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Last Saturday morning, an informational meeting was held for those who may be considering seeking either election or appointment to governmental offices in Hot Springs County and Wyoming. The 2026 candidate filing period will soon be open, running from May 14-29. Saturday’s event was open to all political persuasions and was well attended, with representations across the political spectrum. The event was sponsored by the Hot Springs County Democrats. This year, there will be elections in Wyoming for federal offices, such as United States Senato...
by Mike Koshmrl and Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile.com, via WNE With vegetation cured and temperatures warm, Wyoming’s wildfire season started off early and, well, fiery. Although it’s technically been winter and early spring, the first three months of 2026 have been unseasonably warm and snow-free to a historic degree. “Wyoming has already been experiencing a fire season this year, as approximately 240 fires burned 12,450 acres,” State Forester Kelly Norris briefed the State Board of Land Commissioners on Thursday. “We’re tracking double the...
At their March meeting, Board of Directors of Hot Springs Health heard from CEO Scott Alwin regarding changes that have been necessitated to the surgical call coverage schedule. The changes have been made in response to notice being received that Banner Medical will no longer be allowing a surgeon from Worland to participate in the present surgical call coverage. That change leaves just Dr. Vernon Miller and Dr. Nicole Jamieson to serve as on-call surgeons in Thermopolis, meaning there will be between seven and ten days per month when an...
by Zac Taylor, Powell Tribune via Wyoming News Exchange As the long process to restore and create an exhibit to display the historic root cellar at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center continues, the funding that made that and other projects possible is in jeopardy. The Trump administration’s budget proposal released Friday doesn't include the Japanese American Confinement Sites program administered by the National Park Service, which included more than $4.6 million in funding last year for sites across the country that preserve the r...
The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a Boysen Reservoir Water Information Meeting at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 13 at the Worland Community Center Conference Room, located at 1200 Culbertson Ave. in Worland. Discussion topics will include current water supply conditions, the 2026 snowmelt runoff forecast, and projected reservoir operations for 2026. Located on the Wind River near Shoshoni, Boysen Dam provides irrigation, hydropower, flood control, municipal, industrial, and fish and wildlife benefits. Near Thermopolis, the name of the river cha...
Book and bake sale Hot Springs County Friends of the Library are hosting a book and bake sale on Friday, April 10 from 4-7 p.m. and on Saturday, April 11 from 8 a.m.-noon at the armory. They are taking book donations through April 9. They can be dropped off in the collection bins outside at the west end of the armory building. For more information, contact Cindy at 864-2060. Pride BBQ Big Horn Basin Pride is hosting a BBQ on Saturday, April 11 from noon-2 p.m. at Broadway Bakery, 509 Broadway. Attendees are welcome to bring a side dish. Histori...
Meri Ann Dorman will be stepping down from her role as Thermopolis Hot Springs Chamber Director effective April 15. Dorman has served in the position for 13 years. She has agreed to continue providing support during the transition period until a new director is in place. The chamber board is conducting a search for a new executive director. For more details, see the classifed ad on page 9....
Alpha Phi #1148 Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held the Annual Awards Ceremony and Dinner on March 31. Awards Chair Jenifer Grimm presented the awards. The Perfect Attendance Award was presented to Kim Enis, Jenifer Grimm, Michelle Herring, Stefanie Ireland, Cindy Magelky and Linda Ziegler. The 15 Years of Service Award was achieved a by Michelle Herring. Belle Flinn reached milestone in E.S.A., as she achieved her 55 Years of Service Award. Flinn was honored for her dedication and volunteer...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Game and Fish tests more than 5,300 samples for CWD in 2025 SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife Health Laboratory tested 5,370 samples from elk, deer and moose for chronic wasting disease in 2025, and CWD was detected in 842 of those samples. Game and Fish released its 2025 CWD Surveillance Report this spring Statewide, CWD prevalence averaged 21.6% in hunter-harvested mule deer bucks, an increase from 19.4% in 2024. The percentage in hunter-harvested white-tailed buck deer was...
District Court Judge William L. Simpson held a Hearing in the long-standing Tipi Retreat case on March 24. The issue before the Court concerned Hot Springs County’s request to set aside a Satisfaction of Judgment, which had been filed in the case in June of 2025 - after actions taken by two county commissioners in February of 2025, which were later determined by the court to have been taken without legal authority. In part, the Satisfaction of Judgment purports to release the Tipi Retreat from having to pay fines to the county, which were i...
Easter is on Sunday, April 5 this year. The following are scheduled Holy Week services for various local churches who responded to our request for information. First Baptist Church, 310 South 6th St. - Easter Sunday, April 5 Breakfast at 9 a.m., Resurrection Service at 11 a.m. St. Francis Catholic Church, 801 Arapahoe St. - Holy Thursday, April 2, Mass of the Lord’s Supper 6 p.m.; Good Friday, April 3, Passion of the Lord 3 p.m.; Holy Saturday, April 4 Easter Vigil Mass 9 p.m.; Easter Sunday, April 5 Mass 9 a.m. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 6...
Crews removed asphalt from the old airport runway and dirt work is happening at the site as part of the Overlook at Roundtop project....
The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a Boysen Reservoir Water Information Meeting at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 13 at the Worland Community Center Conference Room, located at 1200 Culbertson Ave. in Worland. Discussion topics will include current water supply conditions, the 2026 snowmelt runoff forecast, and projected reservoir operations for 2026. Located on the Wind River near Shoshoni, Boysen Dam provides irrigation, hydropower, flood control, municipal, industrial, and fish and wildlife benefits. Near Thermopolis, the name of the river cha...
The Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation facilitates 12 Outdoor Recreation Collaboratives throughout the state. These collaboratives bring together local community members, recreation stakeholders, businesses, conservation groups, federal and state agencies, and elected officials to identify and prioritize grassroots opportunities to grow and enhance outdoor recreation in Wyoming. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meetings via Google Meet, with some meetings also offering in-person attendance. Near the end of each meeting, a...
The Lion’s Club will be holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 5 at 2 p.m. sharp in Hot Springs State Park. The event is for children through 9 years old. The age groups are 2 and under, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-9. There are prizes for all ages. The event may be canceled if it is raining or snowing....
Dessert auction Hot Springs County 4-H is hosting a dessert auction on Friday, April 3 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. A baked potato/soup bar will be available. Proceeds go to HSC 4-H. Candidate interest meeting All parties are welcome to attend a candidate community interest meeting on Saturday, April 4 at 536 Arapahoe from 9:30-10:30 a.m. You can learn about eligibility, filing, requirements and campaign basics. Current office holders will be available. The event is hosted by the Hot Springs County Democrats....
The River of Life Fellowship received a $20,000 check from Holy Trinity Episcopal Church to complete a much-needed Cold Storage Food Pantry in the River of Life's building located at 119 S. 6th St. River Of Life Fellowship, with financial help from Foundation for the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming, will finish a 14'x 35' Cold Storage Food Pantry and emergency food management area which includes a food pantry and also a separate workspace. The pantry includes refrigeration units and a walk-in...
The Thermopolis Chapter of Trout Unlimited has announced that Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, will serve as the keynote speaker for the groups annual fundraising banquet on Saturday, April 18 at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Doors open at 5 p.m. for social hour followed by dinner and the keynote address with a live auction at the end. The event serves as a primary fundraiser for local cold water conservation efforts on the Bighorn River and throughout the Bighorn Basin. Wood, who leads a national organization of over...
The Travel & Tourism Board held their monthly meeting at the State Park office on March 24. The board reviewed the status of their on-going projects and discussed other future projects. The board received a large deposit of lodging tax funds in the month of March - representing an increase over last year of nearly 126%. The deposit of $21,775.59 was for taxes collected in the month of February. At the time of the board’s meeting, the specific cause of the large increase was not known. Room rates appear to be up a bit locally, and the fine s...
For the second time in two years, Wish of a Lifetime from AARP and AARP Wyoming are teaming up to send 15 Vietnam-era veterans from Wyoming to Washington, DC. The trips to DC are made possible through Wish of a Lifetime from AARP, which grants life-changing wishes to older adults and inspires people to redefine aging in America. The Wyoming Voyage of Valor is a Wyoming-specific trip that brings 15 veterans and their companions to Washington from April 6-11. While in Washington, DC, the veterans will tour the monuments and the US Capitol before...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Wyoming’s average gasoline prices up more than 10 cents in past week CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 10.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.79 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are $1.10.8 per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 70.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $3.19 per gallon, while the highest was $...
by Jennifer Cheney When you see a Girl Scout in her uniform, you might first think of the iconic cookies she’s selling. But for the girls in our community, being a Girl Scout means much more than just a sweet treat. It is a journey of building courage, confidence, and character. Our local girl scouts are taking on challenges that help them discover their strengths. Whether it’s exploring the outdoors, diving into STEM projects, or serving their neighbors, they are learning to lead with empathy and integrity. The annual Cookie Program is a vit...
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon (R) announced his decision last week declining to move forward with the removal of Hot Springs County Commissioners Paul Galovich and Robert Aguiar. Governor Gordon received a complaint on September 10, 2025, from six qualified electors of Hot Springs County containing numerous allegations of misconduct and malfeasance by the Hot Springs County Commissioners Galovich and Aguiar and requesting their removal from office. In his review, the Governor pointed out several decisions by the commissioners that showed...
Last Friday night, community members filled the fair building to support and acknowledge one of our own. A man who has given much to our community and who has never sought any kind of recognition for his efforts. That man is John Gerrells. Those who are privileged to live in this community for any length of time quickly become aware of a thing called the Cookie Jar Auction. An event which is periodically held in Thermopolis, at which funds are raised to assist a community member in need. While i...
On March 17, the Thermopolis Town Council held a regular meeting taking up a number of routine matters, and welcoming the newest hire for the police department. Local resident Casey Fisher was sworn in by Mayor Adam Estenson and will be heading for training at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy in Douglas in April. Her training is set to be completed by the end of July, when she will take up her duties with the department. Chief Pat Cornwell advised the council that another hire is in the...
