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Ghosts and goblins, princesses and even claw machines were on hand Thursday night in Bicentennial Park for the Annual Costume Contest organized this year by the Chamber of Commerce. There were six age divisions, from babies to adults, with the winners of each category receiving a prize furnished by Dr. Vern and Rachel Miller. The winners in the 0-1-year old category were: Candy Corn, first place; Gnome, second place and Pirate, third place. Two and three-year old winners were: Marty McFly and...
Hot Springs County Sheriff's Deputy Scott Peters assists Ryder Mayer as he chooses his pumpkin for Halloween.... Full story
Two buck mule deer were spotted in the fog that engulfed the area on upper Owl Creek last week.... Full story
The Elf Tree Program is designed to help families in need with a little extra in the way of Christmas gifts to make a special holiday for their children. Parents or guardians may sign up their children, ages birth -17, Nov. 2-Dec. 11 at the Department of Family Services, 403 Big Horn. The Elf Tree will be placed at Thermopolis Hardware and Mercantile Nov. 16-Dec. 17 with the Elf tag ornaments. Prospective Elf Tree donors may choose Elf tags from the tree with age, gender and gift ideas for the children. Wrapped gifts, with the Elf tag attached...
The Wyoming Pioneer home took multiple trips to Hessenthaler Farm's pumpkin patch. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, they were only able to take four residents at time but all that wanted to had a chance to participate. Pat Vosler, left, really enjoyed the swing. Residents have since carved many of the pumpkins and roasted the seeds for a tasty treat....
Moonlight Madness will be returning to the streets of Thermopolis on Thursday, October 29. The Masons will be serving their tacos for dinner from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Masonic Hall. The Costume Contest sponsored by Dr. Vernon and Rachel Miller will begin at 5:45 p.m. at Bicentennial Park. The ages will be divided like in the past, prizes will be given for the top three costumes and goodie bags will be given to all participants. Shailee Harvey Photography will have the Spooktacular Costume Contest at Kirby Creek Mercantile and offer picture...
Nadine Mayer holds her son Cabre who just picked a pumpkin for Halloween. Pumpkins were provided by the Hot Springs County Sherfiff's Office.... Full story
Youngsters joined the Bobcat cheerleaders during half time of the last home football game for this year.... Full story
The H.O.P.E. Agency hosted their first Fall Festival and Craft Show Saturday at the the Community Hall. There was something for everyone with several booths both inside and outside the building.... Full story
On Tuesday, Oct. 6 the Thermopolis Police Department (TPD) hosted the first National Night Out. Community partnerships with law enforcement and other first responder agencies is the focus for the program. This national event takes place across all 50 states. The support from the Thermopolis community was greatly noted by having approximately 250 attendees, adults and children alike. The experiences for the public to view the various styles of equipment and meeting personnel that serve the...
Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Director Meri Ann Rush announced that Moonlight Madness will be returning to the streets of Thermopolis on Thursday, Oct. 29. The Masons will be serving their tacos for dinner from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Masonic Hall. Also, the Costume Contest, sponsored by Dr. Vernon and Rachel Miller this year, will begin at 5:45 p.m. at Bicentennial Park. The ages will be divided like in the past, prizes will be given for the top three costumes and goodie bags will be given to all participants. Shailee Harvey...
The VFW Auxiliary #2281 hosted a sausage gravy and biscuit breakfast Saturday morning at the VFW. Proceeds will go to VA hospitals in Cheyenne and Sheridan and Buffalo Soldier and Sailors Home for the Holiday activities.... Full story
On Saturday, people lined up early for the Food Bank of the Rockies delivery.... Full story
The 2020 State Marching Festival was held digitally this year instead of 22 bands descending on the Casper Events Center. Each band was required to record a video of their performance and submit it to a group of six judges. The Bobcat Marching Band performed their show, The Music of Remember the Titans, on Thursday evening in 30 degree weather. Despite the adversity faced, the Bobcat Marching Band was able to secure an Excellent Rating from the 6 judges. The Bobcat Band would like to thank the... Full story
The Children's Outdoor Learning Area, near the entrance to Hot Springs State Park, is now open and includes a variety of fun learning activities.... Full story
Sheriff Jerimie Kraushaar helps a young man try on a tactical vest while another stands by wearing night vision goggles during the First Responders Night Out in Hot Springs State Park.... Full story
The Friends of the Library book sale on Saturday had folks from all over filling their bags with everything from cooking and how-to books to an assortment of titles sure to keep them entertained through the winter.... Full story
Hope Agency will present their first Fall Festival and Craft Show on Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Community Hall behind the Community Church. There will be artists and vendors from all over Wyoming including food trucks, homemade chili, face painting, riddles and more. Please join them for a fun-filled day supporting a good cause in celebration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month....
Dr. Kevin Dickey gives instructions and helps Chloee Owsley discover the wonder of pregnancy testing a cow. Rectal palpation is the most economical and convenient method of pregnancy testing cattle. Using this method, vets can identify pregnant cows as early as six weeks after conception. They feel for the calf’s head, a pulse in the artery supplying blood to the uterus, and the shape of the cow’s uterus. Early detection of non-pregnant cows is the main benefit from pregnancy testing. A ran...
It takes a lot of work to make it to your 100th birthday, a Centennial, if you will, so its only appropriate to have a Centennial Celebration for the Thermopolis Bobcat Football team this Friday night during half-time of their home match up against Mountain View. Gone are the leather helmets of the 1920's, replaced with state of the art fiberglass that include special padding to keep concussions at a minimum. Way back then, players took hits to the face resulting in massive facial injuries and...
The final Gymkhana of the 2020 series was held last Saturday at the Hot Springs County fairgrounds. Results include: Lead Line Barrels - Merritt Evans, Colton deGanahl, Brantley Garen, Kessen White, Jillian Thomas, Casen Eckley Poles - Brantley Garen, Merritt Evans, Colton deGanahl, Kessen White, Koyl White, Avery Burgess Goats - Scotlyn Armajo, Casen Eckley, Brantley Garen, Taven McConnaughey, Kessen White, Merritt Evans Flag Race - Brantley Garen, Merritt Evans, Jillian Thomas, Josephine...
Crowned 2020 Homecoming Royal Queen and King are Dayna Crow and Logan Cole riding in Friday's parade. See page 12 for more Bobcat homecoming pictures.... Full story
On November 17, 1920, 12 Thermopolis women gathered to form Chapter K P.E.O. Today, almost 100 years later we gather to recognize the many accomplishments of Chapter. Over these 100 years, 195 women have participated. Currently there are 19 members in Chapter K. During the early years the members raised funds from a variety of efforts. Donations ranged from food baskets to the needy, eye glasses for a needy child, one month’s utility bills for a nursery, decorating a hospital room and many more. In 1935 the first English Award for $5 was g...
The Red Dirt Master Gardeners recognized downtown Thermopolis as the September garden of the month.... Full story
Last week Hot Springs County High School Bobcats celebrated their homecoming with a parade full of festivities and announced their class attendants, l to r: freshmen Savanna Nelson and Jubal Wagler, sophomores Lexi Overfield and Cord Simeral and juniors Kamry Bowman and Jacob Randall.... Full story
