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The air thick with moisture holds the heat close to the earth, making it difficult to take a breath. The landscape is decorated with thick green foliage. From under the lush overgrowth sounds emit from a mysterious source. Trees begin to sway from a mysterious force, cracking and snapping under pressure. Into a clearing a beast of huge proportions erupts from the canopy of green. Stopping to release a roar that vibrates through the heavy air. The beast is a dinosaur and this is its home 65...
Thermopolis Town employee Ty Mead wrestles with the water truck hose as he uses hot mineral water to melt the snow and ice build up along the Broadway's south facing gutters....
Wyoming unemployment rate has increased to 4.1% in November, from the previous month of October which was at 4% according to the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. This is slightly lower number than the 4.3% that was recorded last November. This is still significantly lower than the U.S. unemployment rate of 5%, last year it was 5.8%. This is the lowest it has been since 2006. While unemployment rates rose from November 2014-15 in eight counties in Wyoming, it fell in 14 counties....
The holiday break is over and the Lady Cats are ready to get back into the game. While many students enjoyed a long break from classes and the school, the girl’s basketball team continued to hone their skills. “We have had an excellent turnout during the holidays and the girls have been able to get a lot of skill work in plus we have been able to keep our team concepts fresh,” said Coach Cory Sova. Coach Sova is impressed with the team’s determination, attributing it to the serious demeano...
Bighorn Bowhunters had an archery shoot this last weekend at the fair grounds. The fundraising event had 80 shooters. A 3-D range was set up in the multipurpose building and standard 2-D targets in the fair building. Recycled Christmas trees and a large variety of faux woodland creatures created a challenging range in the multipurpose building. The event had participants of all ages and skills, boys and girls, men and women. While a serious demeanor was evident with every archer, it was clear...
Members of the Bighorn Bowhunters stand ready as they aim for their targets in the fair building Sunday....
With a large focus of the Christmas season towards retail, the Christmas creep continues to emerge earlier every year. Stores are starting to have Christmas merchandise displays as soon as Halloween. Consumers are divided on getting Christmas shopping done early or waiting until December. Some clearly have a bah humbugian attitude while others display an ambitious desire to be the early shopper. Many consumers blame the retailers for the ever expanding holiday creep, but in truth, it is due to...
Changes are coming to the Hot Springs County School District. With 2015 drawing to a close, the school board has brought forth changes. With the opportunity to reposition job duties within the board, all members opted to stay in their current position. Several members stated they would like to continue to grow and become better in their current position. Tobi Johansen was declared Chairman of the Board, Melissa Johnson was declared Vice-Chairman of the Board, Clay Van Antwerp was declared Clerk...
This time of year can be a lonely time for some, whether it is distance, financial problems or just not being able to be with loved ones. There is no reason to spend Christmas alone. People for People will be hosting their annual Christmas Dinner at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Friday, Dec. 25 and everyone is welcome. There will be plenty of food. If you are home bound, volunteers will deliver to your home. Just call ahead to reserve your meal. The family style dinner will be served from...
The Lady Cat's defended the home ground winning all four games during the ShoOpolis tournament, a shared tournament between Thermopolis and Shoshoni. They played Upton, Rocky Mountain, Cokeville and Little Snake River during the tourney. "We did a great job defensively holding Upton to 10 points through three quarters," said Coach Cory Sova. Thermopolis beat Upton 41-20 with a true team effort from all the girls. Randi Elisson led the team with six rebounds. Ashlyn Weber and Jessica Schierkolk...
he Hot Springs County Hall of Fame committee is gearing up for the upcoming 2016 banquet on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Days Inn. Inductees in the HSC Hall of Fame are members of the community, past and present, who have been a pioneer in our community or a figure head and have made Hot Springs County a better place. This year's inductees are Dorothy Milek, Bill Smith, Doctor C. Dana Carter, John Herrin, Sr. and Dora McGarth. Dorothy Buchanan Milek Dorothy Milek has no peers when it...
Just how complicated does town water actually have to be? Turn the faucet on and there should be water, as much as you need. The water needs to be safe to drink, and ready on demand; but this comes with a caveat: a monthly price. The Thermopolis Town Council just came off a long battle to adjust the water rates for the town resulting in a higher price for residents. This has been a much needed adjustment as the town suffered a loss last year and much of the delivery system has become...
Ralph Witters Elementary student Annalyn Sharp accepts an achievement certificate from her first grade teacher Sharon Cordingly....
Nothing good comes from a case like this stated John P. Worrall the Washakie County Attorney. “One man was killed, another mans life is shattered” Worrall said during a phone interview about Anthony Haire and the conclusion of Haire’s trial for manslaughter and reckless endangerment. The 12 member jury found Haire, 33, guilty on both counts after seven hours of deliberation. Worrall said he laid out the facts and left it up to the jury to determine Haire’s guilt or innocent. Haire was arreste...
Spencer Luce was Life Flighted following a pedestrian vs vehicle collision just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9. The accident happened at the intersection of North 6th and Big Horn. It was determined two vehicles were proceeding northbound using different lanes of North 6th. Joni Hamilton was using the inside lane of traffic and Tim Hoyer was using the outside lane. Hamilton’s car was slightly ahead of Hoyer’s vehicle. Hamilton saw a person crossing the intersection of North 6th and Big Hor...
The Lady Bobcats traveled to Glenrock for their season opener at the Herder Classic Friday and Saturday. "We simply have to play smarter" coach Cory Sova said of the varsity Lady Cats performance during their game against Tongue River. The aggressive nature of the Lady Bobcats against Tongue River lead to a number of fouls during the game. The Bobcats ended up being defeated 31-27. This is the first varsity action for many of the girls Sova noted. Quarter scores for the game were Tongue River...
Guns are a hot topic in the media these days. With folks being divided on who should have them and who should control who has them. Guns are a common accessory in the wilds of Wyoming. Several locals seldom travel anywhere without one. Between hunting and protection of livestock, or just plain recreation, guns are a staple in the Wyoming lifestyle. With any form of gun handling it is imperative to know the firearm you are using, safety is a must. There is only one way to gain the comfort level a...
by Durward D. Jones This time of year can be a lonely time for some, whether it is distance, financial problems or just not being able to be with loved ones. There is no reason to spend Christmas alone. People for People will be hosting their annual Christmas Dinner at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Christmas day and everyone is welcome. There will be plenty of food. If you are home bound, volunteers will deliver to your home. Just call ahead to reserve your meal. The family style dinner will...
The penguins of the Polar Pet Park sing and dance as they tell the story of the true meaning of Christmas. Students of the Risen Son Christian School performed an ensemble of musical medleys during the play "Christmas in Black and White."...
The Bobcat drama team brought home second place in their division during State Drama. "The students did an amazing job representing Hot Springs County with four students receiving All-State Medals" said coach Mary McGillivray. Darren Leonhardt received two medals, one for his humorous duet and one for scene design. Aressa Goodrich received a medal for costume design. Fawn Rush came home with a medal for dramatic monologue. Mikayla Lanik brought home a medal for original script. Mikayla Lanik...
The Travel and Tourism Board met for an all day session Tuesday. The first part of the day involved a work session in which many issues were addressed and resolved. At 2 p.m. the board began their regular monthly meeting. The meeting focused largely on the 3-on-3 tournament. Guests Ernie Mecca and Brandon Deromedi from the Booster Club discussed the club taking over the tournament and plans for the future. The Booster Club’s plan is to utilize the school grounds and clubs to put on the annual t...
Shane Boren was arrested for alleged driving under the influence after wrecking his vehicle on Missouri Flat Road Thursday. Boren suffered only minor injuries ....
The trial for former Hot Springs County resident Anthony Haire began in the Wyoming Fifth Judicial District Court Monday, Dec. 7, in Worland. Haire, 32, was charged with manslaughter and reckless endangerment in Washakie County over events happening on April 13. Haire allegedly shot his neighbor, Jamye Don SoRelle, 58, during a dispute over a vehicle and trailer blocking a driveway. Events during the shooting escalated from verbal arguing to SoRelle allegedly being shot several times by Haire....
The Lady Cats are heading into basketball season by gearing up for their first tournament Friday and Saturday in Glenrock. With just a few weeks of practice under their belt, Coach Cory Sova has twenty-four girls for the varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams. The Lady Cats lost six seniors to graduation who played a significant role for the cats last year. After getting beat in overtime in the semifinals at state last year, Sova has a plan. "We will spend the first half of the year looking...
The annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Festival will be Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. with the auction to follow at 6:15 p.m. Red Rock Family Practice and the Wyoming Dinosaur Center will be hosting the event. There are 20 trees and 13 wreaths decorated by local businesses and groups to be auctioned off. All proceeds will go to the Thermopolis Community Fund. Over the last year the Thermopolis Community Fund has given funding to several different...
