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by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com, via Wyoming News Exchange After Wyoming State Parks settled with the former owner of the popular Star Plunge hot springs facility in August for $1.8 million, inspectors discovered gas leaks, sagging beams and “significant problems with the pools,” Wyoming State Parks Deputy Director Nick Neylon told lawmakers Tuesday. The findings throw a wrench into the state’s plans for the Hot Springs State Park pools and water slides in Thermopolis, Neylon told the Legislature’s Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cul...
At their September 1 meeting, the Hot Springs County Commissioners tackled a number of administrative tasks including the purchase of the Waltz property located in the 500 block of Arapahoe Street. The purchase of the property will allow the county to proceed with demolition of some the buildings currently standing in that block and to finally address a long-standing issue of potential county liability associated with the structures. The commissioners approved liquor license renewals for Bailey Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Pit Stop #10; for Legion...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has lifted voluntary fishing closures for the Bighorn River. Game and Fish staff have continuously monitored stream conditions since the closures were announced in early August of this year. Recent cooler weather has moderated water temperatures across the Big Horn Basin and forecasts indicate a continuing cooling trend, minimizing the immediate stress on local trout populations. With the recent cooler weather, Game and Fish anticipates stream temperatures to drop to safer levels for trout, allowing for...
The Travel & Tourism Board held their monthly meeting at Hot Springs State Park office on August 25. Director Angie Guyon advised that the organization’s new web site has now gone live and can be found at https://www.visitthermopolis.com. In the financial report, the board was advised that the July 2026 amount for lodging tax revenues to the board was in the sum of $45,894.36, which represents a 26% increase in revenues. The board has been advised that its grant request for Destination Development funds has been approved by the Wyoming O...
Airport Fly-in The Hot Springs County Airport is hosting a Fly-in and model airplane fun fly on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 7-11 a.m. A free breakfast will be available and there will be door prizes. Wheeler meet and greet Hot Springs County Sheriff candidate Matt Wheeler is hosting a meet and greet on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 4-7 p.m. at Audra’s Copper Coo, 225 Clark St. Democratic candidate meet and greet Two Democrat candidates for federal office will be at a meet and greet on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 2-4 at Storyteller, 524 Broadway. Lisa K...
The Bureau of Land Management began work in the Wyoming Bighorn Basin’s Fifteenmile Herd Management Area to strengthen the long‑term health of the wild horse herd and the rangelands they rely on. This effort supports a more sustainable balance on the landscape, which has been heavily strained by long‑term overpopulation and severe drought conditions. The Fifteenmile HMA is located in the upper Fifteenmile Creek watershed approximately 30 miles northwest of Worland, in a very remote part of the Bighorn Basin. The area includes nearly 81,00...
The Board of Directors of Hot Springs Health held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The Board held a round of applause to acknowledge Dr. Vernon Miller, MD, who was recently named Physician of the Year by the Wyoming Medical Society. Dr. Miller has over 50 years of medical practice experience, and is board certified in general surgery. Dr. Miller has been an outstanding asset to our local community. CEO Scott Alwin reported that Hot Springs Health has been awarded $1.7 million through the Wyoming Rural Health...
by Christine Peterson, WyoFile.com The 5-year-old black bear had a routine. At nightfall, she would climb down out of one of Laramie’s many cottonwood trees, spend the night searching for tasty morsels in city and residential garbage cans, then by 6 a.m. she would find another tree, climb back up, and sleep off all that garbage while 60, 80 or even 100 feet off the ground. Pictures show her legs free floating on either side of a branch, dangling like a cartoon bear near the city’s historic train depot and across town by baseball fields. Wyo...
For several years now, the Hot Springs County Commissioners have struggled with issues arising out of a land use request made by Micheal and Michele Stevens and their Tipi Retreat business. Two separate court cases have ground their way through the legal system - at considerable expense to Hot Springs County tax payers - and a review of actions taken by two of the current county commissioners was undertaken by Governor Gordon. And still, there appears to be no resolution in sight. After being denied their land use change and after losing their...
The Hot Springs County School District Board of Trustees met on Thursday, August 20 for their regular monthly meeting. The Trustees opened their meeting with a celebration of staff who have been with the District for at least five years. Those receiving acknowledgment for five years of service were: Barb Andrew, Jim Andreen, Boone Bowker, Brittney Bowker, Forrest Christiansen, Kylie Corpening, Kaitlyn Dudrick, Kee Elder, Lynn Erickson, Bill Faller, Jacilyn Garrison, Wade Holmes, Randi Miramontes, Aubry Roybal, Ryan Roybal and Kim Steinfeld....
Tris Munsick and the Innocents will be taking the stage on Friday, Sept. 11 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds with seating in the grandstands. The concert starts at 7 p.m. with opener The Clay Halos. The concert is bought to you by the Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo committee as a fundraiser to help ensure they can continue to bring the PRCA rodeo to Thernopolis. Tickets are available at the gate or by scanning the QR code in the ad on page 12. For more information, call (307) 231-1385. Producing a Professional Rodeo Cowboys...
The Hot Springs County Prevention Coalition invites the community to come together for an evening of support, connection, and remembrance at its 5th Annual Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk on Sunday, September 13 from 5-7 p.m. at the Kiwanis/Washakie shelter in Hot Springs State Park. This annual gathering aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health challenges and provide a safe, supportive space for those affected by suicide. By bringing residents together, the coalition hopes to connect community members with resources while...
Artist in residence program Wyoming State Parks and the Wyoming Arts Council are hosting Artist in Residence at Hot Springs State Park. The public program will be on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Lower Terrance Shelter. License plate society The Wyoming License Plate Society will be holding a collectors meet on Saturday, Sept. 12 beginning at 10 a.m. in Hot Springs State Park at the Smoking Waters Shelter. For more information, contact John Stalick at (307) 250-2204. Summer picnic Hot Springs County Historical Society and...
Jorden Ray Schulte and Jordan Nicole Overson exchanged traditional Christian marriage vows on May 31, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pastor Matt Bridges of St. John's Church officiated. Parents of the bride are Tom and Jodi Overson of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The groom's parents are Ray and Rhonda Schulte of Casper, formerly of Thermopolis, Torrington and Cody, Wyoming. The groom is the grandson of Cleone Uecker of Mitchell, South Dakota, the late Shelton Schuh of Plankinton, South Dakota, and...
Wyoming’s State Board of Equalization is locked in a court battle with Gov. Mark Gordon over the constitutionality of the state’s 4% residential property assessment cap. Board members walked lawmakers through the case Monday at a Joint Revenue Interim Committee meeting. The 4% assessment cap was enacted in 2023 and first applied to tax year 2024. The cap limits how much a residential property’s taxable assessed value can increase in a single year to 4%. Even if assessors decide a property is worth more than it was the year before, it can not be...
Gordon extends emergency permits for livestock, feed CHEYENNE (WNE) —- Gov. Mark Gordon has signed Executive Order 2026-006, extending the authorization (2026-005) for emergency relief permits for vehicles transporting oversize and overweight loads of livestock feed and livestock across Wyoming. This extension comes in response to widespread drought, high temperatures, low humidity and wildfires across Wyoming during the spring and summer of 2026. These hazardous conditions have depleted pasture grass and natural forage, creating a critical l...
On Thursday, September 10 at 6 p.m. Local Government 101 will host a panel to discuss the Prop 1 Property Tax Ballot Initiative at The Learning Center, 124 N. 5th. Panelists include Hank Hoversland, Executive Director of the Wyoming Taxpayers Association; State Senator Ed Cooper; County Commissioner Bob Aguiar; County Assessor Dan Webber and Thermopolis Mayor Adam Estenson. The meeting will center around the residential property tax question voters will be asked to decide this November. Local Government 101 is composed of individuals from...
The Smoking Waters Demolition Derby packed the grandstands at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds last Saturday and treated spectators to a spectacular display of crashing, smashing and bashing. At the end of the evening, winners included a few new, young competitors as well as some seasoned veterans with years of driving experience. The event was under new management this year, with the Hot Springs County Fair Board running the show as a fundraiser for fairgrounds maintenance. Total payout to...
On Saturday, September 5, a spectacular End of Summer Jam will hit in downtown Thermopolis. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the music starts at 6 p.m. The stage will be set up facing the flag pole at the intersection of 5th Street and Broadway, so expect a street closure on Saturday commencing at 10 a.m. As the stage is delivered, there will also be some lane closures to expect on Friday evening, September 4. The event is a musical/dance function so bring your own seating and come prepared to enjoy great live music and delectable food options. Be...
The candidate filing period for Hot Springs County Special District seats has closed. Five people have filed to fill three 4-year terms on the Hot Springs County School District Board of Trustees. Incumbents Bethany Webber and Sherman Skelton, along with new candidates Sean Ryan, Cindy Glasson and Stephanie Boren, will be seeking a seat on the board. Incumbent Jennifer Axtell and Andrea Miller are seeking to fill one 2-year unexpired term. Basil Sorensen is the only candidate to file for one of three 4 year terms on the HSC Cemetery Board. For...
Schenck book signing Jeb Schenck will be holding a book signing on Monday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Storyteller for his book Pow Wow Dancers of the Wind River. Dancing with the Heartbeat of Mother Earth is a collaboration between photographer Jeb Schenck and professional dancer and educator George Abeyta. This work serves as a vital bridge, linking present generations with their past and future, while inviting non-native neighbors to witness the vibrancy of a culture that is often overlooked in history books. Munsick concert Thermopolis...
Three Casper authors will sign copies of their books during an event titled A Harvest of Books, on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Storyteller. Neva Bodin, Gayle M. Irwin, and Debra Moerke write in a variety of genres, including sweet and Christian romance, children’s, devotionals, memoir, and cozy mystery. All these genres will be represented by the authors during the event. “We are all part of the same writers’ group in Casper, and we are very excited to return to Storyteller,” Irwin said. “We haven’t been there in a few ye...
The Board of Directors of the Thermopolis - Hot Springs County Chamber of Commerce held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2026. In old business, Chamber Director Cindy Sampson reviewed for the Board the success of this year’s Pageant Days Parade. Although there were changes this year to the organizers, the event was generally well received, and was very much a success. The Board took action to adopt a Board Governance Handbook, which had been circulated at the July meeting for the Board to consider. The discussion then t...
by John Bernhisel For generations of Big Horn Basin Latter-day Saints, temple worship required traveling hundreds of miles. Now, more than a century of waiting, traveling and praying has finally brought a temple here. Nearly five years after members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints first heard church President Russell M. Nelson announce plans for a temple in Cody, the building is nearly ready to begin the work for which it was constructed: serving as a place of worship, peace...
April 28, 2023. A tragic day for the little town of Thermopolis. A local resident dead. A well respected law enforcement officer gravely injured. The day brought bright sunshine, the warmth of a spring thaw, and both pain and suffering to many in our community. The many repercussions of that fateful day have rippled through this tight knit community - with a wealth of sorrow and anguish to go around. Last week, a settlement was announced in the case filed by the heirs of Buck Laramore against the Town of Thermopolis and former police Sargent Mi...
