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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
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 and other flotation devices 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. Proceeds from the event, which was attended by lots of locals as well as out-of-towners, will help with equipment purchases and other necessities for the department....
The 99th Annual Chamber Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, October 3 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 nominees are: Citizen James Coates, John Gerrells, Brian Johnson, Howie and Suzanne Samelson, Kevin Skates, Deb Tudor, Dr. Bill Williams DVM, Greg Willson. Non-Profit Organization Big Horn Basin Children’s Center, Big Horn Ent...
Make plans to attend the Fifth Annual Hot Springs County Airport Fly In this Saturday, September 5. Enjoy a free breakfast starting at 7 a.m. with tours of the facilities and up-close looks at planes that are right here at our airport. There will also be door prizes given away. The fly in will last until 11 a.m....
The annual Rick Phipps Memorial Concert will be held Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Pavilion in Hot Springs State Park beginning at 7 p.m. Featured musicians include Set Free Church Band, Kerry Wallace, Cal Winland, Chris Amend and the Silvertip String Band with Keith O’Brien on piano. The concert is free to the public. Donations will be collected for the benefit of Mike Cavin who is recovering from a brain stem stroke. Phipps passed away in 2015 and his friends began holding a memorial concert each year in his honor....
Locals and visitors alike were serenaded in Hot Springs State Park during an open air concert sponsored by the Senior Center.... Full story
This replacement heifer may have been a little too curious of the pasture visitor or the porcupine just didn't want to share any of the grass.... Full story
A sizable crowd turned out for the annual VFW picnic Sunday in Hot Springs State Park.... Full story
Set Free Church hosted a concert in Hot Springs State Park on Friday evening. Proceeds from the event will go to help build a new church.... Full story
Saturday's Gymkhana results, in order of finish, include: LEAD LINE - ages 5 and under Barrels: Merritt Evans, Colton deGanahl, Brantley Garen, Avery Burgess, Lillyana Reed, Eleanor Allen Poles: Colton deGanahl, Brantley Garen, Merritt Evans, Avery Burgess, Eleanor Allen, Lizzy Harvey Goats: Scotlyn Armajo, Colton deGanahl, Jillian Thomas, Casen Eckley, Bentley Harvey, Jax Christian Dummy Roping: Decker Agar, Levi Logan, Taven McConnaughey, Taryn Agar Flag Race: Merritt Evans, Brantley Garen,...
Several Hot Springs County youth attended the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas earlier this month. Results include: FFA Classroom: Ag 1 Notebook - Jaye Christensen 5th, Hayden Overfield 6th; Ag 2 Notebook - Hallie Martinez 1st; Ag 1 Recordbook - Morgan Slover 2nd, Lexi Overfield 4th; Ag 2 Recordbook - Hallie Martinez 2nd, Ally Taylor 3rd; Ag 3 Recordbook - Emme Norsworthy 3rd, Rebekah Johnson 5th; Any Other Classroom Project - Mylee Welch 1st, Hanna Hill 1st, Emme Norsworthy 1st, Eli McCumber 1st, Rebekah Johnson 2nd; Ag Mechanics, medium wood...
