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Kinley Taylor was recognized at a Ralph Witters Elementary assembly for being a Bobcat Champion for Children. She is a kindergarten teacher at RWE. She is one of four teachers in HSCSD#1 in the running for district teacher of the year. Aidan Freeman performed in the 2024 Wyoming All-State Jazz Honor Ensemble. This is an auditioned group of 40 students meticulously selected as the best jazz musicians in the state of Wyoming. Those students are then placed into Jazz 1 and Jazz 2 ensembles, comparable to varsity and junior varsity. Aidan made it...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Wapiti hunter to pay $15K for mistakenly killing grizzly POWELL (WNE) — A local black bear hunter who mistakenly killed a grizzly last spring must pay $15,000 in restitution and is barred from hunting over the next year. At a Wednesday hearing in Park County Circuit Court, Patrick M. Gogerty of Wapiti pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of illegally taking a grizzly without a license. However, under a deal accepted by the court, Gogerty’s guilty plea was deferred and the case will be dismissed if he suc...
by Jackie Dorothy The Yellowstone Highway through the Wind River Canyon was a radical idea when it was first proposed. A few remote ranchers protested that they didn't need a road and didn't want to pay a new tax for one since they would never own a vehicle. The town founders, however, were desperate for an easier route for autoists to reach the inaccessible town of Thermopolis and met personally with these protesters, trying to explain the importance of these new contraptions. In 1915, it was...
The Wyoming Democratic Party (WDP) has announce Hot Springs County Democratic Party Chair Kimberly Bartlett as the 2024 recipient of the Nellie Tayloe Ross Award, to be presented at the party's annual dinner of the same name held on February 10, 2024, in Cheyenne. "I can't think of anyone more deserving of this recognition than Kim. Whether it's as a candidate for office, grassroots activist, or party leader, she paves the way for and inspires others to adopt her incredible dedication, think...
At the January 30 Hot Springs Health board meeting, during special introductions, CEO Scott Alwin introduced Mia Barreda and a new physician assistant from West Virginia, who is working in the Emergency Department. Second, Alwin introduced nurse Ann Strenger, who is now the clinic director. Alwin also presented Neil Todhunter a plaque recognizing his dedication and years of service to Hot Springs Health. Dave Studebaker of Eide Bailey presented their audit of Hot Springs Health and said, “The p...
The Hot Springs County Historical Society will hold the program “Caves of My Life, From the Big Horns and Back Again in 44 Years” on Saturday afternoon, February 10 at 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum. The presenter is Juan Laden. This is a talk and slide show of a life dedicated to cave exploration. From surveying, vertical caving and scientific inquiry, one finds not only joy and the physicality, beauty, intellectual stimulation but also camaraderie in the exploration of the subterranean world. This offering will share some of the images of th...
It’s that time again! Chocolate Lovers and Silent Auction will be on Saturday, February 10 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Hot Springs County Library. “Our boxes of chocolate are just what you need for your special day. Consider a friend, co-worker, significant other, etc. for a treat today,” said organizers. The Silent Auction will be held at the same time as the Chocolate Lovers Event. There will be several baskets around the library to choose from. Memberships are also available. Come support reading and library programs and enjoy. All proce...
by Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — After a peer-reviewed assessment, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Friday announced two petitions to re-list gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act in the Northern Rocky Mountains and the Western United States were “not warranted.” The legal status of gray wolves does not change as a result of this finding, the service said in the public announcement. The analysis indicates that wolves are not at risk of extinction in the Western United States now or in the fores...
The Hot Springs Speech and Debate Team brought home a second straight 1A/2A Championship trophy after taking first at the Jackson Teton Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament held at Jackson Hole High School on February 2-3, 2024. The Bobcats brought 18 students to compete in the tournament that hosted 12 schools and over 250 entries. Seniors Ivey Goff and Brison Steere continued a strong season with their second place finish in Duo Interpretation, and Goff also placed second in Humorous Interpretation. Senior Julia Quintanilla also...
At the January 18 Hot Springs County School District #1 board meeting, advisor Becky Martinez and Thermopolis Middle School’s Big Spring FFA gave a presentation during the celebrations portion. The students showed a slideshow of their activities and their trip to the FFA Nationals event. The Thermopolis Independent Record ran a full story on their trip to Nationals in the November 16, 2023, edition beginning on the front page. The students said their goal is to be in the top five chapters in the state, which is made of 58 chapters, including b...
On January 26, four Thermopolis Middle School 8th grade students all won first place awards at the Powell regional science fair, each in their own categories. Jaelyn Steadman, Mac McCumber, Orion Jenks and Brian Weaver all brought home wins. Science teacher Aimee Kay said, “I’ve never done a science fair before in my 29 years of teaching. I told the kids we started back at the end of November. The kids have been coming in on Tuesday mornings to do their projects. Heather Love, my student teacher...
Local artist Barrie Lynn Bryant, of Kirby, is one of 46 artists selected to have his artwork featured during the 2024 Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition. This year's exhibit features 50 works and Bryant is one of the selected artists who will have two of his images featured. The exhibition opens in the Capitol Gallery at the Wyoming State Capitol on Friday, February 9. The Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition is a biennial survey of contemporary Wyoming artists with work selected from an open call....
by Joseph Beaudet, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange The Wyoming Freedom Caucus discussed potential property tax reform options during a Patriot Chat with local Republicans last Saturday. Rep. Mark Jennings, R-Sheridan, said he plans to run a bill centered on acquisition-based property tax for the third consecutive year. During the 2023 session, Wyoming legislators approved Jennings’ bill to conduct a study to evaluate the hurdle associated with implementing acquisition-based property taxes in Wyoming. Conservative legislators are p...
At the January Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board meeting, Jackie Dororthy gave the director’s report and commented on plans for marking that this year is the 100th anniversary of the Yellowstone Highway and the tunnels opening near the south entrance of the Wind River Canyon. Dorothy said “I have met with WYDOT and they are excited for the project. Shannon Watts is creating the map using Google Earth and the stickers will be an old school style. He will also create a brochure as a map...
On Sunday, January, 21 at 6:16 a.m., the Thermopolis Police Department discovered a traffic accident that occurred in Hot Springs State Park causing damage to the Big Springs canal. The vehicle was removed from the small canal and the 25-year-old driver from Lander was cited by Thermopolis PD and Hot Springs State Park Rangers. There may be further citations pending from HSSP Rangers. As a result of the accident, damage was done to the original stonework of the canal's wall and to the Wyoming...
The Hot Springs Speech and Debate team captured the 1A/2A Champion title at the Big Horn Speech and Debate Tournament held at Big Horn High School on January 26-27. The Bobcats brought 15 students to compete in the tournament that hosted 10 schools including large teams from South Dakota. Bobcats celebrated numerous individual tournament champions at the tournament. Seniors Ivey Goff and Brison Steere impressed with their first place title in Duo Interpretation, and Goff was also named tournament champion in Humorous Interpretation....
For several months now, Hot Springs County Emergency Management has scheduled outdoor alert siren tests. The next scheduled test will be this Saturday, February 3 at noon. For this test, the alert siren will sound the steady tone used for weather warnings. There is another tone, the hi-lo siren, that is for total failure of Boysen Dam. Remember, this Saturday’s siren will be a test. However, if you hear either of the alerts at other than test times, be prepared to follow emergency procedures. The Hot Springs County website gives detailed i...
Hot Springs County Assessor Daniel Webber announced that currently qualified Hot Springs County veterans or their surviving spouse should contact the Assessor’s Office by telephone to renew their Veteran’s Exemption for 2024 on their property taxes. If the applicant will be using the exemption for vehicle licensing, they will need to stop by the Assessor’s Office when they come in the courthouse to renew their registration. The exemption can only be used in one county in Wyoming for the tax year and if you are using it on your property taxes...
Public Health Response Coordinator Sady Mounts and Hot Springs County Emergency Management Coordinator Stephanie Conrad teamed up to give senior citizens of Hot Springs County Preparedness Buckets. The buckets came with a meaning of being ready and prepared if there is ever a need to evacuate and/or a need to leave their residence in an emergency....
Earlier this month, members of the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department sent out the information for their annual fund drive to residences in Hot Springs County. Donation tickets are included in the mailer. Each $2 donation puts you in a drawing for gift certificates ranging from $50-$300. Fill out and return the ticket stubs with your donation in the envelope provided. Return your tickets by Friday, Feb. 9. You can also drop off your envelopes in the red mailbox in front of the fire hall next to the flag pole at 400 S. 14th St. Funds raised...
The Meeteetse Friends of the NRA will be hosting an NRA Wall of Guns event on Saturdday, February 3, in partnership with Discover Meeteetse, and their 16th Annual Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby on February 3-4. The Wall of Guns event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Elk Horn Bar & Grill. Funds from this event will be sent to the National Friends of the NRA and be distributed back to Park County. The Wall of Guns game consists of 100 numbers, each number will sell for $10. After all 100 numbers are sold, a winner will be drawn and have their choice...
At the January 16 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting, they voted and passed the approval to sign a letter of support regarding the HSC Shooting Complex Committee Proposal Submission. Commissioner Paul Galovich explained that the committee is getting ready to issue a pre-RFP that is due by March 1. A final RFP will be due by April 1. This is how the state will process their decision making in choosing a location for the shooting complex. A task force of 11 members, which is comprised...
On January 16, the Thermopolis Town Council held a brief meeting at Town Hall. Town attorney Marshall Keller presented for its first reading an ordinance enacting parking restrictions on 5th Street between Broadway Street and Warren Street. The Farmers Market operates from June 1 to October 1 on Saturday mornings. The vendors cannot put up tables in the designated area if vehicles are parked there. According to the ordinance, parking on 5th Street during Farmer’s Market, it shall be and h...
At the January Land Use Planning Commission meeting, County Planner Les Culliton presented applications to the board from Jeffrey Powell for a Land Use Change and Minor Subdivision and from Daniel and Leila Porath for a Land Use Change, from Agricultural to Commercial for short-term rental of cabins. For Powell’s application, Culliton said he had originally requested a minor subdivision of 37.64 acres into five lots of various sizes. It is described as Northwest Quarter (N ½ NW ¼) lying Sou...
Stars & Pipes, LLC is hosting a Gun Show on January 26-27 from 3-7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday at the HSC Fair Building at 627 Springview. They plan to make the show an annual event. Admittance is $2 per person. Event organizer Bradyn Harvey said, “We just wanted to bring back a gun show to Thermopolis. There hasn’t been one here in a while and we saw a need, so we wanted to fill it.” They had 35 tables available and they are all spoken for. The Stars & Pipes Gun Show will feature vendors from Cody, Cowley, Basin, Dougl...
