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The Hot Springs County School District Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Jason Fuss of Green River to be the new Superintendent of Hot Springs County School District #1. School board Chairman Justin Budd said, “We were fortunate to have an excellent pool of finalists, but Dr. Fuss rose to the top and was the board’s unanimous choice.” Interviews with Fuss and the other candidates Brad Neuendorf of Lander and Steve Burch of Fairview were done last Wednesday, April 23. The HSCSD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting in the evening on Th...
At the April Hot Springs County School District meeting, board members discussed at length the alternative calendar for a 4-day school week for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027 school years. Superintendent Hunt provided the results of a survey across the district with 88 responses from teachers. He said that 4.5% said no to the change, 25% were neutral, and 69.3% said absolutely yes. The board discussed concerns about the number of hours of instruction, childcare, student feedback, additional income for students who might work on Fridays,...
The complaint is the latest development in an ongoing dispute over how or to what extent the state should govern political parties. by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com via Wyoming News Exchange Newly elected leaders for the Hot Springs County GOP are asking a district court judge “to prevent the Wyoming Republican Party from interfering in local county Republican Party elections,” a lawsuit filed Monday states. The case comes after Brian Shuck, an attorney for the state GOP, advised several county parties in March to disregard state statute and a W...
At the April 15 Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board meeting held at the HS State Park Headquarters. Treasurer Audra Domínguez gave the financial report and said their most recent deposit of lodging tax on March 31, 2025, was for $7,032.81. In the previous year, they received $11,354.53 for March 31, 2024. The board further discussed their budget and current statements and receipts. The board voted and passed the approval to accept the financial report. In old business, Tourism Director Ang...
A new Mexican Restaurant, El Charro, has opened in the previous location of Los Cabos at 942 Shoshoni St. First opened on April 2, under new manager Feranando Gomez, he and his team of six employees come from Brighton, Colo., to serve a new menu of traditional Mexican food. El Charro is partially owned by Gomez’s father and the previous owner of Los Cabos, Renee Guerrero. Gomez explained that Guerrero reached out to his father, asking him if he would like to come take ownership and management o...
A public reception and exhibition honoring the 25 participants of the three Creative Aging Art groups will be held at the Wyoming Pioneer Home on May 3. You will get a chance to mingle with the artists and see their photography and gilding artworks that they have been producing this winter and spring. Local artist Barrie Lynn Bryant taught one gilding and two photography courses to senior citizens with grants awarded to him from the Wyoming Arts Council. The classes were held in the Hot Springs County Library, Hot Springs County Senior...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Shooting complex board estimates July target date CODY (WNE) — Construction on the Wyoming State Shooting Complex south of Cody could begin in July, the joint powers board for the complex said at its inaugural meeting Thursday . As it currently stands, the board has a draft plan for the project, which was put together by Ardurra Engineering. The first step for the project’s construction will be building the access road to the venue, which will require paleological and archaeological testing before bei...
Cinco de Mayo party The 1890’s Riders are hosting a Cinco de Mayo party on Saturday, May 3 from 7-10 p.m. at the VFW, 302 Broadway St. There will be food, drink specials and music. Entery is $10 per adult and $5 per child. There will be reliable drivers available to give rides home. Motorcycle awareness parade On Saturday, May 3 the 1890’s Riders are hosting their 2nd annual Motorcyle Awareness Month Parade. The event kicks off with a blessing of the bikes at 11:30 a.m. at Southside Travel Center, 167 Highway 20 S. The parade begins from that l...
At the April 17 Hot Springs County School District #1 Board of Trustees meeting, during public comments, Kayte Collamer, Isabelle Belden, and Shadow Love all spoke regarding staffing recommendations. Kayte Collamer spoke of her full support for Ashley Cleare continuing to teach kindergarten and not to be transferred to first grade. She said Ms. Cleare makes “learning exciting, engaging and fun.” She added that “students thrive socially and emotionally” and that Ms. Cleare “leaves a lasting impact…Losing her in kindergarten would be a tremendous...
At the April 17 Hot Springs County School District #1 Board of Trustees meeting, during the celebrations portion, Principal Catelyn Deromedi recognized Logan Dafoe, who was appointed to the military academy at West Point as a member of the class of 2029. She described his “academic excellence, physical readiness, and strong character.” After going through the academy, Dafoe’s obligation will be another six years in active service and two years reserve. During the Student Trustee report, Austin Slagle said on April 28 will be the ACT testi...
Four members of the Hot Springs County Republican Party filed a lawsuit against the Wyoming Republican Party on Monday in Laramie County District Court. The lawsuit seeks a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief against the state party for refusing to recognize the local party’s election results. The four plaintiffs are the newly elected leaders of the HSC Republican Party, Chairman Joe Martinez, State Committeeman Phillip Scheel, Secretary Meri Ann Dorman and Vice Chairman Clay Van Antwerp. They are being represented by Clark Stith of R...
At the April 15 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting, the commissioners voted and passed the Revenue and Expenditure Report covering March 2024 to March 2025. Barb Rice gave the Youth Alternative report and said that her students have been participating in a variety of community service events and they put in “a lot of hours.” Some of the events included the rummage sale, transports, and the Learning Center’s Government 101 for the County. Part Three of the Government 101 will be on...
On Monday, April 14, a full scale exercise was held at the baseball fields near the Armory to test all first responders of Hot Springs County (HSC). The effort was spearheaded by Sady Mounts, Public Health Response Coordinator of Hot Springs County Public Health and also helped by Stephanie Conrad of HSC Emergency Management. Multiple agencies from Hot Springs County and the Big Horn Region participated. Mounts said, "The scenario was a set of bleachers collapsing while watching a community base...
At the April 15 Thermopolis Town Council meeting held at Town Hall, during citizen participation, the council voted and passed the Double D LLC 24 hour Alcohol Beverage Permit for the Figure 8 Race on May 10 at the fairgrounds. Brooks Jordan, District Manager of Wyoming State Parks, also provided the council an update on the Hot Springs State Park. Jordan gave similar information as he did when visiting the Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting earlier the same day. The council and...
The vault restroom at the Wedding of the Waters Public Access Area south of Thermopolis will be temporarily closed April 26-28 while the structure is replaced. During this time, no public restroom facilities will be available at the site. The public access area including the boat ramp will remain open. The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission, which owns and manages the access area, performs routine upkeep and maintenance at the site. As part of ongoing maintenance, the vault restrooms have been scheduled for replacement. The restroom will be...
Come meet some of your school board members this Thursday, April 24th, at the Hot Springs County Library, 5-6 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Hot Springs County chapter of Moms for Liberty. They have invited all seven members of the Hot Springs County School Board to join them for informal one-on-one discussion with the public. This is a repeat of a successful Meet and Greet the Chapter held in February. School Board Chairman Justin Budd and others were pleased with the results. Charles Curley, Moms for Liberty chapter Chair, cautioned that...
A public reception and exhibition honoring the 25 participants of the three Creative Aging Art groups will be held at the Wyoming Pioneer Home on May 3. You will get a chance to mingle with the artists and see their photography and gilding artworks that they have been producing this winter and spring. Local artist Barrie Lynn Bryant taught one gilding and two photography courses to senior citizens with grants awarded to him from the Wyoming Arts Council. The classes were held in the Hot Springs County Library, Hot Springs County Senior...
The Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming State Parks will host two Plein Air in the Parks events in 2025. The first will be at Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis from June 27 to 29, and the second at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park near Casper from September 10 to 14. Early bird registration is now open for the Hot Springs State Park event online at Eventbrite. Registration can be found at 2025-Plein-Air-at-Hot-Springs-State-Park.eventbrite.com. Plein Air in the Parks seeks to engage state and regional artists in the tradition of painting...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Man arrested after 11-hour standoff RIVERTON (WNE) — Riverton Police Department officers attempted to execute an arrest warrant on Wednesday but instead found themselves part of an 11-hour standoff with an armed subject barricaded in a home on the city’s north end, according to an RPD statement. Officers eventually took the subject, Ronald Allington, 62, into custody after deploying tear gas into the home, the statement explained. But the resolution came after hours of a tense standoff that included eva...
Petting zoo The Thermopolis High School FFA Chapter is hosting their annual animal petting zoo on Thursday, April 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Ag Shop. Everyone is welcome and there is no entrance fee. Risen Son Christian School fundraiser Pasta with a Purpose, a spaghetti dinner and auction fundraiser, will be held Friday, April 25 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. To volunteer to help with the event or to make a donation, contact Shailee Harvey at (307) 921-8069 or Brian Johnson (307) 921-4434. Donkey basketball...
Hot Springs County School District #1 recently held two community meetings where Superintendent Dustin Hunt discussed the possibility of changing the district’s schedule to 4-day school week. Staff members attended, as well as members of the school board and local citizens. Hunt presented a series of slides to explore the matter. As to reasons why to change to a 4-day school week, Hunt explained there is a substitute teacher shortage, it would be an incentive to recruit and retain teachers, i...
Brooks Jordan, District Manager at Wyoming State Parks, is seeking to provide members of the local community and visitors to Hot Springs State Park (HSSP) an insight on all the park has to offer. "I think with everything that's going on with the concessions and the Star Plunge, there might be some confusion by the public and potential visitors about things like whether or not the park is open, what amenities are available and what people can see and do? Also, what does the future look like?",...
Thermopolis residents need to be aware of new 4-way stop signs located at the intersection of 8th & Arapahoe Streets by the Catholic Church. Be cautious and alert to other drivers that may not notice the new stop signs....
The United States of America begins its 250 year celebration on April 18-19, 2025, with a nationwide initiative called “Two Lights for Tomorrow”. The celebration carries the moniker of Semi-quincentennial, but is more commonly known as America 250. For the “Two Lights for Tomorrow,” the Hot Springs County community will participate in this effort to honor and remember the famous ride of Paul Revere that occurred overnight on April 18-19, 1775. This ride of warning “The British are coming!” event...
Jenifer Grimm conducted the Installation of Officers’ Ceremony on April 8 for President Michelle Herring, who then installed the members of her board. The 2025-2026 officers for E.S.A. Alpha Phi #1148 chapter are: President Michelle Herring; Vice President and Treasurer Cindy Magelky; Secretary Brenda Larson; Awards, Historian, and Photographer Jenifer Grimm; Philanthropic and Scrapbook Chair Carol Andreen; Educational Stefanie Ireland; Ways and Means Jody Mickelsen; Social Chair and Jonquil/Chaplain Kim Enis; Publicity Ruth Galovich; and P...
