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The Holiday Tour of Homes Scavenger Hunt, a fundraiser for the People for People Program, is being planned for Monday, Dec. 4 beginning at 4 p.m. and running until 8 p.m. Local residents decorate their homes for the enjoyment of the public. Theme of this year’s Scavenger Hunt will be “Inside Out”. For the cost of $6 you, your friends and family can tour around town and see the beautiful Christmas Decorations and participate in the scavenger hunt. Reception following at the Community Hall, 631 Big Horn St. Come and visit with Santa Clause while...
The Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation facilitates eight outdoor recreation collaboratives convened throughout the state that bring together local community members, recreation stakeholders, businesses, conservation groups, federal and state agencies and elected officials to identify and prioritize opportunities for the growth and enhancement of outdoor recreation. The meeting for the Bighorn Basin Outdoor Recreation Collaborative (BBORC - Big Horn, Hot Springs and Washakie counties) is Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 5-7 p.m. at the Washakie County...
Approximately 35.3% of enrolled veterans live in rural and highly rural areas, which can make it difficult to access the high-quality VA medical care they deserve. Although there may be many obstacles prohibiting these Veterans from obtaining medical care, distance and transportation are cited as being the most common. “Highly Rural” is defined as a county with a population of fewer than seven persons per square mile. Prairie Hills Transit (PHT), Spearfish, SD, has entered into a MOA with the public transportation provider in this area to hel...
by Kamryn Bouyett Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY – One of the last people to see Katheryn Ann Ferguson before she disappeared in mid-October was arraigned last week for unlawful possession of ammunition. Adam Shane Aviles Jr., 26, was arraigned on November 21 for being a felon in possession of ammunition, according to a press release from the Wyoming District Attorney’s Office. He is currently being held at the Big Horn County detention center and will remain in custody pending a trial that is set for January 22. If con...
Bobcat Jessen Basse was named to the 2023 Wyoming Coaches Association All-State Football list. Hot Springs Health employees: Paula Witt, Hayly Sayler, Kim Clemetson, Gina Cuprak, Connie Hart, Patty Hackleman and Jennifer Ogle completed the course offered by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring. The purpose of the program is to improve knowledge, interpretation and skills in fetal heart monitoring. Hot Springs Health employees: Chris Bentley, Hayly Sayler and Lindsay S...
The Historical Society/Pioneer Association Annual Christmas Dinner will be this Sunday, December 3, at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. Doors will open at noon and they plan to start serving at 12:30 p.m. Meat, potatoes, rolls and drinks will be provided. Attendees are asked to bring a salad, vegetable or dessert to share. Also, remember to bring your own table service. The event is open to members only, but you can sign up at the dinner. For more information, call 864-2678 or 921-1551....
The Hot Springs County High School Student Council attended the 67th Annual Convention of the Wyoming Association of Student Councils (WASC), held in Gillete on November 13 and 14. The HSCHS Delegation was comprised of twelve members of the Student Council. Council Members were accompanied by their Advisor, London Jenks, who is a past recipient of the Advisor of the Year Award (2019). WASC annually holds a convention at which student council members gather from across the state to present, and to discuss their school’s student council p...
Ralph Witters Elementary (RWE) has announced opportunities for members of the community to support students and teachers during the Christmas season. A teacher Christmas tree is located just inside the front entrance of RWE through December 19. Teachers will hang ornaments on the tree with ideas for classroom items they need. Parents, guardians, students and community members may select an ornament from the tree and bring the gift to the office during school hours before December 19. Another event being planned by RWE is The Annual Christmas...
The Hot Springs County 4-H program held its Achievement Night on November 18. Awards were handed out to members and citizens after attendees were treated to a taco bar for dinner. For Gold Member Recognition, the member has at least one leadership experience, documented specific goals with knowledge and skills gained, has participated in at least one community service activity, participated in club and county activities, and wrote a summary of their 4-H year. The gold members are Cooper Agar,...
by Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Although Gov. Mark Gordon cautioned lawmakers to remain conservative in their approach to spending money, issues such as rising property taxes, a severe lack of workforce and the need to address inflation were prioritized in his 2025-26 budget proposal. The Biden administration continues to push policy to reduce oil and gas production, one of Wyoming’s main sources of revenue, Gordon said. In anticipation of future fiscal shortfalls, the governor recommended a focus on...
Wyoming State Parks officials are inviting proposals for a significant and exciting development opportunity within Hot Springs State Park. “This RFP presents an unparalleled opportunity for innovative development and economic growth in the community and across the region,” says Nick Neylon, Wyoming State Parks Deputy Director. Wyoming State Parks is seeking proposals for a new lessee to develop, construct, operate, and maintain a lodging facility, aquatic facility, and conference center within Hot Springs State Park. The facilities may be sep...
The Bobcat Roundtop Yearbook captured the Silver Star and All-State Honors with a second place ranking in the 1A/2A division at the 2023 Wyoming Student Media Association (WSMA) Convention held at the University of Wyoming. The Bobcats won these honors with last year's book, which was published through Jostens with the theme: Trending Now. This was the second consecutive state convention and competition held by WSMA at the University of Wyoming and the second consecutive All-State finish for...
by Jackie Dorothy Jim O'Rourke, a sheep wagon enthusiast, was in Thermopolis Thursday searching for authentic wagons. During his three days in the Big Horn Basin, he was especially hoping to find one built by a Worland blacksmith, J. Wessel. The Sheep Wagon was first invented in Rawlins in the 1880's, he explained, but by 1910, blacksmiths in rural towns were building their own versions of the popular 'home on the range.' J. Wessel was one such blacksmith and O'Rourke's goal is to find Wessel's...
Several local event are coming up to help celebrate the Christmas season. Get an early start in celebrating by signing up for the Lighted Christmas Parade. The deadline is November 28. The Lighted Christmas Parade will be on December 2 at 6 p.m. The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce encourages people to sign up now as you make plans for the design of your float. It’s time to enjoy the Christmas spirit together as a community and join together for fun. The parade’s route is the same as the Gift of Waters. It starts on Senior Ave...
At the November 9 Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce board meeting held at Big Horn Federal, during old business CEO Meri Ann Dorman said they “met and exceeded expectations” for their Chamber Banquet, October 7. Dorman also said they are “tweaking” their planning of the event and are looking at moving it to the spring. Regarding Moonlight Madness, which was on October 26, Dorman said “It was cold.” Due to the weather, they moved the costume contest to Broadway Bakery. They gave out gi...
Christmas is right around the corner and it’s time again to call on the community to help make Christmas special for all Hot Springs County residents. Safe Haven of Hot Springs County has started taking applications for the annual Elf Tree. Families in Hot Springs County that could use help putting presents under the tree can pick up and turn in applications at Safe Haven, located at 316 Broadway St., #4. Applications are also being accepted at the Department of Family Services, 403 Big Horn St. Applications will be accepted from now until D...
by CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Authorities investigating the disappearance of a Cody woman found dried blood and an apparent bullet hole in the vehicle she was last seen traveling in, court records say. The SUV is owned by Katie Ferguson’s ex-boyfriend, Adam Aviles Jr., who was arrested last week amid the investigation. Aviles is facing a federal charge that alleges he illegally possessed ammunition, but the 26-year-old has not been charged in connection with Ferguson’s disappearance. Ferguson was last seen in ea...
Hot Springs County High School class of 2014 graduate Christina Porath was sworn in as an admittee of the Wyoming State Bar in an October ceremony held in Cheyenne. She can now legally practice law in the state of Wyoming. She graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law with a Juris Doctor degree in May, 2022. She is the daughter of Daniel and Leila Porath of Thermopolis....
Sign-ups are being taken for Christmas Food Baskets through December 7 at Public Heath in the County Annex, 864-3311 or the Help Center at 426 Big Horn St., 864-3851. Basket pickup will be Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 7th and Arapahoe. Volunteers are needed on Thursday, Dec. 14 beginning at 6 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish Hall. For more information, call 864-3629 and leave a message....
Wyoming Humanities just awarded a $2,000 Spark Grant to support the Hot Springs County Pioneer Association for their new project, “A Historical Podcast & Presentation of the Pioneers who Inspired Owen Wister’s The Virginian.” The story of many of these pioneers who inspired this famous book, such as ranchers Dick Washakie and Elizabeth Short, will be included in a podcast, “Pioneers of Outlaw Country,” and featured in a historical presentation at the Hot Springs County Museum. First-person narratives from the museum archives will be used to t...
The November Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board meeting was held at Audra’s Copper Coo. There was no board meeting in October due to the members attending the Fall Summit in Yellowstone National Park. Treasurer Audra Dominguez reported that in September the lodging tax deposit was $26,482.25, which was an increase of 1% with the average of $25,868.39. This was $270.17 more than the previous year. Additionally, for the lodging tax deposit for October they received $38,506.60 which was a 2...
The Hot Springs County Fair Board and Recreation Board installed a digital sign at the fairgrounds on November 14. This is in the same location as their previous sign. The digital sign came from Wyoming Signs of Casper, managed by Enoch Hart. Together with Jason Bowman of Monkey Welding and Chance Honeycutt of Wyoming Signs, they have installed the sign. Fair Board Chairman Joe Martinez said, "As part of our discussions, we felt it was a positive benefit for both the Rec District and the Fair...
During citizen participation at the November 7 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, Mayor Adam Estenson recognized concerned citizen Jason Bowman, who had asked to be on the agenda to present to the council. Bowman started out by referring to information in an article about his petition and protest regarding Officer Mascorro that appeared on an online news source on Oct. 16. He then stated the following, “I had been protesting at the stoplight every day for a week and officer Mascorro has personall...
Get an early start in celebrating the holidays by signing up for the Lighted Christmas Parade. The entry deadline is November 28. The parade is set for Saturday, December 2 beginning at 6 p.m. The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce encourages people to sign up now as you make plans for the design of your float. It’s time to enjoy the Christmas spirit together as a community and join together for fun. The parade’s route is the same as the Gift of Waters. It starts on Senior Avenue, past the Post Office, turning to the flagpole, the...
Thermopolis Big Springs FFA sent four state champion students to the2023 FFA Nationals Awards ceremony at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 31 through November 5. Clint Kimes and Tyler Morris shared the award for ninth in the nation in Environmental Resources for their fishing lures experience. Morris said, "We went around the county, and we tested a couple of different fishing lures, and we figured out what works better and why it worked the best." Together they tried a...
