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Hot Springs County Clerk Becky Kersten will hold an Election Education presentation on Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at Big Horn Federal. The event is co-sponsored by the HSC Democrats and the HSC Republicans. It is open to the public. Kersten said, “The purpose is to get out some of the information on the legislative changes that will be affecting our voters for the 2024 elections.” The Primary Election will be held on August 20 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. The General Election will be November 5 f...
The State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission met virtually over Google Meet on April 11 at 9 a.m. to address proposals for concession operations at Hot Springs State Park. President Dr. Robert Tyrrell asked Deputy Director Nick Neylon to go over the Request For Proposals (RFP) process and said there were three RFPs submitted. Wyo Parks Concessions & Revenue Manager Stephanie Dillmon identified the three RRPs anonymously, labeled each by letters and gave their scores. Proposal A was scored...
Hot Springs County High School Jazz Band members, l to r, top, Aidan Freeman, Dean Bihr, Brendan Butler, Rosalie Willson, Ayden Coleman-Weisz, Makayla Moore, River Quintanilla and Ayden Brawley perform during the Spring Concert at the William H. Malloy Auditorium last Thursday evening. Rachelle Butler directs Hot Springs County High School Choir members front row, l to r, Davdine King, Merika Amend, middle row, Claire Simpson, Delayni Custer, Margo Keller, River Quintanilla, back row, Mesa...
Last Saturday, the Hot Springs County Democratic Party held its Presidential Caucus and Convention with 100% of attendees supporting Joe Biden's candidacy for Democratic Presidential nominee. Participants then adopted new Bylaws and added several planks to their Party Platform before enjoying tacos and conversation....
Jenifer Grimm conducted the Installation of Officers’ Ceremony on April 9 for the 2024-2025 officers for E.S.A. Alpha Phi #1148 chapter. They include, President and Educational Chair Carol Andreen; Vice President Michelle Herring; Secretary Brenda Larson; Treasurer and Photographer Cindy Magelky Awards, Historian, and Scrapbook Chair Jenifer Grimm; Philanthropic Kendi Heinze; Ways and Means Stefanie Ireland; Social Chair and Publicity Linda Ziegler; Jonquil/Chaplain Kim Enis and Parliamentarian Ruth Galovich. President Andreen is utilizing a...
There will be a Mother’s Day Craft Fair on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. If you are looking for a unique or creative gift for someone special this Mothers’ Day or another occassion, check out the many vendors offering a variety of gifts. For more information, contact Sheridan Lendoye at (307) 921-0400....
At the April Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, they held their annual board meeting with the reading of their mission statement and discussing fundraising ideas. Some of those ideas included a lemonade stand activity for kids to learn business, senior picture banners, and a potential talent show. In old business, for the nomination committee, the board provided a slate for their election. The slate includes Falina Hill, Bradyn Harvey, and Jolie Nicodemus. Also, the chamber’s April L...
Julie Robertson's Broadway Hair Studio located at 316 Broadway Street, Suite 3 is open and taking appointments. The studio operates Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment only, including evenings. Robertson has been doing hair for 31 years. Originally from Thermopolis, most of her career was in Northern California, but she moved back to Wyoming two years ago where her family roots come from. Opened in February, Broadway Hair Studio has a wide variety of products and...
RYTE Rehabilitation is hosting the second annual Beyond Kegels with Cocktails on Saturday, April 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. at their facility located at 800 Shoshoni St. Speakers will include Tess Williams, DPT on taking care of yourself postpartum, Hallie Bishoff, DO on aging well, Stephanie Mohr, CMHW on prioritizing self-care across the lifespan and Kaitlin Stone, MFA on coming home to our bodies after trauma. Entry tickets are $15 for one or two for $20, which includes appetizers and one drink, entry into raffles and speaker presentations. All...
The Risen Son Christian School is holding its annual fundraiser, Pasta with a Purpose, on Friday, April 26 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. A free spaghetti dinner will be served followed by an auction. All of the proceeds from the event go to their scholarship fund. For more information, to make a donation or help with the event, contact Shailee Harvey at (307) 921-8069 or Jon Locke at (307) 240-1919....
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com, via WNE State utility regulators on Thursday denied a request by Rocky Mountain Power to relitigate its recently resolved request for a rate hike, commenting they were “offended” by one of the utility’s allegedly misleading arguments. The company had hoped to add two charges to its Wyoming customers’ bills, despite those increases having been tossed in December following months of intense debate. Rocky Mountain Power, Wyoming’s largest electric utility, filed an application for “rehearing” portions of t...
by Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Wyoming officials on Sunday detected a grizzly bear living in the Bighorn Mountains, a range 100 miles east of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem that grizzlies haven’t occupied for almost a century. On Monday, however, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department killed the subadult male bruin. The bear had attacked a cow some 20 miles south of Ten Sleep, injuring the animal to the point where it had to be euthanized. Game and Fish officials said this was the “first confirmed l...
by Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Gov. Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Revenue announced Monday that the property tax refund program for homeowners is now open for applications. An additional $20 million was appropriated for the program by the Legislature in the most recent budget at the request of the governor in an effort to ensure that homeowners in need are eligible to participate. “I want to thank the Legislature for endorsing the importance of this program to Wyoming taxpayers and for...
by Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon has decided the new voter registration rules proposed by Secretary of State Chuck Gray exceed his statutory authority. Gordon sided with the Wyoming Legislature’s Management Council — made up of legislative leadership from both chambers — in its disapproval of the new rules, which would have required people to provide proof of residency, not just identity, when registering to vote. Gray has said on multiple occasions, including an op-ed submitt...
by Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — After years of analysis, political wrangling and a contentious public comment period, the federal Bureau of Land Management officialized a sweeping overhaul of its oil and gas leasing program on Friday. The changes, which will affect how extractive industries operate on federal land, mark the first major update to the federal onshore oil and gas leasing rules since 1988, the first adjustment to bond rates since 1960 and the first increase in royalty rates in more than 100 y...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Woman arrested for aggravated assault after allegedly hitting motorcycle with her car GILLETTE (WNE) — A 63-year-old woman was arrested for aggravated assault after allegedly chasing a motorcycle throughout town and intentionally hitting it with her car Sunday afternoon. She and a 53-year-old man have been in an ongoing dispute over the ownership of two motorcycles, said Police Deputy Chief Brent Wasson. Sunday afternoon, the woman sat outside the man’s room at the Arrowhead Motel and waited for him to lea...
Thermopols HS FFA Members of the Thermopolis FFA Chapter attended State Convention in Cheyenne last week and our local Hot Springs County High School chapter was named a Silver Emblem chapter. Chapters are ranked gold, silver or bronze, with gold being the highest ranking. Senior Tucker Lake was named Regional Star Ag Business person. Simon Ream, Chase Herring, Jayda Griffin, Tucker Lake, Porter McCumber, Kaitlin Barral and Kale Odell-Bloedel all earned their State FFA Degrees. Senior Kaitlin...
At the April 2 Thermopolis Town Council board meeting held at Town Hall, Mayor Adam Estenson and the council held a public hearing at the request of property owner Allen Webber, from Casper, for an appeal to a nuisance violation for 117 Fremont Street. Webber did not appear for his requested public hearing. An unidentified subject attempted to represent the property owner. This subject was later identified by town officials as property tenant Paul Mathewson. However, Mayor Estenson said, “I d...
The Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission will hold a special meeting on Thursday, April 11 to review recommendations regarding the recent request for proposals (RFP) issued at Hot Springs State Park. They will then provide a recommendation to the Department Director. In November, 2023, Wyoming State Parks officials invited proposals for “a significant and exciting development opportunity within Hot Springs State Park.” The initial announcement stated, “This RFP presents an unparalleled opportunity for innovative devel...
On Monday, April 8, the United States experienced a solar eclipse around noon time. Here in Thermopolis, it was a partial eclipse, but the eastern part of the nation had a total eclipse. Thermopolis and the USA previously experienced a total solar eclipse in 2017. Local photographer Jeb Schenck captured this photo of the eclipse that includes a sunspot....
Hot Springs County officials issued a press release on Monday regarding the Community Readiness grant application to prepare the former county airport property for development. The property is located near the Thermopolis Golf Course, between Roundtop and T-Hill. In November 2023, the Hot Springs County Commissioners submitted a Community Readiness grant application to the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) to prepare the former airport property for development. The press release states, “The grant application included a request for funding of $1,2...
At the April 2 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting, the commissioners voted and passed the approval of the warrant register for $564,742/71 and the payroll for $200,342.07. Both Chairman Tom Ryan and Commissioner Phil Scheel recused themselves from a portion of the financial statements. Ardurra’s Brian Clarkson and Maddie Ross gave the Geographic Information System (GIS) update and said they finished drawing and attributing land-use change tracts and added 43 new land-use change tracts to the Land-Use Change Lookup App. They p...
Alpha Phi #1148 Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held the Annual Awards Ceremony and Dinner on March 26. Awards Chair Jenifer Grimm presented the awards. First Degree of Pallas Athene: Jody Mickelsen Perfect Attendance: Carol Andreen, Kim Enis, Ruth Galovich, Jenifer Grimm, Michelle Herring, Stefanie Ireland, Cindy Magelky, Jody Mickelsen and Linda Ziegler. 15 Years of Service: Kim Enis Outstanding Woman of the Year: Jenifer Grimm Outstanding Educational: Jody Mickelsen—“Connection Circles” Outstanding Social: Valentine Party...
Citizens wishing to harvest hay from state rights-of-way must first obtain a forage permit from the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The forage permit allows permit holders to mow and collect forage free of charge until Oct. 1. Adjacent landowners to WYDOT’s rights-of-way have until April 1 to file for a forage permit. Permits are then issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Forage permittees are required to obtain and show proof of liability insurance coverage. The forage permit process creates a beneficial relationship that r...
The April meeting of the Hot Springs County Historical Society will be held this Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum. The program will be “Finding Joy in Doing Family History,” presented by Don Larson. Larson’s talk and slide presentation will inform the community about the many different online and personal genealogical programs and software that make family history easy and fun. Presented will be information on how to find online classes, webinars, recorded family history instructions, and types of records used in famil...
