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On February 28, Thermopolis Town Council held a special meeting for a public hearing on a request to “park” a liquor license, which is held by Big Spring Spa. The license cannot be extended at this time because Big Spring Spa is not in possession of a full-year lease for their space in Hot Springs State Park. Rather than surrender the license, or transfer it at this time, Big Spring Spa requested that the town approve its request to “park” the license at the property located at 309 Arapahoe Street. With the town council’s approval of that requ...
At their second regular monthly meeting in February, the Hot Springs County Commissioners heard reports from various departments, pertaining to on-going work of the county. FBO Airport Manager Nate Messenger reported that it had been a relatively slow month at the airport. There were 118 flight operations, with 574 gallons of aviation fuel, and 957 gallons of jet fuel sold. The necessary Class A Operation License has been renewed. Road & Bridge Director Shane Rankin, advised that the warm weather had allowed his department to continue with...
The annual Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber Banquet will be Saturday, March 14 at the Hot Springs County Fair Building featuring the theme of “Our Roots Run Deep.” The evening begins with a no-host social hour at 5:30 p.m., featuring refreshments served by 7 Lazy S Bar and live music by Keith O’Brien. Guests will then enjoy dinner prepared by Broadway Bakery and The Good Seed Company. Throughout the evening, the chamber will honor the outstanding individuals and businesses that make Thermopolis such a special place to live, work, play and disco...
Hunters are an essential piece of setting hunting seasons, and now is the time to get involved in the process. Those interested in shaping the 2026 hunting season are encouraged to attend a public meeting and submit comments. Attending a public meeting is also a great opportunity to talk with local biologists and wardens, learn about the wildlife in your backyard and ask questions. Information about local hunt areas will be presented at each meeting. The meeting in Thermopolis will be held on Friday, March 20 at 6 p.m. at the Thermopolis...
Community garden sign up Sign up day for community garden spots is set for Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Hot Springs County Library. For more information, contact Becky at 864-3028. Historical Society meeting The monthly meeting of the Hot Springs County Historical Society will be on Saturday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at The Learning Center, 124 North 5th St. A special showing of the short film Socks will be shown. The movie is a story of life, love and loss on a ranch in the Bighorn Basin. Republican Party Convention The Hot Springs...
At the February meeting of the Travel & Tourism Board, they reviewed the status of their on-going projects, and discussed other future projects. The organization received the sum of $12,433.30 from the lodging tax for the month of January, 2026. That sum represents a decrease of 14%, over the same time period in 2025. For the calendar year 2025, receipts of lodging tax funds were down about 2% over the previous year. In on-going projects, bids are being solicited for the cost to produce, and to install, the signs for the wayfinding project. Pro...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Cody mayor pleads guilty to drunk driving CODY (WNE) — Cody Mayor Lee Ann Reiter’s DUI case concluded Wednesday morning with a guilty plea. As part of her sentencing agreement, Reiter agreed to a six-month, unsupervised probation, during which she will not be allowed to consume alcohol or patronize businesses whose primary source of income is derived from the sale of alcohol. However, Reiter will be allowed to be at events serving alcohol in her official capacity as Mayor. In the event that she sat...
by Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After hundreds of proposed amendments and several late nights in the Capitol this session, lawmakers have adopted a compromise 2027-28 biennium budget and sent it to Gov. Mark Gordon. Sen. Tim Salazar, R-Riverton, said that as it stands, the Legislature’s recommendation for state spending is $53 million below the governor’s original recommendation announced in November. In general funds, the budget includes an expenditure of $3.4 billion, and in total funds, the b...
The Hot Springs County High School Speech and Debate Team celebrated another outstanding showing at the National Qualifying Wind River District Speech and Debate Tournament held at Rock Springs High School from Thursday, February 26 through Saturday, February 28. The tournament hosted 18 Wind River District schools with competitors of all Wyoming school classifications (1A/2A, 3A, and 4A) mixed together. Twenty Bobcat competitors coached by Lyle Wiley, Riley Jeffs, and Markie Whitney traveled...
Have you driven through the stunning Wind River Canyon (WRC) lately? This iconic Wyoming route on US 20/WY 789 is a breathtaking drive for locals, tourists and everyone in between, but it is also the only main path connecting communities north and south of the Wind River Range. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is studying the long-term safety and reliability of WRC, one of the state’s most important and challenging transportation corridors. Built nearly a century ago, this scenic byway is also a hard-working route that c...
The annual Thermmopolis-Hot Springs Chamber Banquet will be Saturday, March 14 at the Hot Springs County Fair Building feature the them of “Our Roots Run Deep.” The evening begins with a no-host social hour at 5:30 p.m., featuring refreshments served by 7 Lazy S Bar and live music by Keith O’Brien. Guests will then enjoy dinner prepared by Broadway Bakery and The Good Seed Company. Throughout the evening, the chamber will honor the outstanding individuals and businesses that make Thermopolis such a special place to live, work, play and disco...
Keller to announce Marshall Keller is holding an ice cream social on Thursday, March 5 at 6 p.m. to announce his candidacy for Wyoming House District 28. The event will be at the Thermopolis Fire Hall, 400 S. 14 St. Mid-Winter Blues Bash The annual Mid-Winter Blues Bash free community dinner and local education panel discussion will be held on Sunday, March 8 at the fairgrounds with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5 p.m. The event will feature activities for kids and door prizes. Community garden sign up Sign up day for...
The Hot Springs County School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on February 19. Thermopolis Middle School Principal Darren Luebbe kicked off the district share portion of the agenda reporting that the change to a four-day week has proven to be a boon for both students and staff at the middle school. He reported that both the girls and the boys teams were crowned conference champs in wrestling and the boys basketball team had won the conference championship this year. In another monthly share item, Hot Springs County High School...
The Board of Directors of Hot Springs Health held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 24. Dr. Mattson Mathey requested the board to approve two policy revisions: one affecting the HIM Medical Records Policy and one affecting the Medical Staff By-Laws. Both changes were approved by the board. CEO Scott Alwin introduced Kayla Sterling, who was recently hired as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the hospital. She will be providing individual and couples counseling services, as well as doing patient case management. Alwin advised...
by Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle, via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The first slate of interim priorities were discussed Monday to address large issues the state wants to deal with but didn’t have the time or urgent need to in this 20-day budget session. The Select Water Committee held the meeting to address water issues that range from failing municipal infrastructure and taxpayer dollars to water availability and the Colorado River water system. Chair Rep. Martha Lawley, R-Worland, and the committee approved five primary areas of stu...
by Christina MacIntosh Jackson Hole News&Guide, via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Cody Roberts, the Sublette County man charged with felony animal cruelty for allegedly bringing a wolf into a Daniel bar, plans to take a plea deal. Under the agreement, reached Wednesday, Roberts will likely face 18 months of probation and a $1,000 fine. He would not be permitted to hunt, fish, drink alcohol or enter bars during that time. Roberts’ deal is for a suspended sentence, which allows someone who has committed a crime to avoid prison time. If he com...
On February 17, the Thermopolis Town Council took up a few citizen requests and also reviewed several liquor license renewal requests for the new year. The council approved liquor license renewals for the following establishments: OEB, LLC.; 7 Lazy S Café & Bar, LLC; Thermopolis Liquors; Mack’s Market Inc.; OEB Salon, LLC.; Double R Store, LLC.; Maverick Inc.; VFW Post #2281; Pizza Hut; and One Eyed Buffalo Brewing Company. The council agreed to renew the liquor license for Los Cabos, provided that the entity makes contact with the town on or...
Following a public meeting on February 17, the Hot Springs County Commissioners approved a request to establish a gravel pit on property owned by the Brown Trust, located north of Highway 170 off of Owl Creek Road. The pit was approved for a period of five years and will be utilized in the upcoming Highway 120 West project, as well as other projects. The Land Use Planning Commission had recommended approval of the request, provided that the owners of the pit agreed work with the Road & Bridge Department for any upkeep needed on the road used to...
by John Bernhisel Are you willing to wake up in the early morning for something truly cosmic? On the morning of Tuesday March 3, sky watchers across the Big Horn Basin will have a chance to see one of nature’s most quietly dramatic shows. A total lunar eclipse, often called a “blood moon,” will unfold overhead as the Earth slowly slides between the sun and the moon. No telescope required. No ticket needed. Just a coat and a willingness to lose a little sleep. What makes it a blood moon? During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth blocks direc...
by Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com, via WNE Hot Springs County residents watched the Red Canyon Fire explode in August. Driven by extreme weather conditions, the lightning-sparked blaze burned nearly 195 square miles of grassland, sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper habitat in the Bighorn Range foothills, and it happened quickly — most of the burn area was charred in a span of four days. Dread in Hot Springs County communities like Thermopolis and Kirby wasn’t confined to the immediate effects, like lost fencelines and incinerated forage for liv...
Main Street Thermopolis announced that its Board of Directors has made the thoughtful decision to dissolve the organization effective June 30, 2026. After more than a decade of service to the Thermopolis community, this decision reflects a careful evaluation of the organization’s long-term sustainability and capacity. Main Street Thermopolis is proud of the progress, partnerships, and impact achieved over the past 10 years in supporting downtown vitality and community pride. As part of the dissolution process, all remaining assets of Main S...
Unplug service A celebration of St. Patrick will be held for the March 1 Unplug service at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, corner of 7th and Arapahoe. Corned beef and cabbage will be service for dinner and music will be Irish fiddler Angela Botzer. Mid-Winter Blues Bash The annual Mid-Winter Blues Bash free community dinner and local education panel discussion will be held on Sunday, March 8 at the fairgrounds with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5 p.m. The event will feature activities for kids and door prizes....
The Thermopolis - Hot Springs County Chamber Board held their regular monthly meeting on February 12. A number of on-going projects were updated for the board. In on-going projects, the chamber continues to work on issuing the 2026 City/County Map. The board has scheduled a board get-together at for March 17. The chamber will be sponsoring the Regional Civics Bee event, which will take place in Thermopolis on April 14. The board will host its banquet on March 14. The theme for the event will be “Our Roots Run Deep.” Tickets for the banquet are...
The Thermopolis FFA chapter at Hot Springs County High School had a highly successful year focused on leadership development, student growth, community service, and agricultural advocacy. With 45 members and full participation in agricultural education, the chapter provided opportunities for students to build leadership skills through conferences, career exploration activities, mental health awareness initiatives, and strong Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs. Members were...
