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All Vietnam veterans in Hot Springs, Washakie, Park and Fremont Counties are invited to a Bandaid for the Heart Pin ceremony that helps with the emotional healing of Vietnam vets. It will be held at the Thermopolis VFW Post #2281 located at 302 Broadway St. on Sunday, June 30 from 1:30-4 p.m. Thermopolis resident Amie Toyne and her brother-in-law, retired Air Force Major Mike Toyne, will give a brief talk and present the pins to the attending Vietnam veterans. Amie attended a ceremony in Iowa where Mike gave pins to Vietnam veterans and felt it...
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department will present the annual Independence Day fireworks show on Thursday, July 4 beginning at dark. They will light the fireworks off from the end of the old airport runway across from the Thermopolis Golf Course along Airport Road. As a reminder to the public, fireworks in the Town of Thermopolis are permitted only on the 4th of July, from noon to 11 p.m. Driveways and streets are permitted as locations for lighting fireworks but not allowed on highways and are not permitted in Hot Springs State Park....
by Sarah Elmquist Squires, The Ranger via Wyoming News Exchange Wyoming is the only state in the nation that doesn’t have what’s known as a “good Samaritan” law on the books – a provision that grants immunity to certain drug charges to a person who calls for assistance in an overdose case. But on Thursday, lawmakers advanced a bill that would in some cases create that immunity for people seeking help in an overdose. The Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee voted 9-1 on a bill that grants some immunity for possession or use of a...
by Aley Philp The 70th Annual Trek of the Wyoming Historical Society took place June 20-23 in and around Hot Springs County, Wyoming. Over 150 people from around Wyoming and the United States participated in the event. The three-day event visited historic locations in Thermopolis, at area ranches traveling along the Old Yellowstone Highway, and made the trip out to Anchor Dam, Arapahoe Ranch, Legend Rock Petroglyphs, the ghost-mining towns of Gebo and Crosby and the historic Kirby Jail....
The 2nd Annual Wyoming Sheep & Wool Festival will be held July 12-14 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, 627 Springview Street. A free concert will be featured on Saturday, July 13. The festival features elements of agriculture, the arts, community, and culture. There will be demonstrations, hand-on workshops, and a vendor fair. Additionally, they will have tours, exhibits, programs, an art show with reception and sale. They will have live music, the sheepherders come bye lamb dinner and awards. The events are family friendly and wheelchair...
On Monday there was fire started by stray sparks in the grass on Hospital Hill that quickly grew into flames during high temperatures and gusty winds. The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department and emergency personnel responded immediately. Please be careful and prevent fires by watching out for any potential causes of wildfires....
An Emergency Preparedness Mini-Fair will held at the Hot Springs County Fair Building on Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The fair is sponsored by Wyoming Are You Ready? with the goal of informing the public about the importance of emergency preparation. The fair will feature workshops, presentations and Q & A opportunities with experts from Thermopolis, Worland, Greybull, Cody and Clark. Family-friendly activities will also be available. According to event representative, MaeCile Eastin,...
The Red Dirt Master Gardeners are holding a fundraiser to buy a much needed new storage shed. The shed would be permanently stored at the community garden near the new geodesic dome. Becky Hutson said, “The Farmer’s Market has grown exponentially in the past couple of years. We now have several banners, sandwich boards, tables, tents, chairs, and magazines or publications through the University we give out. These items would be stored in the shed.” The cost for the shed is $2,615 and would be purchased locally with free delivery. The Red Dirt...
Phillip Scheel has announced he is seeking re-election as a Hot Springs County Commissioner. Scheel was elected to his first term as county commissioner in 2016. He is the co-owner and CEO of Tumbleweed Propane. He is a native Wyomingite, being raised in Pine Bluffs. He went to college at Laramie County Community College, where he served as the Student Senate President. He has a passion for community service and community progress, and has served at the state and local level of many boards and nonprofits. He was the Thermopolis Citizen of the...
Jordan World Circus will present three rings of action Friday, June 28 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, 627 Springview. The 90-minute show features circus performers from around the world with acts including elephants, camels, dogs, high wire, clowns, and more. Tickets are available online at jordancircus.com. Culpepper & Merriweather will be in Thermopolis with their big tent putting on two performances at 2 and 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. They will be set up in the parking lot near the Hot Springs State Park...
The Hot Springs County High School Speech and Debate Team brought their talents and energy to the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) 2024 National Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, last week. This year's NSDA National Tournament included over 6,700 qualifying competitors from over 1,500 schools in venues throughout Des Moines. Three qualifying Bobcats - Ivey Goff, Chris Bapst, and Rosalie Willson - accompanied by coaches and judges - Lyle Wiley, Alyssa Brown, and Riley Jeffs - traveled...
At the June 18 Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board meeting, Treasurer Audra Dominguez provided the financial report and said their most recent lodging tax deposit was $16,714.10. After reviewing their accounts and recent transactions, the board voted and passed the approval to accept the financial report. Also, the board decided to postpone their election of officers due to several members being absent. They plan on voting in the July board meeting. Tourism director Jackie Dorothy gave...
The Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo filled the fairgrounds last week with competitors and spectators. Stock contractor Powder River Rodeo brought in their best animal athletes to offer up a crowd pleasing show. Hot Springs County High School graduate Roedy Farrell competed in front of his hometown crowd and won second place in bareback riding. Full results include: All-around cowboy: Jace Mayfield, $818, tie-down roping and steer wrestling. Bareback riding: 1. Seth Hardwick, 78 points o...
At the June 18 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, Mayor Adam Estenson held a public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and the Third Reading of Fiscal Year, Ordinance 876. There were no public comments given and the council unanimously voted and passed the approval of them. Assistant to the Mayor Jim Jeunehomme presented a fence permit in the 700 block of Richards Street. The resident wants to put up a four foot see through fence to prevent animals entering their property. The council voted and passed the approval of the...
Last week, the Hot Springs County Shooting Complex committee was notified by the State Task Force that their proposal for the State Shooting Complex has not been selected to move forward for further consideration. The letter explained, Task Force members spent hours developing and reviewing criteria and proposals to select a site to recommend to the legislature. They utilized a matrix for evaluating each proposal independently on a scale of 1-10. The scores were then aggregated across all Task Force members and criteria to give each proposal...
The Hot Springs County Republican Party will host a Candidate Forum for Legislative Candidates and County Commissioner candidates at the annex building on June 25, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The event will promptly start at 5:45 p.m. All are invited and light snacks will be available. The forum will allow candidates to demonstrate some of their views on current issues in Wyoming and HSC, and for the voters to get to know them a little better before the Primary Election in August. The event begins with the County Commissioner candidates...
The 2024 Thermopolis Hot Spot Car Rally filled Hot Springs State Park with nearly 100 impressive entries from near and far. The event was held last Saturday and also featured a Poker Run and Cruise In the previous evening. Attendees packed the park to view the vehicles and visit with their owners. At the end of the day, winners were announced in several categories including the following: Off Road: Ted Hubele, 1968 Ford Bronco. Motorcycle: Jake Brown 1972 Custom Mini Bike. Tractor: Christopher...
An Emergency Preparedness Mini-Fair will held at the Hot Springs County Fair Building on Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The fair is sponsored by Wyoming Are You Ready? with the goal of informing the public about the importance of emergency preparation. The fair will feature workshops, presentations and Q & A opportunities with experts from Thermopolis, Worland, Greybull, Cody and Clark. Family- friendly activities will also be available. According to event representative, MaeCile Eastin,...
All Vietnam Veterans in Hot Springs, Washakie, Park and Fremont Counties are invited to a Bandaid for the Heart Pin ceremony that helps with the emotional healing of Vietnam Vets. It will be held at the Thermopolis VFW Post #2281 located at 302 Broadway St. on Sunday, June 30 from 1:30-4 p.m. Retired Air Force Officer, Major Mike Toyne of Omaha, Neb., will give a brief talk and present the pins to the attending Vietnam Veterans. In 2001, Monica Harvey from Stapleton, Neb., witnessed a Veterans Day Parade and was so moved by the Vietnam...
The 20th Annual Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo will be Friday and Saturday, June 21-22 with rodeo action starting at 7 p.m. There will be food concessions and vendors. Vendor alley will be open to the public from 3-5 p.m. each day. Starting at 5 p.m., you must have a ticket to be inside the gates. There will be a live band following Saturday’s performance by the Wyo West Band. Ticket prices are adults $18, children ages 6-12 are $13, age 5 and under are free. Ask about the senior and veteran discounts. The PRCA Rodeo parade will be held on S...
by Jackie Dorothy Relive our lawless past during Outlaw Days June 20-23 at the Hot Springs County Museum. Thermopolis and Hot Springs County wasn’t always this quiet when the Hole in the Wall Gang roamed this remote area. Between robbery sprees and working on ranches, Butch Cassidy and his ‘boys’ would spend time in the local saloons quenching their thirst with beer and whiskey. Thursday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. you can lean against the authentic Hole in the Wall bar where these cowboys once drank and enjoy your choice of beer, whisk...
At the June 13 Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce board meeting, during old business CEO Meri Ann Dorman reminded attendees the Culpepper & Merriwether Circus will occur on July 7 with performances at 2 and 4:30 p.m. To clarify, two different companies are bringing a circus to Thermopolis this summer. The one Dorman refers to will be performed in the big tent located near the Hot Springs State Park headquarters. A small story about the circus coming up on June 28 appears to the right in the News briefs. Dorman reported that also...
VFW Post 2281’s Club Manager Michael Berry provided an update on the Post and the direction they are heading. At the Town Council meeting on June 4, the council approved a Bar and Grill Liquor License for the Post. As a direct and immediate benefit, the VFW is proud to announce that “Any and All are Welcome at the VFW.” According to Berry, any resident, visitor, or tourist is more than welcome to avail themselves of the friendly and comfortable environment at the Post. Former Veterans and those currently serving in our Armed Forces are, of co...
Rusty Old Truck Market The Rusty Old Truck Market will be held on Saturday, June 22 in downtown Thermopolis from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors will be selling reclaimed, reinvented and vintage items, handmade items and other goods. For more information, contact Hazel-N-Pearls at (307) 921-8540 or Double J Junk at (307) 921-9177. Bingo Run The 1890’s Riders are sponsoring a Bingo Run in June. A meet and greet with preregistration will be held on Friday, June 21 at 7 p.m. at 7 Lazy S Cafe. The Bingo Run will be Saturday, June 22 with registration b...
by Aaron Pelczar Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange “The most prudent course of action at this time for Wyoming school districts is to continue under their current Title IX policies and practices,” said Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder on June 12. Degenfelder has voiced strong opposition to the Biden Administration’s new Title IX rules, which redefine sex discrimination to include gender identity and sexual orientation. The new rules, set to be implemented on August 1 have sparked significant contr...
