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A young sledder enjoyed himself Monday on Warren Hill. Even though the snow was deep and an occasional pull was necessary, he was all smiles....
Sledding turned into some snowball action for two youths Monday on Warren Hill. The sledding was a little tough bcause the snow was not packed down on the street yet....
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a preliminary accident report detailing the circumstances of the crash of a two-person airplane in northern Wyoming on Dec. 7 that took the life of pilot Grant Belden of Thermopolis on his 34th birthday. Passenger Miles Hausner, of Worland, is reportedly in stable condition in a Billings, Mont. hospital. Belden worked as a wildlife specialist with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) since 2007. He graduated from... Full story
by Lara Love The crash of a small aircraft in northern Wyoming claimed the life of Thermopolis pilot Grant Belden, 34, Wednesday, Dec. 7. Belden was a pilot and wildlife specialist employed through the State of Wyoming Wildlife Services. They operate under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Passenger, Miles Hausner, 56, of Worland was injured in the crash and transported to Billings. The two men left the Worlan... Full story
The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office has issued a decision authorizing the expansion of a bentonite mining project in Hot Springs County. Wyo-Ben, Inc. plans to extend bentonite mining operations and concurrent reclamation of their 108T project located approximately 5 miles northwest of Thermopolis. The mine plan is a progression of the existing 108T project, extending onto adjacent public lands totaling 376 acres. The expected life of mine and concurrent reclamation is 15 years.... Full story
Community members packed into the VFW Saturday evening for the dinner and auction which raised over $22,000 to benefit Shannon Myers. One of the many highlights of the night was when a saw, hand painted by Cindy Clancy, was purchased by Joe Arnold for $1,025. He donated the saw back to be auctioned off again. Karen Sinclair of Thermopolis Hardware purchased the saw, paying $1,000, and then gave it to Arnold. Showing off the saw is Kaylee Buckner with auctioneers John Holm and John Gerrells in...
Unofficial results are in, and Hot Springs County voters passed both of the two propositions concerning Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Tuesday’s general election. On the proposition to form a special hospital district there were 1,688 votes in favor and 890 votes against. On the proposition for the creation of a one percent specific purpose sales and use excise tax there were 1,643 votes for and 947 votes against. The tax will be used to collect $16.4 million for the construction, expan... Full story
Unofficial results from Tuesday's general election have come in and new leadership will be taking over in January on the national, state and local level. An amazing 2,644 voters turned out in Hot Springs County with many first time voters registering Tuesday at the polls. Voting machines in precincts 1-1, 1-2 and 3-3 experienced an issue upon starting up. According to Hot Springs County Clerk Nina Webber the normal and usual backup plan, the manual feed bin, was implemented. Voters were all stil...
Lea Schoenewald spoke during the Hot Springs County Historical Society meeting about history of downtown Thermopolis and and many fond memories she has made over the years....
Fishermen enjoy a guided trip down the Wind River on Sunday....
Wyo-Ben, Inc. proposes to amend bentonite mining and concurrent reclamation of its 108T plan of operations on public land approximately five miles northwest of Thermopolis. The proposed amendment consists of extending operations at pit 108T. The mining would be active for a period of 10 years and final concurrent reclamation for five more years, with a proposed total disturbance of 375.5 acres. This is not a new mine. It is an extension of pit 108T meaning mining will continue at the location... Full story
Hot Springs County resident Pete Weisbeck owns property off of Highway 120 and lives in close proximity to where the Wyo-Ben 108T pit mine is located and even closer to where the new access road will be located. Weisbeck is concerned about what a ten year extension and expansion of the mine will do to the natural beauty of the area. “I see a basic conflict of interest between the land owners, residents, and tourism efforts in Hot Springs County and the Wyo-Ben business owners in Billings who hav...
The excitement in the room was contagious Friday evening at the VFW as hunters from around Wyoming and the United States were matched up with local guides in anticipation of their Saturday antelope hunt in Hot Springs County. Nine men and one woman, all disabled veterans, came to participate in the Hunting with Heroes program. One local hunter, Randy Coulter, said it was his third year participating in the program, although his first time locally. Another hunter, Mark Moody, drove all the way...
Public input is being sought by the Bureau of Land Management regarding an environmental assessment (EA) which analyzes a proposed bentonite mining project located in Hot Springs County. Wyo-Ben, Inc. proposes to amend bentonite mining and concurrent reclamation of its 108T plan of operations on public land approximately five miles northwest of Thermopolis. The proposed amendment consists of extending operations at pit 108T. The mining would be active for a period of 10 years and final... Full story
Darlene Doak, a traveling nurse currently working in Thermopolis, has submitted her artistic quilt in the Row by Row quilt contest and it is on display at Gooseberry Garden Quilt Shop. The Row by Row Home Sweet Home Experience is like a shop hop for quilters. Participants visit any of the participating shops and receive a free pattern for a row in a quilt. Quilters then combine eight of the rows to create a unique quilt that represents the fun they had traveling around throughout the summer...
Arlea McCumber along with other golfers had to avoid cactus hazards and listen for a visiting rattlesnake during the Ridin' for the Brand fundraiser Saturday at McWilliams Equestrian Center...
Interested Hot Springs County residents are being asked to apply to serve as the county representative on the Big Horn Basin Nature & Discovery Center Joint Powers Board. The Big Horn Basin Nature & Discovery Center JPB meets regularly to work toward the placement of the Discovery Center in Hot Springs State Park. The JPB holds a lease on the piece of property that was the old Rio Drive Inn, next to where the Chamber of Commerce office is located. Members of the JPB served on the steering commit...
At least 20 firearms and a number of other items will be on the auction block during the ninth annual Hot Springs County Friends of NRA (National Rifle Association) Banquet on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Days Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for games and a social hour. Dinner will be served beginning at 7 p.m. featuring baron of beef and ham. Members of NRA and nonmembers are welcome to attend. The evening will include games, raffles, and live and silent auctions that will include firearms,...
Charlene Harvey shows off her great-grandchildren, Bentley and Lizzy, during Still Strolling Saturday downtown....
Visitors and locals alike are taking advantage of some of the last days of summer as we head toward the first day of fall on Thursday, Sept. 22....
Shoppers and admirers filled the sidewalk during the September Still Strolling Saturday Get Your Chalk On ArtStroll. The lizard was created by Joe Moon with Tom Butler adding the tessellating lizards down the side....
Bobcat golfers made a strong showing at the Worland Invite Thursday and Friday The Bobcat boys finished in second place overall, falling short of first by only four strokes to Worland. Hudson Roling brought home a second place finish, while Jake Maksin tied for third, Caleb DeCroo came in sixth and Logan Bartholomew brought home ninth place. For the girls, Mya Holman set a personal record with a 102 and recorded her first top ten finish. They placed fifth overall. Scores for the Thermopolis...
The Lady Bobcats traveled to Rawlins for volleyball action Friday and Saturday. Head Coach Shannon Hill was unable to make the trip because it was a little bit too far away from home with her pregnancy due date being just around the corner. She still was able to stay on top of the game action and will continue to coach throughout the season. Friday saw the Lady Cats in pool play matched up with Douglas, Lander and Powell. "It was a rough first day as we lost all in pool play, but it gave us a... Full story
Thermopolis Middle School held a ceremony Friday to recognize students for their performance on the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) tests taken in March of 2016. TMS ranked in the top ten for all Wyoming schools in the following: Eighth grade math students - 1st in Wyoming Sixth grade math students - 2nd in Wyoming Eighth grade science students - 6th (tie) in Wyoming Sixth grade reading students - 7th in Wyoming Seventh grade math students - 10th in Wyoming The current high...
This Labor Day weekend was a time to play for many around Hot Springs County. Plenty of others had to work through the weekend at business and for themselves....
