preparation for music festival....
Last week on Wednesday, the Wyoming State Engineer's Office held a training convention for a hydrographer school where they learn to use special water flow measuring technology in the Bighorn River. This data helps them to regulate irrigation water and river flows. The water commissioners meet annually for this type of training....
The Lion’s Club will be holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 17, at 2 p.m. in the Hot Springs State Park. The event is for children through 9 years old. The age groups are 2 and under, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-9. There are prizes for all ages. There may even be an appearance of the Easter Bunny. The event may be cancelled if it is raining or snowing....
K.J. Burgess has a big smile as he receives his game tickets from Ken Ivie during the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet held last Saturday evening at the fairgrounds. Ivie is one of many volunteers, that along with generous participants, make the event possible and help RMEF efforts....
The Community-Federated Methodist Church held a special musical event last Sunday for their Easter Cantata....
Linda Veylupek, Chief Human Resource Officer, and Scott Alwin, Chief Clinical Officer, celebrate Dr. Vernon Miller's 42 years of service as a surgeon. Miller said, "It's been an absolutely wonderful journey and a wonderful place to raise children and be a surgeon. I'm really blessed." Miller started his medical service on September 1, 1979. Staff and friends joined the celebration at the hospital last Thursday....
Third grader Nichols Arends of Mrs. Stephanie Boren's class sits back and enjoys a good book while participating in the RWE's Readathon....
Bella Hubele pulls the arm of Kacey Mackay while Nate King enters the bounce house. The fun was part of the Thermopolis Middle School's Lock Late event last Friday....
The Wyoming Dinosaur Center has been closed recently while they updated and added new exhibits. One of the new exhibits is a giant turtle called Archelon Ischyros from the Cretaceous period. It is about 80.21-74.21 million years old. The specimen can be found in Weston and Niobrara counties. There are also possible nesting sites between Thermopolis and Anchor Dam. The display is 18 feet wide, flipper to flipper, and 14 feet long from snout to flipper....
A plant swap sponsored by Red Dirt Master Gardeners was recently held in conjunction with the community garden sign ups. There are still a few garden plots available. For more information, call Kelly Strampe at 307-870-2726. Free vegetable seeds are available at the HSC Library for anyone who needs them....
by Stephen Dow The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Starting in July, Wyoming hunters will have increased chances to hunt the big five game animals in Wyoming: moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, bison and grizzly bears. During its recently completed session, the Wyoming Legislature passed House Enrolled Act 10, which aims to increase local hunting opportunities for some of Wyoming’s rarest and most coveted animals. It does this through a two-prong plan. The first prong is to limit big five hunting licenses to onc...
Hot Springs County High School senior Jase Longwell recently accepted a full ride scholarship to Laramie County Community College. He officially signed earlier in March with rodeo head coach Seth Glause. Longwell has been competitive in saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling and team roping throughout his rodeo career, and was named year end all around boy during the Wyoming High School Rodeo Finals held in Douglas last summer....
Glen Thomas watches as Molly runs through the tunnel at the River Bend Bark Park. The dog park is located inside the main entrance of Hot Springs State Park after the railroad overpass....
Mackenzie Jones and Beau Kimes hope to get a bingo during the senior class bingo night fundraiser last Thursday at the Senior Center....
FFA livestock judgers Tymber Eckley, Cadence Steadman, Hayden Overfield, Rylee and Taylor Agar competed at the Green and Gold Blackout contest last Friday. Rylee was overall second high individual and the team placed fifth. The District speaking contest was held last Thursday. In creed, Tymber placed first and Rylee placed second, Owen McCumber was second in Prepared and Kaitlin Barral was third in Extempt....
Nate Thompson and his daughter Penny, from Casper, discuss the terraces in the Hot Springs State Park while viewing them from the swinging bridge....
Ralph Witters Elementary students and staff joined community members and family of BrynnLey Blair to release balloons in her honor. BrynnLey, 5, passed away March 1 after a long fought battle with health issues due to chronic lung disease....
Want to grow a garden this summer? Come, sign up for a community garden plot on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the Hot Springs County Library, 344 Arapahoe Street. The garden plots are 4ft x 8ft. and are $20 each. For more information, call Kelly Strampe at 307-870-2726. Kelly Strampe is the coordinator, and she said, “We want to try to reach people who are interested in gardening and maybe other first-time gardeners at the time. The plots are not really big, you know, but it’s kind of nice for a first-time gardener to jus...
Spring is calving season for most area ranchers. It is one of the most labor intensive and important times in the year for cattle producers. Most producers carefully monitor their cattle's health and nutrition going in winter/spring so the cows can produce a healthy calf. Last week's snow and very cold temperatures, as low as -17 degrees, have had ranchers working hard to make sure their calves survive the elements. This week's warmer temps offered a much needed break....
The Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry is a fish lovers paradise. Fish Fry dates this year are Friday, March 25, April 1 and April 8 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the St. Francis Church Parish Hall. All are welcome. Cost for the dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 14....
4-H Cake Decorating project leader Sherri Dickey and 4-H member Annalyn Sharp prepared a very special cake for the 4-H Dessert Auction held last Saturday evening. The cake was donated to the auction by the Cake Decorating project members in memory of Joey Johnson. Johnson was the 4-H Educator in Hot Springs County for many years and recently passed away from cancer. At the auction, the cake was sold three times and raised $700 that will benefit local kids and carry-on Joey's legacy of 4-H and...
Hot Springs County School District band instructor Drew Brown directs Thermopolis Middle School choir and band members during their concert last week. Nancy Williams played the piano during the choir performances....
Preschoolers Joey O'Connor and Liliane Sayler check out a lamb at the FFA petting zoo last Thursday in the ag shop at the high school. The Thermopolis FFA members hosted the petting zoo as part of National FFA Week activities....
The High School Music Department presented their "Spring Preview" concert at the William H. Malloy Auditorium last Tuesday under the direction of Drew Brown. The Jazz Cat Big Band, Bobcat Concert Choir and Bobcat Concert Band all put on wonderful performances. Members of the Bobcat Concert Choir include Chris Bapst, Brendan Butler, Trenton Bledsoe, Zane Smith, Ethan Music, Cole Christiansen, Josiah Butler, Brooklyn May, Mylee Welch, Jaleigh Thompson, Talyah Myers, Kiesha Kraushaar, Delayni...
