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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
At Saturday night's fundraiser for the Tori Rollins family, Will Farrell assists Breckon Craft in delivering a cookie jar to Raegan Shaffer. A good sized crowd gathered at the fair building for a pulled pork dinner and to bid on auction items. In July, Rollins was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Synovial Sarcoma. See page 3 for more photos.... Full story
Saturday night more than $23,000 was raised for the Tori Rollins family during a pulled pork dinner and cookie jar auction at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Auctioneers John Gerrells and John Holmes, top left, performed the auction for the Rollins family seated to the right. More funds were still being received into this week....
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....
