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This summer families can participate in a contest about the Tatanka Buffalo. It’s a coloring contest sponsored by Hot Springs County Health, Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Family Services with funds from the Children’s Trust Fund Grant. They encourage you to get outside with your family this summer and win! The event is from May 1 until August 1. Stop by Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce to pick up your Tatanka Buffalo to color. There will be four winners drawn. Prizes include $100 in Chamber Buc...
A robin paused on the fence at Bicentennial Park before flying off to enjoy his dinner of fresh worm....
Bridget Bury presents a fine print art piece to participants of the Oaklee Morris Cookie Jar Auction while auctioneer John Holm takes bids. Many came to the VFW to support the cause including 17 month old Avery Wychgram who was eager to partake of the treats and was then entertained by her empty plate. Approximately $21,000 was raised to help with medical bills for the Morris family....
Noah Balius performs a piano piece called Russian Folk Song along with his teacher Betsy Johnson. The recital was put on at the Risen Son Church on May 17 with both Johnson and Tiffany Simeral and their schools of piano and violins....
A regional power outage didn't stop the Open House Agape Set Free Ministry concert. Playing acoustic Michael Anthony Curtis and Garrett Miles performed many favorite pieces and entertained the audience....
On Sunday, May 23 Sheriff Jerimie Kraushaar and fellow deputies, police officers and veterans remembered Hot Springs County's law officers who died in the line of duty, including Deputy George Edward who was shot in 1921 and Sheriff Frank B. McFarlane and Undersheriff Edward Goodfellow who died in a carwreck in 1927. The memorial occurred at both Memorial Hill Cemetery and Riverside Cemetery....
Hot Springs County High School graduates Sydney McGinty and Hayden Little had a great time at the ceremony on Sunday. Family and friends turned out for an in-person graduation with U.S. Senator John Barrasso giving the address....
Thermopolis Middle School fifth graders Maisey Davidson and Skye Griffin toss a bouncing ball back and forth while having fun in the Hot Springs State Park as part of the end of school year festivities....
Hot Springs County High School held their senior graduation ceremony on Sunday, May16. Top, Ciley Andreen embraces Dayna Crow as she prepares to graduate. During the ceremony, many seniors sported decorated caps allowing for some unique self expression. At the end of ceremony, students popped off confetti devices to wrap things up....
Ralph Witter's Elementary students Billie Jo Macie, Abbey Money, Maddison Flynn, Briar Lahoe race on bouncing balls as first grade teacher Ms. Bethany Davidson watches....
Hot Springs County High School Seniors Hayden Little and Ryan Miller were selected as Queen and King. The announcement came during the Grand March held in the school auditorium just prior to this year's prom....
These fox pups were spotted playing outside of there den located near Thermopolis....
Jill Logan ropes and brings a calf in at Lake's branding on Owl Creek. Besides marking the calf with the owners brand branding gives ranchers the chance to inspect the calf, administer vaccinations, and insure it is in good health. It is a time of kinship that brings ranchers together each spring for a ritual as old as time....
Eighth grader Cyndel Harris, dressed up as Shirley Temple, was one of the many participants in the Thermopolis Middle School Wax Museum....
Hoyt Peil and his horse compete in the pole bending during the first Gymkhana of the 2021 series at held at the fairgrounds Saturday....
Hot Springs County High School graduating senior Jesse Scyphers watches classmates Cody Mayfield and Owen Douglas battle during one of the many fun events at the senior graduation party held Monday evening. Each graduate who attended went home with cash and gifts thanks to many generous donations....
The Thermopolis FFA chapter opened their annual banquet last week by announcing they earned a three-star rating at state, which is the highest rating available to a chapter. Members, parents and community supporters came together to honor the group's accomplishments over the past year, on both the local and state level. Following that announcement, several awards and honors were presented. Proficiency awards are designed to reward students for their supervised agricultural experiences. Students...
Members of Hot Springs Dance hosted a dance recital called Night at the Movies on Saturday in the school auditorium. The audience was entertained with a variety of dance types performed by children of all ages....
Hot Springs County High School Drama Club members presented their spring play last week, "I Hate Shakespeare" by Steph DeFerie. Top, Chris Bapst (sitting), Ryan Miller (standing), Karina Lea and Corina Williams perform and below are, l to r, Cole Christiansen, Kris Lahoe and Abbey Bamford....
At the Hot Springs State Park Pavilion there are several stations to play cornhole. If you want to play this summer, cornhole bags are available for check out at the State Bath House, Chamber of Commerce, Days Inn or Best Western Hotel. Please be sure to return the bags and replace the cover....
The Thermopolis Gymkhana Series will be kicking off on Saturday, May 8 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Competitors can start signing up at 9 a.m. with riding starting at 10 a.m. Age groups are lead line (5 and under), pee wee (ages 6-9), junior (ages 10-13) and senior (ages 14-18). Ages are as of January 1, 2021. The cost is $40 for a family annual membership, $20 for an individual annual membership, $5 per event for members and $10 per event for non-members. Only members will be eligible for year end awards. Events include: barrels,...
There will be a Community Baby Shower on Tuesday, May 11 from 1-3 p.m. at the HSC Annex Building. It is for expectant parents and parents with children under age one on a first come first serve basis. There will be gift bags and refreshments. Representatives from attending agencies will be available to discuss services available for infants. Participating agencies are the Hot Springs County Child Protection Team, Department of Family Services, Public Health, Childrens Resource Center, HSC Prevention Coalition, Wyoming Children’s Trust Fund/ P...
The Hot Springs County Freedom Riders chapter, along with Christian Motorcyclists Association LLC, hosted their Run for the Son event Saturday in Hot Springs State Park. Motorcycle enthusiasts gathered for lunch, a live band and to have their bike's blessed for safe travels. Run for the Son started as an effort to provide just one motorcycle to a pastor in Guatemala. From that simple beginning, Run for the Son has provided transportation to more than 14,500 pastors, evangelists and Christian...
Donna Searle recently won the Pure International Pageant in Cheyenne. She won overall state queen, people's choice award, fun fashion, super runway model and best of formal evening gown. In July, Searle will be competing in Columbus, Ohio, representing Wyoming in the national pageant....
Hot Springs County School District Lights On Afterschool program was fortunate to have the University of Wyoming NASA Consortium high-altitude balloon launch right here in Thermopolis. Officials, with the help of a few Lights On participants, launched the balloon from the baseball fields....