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  • Speech team headed to Worland

    Mar 2, 2017

    Hot Springs County High School’s speech and debate team had a successful weekend at the Greybull tournament, coming home with a third place win in 3A. Every member of the team scored points over the weekend with many bringing home medals for their hard work. Hannah Hu brought home a sixth place in oratory, Tyler Kay and Katie Burrows placed third with their duet, Ashley Brawley came out fourth in humor, Reilly Russell took fifth in poetry, Breeze Petty and Kyle Mosser placed sixth in PF debate and Aaron Hanson placed second in drama and f...

  • Snow Showers

    Mar 2, 2017

    With quite a few inches of snow falling in Thermopolis last week, students from Ralph Witters Elementary took advantage of the fresh powder to make snow angels at LeRoy Hayes Field. After making angels, the students were invited to grab and fling handfuls of snow....

  • Dinner conversation

    Mar 2, 2017

    Following a meal of corn chowder, bread and dessert, those attending a bread and soup dinner at the Community Federated Church visit for a while before heading out. The dinners are the fourth Monday of every month at the church....

  • Cold crash

    Mar 2, 2017

    The Hot Springs County Sheriff's Office responded to an accident on hospital hill Thursday. An SUV driven by Tiphanie Goodman lost control on slick roads and struck a pickup driven by Jennifer Harvey. Though both vehicles received extensive damage, no injuries were reported. Goodman was cited for failure to maintain lane of travel....

  • FFA Petting zoo

    Mar 2, 2017

    Jessie Pennoyer holds a goat as teacher Bethany Webber goes in for a smooch. Jay Emmett, Skye Griffin and Isabella Hetzel get up close and personal with a snake held by Mary Ryan. Gage McCumber enjoys some time in the pig pen. Kendall Bradshaw was among those who stopped to brush a horse brought by Kaitlyn Schmuck. Jayssie Owsley takes a stick horse for a ride, hair and mane flying....

  • PAWS testing begins at RWE and TMS

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter Photographer|Mar 2, 2017

    Students and parents alike begin stressing out this time of year – PAWS testing is coming to Ralph Witters Elementary (RWE) and Thermopolis Middle School (TMS) starting next week. RWE will be having testing for third and fourth graders only with math, reading and science that will run until March 24. They will be having a small kick-off party today (Thursday) in conjunction with Dr. Seuss Day celebrations, starting at 3:15 p.m. In addition, on Monday, they will have a “High Five Parade” throu...

  • Mathcounts students compete in Powell

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter Photographer|Mar 2, 2017

    Students from Thermopolis Middle School recently competed at Northwest College in Powell in the Mathcounts program, both individually and as a team. The 10 students competed against Lander, Lovell, and Powell in four different rounds, the Sprint, Target, Team and Countdown. Josiah Butler, a seventh grader, scored sixth overall and will be moving on to the state level in Laramie this Saturday, March 4. Each of the different rounds is slightly different and has differing time constraints. The...

  • USA wrestlers compete at Casper Memorial

    Mar 2, 2017

    Thermopolis Wrestling Club (TWC) members competed at the Casper Wrestling Club Memorial Saturday. TWC placed 16th our of 50 teams at the event. Placings include: PeeWee: 30 Teige Owsley, fourth; 35 Ryker Sayler, third; 40B Ryder Buckner, third; 40D Brayli Price, fi fth. Bantam: 55A Dyllan Myers, fourth; 65 Cannon Boren, second. Intermediate: 65A Mack Buckner, fi fth; Chayce Buckner, sixth; 65B Trae Owsley, fi fth; 70B Colter Price, third. Novice: 70B Dalton Price, fi fth; 75 Ty Peterson, third; 80A Brody...

  • Hot Springs County Barrel Racing results

    Mar 2, 2017

    Hot Springs County Barrel Racing results for the February event include: Peewee 1D – Lexi Winfi eld 19.997; 4D – Eckley Winfi eld, 27.764. Youth 1D – Megan Winfi eld, 16.497; Megan Winfi eld, 16.530; Kaitlyn Schmuck, 16.743; Katie Fisher, 16.791. 2D – Madison O’Meara, 17.175. 3D – Taylor Malcom, 17.637. 4D – Jace Wimfi eld, 20.711, Kaycee Stothart, 24.549. Open 1D – Shyla Nicholas, 15.768; Jerrie Slagle, 15.909; Sierra Lyons, 15.949; Tammy Marshall, 15.978; Brenda Sims, 16.024; Holly Weston, 16.128; Dusdee Shepperson, 16.136; Sierra Lyons, 1...