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The Wyoming Coaches Association has voted on which 3A boys and girls basketball players they believe are the best in the East and West, and Dustin “Duder” Harvey and McKenna Bomengen have been selected as All-Conference for the 3A East division. Lady Cats coach Matthew McPhie said of Bomengen, “McKenna did a great job for us this past season. I believe she grew as a player, as a playmaker, and most importantly, as a teammate. “She averaged nearly 12 points per game, 5.5 rebounds per game. 2.5 assists per game and led our team in steals with an...
This cold and flu season seems to be hanging on forever with folks suffering from coughs that have lasted for weeks, congestion that seems never ending and flu symptoms that come and go what feels like every other day. Its been the same for kids, too, passing illness around and around the classroom. Kids actually catch about eight colds each year, and with everything from sharing school supplies to toys, its no wonder parents feel like their kids are constantly sick. All it takes is one third grader to come home with a bug and the next thing...
Oran and Adley Coyne make a break for the finish during a series of races at the Bobcat Pride assembly at the Hot Springs County High School last Friday....
The Thermopolis FFA Chapter was recently recognized as a two-star chapter. Advisor Britton Van Heule said, “Being recognized as a two star chapter is definitely an honor. Our students work really in the areas of, Chapter, Community and Student development. We work hard every year to put on meaningful and educational activities for our students and community. “Our chapter is defiantly honored with this acknowledgment.” Members of the local chapter include: Freshmen Kamry Bowman, Jason Bowma...
Ralph Witters Elementary teachers performed a skit for students Friday in honor of Dr. Seuss Week. Principal Catelyn Deromedi (a.k.a. Cat in the Hat) reads along in the ABC book....
Along the north side of Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital a trailer houses an imaging system and equipment to allow the hospital to continue its nuclear medicine program. At the most recent meeting of the hospital board of trustees, a motion passed to allow the transfer of $350,000 in capital money from the 2020 budget to the 2019. As the previous equipment for nuclear medicine broke down a replacement was necessary and is expected in May, though the temporary mobile unit behind the hospital...
Recently it was announced that the Trump Administration proposed the delisting of the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List. Game Warden Benge Brown noted the wolf has been on and off the list over the years in not only Wyoming, but Montana and Idaho as well. On April 25, 2017, a court mandate returned management of the gray wolves to the state. The animals can be something of an issue, he said, having attacked livestock at local farms and ranches. Brown explained there are a lot of wolves in the state, and there are designated predatory...
Through a series of questions, groups of Thermopolis Middle School students got to know each other better during the Voices assembly at the school....
Now that we’ve got a little more sunshine in our days most of us have a little more energy, too, so the urge to start your spring cleaning may be upon you. So where do you start? Professionals suggest the first thing to do is to create a schedule for spring cleaning that can be done over a period of time rather than trying to do it all in a single weekend. Separating your cleaning into different rooms lets you focus on one area at a time to keep on task. First things first, de-clutter. Studies have shown a disorganized home adds to your s...
Sunday marks the ‘wearin’ o’ the green’, otherwise known as St. Patrick’s Day. Without a doubt the Irish and the Irish at heart will be enjoying their favorite things like corned beef and cabbage and downing a few green beers. If you’re planning on going out to celebrate, be sure you have a plan to get home safely like a ride with a friend or perhaps a designated driver. Its always good advice to stay hydrated and to make sure you eat any time you’re planning on celebrating, so have an extra helping of corned beef and maybe switch between water...
The Hot Springs County 4-H Junior Leaders will be hosting a free chili supper to the public on Saturday, March 16, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. 4-H members will be making desserts including fancy decorated cakes, pies, cookies and baskets, which will be available by silent auction and live auction. The live auction will begin at 6:30, with John Gerrells auctioneering. Money raised from the event will go to helping Junior Leaders attend Washington Leadership Focus, a weeklong leadership camp for 4-H members in...
Several people put on their green and braved the snow and cold to participate in the Shamrock Shuffle 5K Saturday morning. The event was a fundraiser for Hot Springs County High School Cross Country and Track....
Spring is in the air...the time when a young lady’s heart turns to Prom! Hot Springs County High School will once again be holding their prom dress exchange, now through May 5. If you have a prom dress, or more than one, that you would like to donate to the dress exchange, please bring it to the front office at the high school. The dresses will be available for the girls to ‘shop’ for free for their perfect prom gown. Gowns, suits, shoes and accessories will all be accepted....
