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Submitted by Nelda Currah, Hunting with Heroes Wyoming "Chief Helper" The Thermopolis Chapter of Hunting with Heroes Wyoming (HwH WY) recently celebrated its 12th year of hosting disabled veterans during the annual Antelope Hunt, held Sept. 27. Ten veterans traveled to Thermopolis for the event, representing seven states - Wyoming, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and Washington - with a combined 159 years of military service among them. The 2025 hunt participants...
by Rachel Finch Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The Wyoming Department of Health concluded its series of public meetings across the state at the University of Wyoming student union, hosting a town hall focused on the Rural Health Transformation Program. The final in-person session was held on Thursday, wrapping up a series of eight sessions hosted throughout September and October, along with two virtual meetings conducted on Sept. 23 and 25. The effort follows Section 71401 of House Resolution 1, the One Big Beautiful B...
by Daniel Rasmussen Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange More than six years after allegedly murdering Angela Elizondo in Cheyenne, Joseph Carl Underwood received the maximum sentence for crimes committed in Park County. During Underwood’s Monday sentencing, District Court Judge Bill Simpson sentenced Underwood to serve more than 14 years for the four charges he was facing. “Mr Underwood… I don’t know how what happened here could be otherwise described in any other light than horrific, terrible and tragic,” Simpson said. “It’s a monstrous...
The Wyoming Grant’s Management Office (GMO) will be hosting a free 90-minute Wildfire Recovery Webinar for landowners, homeowners, business owners and non-profits devastated by wildfires with federal and state partners on Wednesday, October 8 at 10 a.m. The workshop will assist stakeholders to become knowledgeable about available relief, how to assess grants, make applications, and connect with federal and state agency experts. The interactive webinar includes an opportunity for participants to direct questions to state and federal grants e...
The Travel & Tourism Board met for their September meeting and discussed that representatives from the Wyoming Office of Tourism were in town for a tour of local attractions, and were in attendance at the board’s meeting. Last month, the board had discussed establishing a project to create and install wayfinding signage in Thermopolis, and at their meeting, the Board continued those discussions. The Board has filed a grant request for $80,000 from the Destination Development Fund, which could be utilized for the project. To kick start the p...
On September 17, 2025, Hot Springs County Commissioner Tom Ryan was recognized for his work as a County Commissioner by the Wyoming County Commissioners Association (WCCA). Commissioner Ryan, who serves as the Chair of the Hot Springs County Commissioners, was presented the WCCA's Riding for the Brand Award at the organization's Fall Conference, which was held in Rock Springs. The Award comes from the State's 92 other county commissioners, and recognizes Chairman Ryan's "leadership, advocacy,...
A free Ranch Succession Planning session featuring Wesley Tucker will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 1-5 p.m. at the Big Horn Federal Savings Bank meeting room. The bank is located at 643 Broadway. The session takles the complex realities of family business dynamics, exploring how overlapping family and business roles often lead to conflict, and how to navigate them. Topics include building a framework to reward sweat equity, managing the fair vs. equal dilemma, improving communication and adapting to evolving roles. Tucker is a Farm and...
Jim and Terry Wilson of V Ranch have partnered with the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust (Land Trust) to place 6,800 acres into a conservation easement within Fremont County and Hot Springs County. This easement conserves agricultural values, a rich ranching legacy, open spaces, and essential wildlife habitat. “We are planning for the future by securing the past,” said Jim Wilson. Over the last 40 years, the Wilson family has thoughtfully pieced the ranch together, creating an operation that allows for year-round rotational grazing, len...
Hot Springs County Assessor Daniel Webber announced that applications are available to apply for an exemption on your 2026 property taxes if you meet certain qualifications. In order for your property to qualify, it has to be improved residential property that you reside in for not less than 8 months of the year. If you meet both of these criteria, you can apply for one of the following exemptions: Long-Term Homeowner Exemption • You must be at least 65 years old at the time you apply • You must have paid residential property taxes in Wyo...
Book signing India Hayford will be doing a book signing on Thursday, October 2 at 6 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Library. She will discuss her latest book, The Song of the Blue Bottle Tree and offer a writing workshop following. She writes about natural history, American history, embroidery, gardening, sewing, natural and not-so-natural disasters (some of which happen in her garden and sewing room), southwestern Arkansas and life in Wyoming. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. For more information, contact the libra...
The Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force is reminding communities across the state that applications remain open for the Semiquincentennial Grant Program, a funding initiative designed to help Wyoming honor America’s 250th Anniversary through meaningful projects and programs. “The 250th anniversary is fast approaching, and we want to remind communities that they have the opportunity to be part of this historic milestone,” said Nick Neylon, deputy director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources. “Now is the time to apply,...
Senator John Barrasso visited with more than 200 Ralph Witters Elementary (RWE) students on Wednesday, September 24. He wanted to congratulate the students and staff in-person on receiving the Wyoming Department of Education's highest school performance rating, Exceeds Expectations, for the second year in a row. Only 12%, or just over 30 schools, earned this distinction. In his remarks, Senator Barrasso highlighted how some of the best and brightest people he knows attended Ralph Witters...
The Bobcats are celebrating their homecoming next week with a full line up of events. On Monday, October 6 buff puff and powder puff games will be played from 2:30-4 p.m. in the high school gym and on the field. There will be a talent show on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. A pep assembly for student will be held on Wednesday followed by dodgeball games beginning at 2:50 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9. The homecoming parade through downtown will begin at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. followed by a pep rally at the entrance...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers University of Wyoming at Casper names interim dean CASPER (WNE) — Amanda DeDiego has been named the interim dean of the University of Wyoming at Casper. DeDiego was recently voted in by the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees. Brent Pickett informed the Casper College Board of Trustees in July that he would be leaving the University of Wyoming at Casper for a position at the University of New Mexico. The two colleges have had a long-standing relationship and even share a building with each other. DeDieg...
The Thermopolis Gymkhana Series has wrapped up for 2025. At the September event, the year end awards were handed out. Sept. 20 results Lead Line Harper Norris - Barrels, Poles, Goats and Fun Event Intermediate Barrels - MJ Kavanagh, Ali Day, MJ Kavanagh, Tylee Agar, Ali Day, Jodee Folsom Poles - Ali Day, MJ Kavanagh, MJ Kavanagh, Tylee Agar, Jodee Folsom, Scotlyn Armajo Goats - Tylee Agar, MJ Kavanagh, Aspyn Noland, Teagan Allen, Ali Day, Scotlyn Armajo Flag Race - MJ Kavanagh, Tylee Agar, Ali...
The Hot Springs County School Board met on September 18 for their regular monthly meeting. The board took up the issue of the board vacancy, which will occur due to the resignation of trustee Justin Budd, which will become effective on October 1, 2025. Budd advised that he has been offered an opportunity to work overseas, and that he and his family will be leaving the state. He wished to make clear that his resignation had nothing to do with the request that he resign, which had been discussed in the board’s July 2 meeting. The Board requested...
The Thermopolis Town Council met on September 16, 2025. With no one appearing to voice public comments, the council jumped right in to their brief Agenda. The council first approved four requests for street closures. Shadow Love appeared, and requested a closure of the 100 block of N. 5th Street on October 30 between 5-8 p.m. for a Trunk-and-Treat event. Meri Ann Dorman appeared and requested a closure of 400 block of Broadway on October 30 for the Moonlight Madness costume contest; a closure of streets for the Homecoming Parade on October 10;...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is announcing a scheduled temporary closure of the Driver Services offices in Thermopolis, Riverton, Lander, Cody, Lovell, Worland and Basin to train employees on the agency’s new MAX and oneWYO software systems. In Thermopolis, the office will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 30 and reopens Tuesday, Oct. 7 with normal business hours; Other upcoming closures include: •Riverton closes Monday, Sept. 29, at 2:30 p.m. and reopens Friday, Oct. 3 with normal business hours; •Lander closed Tuesday, Sept. 30 and reope...
United we stand fundraiser The Learning Center of Hot Springs County is hosting a United We Stand fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 5-8 p.m. at 124 N. 5th St. You can eat in or carry out for $10 per plate. There will be a raffle, music, door prizes and fun. Sheriff’s office community breakfast The Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free community breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 7-10 a.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center, 206 Senior Avenue. Unlimited biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, ham, coffee, apple and ora...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners met on September 16 for their second regular meeting for the month. Shane Rankin reported that his department was working on a project with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) to identify what right-of-way rights thestate has in Hot Springs County. Apparently, the state does not have records to indicate what rights they may have on county roads. The state will pay for any survey work which needs to be done in conjunction with the project. The project is estimated to be long-term and will keep...
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com A federal judge has ruled in favor of PacifiCorp and its subsidiary Rocky Mountain Power in a case that could tap the electric utility’s Wyoming customers for yet more money. For how much is unclear, and one party involved in the case told WyoFile an appeal is under consideration. The lawsuit, which PacifiCorp launched against the Wyoming Public Service Commission last year, strikes at the heart of a long simmering suspicion among state leaders that the utility giant is trying to shift too much of its rising c...
by Terri Geissinger The first 'Night in the Museum' event was held last Saturday evening at Hot Springs County Museum. Over 50 people, divided into two groups, were guided through the Past in a Living History program. Thirty local reenactors volunteered to twist back time. The opening scene began in the famous Hole-In-The-Wall Bar, where a high-stake poker game was in full swing. Bartender extraordinaire (Dave Stewart), poured fast and heavy while two beautiful saloon gals, Kitty and Carlita,...
by Brian Martin Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming officials expressed shock, disbelief and opposition to political violence, regardless of its source, in reaction to Wednesday’s shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a rally on a Utah college campus. In a prepared statement, Gov. Mark Gordon condemned what his Utah counterpart, Gov. Spencer Cox, called a “political assassination.” “I and all of Wyoming condemn today’s tragic killing of Charlie Kirk,” Gordon said. “Mr. Kirk leaves behind a...
Last Friday, two men working in the upper Owl Creek area west of Thermopolis spotted a fire. Members of the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department quickly responded with air support. The fire was limited to approximately four acres and was considered controlled later the same day....
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is announcing a scheduled temporary closure of the Driver Services offices in Thermopolis, Riverton, Lander, Cody, Lovell, Worland and Basin to train employees on the agency’s new MAX and oneWYO software systems. In Thermopolis, the office will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 30 and reopens Tuesday, Oct. 7 with normal business hours; Other upcoming closures include: •Riverton closes Monday, Sept. 29, at 2:30 p.m. and reopens Friday, Oct. 3 with normal business hours; •Lander closed Tuesday, Sept. 30 and reope...
