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Ralph Witters Elementary (RWE) has announced opportunities for members of the community to support students and teachers during the Christmas season. A teacher Christmas tree is located just inside the front entrance of RWE through December 19. Teachers will hang ornaments on the tree with ideas for classroom items they need. Parents, guardians, students and community members may select an ornament from the tree and bring the gift to the office during school hours before December 19. Another event being planned by RWE is The Annual Christmas...
The Hot Springs County 4-H program held its Achievement Night on November 18. Awards were handed out to members and citizens after attendees were treated to a taco bar for dinner. For Gold Member Recognition, the member has at least one leadership experience, documented specific goals with knowledge and skills gained, has participated in at least one community service activity, participated in club and county activities, and wrote a summary of their 4-H year. The gold members are Cooper Agar,...
by Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Although Gov. Mark Gordon cautioned lawmakers to remain conservative in their approach to spending money, issues such as rising property taxes, a severe lack of workforce and the need to address inflation were prioritized in his 2025-26 budget proposal. The Biden administration continues to push policy to reduce oil and gas production, one of Wyoming’s main sources of revenue, Gordon said. In anticipation of future fiscal shortfalls, the governor recommended a focus on...
Wyoming State Parks officials are inviting proposals for a significant and exciting development opportunity within Hot Springs State Park. “This RFP presents an unparalleled opportunity for innovative development and economic growth in the community and across the region,” says Nick Neylon, Wyoming State Parks Deputy Director. Wyoming State Parks is seeking proposals for a new lessee to develop, construct, operate, and maintain a lodging facility, aquatic facility, and conference center within Hot Springs State Park. The facilities may be sep...
The Bobcat Roundtop Yearbook captured the Silver Star and All-State Honors with a second place ranking in the 1A/2A division at the 2023 Wyoming Student Media Association (WSMA) Convention held at the University of Wyoming. The Bobcats won these honors with last year's book, which was published through Jostens with the theme: Trending Now. This was the second consecutive state convention and competition held by WSMA at the University of Wyoming and the second consecutive All-State finish for...
by Jackie Dorothy Jim O'Rourke, a sheep wagon enthusiast, was in Thermopolis Thursday searching for authentic wagons. During his three days in the Big Horn Basin, he was especially hoping to find one built by a Worland blacksmith, J. Wessel. The Sheep Wagon was first invented in Rawlins in the 1880's, he explained, but by 1910, blacksmiths in rural towns were building their own versions of the popular 'home on the range.' J. Wessel was one such blacksmith and O'Rourke's goal is to find Wessel's...
Several local event are coming up to help celebrate the Christmas season. Get an early start in celebrating by signing up for the Lighted Christmas Parade. The deadline is November 28. The Lighted Christmas Parade will be on December 2 at 6 p.m. The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce encourages people to sign up now as you make plans for the design of your float. It’s time to enjoy the Christmas spirit together as a community and join together for fun. The parade’s route is the same as the Gift of Waters. It starts on Senior Ave...
At the November 9 Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce board meeting held at Big Horn Federal, during old business CEO Meri Ann Dorman said they “met and exceeded expectations” for their Chamber Banquet, October 7. Dorman also said they are “tweaking” their planning of the event and are looking at moving it to the spring. Regarding Moonlight Madness, which was on October 26, Dorman said “It was cold.” Due to the weather, they moved the costume contest to Broadway Bakery. They gave out gi...
Christmas is right around the corner and it’s time again to call on the community to help make Christmas special for all Hot Springs County residents. Safe Haven of Hot Springs County has started taking applications for the annual Elf Tree. Families in Hot Springs County that could use help putting presents under the tree can pick up and turn in applications at Safe Haven, located at 316 Broadway St., #4. Applications are also being accepted at the Department of Family Services, 403 Big Horn St. Applications will be accepted from now until D...
by CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Authorities investigating the disappearance of a Cody woman found dried blood and an apparent bullet hole in the vehicle she was last seen traveling in, court records say. The SUV is owned by Katie Ferguson’s ex-boyfriend, Adam Aviles Jr., who was arrested last week amid the investigation. Aviles is facing a federal charge that alleges he illegally possessed ammunition, but the 26-year-old has not been charged in connection with Ferguson’s disappearance. Ferguson was last seen in ea...
Hot Springs County High School class of 2014 graduate Christina Porath was sworn in as an admittee of the Wyoming State Bar in an October ceremony held in Cheyenne. She can now legally practice law in the state of Wyoming. She graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law with a Juris Doctor degree in May, 2022. She is the daughter of Daniel and Leila Porath of Thermopolis....
Sign-ups are being taken for Christmas Food Baskets through December 7 at Public Heath in the County Annex, 864-3311 or the Help Center at 426 Big Horn St., 864-3851. Basket pickup will be Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 7th and Arapahoe. Volunteers are needed on Thursday, Dec. 14 beginning at 6 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish Hall. For more information, call 864-3629 and leave a message....
Wyoming Humanities just awarded a $2,000 Spark Grant to support the Hot Springs County Pioneer Association for their new project, “A Historical Podcast & Presentation of the Pioneers who Inspired Owen Wister’s The Virginian.” The story of many of these pioneers who inspired this famous book, such as ranchers Dick Washakie and Elizabeth Short, will be included in a podcast, “Pioneers of Outlaw Country,” and featured in a historical presentation at the Hot Springs County Museum. First-person narratives from the museum archives will be used to t...
The November Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board meeting was held at Audra’s Copper Coo. There was no board meeting in October due to the members attending the Fall Summit in Yellowstone National Park. Treasurer Audra Dominguez reported that in September the lodging tax deposit was $26,482.25, which was an increase of 1% with the average of $25,868.39. This was $270.17 more than the previous year. Additionally, for the lodging tax deposit for October they received $38,506.60 which was a 2...
The Hot Springs County Fair Board and Recreation Board installed a digital sign at the fairgrounds on November 14. This is in the same location as their previous sign. The digital sign came from Wyoming Signs of Casper, managed by Enoch Hart. Together with Jason Bowman of Monkey Welding and Chance Honeycutt of Wyoming Signs, they have installed the sign. Fair Board Chairman Joe Martinez said, "As part of our discussions, we felt it was a positive benefit for both the Rec District and the Fair...
During citizen participation at the November 7 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, Mayor Adam Estenson recognized concerned citizen Jason Bowman, who had asked to be on the agenda to present to the council. Bowman started out by referring to information in an article about his petition and protest regarding Officer Mascorro that appeared on an online news source on Oct. 16. He then stated the following, “I had been protesting at the stoplight every day for a week and officer Mascorro has personall...
Get an early start in celebrating the holidays by signing up for the Lighted Christmas Parade. The entry deadline is November 28. The parade is set for Saturday, December 2 beginning at 6 p.m. The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce encourages people to sign up now as you make plans for the design of your float. It’s time to enjoy the Christmas spirit together as a community and join together for fun. The parade’s route is the same as the Gift of Waters. It starts on Senior Avenue, past the Post Office, turning to the flagpole, the...
Thermopolis Big Springs FFA sent four state champion students to the2023 FFA Nationals Awards ceremony at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 31 through November 5. Clint Kimes and Tyler Morris shared the award for ninth in the nation in Environmental Resources for their fishing lures experience. Morris said, "We went around the county, and we tested a couple of different fishing lures, and we figured out what works better and why it worked the best." Together they tried a...
Sign-ups are being taken for Christmas Food Baskets through December 7 at Public Heath in the County Annex, 864-3311 or the Help Center at 426 Big Horn St., 864-3851. Basket pickup will be Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 7th and Arapahoe. Volunteers are needed on Thursday, Dec. 14 beginning at 6 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish Hall. For more information, call 864-3629 and leave a message....
Christmas is right around the corner and it’s time again to call on the community to help make Christmas special for all Hot Springs County residents. Safe Haven of Hot Springs County has started taking applications for the annual Elf Tree. Families in Hot Springs County that could use help putting presents under the tree can pick up and turn in applications at Safe Haven, located at 316 Broadway St., #4. Applications are also being accepted at the Department of Family Services, 403 Big Horn St. Applications will be accepted from now until...
The Thermopolis Ambassadors is a branch of the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. They welcome new business and managers to our wonderful community, as well as thanking existing businesses for investing in Thermopolis by expanding or remodeling. They meet once a month, currently the last Thursday at noon and schedule visits once a month, on the second Tuesday of the month. If you are interested, please stop by the Chamber at 220 Park Street to pick up an application. The Chamber Ambassadors have existed for over forty years and serve...
The annual Backpack Program Fundraiser and the Beta Sigma Phi Annual Holiday Craft Fair will be held at the Thermopolis Middle School this Saturday, November 18. This year the theme of the fundraiser is “Anything Christmas.” It will run from from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Event organizer Judy Carswell said participants can decorate anything in the style of Christmas from trees, chairs, wreaths, birdhouses, and anything they want to do. These items are for the silent auction, which will end at 3 p.m. and winning bidders will be notified after bidding clo...
People for People, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, and Community Federated Church will be preparing a Thanksgiving meal on November 23, 2023. If you would like to receive a meal or plan on eating in with them, please let them know as soon as possible by calling Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 864-3629, Community Federated Church at 864-2524 or Judy Carswell at 921-8264. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and deliver meals. Contact Carswell to volunteer. Signup sheets for the dinner are located at Hot Springs County Public Health,...
The Hot Springs Speech and Debate Team completed their first tournament of the season with a 2nd place finish at the inaugural Cody Speech and Debate Novice Tournament held at Cody High School on November 11, 2023. The Bobcats, coached by Lyle Wiley, Alyssa Brown, Grace Martin, and Riley Jeffs, had 9 students competing at the novice tournament, all of whom had impressive first-tournament results. Freshman Annalyn Sharp finished as the champion in Extemporaneous Speaking in her first forma...
by Sofia Saric Casper Star-Tribune CASPER — The Joint Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a bill Monday night for consideration during the 2024 legislative session that would grant the state agency that certifies Wyoming peace officers with authority to obtain personnel files while investigating alleged misconduct. An officer’s personnel file can contain all kinds of vital background information from use-of-force incidents to behavioral infractions to mental, physical and moral fitness. At the same time, the Wyoming Peace Officers Sta...
