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  • Halloween trick-or-treat safety tips

    Oct 29, 2015

    The Hot Springs County Sheriff’s office has issued a number of Halloween safety tips for children while they are trick-or-treating including: •Always use good judgment. Obey all laws. •Young children should always trick-or-treat with an adult. •No children should go trick-or-treating alone. •Plan your route and make sure your family knows what it is. •Wait until your parents have checked your treats before eating them. •Be cautious. Stay at the doorway of homes and never go inside. •Only visit houses with the lights on. •Make sure your costume...

  • October rainbow

    Lara Love, Publisher & Editor|Oct 29, 2015

    A short rain shower on Tuesday caused a rainbow to appear over Thermopolis....

  • Ward brings home state title

    Durward D. Jones|Oct 29, 2015

    Bobcat Jules Ward brought home her second consecutive individual title from the 2A State Cross Country meet in Sheridan on Saturday. The girls brought home second place as a team. Ward finished the course with a time of 19:12. Ward won her title last year with a 19:15. Her time improved from when she ran a 19:55 on the course in Sheridan during the Michelle Ludwig Invite in September. Chandra Maddock placed sixth with a time of 21:29. Maddock improved her time substantially from when she ran...

  • Big week for Bobcat sports

    Oct 29, 2015

    Thermopolis Bobcat football players Cameron Igou, Eric Herold, JD Phillips, Tyler Cornwell and Cody Bjorhus celebrate their 28-0 win over Newcastle Friday. The Cats head to Lovell Friday for their first 2015 State 2A football playoff game. Lady Cats Shaynie Bauer and Korey Smith leap for a block as Ryley Range backs them up and gets ready for a dig. Lady Cats, l to r, Stacy Lewis, Kaili Johansen, Jules Ward, Chandra Maddock and Liz Rhodes show off their second place 2A State Cross Country team...

  • Bobcats win big, head to playoffs

    Oct 29, 2015

    The Hot Springs County High School Bobcats defeated Newcastle 28-0 on Friday, and in doing so won a spot in the 2A State Football Playoffs. The Bobcats came out strong in their game against the Dogies on Friday, putting up all of their 28 points in the first half. "We set the tone early and ran the ball well," said coach Rob Anderson. Sophomore quarterback Cullen Becher only threw the ball twice, but both passes were caught by senior Tyler Cornwell for touchdowns. The Bobcats held the Dogies...

  • Lady Cats regroup to battle Kemmerer

    Chandler Smith|Oct 29, 2015

    The Hot Springs County High School Lady Bobcats fell to Shoshoni in straight sets on Friday and Riverside in five sets on Saturday during the team's annual Senior Night celebration. "We just weren't completely prepared for this match. Shoshoni is a really good team and our girls weren't mentally there," said coach Shannon Hill. "We did step up and play them well in the 3rd game, however it was too little too late." During the Shoshoni game, Maggie Ryan had 19 digs and Korey Smith had four kills...

  • Adult Coed Competitive Volleyball League standings/scores

    Staff Report|Oct 29, 2015

    W L Owl Creek Graphics 24 2 Serving Cervezas 22 4 Insert Name Here 17 9 Diggers Delight 16 12 Practice Safe Sets 5 21 (Gave up 9 points) 3W/3L Team Freedom 5 21 (Gave up 22 points) 3W/3L Scrubs 3 23 Tournament Play Wednesday, October 21 Diggers Delight 25 25 Practice Safe Sets 12 19 Serving Cervezas 27 25 Scrubs 25 11 Insert Name Here 25 25 Team Freedom 23 23 Owl Creek Graphics 25 25 Diggers Delight 13 19...

  • Morrison named new rec director

    Durward D. Jones|Oct 29, 2015

    Brad Morrison is the new director for the Hot Springs County Recreation District. Originally from Lamar, Colo., Morrison moved to Thermopolis five years ago with his wife, Staci. Once here, Brad found himself coaching high school football and track. He also coached basketball for the middle school. Morrison is excited for his new position with the recreation district. Through coaching, he has become invested with the kids and is hoping to further that relationship. With his motto of "show up,...

  • Recognize this tune?

    Oct 29, 2015

    Pianist Andre Bohren plays a few notes from a classic Star Wars tune, comparing it to the classical music piece he had played previously for the seventh grade Thermopolis Middle School band class....

  • Former resident releases second book 'Elias' Proverbs'

    Staff Report|Oct 29, 2015

    Wyoming native and former Thermopolis pastor, Dan Molyneux, has published his second book titled “Elias’ Proverbs.” Molyneux served as pastor of the Community Federated Church for over 10 years, from 1986 through 1996. “Elias’ Proverbs” is a collection of poetic proverbs that are philosophical, spiritual, and, above all, inspirational. Elias the Teacher began to teach in the ancient city of Antioch, speaking words filled with power and wisdom Elias was introduced to readers in Molyneux’s first book, “The Angel of Antioch”, a tale of faith, pe...

  • Community Church hosts sanctuary anniversary service

    Staff Report|Oct 29, 2015

    The Community Church invites everyone to the 60th anniversary of their sanctuary Sunday, Nov. 1 at the 10:30 a.m. service. The district superintendent of the United Methodist Church, Reverend Jeff Rainwater, will help with the celebration. Following the service at 11:30 a.m. there will be a reception for the community. Rainwater will lead the congregation in their annual meeting following the reception. One hundred and seventeen years ago Pastor Louise C. Thompson came to Thermopolis to build a new church in an unchartered community. It was...

  • Community Coffee group searches for new projects

    Chandler Smith|Oct 29, 2015

    The Community Coffee group, which is comprised of various members of the community and meets once a month on Thursday morning, has begun searching for a new project to encourage funded community groups to support. During the Oct. 22 meeting, the group primarily focused on the possibility of new sidewalks alongside Broadway Street around the area of the train tracks as well as bike paths throughout the downtown area. The group noted the sidewalks around the area of the train tracks and bridge...

  • Moonlight Madness hits town

    Durward D. Jones|Oct 29, 2015

    The ghosts and goblins are preparing for Moonlight Madness in downtown Thermopolis on Thursday, Oct. 29. Kicking off the festivities will be a friendly Haunted House for Hope from 4:30-5:30 at the H.O.P.E. Agency located at 426 Big Horn Street. The Masons will be serving tacos from 5-7 p.m. at the Masonic Hall on Arapahoe St. Pinnacle Bank will once again be judging the kids’ costumes starting at 5:45 p.m. in Bicentennial Park. Prizes will be awarded to the top winners in several different age g...

  • 4-H Achievement Night Sunday

    Durward D. Jones|Oct 29, 2015

    Community members are invited to attend the annual 4-H Achievement Night Banquet and Awards Program at the Hot Springs County Fair Building Sunday, Nov. 1. The banquet begins at 5 p.m. and the awards program will follow. The night will be full of recognition for many of the 4-H members, honoring the outstanding work they have accomplished over the last year. The Outlaws, Mustangs, Wranglers and Cowpokes 4-H clubs will be featured. Each family attending is reminded to bring two side dishes, such...

  • In memoriam

    Oct 29, 2015

    Residents release balloons in remembrance of victims of domestic violence in Wyoming as Janic Bartlow read a poem entitled "Remember My Name". October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month....