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The Hot Springs County High School Robotics Team was in Casper last Saturday - competing in a state-wide event, which pitted twenty-seven teams against one another, in a competition of mechanical and electronic mastery. The Wyoming 2024 FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship event was held at CY Middle School. The Bobcats fielded two teams in the competition, and although both teams ran into some logistical challenges, each team performed well in the full day event. Team Fist Full of Axels (7283) suffered through some significant mechanical...
by Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN —- The Wyoming House of Representatives referred three mental health bills to its Appropriations Committee last week. Speaker of the House Albert Sommers, R-Pinedale, brought the bills up for consideration, noting his and the Governor’s focus on mental health. “That has been a priority of mine, and I think we heard that it was a priority of (Gov. Mark Gordon during his State of the State address),” Sommers said. The House voted to introduce three mental health bills l...
Thermopolis FFA Chapter The Thermopolis High School FFA Chapter is celebrating National FFA Week February 17-24. Officers are Tymber Eckley - President, Hayden Overfield - Vice President, Lance Axtell - Treasurer, Nevaeh Brill - Reporter, Madi Shaffer - Secretary, and Brooke Hubele - Sentinel. Advisor Britton Van Heule gave an update on chapter activities, "Our overarching goal is to provide unlimited opportunities for all students, where FFA covers lots of different things. We have developed a...
At the February 6 Thermopolis Town Council meeting held at Town Hall during citizen participation, Tonya Petty presented herself to the council and said, “Months ago, after the special prosecutor’s report came out, you stated that policies and procedures were being reviewed by an outside source. Is that a correct statement? Was that to update and improve upon them or just to review them for that specific case?” Mayor Adam Estenson replied, “Seeing that the review is still in place, we’re n...
Chairman Tom Ryan was absent at the February 6 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting. Vice Chair Phil Scheel presided over the meeting and disposed of Robert’s Rules of Order in order to conduct business with Commissioner Paul Galovich. Ardurra’s Brian Clarkson and Maddie Ross provided the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) update and said they provided an Open Data Tutorial to new HSC County Planner Les Culliton. They had an in-person meeting with Culliton and discussed existing app...
by Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The halls of the state Capitol building are bustling once again. Legislators, state executives, military officials, advocates and more attendees made their way into the House Chamber on Monday morning for the 67th Wyoming Legislature’s budget session commencement. They packed in to listen to Gov. Mark Gordon offer a State of the State address, followed by Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Kate Fox. Not a seat was empty in the gallery overlooking the chamber as state rep...
At the February 8 Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce board meeting, CEO Meri Ann Dorman discussed the coming board nominations and the annual board meeting in April. In May, they will begin the election process and in June they will announce the new board members and elect the executive board for the next fiscal year. Dorman and the board discussed the Economic Task Force which had a meeting last year. Dorman said, “My goal was to get all of the entities in the room and talk about w...
The Be My Valentine Odd Ball will be on Saturday, February 17 from 6-9 p.m. at the Community Hall, 631 Big Horn Street. The event is a scholarship fundraiser hosted by the George M. Sliney Odd Fellows Lodge #26. Tickets are $15 per person. There will be dancing, appetizers, door prizes and fun while supporting a great cause. A photo booth will be available and Sanchez Soundz providing music. Additionally, the High School Cultural Immersion Club is doing a babysitting fundraiser to help fund their upcoming trip. They will be offering childcare...
Alyssa Katherine Halls, Lexi Overfield, Mary E. Ryan and Jean-Luc Frank Willson were named to the University of Wyoming 2023 fall semester President’s Honor Roll. Jayci Basse, Rebekah R. Johnson, Tyler Kay, Sean Michael Miller, Jonah Needham and Kaylee S. Shook were named to the University of Wyoming 2023 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. Haley J. Keith, Ryan Miller and Jeffery W. Van Antwerp were named to the University of Wyoming 2023 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll....
A QPR Suicide Prevention Workshop will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from noon-1 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Annex/Public Health Building at 117 N. 4th St. QPR stands for question, persuade and refer. This is a free suicide prevention workshop that teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope to someone who may be in crisis and how to refer them for help. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can safe lives. Lunch will be provided. The workshop is open to the public....
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...
