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Main Street Thermopolis is starting a “Love Local” shopping program on the second Thursday of each month beginning on October 12. Love Local is Main Street’s way of helping promote businesses in the county. Main Street will encourage locals and visitors to shop and eat locally during participating business’s regular business hours. Main Street Thermopolis’ commitment is to advertising the event and participating businesses will display decals and flyers to show support; highlight a participating business once a month. The Main Street group wil...
Hot Springs County High School's Lyle Wiley was inducted to the annual Wyoming Speech & Debate Hall of Fame during their Coaches Convention held at Hot Springs Hotel on September 22. "I was really surprised. I was very humbled. This is my 10th year coaching right now, but it is pretty uncommon for someone to be voted into this to get this award without having coached for a really long time. A lot of the coaches get the award after they've been coaching for 15, 20 years, so it was really...
During the public comment period of the September Hot Springs County School Board meeting, Amanda Coxbill presented concerns to the board regarding the open music teacher position at Thermopolis Middle School and Hot Springs County High School Coxbill said, “My really big concern is my son is very musically inclined. I unfortunately am not. My concern is the music teacher position. I know this is not a surprise to anybody, but I’m really just coming to ask if there’s anything that I can do to help the situation.” She added, “I work in corpor...
An event was held at Hot Springs County High School this past Thursday night to recognize the 2023 Class of Inductees to the Hot Springs School District Hall of Fame. Two individual athletes, a special contributor, and a team were recognized and inducted. This year marks the 15th Class of Hall of Fame Inductees. Each Class of Inductees is recognized on the Wall of Fame, located in the commons area at the High School. The wall boasts some very classy name plaques, and an interactive digital screen, through which visitors may search the history o...
The annual Backpack Program Fundraiser will be at the Thermopolis Middle School on Saturday, November 18, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The event will be in conjunction with the craft sale in the gym. This year the theme is “Everything Christmas”. Event organizer Judy Carswell said participants can decorate anything in the style of Christmas from trees, chairs, wreaths, birdhouses, and anything they want to do. These items are for the silent auction, which is final at 3 p.m. The proceeds go to the Backpack Program, which provides meals for students...
Randy Harris, Tom Moore, Alvin Richter, Rod Anderson, (1974 Basketball Champs), and John McDonald (State Wrestling Champ) were inducted into the Bobcat Hall of Fame during a ceremony last Thursday. Jack Schmidt and Joshua Rathbun were also inducted but were not able to attended....
Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office personnel will be serving a Community Breakfast on Saturday, October 7 from 7-11 a.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center, 206 Senior Avenue. They will be serving biscuits and gravy, ham and scrambled eggs. Drinks will also be provided. Breakfast is free to the public and all are welcome. Donations will be accepted and will go to support the Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office K9 program....
Stillwater Hospice of Northern Wyoming is hosting a Community Luminary Service on Tuesday, Oct. 10 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center, 206 Senior Avenue. Community members are invited to participate in the service commemorating those who have passed with Stillwater Hospice and for those not served by them. Everyone is welcome. Service and luminary will be followed with light refreshments. For more information, call their office at (307) 300-2750....
During the public comment period of the September Hot Springs County School Board meeting, Andrea Miller spoke to the members about some of her concerns. Miller started with, “I have come before you guys before. I used to work here. You guys all know me. In the past, I’ve brought some pretty pressing things to you guys. Nobody has reached out to me, so tonight I hope that you hear what I’m saying, that you receive it and that we can make some progress.” “The last time that I was here, I spoke about teacher evaluation processes and how they...
The Bobcats celebrated their Homecoming last week. Royalty included, left column, top to bottom, Bobcat Homecoming Queen Brooklynn Williams and King Seth Needham. At the high school Talent Show, Kaitlin Barral, Jessen Basse, Forest Christensen, Hannah Hill and Lance Axtell all have fun doing a blindfolded eating contest....
Michael and Michele Stevens will be hosting “The Month of Music” every Saturday in October at the Pavilion in the Hot Springs State Park. This Saturday, October 7 kicks off the live performers with Barcode 307, from 3-7 p.m. Through the month the concerts include The Tinderwoods, October 14 from 3-5 p.m., Christian Wallowing Bull, October 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. and Erica & Billy, October 28 from 3-5 p.m. The events are free to attend. Michael explained their inspiration as to why they are holding the events and said, “We are looking for ways...
At the September Hot Springs County School District board meeting, Chairman Sherman Skelton recognized Caitlyn Deromedi and Darren Lueppe to present on the schools’ and students’ successes. They covered accountability ratings given by the State of Wyoming. There are three key elements that go into the ratings. They are achievement, growth, and equity. Ralph Witters Elementary is meeting expectations. Thermopolis Middle School is exceeding expectations. Hot Springs County High School is also meeting expectations. Deromedi also presented a rep...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Ft. Washakie man charged with embezzling funds for guns, furniture LANDER (WNE) — A federal grand jury has charged Logan James Savage, Fort Washakie, with five counts of wire fraud and one count of embezzlement, alleging he used a company credit card to make personal purchases for more than $25,000. Savage worked as the finance director for Wind River Family and Community Health Care Between July 2022 and May 2023. He was one of several employees who had been granted company credit cards to cover b...
At the September 19 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting, a series of public hearings were held. The first public hearing was about the Wyoming Business Council Grant Application for the Former Airport. Chairman Tom Ryan asked for public comments. The first to speak was concerned citizen Hubert McAlister. He said, “I just wanted to let you know a little bit about what my feelings towards this airport are. The best thing we could do is tear the runway up and sell it as home lots. B...
At the September 19 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, during the Public Works report, Mayor Adam Estenson announced they will have “Basil’s Snowplowing & Removal Summit” on Wednesday, October 4 at 3 p.m. at Town Hall. Mayor Estenson said they want to discuss with business owners and anyone interested in collaborating on a plan of attack to handle the winter snowfall. Town Engineer Anthony Barnett, in his report, discussed the Buffalo Ridge Subdivision and how the Evan’s family is seeking to clean up their estate and that they wanted to know ho...
by CJ Baker, Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Concerned that extensive media coverage of the case could make it hard to find impartial jurors in Park County, a judge has moved a Cody man’s murder trial to Hot Springs County. Moshe Williams, 33, faces a charge of first-degree murder in connection with the 2021 death of his 2-year-old daughter, Paisleigh. Prosecutors allege Williams caused his daughter’s death by abusing her; medical experts concluded that the child died from a forceful blow to her abdomen and her caret...
At the September event, the Thermopolis Gymkhana Series wrapped up their 2023 season and handed out year end awards. LEAD LINE Champion Cowgirl Cheerleader - Kuincie Jensen Handiest Saddle String Sibling - Jentry Christian Best Bud in Sport - Eli Arnett Handiest Horseman - Coy Brower PEEWEE Best Never Giver Upper - Chisholm Moline Barrels - Taryn Agar, Jax Christian, Adi Day, Holden Loden, Eleanor Allen, Tucker deGanahl Poles - Taryn Agar, Jax Christian, Tucker DeGanahl, Adi Day, Korbie Jensen,...
The 2023 Bobcat Athletic Hall of Fame inductees include Jon McDonald – Male Athlete, Jake Schmidt – Male Athlete, Joshua Rathbun – Special Contributor and the 1974 Boys Basketball - Team The induction will begin on Thursday, September 28 in conjunction with Bobcat Homecoming Week and will start at 7 p.m. at the Hot Springs County High School Commons. The public will have an opportunity to meet this year’s inductees, as well as see the new digitalized Bobcat Hall of Fame display. Refreshments will be available. The induction will continu...
The First Safe Haven 5K Donut Dash Walk/Run Fundraiser will be on Saturday, October 14 at 8 a.m. starting at 509 Broadway Street. The theme is Do-Not Stay Silent About Domestic Violence and Hot Springs County will be “Scaring Domestic Violence Out of Town”. Registration is $30. Come dressed as your scariest creations, prizes will be awarded for most realistic, most creative and scariest costume. The post race event will include donuts, hot cocoa and activities. Sarah Slagle and Amber Cox are taking the helm to organize the event. Slagle sai...
A ceremony was held at Ralph Witters Elementary to honor teachers Kristin Ryan and Alyssa Brown, who received a $2,000 grant as part of Voya Unsung Heroes program. A full story appeared in last week's IR....
by Bryon Glathar Kemmerer Gazette Via Wyoming News Exchange KEMMERER — A number of Wyoming officials are asking residents to speak up while they can concerning a recently-released plan by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that could affect farmers, ranchers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts in southwest Wyoming. Some state legislators are calling foul after saying the BLM didn’t include one key group of stakeholders — landowners — when deciding how to manage 3.6 million acres of federal land and 3.7 million acres of federal mineral estat...
At the September Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board meeting, Treasurer Audra Dominguez gave the financial report and said they collected approximately $37,638.88 in lodging tax revenue. This amount is 11% over that last year in the same month. The average is $18,426.35, making this latest amount almost double and a record-breaking month. The board voted and passed the approval of the financial report. Dorothy presented her director’s report and also discussed that they performed their s...
Voya Financial, Inc. a leading provider of retirement plans for educators, announced today that Kristin Ryan and Alyssa Brown, teachers at Ralph Witters Elementary School, have received a $2,000 grant as part of the company’s 2023 Unsung Heroes awards competition. Ryan and Brown are the only winners in the entire state of Wyoming. Voya Unsung Heroes program has awarded more than $6 million to help U.S. educators turn creative teaching ideas into reality for the last 27 years. Ryan’s and Brown’s innovative idea, “RWE Books on Demand,” will give...
by CJ Baker, Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange A Cody businesswoman recently pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return, admitting she withheld and then manipulated several years of returns in an attempt to avoid paying more than $2.5 million in taxes. As part of a plea deal with federal prosecutors, Susan K. Patrick acknowledged that she’d hidden $10 million of business income — and, in turn, $9.5 million of personal income — between 2012 and 2014. Patrick is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 19 in U.S. District Court in Baltimore. Alt...
The Hot Springs County Senior Center is holding a variety of events that are coming up and of interest to the public. The Senior Center Welcomes Fall with a Big Rummage Sale at the old airport, Friday, September 22 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and dollar a bag Saturday 8 a.m.-noon. Make your selections and a donation that will go to their new building. The Senior Center will hold their Trunk Sale on Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. at the center, 206 Senior Ave. You can sell whatever fits in your vehicle’s trunk or truck bed. It costs $15 p...
