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by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com via Wyoming News Exchange The Wyoming GOP has asked a Laramie County District Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit against the state party, arguing that the government should not meddle in a private organization’s internal matters. The dispute stems from the state party’s recommendation that county GOPs disregard state statute and a Wyoming Supreme Court ruling, and allow ousted committee precinct people to vote in local party elections. The Hot Springs County Republican Party initially ignored that advice, set...
by Daniel Powell On June 20, 21 and 22 the Hot Springs County Museum will celebrate Outlaw Days. The event will include gun fights, food vendors, live music, historical talks and a re-opening of the famed Hole-in-the-Wall Bar. With all that to offer, one would be extremely hard pressed to not find something of particular interest or desire. While you are at the museum, take a look at their copy of a famous photograph of the Sundance Kid and Etta Place. It is one of only three, or perhaps four, copies known to be in existence. “Etta Place” is...
by Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com via Wyoming News Exchange Last Tuesday, a group of legislators visited Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, which exists to remember anti-Asian discrimination and the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. Before the tour, Joint Agricultural Committee Chairman Rep. John Winter used an anti-Japanese racial slur while discussing the historic site. Closing out a morning of testimony and lawmaker discussion on agricultural and public land issues, Winter, who is from Thermopolis and represents a...
In response to criticism following his comment regarding the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, Joint Agricultural Committee Chairman and District 28 Rep. John Winter issued a statement to the Independent Record. Last week, legislatures participated in a tour of the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. Before the tour, and as they were closing out a morning of testimony and lawmaker discussion on agricultural and public land issues, Winter took a minute to remind his fellow lawmakers of the upcoming visit to center. “If you’re gonna go to the...
Several awards were handed out at the 2025 Hot Spot Car Rally. Winners include: Off Road - Jeffrey Averill, 1963 Chevy C10 Motorcycle - Lloyd LaFave, 2007 Boss Hoss Trike Tractor - Chris Delay, 1940 Allis-Chalmers B Street Rod - Jay Hergert, 1936 Ford Pickup Truck - Wolf Baldwin, 1957 Chevy Pickup The Odd Balls - Tim Bullington, 1935 Dodge Pickup Muscle Car - Brian Disrud, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Vintage Car - Kenny Page, 1929 Ford Model A Chevy - Dan Schmid, 1972 Chevy Nova Ford - Tim Schmelzle, 1971 Ford F-100 Mopar - Gary Pierce, 1967...
From June 2 to June 10, a group of 12 4-H youth and adult participants from across Wyoming embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through northern Italy and southern France to explore sustainable agriculture, immerse themselves in new cultures, and strengthen the values of 4-H. Youths who participated included Silas Dickey from Hot Springs County and others from around the state: Campbell County – Karmyn Gladson, Park County – Tag Thompson, Washakie County – Mackenzie Ray, Niobrara County – Gr...
The Farmers and Artisans Market is kicking off this Saturday, June 21 and will run through October 4. The market is located on 5th Street west of Bicenntenial Park and is open from 8 a.m. to noon. Last year the market operated under the auspices of the Red Dirt Master Gardeners organization. Starting this season, the nonprofit group known as Thermopolis Farmers and Artisans Market has taken over. Produce will not be available until later in the growing season. The group has set up a website with a wealth of information on the market, including...
The Thermopolis/Hot Springs County High School Alumni Association invites all classmates to register for Reunion Weekend, July 18-20. This year’s gathering is for classmates of years ending in 0 or 5, however all classes are welcomed. On Saturday, July 19, classmates can gather at the VFW for socializing and drinks. The $10 registration fee pays for the DJ and music starts at 8 p.m., which ends at midnight. For the picnic on Sunday, July 20 at the Kiwanis Shelter in the Hot Springs State Park, they will have a variety of food trucks available t...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Arrest made in fatal shooting CHEYENNE (WNE) — A 19-year-old Cheyenne resident was arrested on charges of second-degree murder in connection to a fatal shooting, according to a press release from the Laramie County Sheriff ’s Office. Friday morning at approximately 12:14 a.m., deputies responded to a shooting at a residence at the West Winds Mobile Home Park, located at 505 Williams St. They arrived to find 18-year-old Ryan Snow had been fatally shot following an argument between Snow and Nathan Pfaff. Depu...
Summer reading program Hot Springs County Library is hosting a summer reading program for 1st-6th graders on Fridays from June 20-August 1 from 10 a.m.-Noon. There will be games, prizes and fun for all. For more information, call 864-3104. Bee the Scientist Sabrina White, PhD student at the University of Wyoming, will be hosting a Roadshow on Tuesday, June 24 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Community Hall, 631 Big Horn St. Participants will learn about the importance of pollinators and the vast diversity of unique bees in Wyoming. You will learn...
Dedicated volunteers with Thermopolis Trout Unlimited (TTU) made a significant difference in the beauty of the Wind River Canyon during their bi-annual cleanup event on May 31. Eighteen individuals converged at the Wedding of the Waters, dedicating just under four hours to a their effort that yielded over 30 contractor bags full of trash. The cleanup focused on pullover areas throughout the canyon and the highway leading to the Wedding of the Waters boat launch. This inspiring demonstration of...
Brothers, Elam and Cal Epperson, two young students in the Hot Springs County School District, have commenced their authorship, and entrepreneurial careers, by publishing a new work, entitled "The Adventures of Trouty McGee – Tales of the Big Horn." Elam Epperson is twelve years of age, and will be in seventh grade at Thermopolis Middle School this fall. Call Epperson is ten years old, and will be in the fifth grade, come the fall term. The brothers are big into fly fishing, and agree that t...
Due to repairs needed on the Little Hot Springs bridge in Hot Springs State Park, the Broadway Street bridge will remain open when bridge repairs begin on Monday, June 16. A single lane of the Broadway Street bridge will remain open, and traffic movements over the Bighorn River will be controlled by portable traffic signals. “The contractor will be working with a snooper truck on Monday (June 16), and demolition of the bridge deck is scheduled to begin in early July,” said Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Kelly Eri...
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, met for their annual meeting on June 12. The meeting was conducted at the Kiwanis Shelter, in Hot Springs State Park, and was followed by a picnic. Chamber Director, Meri Ann Dorman, opened the meeting with a discussion on the annual Gift of the Waters Parade, which is scheduled for August 2, at 10 a.m. The theme of the parade is “United we Stand.” Registration forms can be found online on the Chamber’s website, or can be obtained at the Chamber office. Dorman then advised that the Therm...
The Thermopolis Town Council met on June 3 for their first regular meeting for the month of June. Much of the meeting was taken up with citizen participation, where local citizens appeared to voice their concerns, or their support, for allowing fireworks to be used within the Town limits on the Fourth of July. Of those who spoke in opposition to allowing fireworks, the main concern seemed to be the effect of the noise from the fireworks upon pets, the elderly, and local veterans, who may suffer from PTSD. Those who spoke in favor of allowing...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners met on June 3 for their first regular meeting in June. The commissioners were asked to approve the filing of a Satisfaction of Judgment in the District Court case in which the Tipi Retreat and its owners were ordered by the court to pay fines to the county for their violation of the county’s land use regulations. With only minimal discussion, the commissioners agreed to allow the Satisfaction of Judgment to be filed with the court. This action follows up on the commissioners determination to enter into an a...
by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com via Wyoming News Exchange The legal battle over a popular swimming spot in Hot Springs State Park could last years, Star Plunge owner Roland Luehne wrote in an open letter last week, casting renewed doubt over the reopening of the pools. The Star Plunge closed to the public in January after Luehne’s latest management agreement with Wyoming State Parks expired. The facility’s future has been in dispute since last spring, when Wyoming State Parks selected a new operator to take over from the Luehne family aft...
The Hot Springs Livestock Show was held last Friday with participants from Thermopolis and all around Wyoming. Results include: Grand Champion Breeding Heifer - Brylee Rodgers, Casper, WY Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer - Hadley Cooper, Powell, WY Grand Champion Beef - Parker Day, Gillette, WY Reserve Champion Beef - Finn Coates, Casper, WY Grand Champion Swine - Kassidy Orr, Casper, WY Reserve Champion Swine - Kassidy Orr, Casper, WY Grand Champion Lamb - Sage Garn, Tremonton, Utah Reserve...
According to Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Kelly Erickson of Thermopolis, the Broadway Bridge construction project has been delayed to a planned start date of June 16. Due to weather delays on other projects, this project has also been set back. During bridge improvements, scheduled to begin June 6, the Broadway Street bridge (crossing the Bighorn River) will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The closure is expected to last through October 16, 2025. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be detoured...
Members of the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Fremont Street around 12:30 a.m. early Monday morning. The house was engulfed when they arrived. The occupant of the house got out without injuries. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the State Fire Marshall....
Depending upon how long you have had the pleasure to live in Thermopolis, chances are, you may have sought treatment at Gottsche Therapy, Rehab and Wellness, which is located next door to Hot Springs Health. Gottsche is a non-profit organization, which was founded in 1954 by William H. and Carrie Gottsche. Mr. and Mrs. Gottsche were sheep ranchers, butchers, and bankers in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Those good folks became aware of the health benefits of the hot spring pools in Thermopolis, and would travel here to aid in the treatment of their...
Barrie Bryant of Thermopolis has been named to the Spring 2025 Chancellor’s List at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Hot Springs Health is proud to announce that Dr. Elizabeth McKenzie is completing her second year of residency in family medicine and will move into her third year of residency in July, continuing her training and commitment to serving the Thermopolis community. Dr. McKenzie earned her medical degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine after earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry. She h...
Bingo run The 1890’s Riders are hosting a Bingo run. A meet and greet and preregistration get together will be held on Friday, June 13 beginning at 6 p.m. at 7 Lazy S Cafe. On Saturday, June 14, registration begins at 9 a.m. at Wyo Tee’s. Kickstands go up at 10 a.m. The route takes participants from Thermopolis with stops in Meeteetse, Burlington, Greybull, Worland and back to Thermopolis. For more information, contact Frank Davis at (307) 355-9117 or Keith Haagensen at (307) 431-5382. Proceeds will be donated to the Learning Center and Things...
by Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange Wyoming lawmakers voted to draft a bill that abolishes the state’s property tax system. During a meeting of the Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee in Gillette, the proposal was introduced by Sen. Bob Ide, R-Casper, who said it’s time for lawmakers to start over from scratch. Taxpayers are “paying unrealized gains” on inflation, he said, and it’s time for the state to “shift to a new system.” Furthermore, recent property tax reform passed in the last two years has created com...
by Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange Kindergarten through 12th grade teacher recruitment and retention is among the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Education Committee’s priority topics for its interim work. Wyoming Department of Education Chief of Staff Dicky Shanor said Wyoming has more than 15 subjects with a “critical shortage.” He explained a critical shortage occurs when 5% or more of the teachers in a subject area are teaching without a full Professional Teaching Standards Board license. The committee reviewe...
