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The Hot Springs County Commissioners met on September 2 for their first regular meeting for the month. In other business, with no one appearing to object, the Commissioners approved liquor license extension requests for the LLL Company, dba Wind River Lounge; SonRise Operation, LLC, dba SonRise Operation; Bailey Enterprises, Inc., dba Pit Stop #10; and Legion Town & Country Club, Inc., dba Thermopolis Golf Course. Sheriff Jerimie Kraushaar reported that his department had recently undergone a health inspection, in which it was noted that the...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Accountant faces 6-year minimum for embezzlement CODY (WNE) —- Carl Wheeler, former Sage Publishing Co. head accountant, was sentenced to a minimum of six years of jail time for four counts of felony theft after embezzling more than $1 million in funds from his former employer. Sage is the past, long-time owner of the Cody Enterprise and Gillette News-Record. The company is now owned by Bob Kennedy of Cody. Wheeler, who was sentenced by Fifth Judicial District Court Judge Bill Simpson on August 8, had p...
Interactive Health Fair The Hot Springs County Senior Center is hosting an interactive health fair on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 8-11 a.m. at the center. Breakfast will be served from 7-8 a.m. featuring a muffin, yogurt parfait and juice. Representatives from a variety of agencies will be on hand to be provide educational information including Thermopolis Fire Department, Thermopolis Police Department, Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Department, RYTE Rehabilitation, Public Health, Owl Creek Vet Clinic, HSC Prevention Coalition, Tepee Pools, G...
The Hot Springs County School Board met on August 21for their regular monthly meeting. The board took up a number of matters, including resignations by board member, Justin Budd and maintenance/custodial director Jared Jeffs. The board disclosed that Budd had submitted his resignation from the Board, which will be effective on October 1, 2025. At their upcoming September meeting, the board will determine the manner in which the vacancy will be filled. The reason for the resignation was not disclosed. At a July 2, 2025 special meeting, board...
The Thermopolis Town Council met at Town Hall on August 19 with Mayor Adam Estenson opening the meeting. The council approved the agenda and the financial statement. Lisa Mueller from MC2 Collabrative presented information on grants and funds available to help the Hot Springs County Senior Center and their need for a fiscal sponsor to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA). The organization’s goal is to help the senior center seek, find and secure funding. Mueller was p...
The Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism Board met for their August meeting and continued their discussion from last month regarding potential projects for which the organization might seek a grant of Destination Development Funds from the state. Director Angie Guyon reported that, as instructed, she had submitted a request for funding, however, the state was requesting specific project details in order to continue processing the funding request. Also discussed was a possible project to create, produce and install way signs around Thermopolis...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, promote hope and normalize help-seeking. Suicide affects millions of people every year, yet too many struggle in silence. Whether you’re facing challenges, supporting a friend or loved one, or are looking to help, your voice matters. This month is dedicated to recognizing the warning signs for suicide, encouraging open conversations about mental health, and connecting people to proven treatment and resources. The Hot Springs County Prevention Coalition will be hos...
The Hot Springs County Senior Center is hosting an interactive health fair on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 8-11 a.m. at the center. Breakfast will be served from 7-8 a.m. featuring a muffin, yogurt parfait and juice. Representatives from a variety of agencies will be on hand to be provide educational information including Thermopolis Fire Department, Thermopolis Police Department, Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Department, RYTE Rehabilitation, Public Health, Owl Creek Vet Clinic, HSC Prevention Coalition, Tepee Pools, Gottsche Rehabilitation P...
Hot Springs Health Foundation is is hosting its annual Golf Tournament fundraiser on Saturday, September 13 with tee time at 9 a.m. This is a fun fundraiser to benefit the Hot Springs Health Foundation, whose mission is to support Hot Springs Health and provide quality health and healing to our community. The donations received help to fund needed medical equipment and programs for the hospital and clinic. Since 1995, the Foundation has donated around $300,000 to Hot Springs Health, including fetal heart monitors, wheelchairs, glucometers, 3D...
Rise from the Ashes, a charity basketball tournament is planned for Sunday, Sept. 14 with games beginning at 10 a.m. at the Thermopolis Middle School gym. Proceeds will go to those affected by the Red Canyon and Sleeper Ranch Fires. There will be an adult and a youth bracket. Males and females will play on the same teams. Registration deadline is Sept. 6. Forms are available at the Armory. For more information, contact Brian Parker at 864-3767 or Hayden Mayne at (307) 388-9203....
A community blood drive will be held at the Senior Citizens Center on Monday, Sept. 8 from 2-6 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m.-noon. To make an appointment, go to vitalant.org or contact the Community Blood Coordinator, Melene Mierzejewski, at 307-240-1414. There is always a need for blood, and only volunteer donors can fill that need for patients in our community. Their goal is to reach 70 donations during their two day drives. Please consider donating. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are encouraged. The blood drive is sponsored...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners met on August 19 for their regular second monthly meeting. With a sparsely populated agenda, the commissioners spent more than half of the meeting considering a Single Lot Subdivision requested by Luke and Valerie Mead. The Meads requested approval of a preliminary plat for dividing a parcel of land consisting of approximately 71.16-acres into 1 lot consisting of 10-acres changing the Land Use Category from Agricultural to Residential. The 61.16-acers parcel will remain Agricultural. The board spent a good...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Shooting Complex finds cost savings CODY (WNE) — Work is underway on a significant cost-saving measure for the Wyoming State Shooting Complex. In an effort to reduce construction costs, the SSC joint powers board entered into an agreement with an adjacent property owner of the SSC construction site to open a gravel pit from which to source material. In return for access to the gravel pit, the joint powers board is responsible for opening and closing the pit, processing gravel for the project as well as t...
Embracing aging program The Keys to Embracing Aging program, a free health and wellness series designed especially for middle-aged and older adults, will be offered during a condensed, one-hour version of the program on Monday, September 9, from 6-7 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Library. Keys to Embracing Aging covers practical and inspiring topics, including healthy eating, physical activity, brain health, financial wellness, and social connection. The program is presented by the University of Wyoming Extension and is free to the public. No...
For the past several years, a number of civil actions have been heard in the Hot Springs County District Court, which pertain to a request for a land use change, which was filed by local residents, Michael and Michele Stevens. Initially, against the advice of the County’s Land Use Commission, the Hot Springs County Commissioners denied the requested change. On review by District Court Judge Bill Simpson, he ruled that the county had lawfully denied the land use change and following a subsequent hearing, imposed a fine upon the Stevens’ for oper...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners established fire restrictions for Hot Springs County at their meeting last Tuesday. The approved resolution states that based upon recommendations of the Hot Springs County Fire Warden, the Board of Hot Springs County Commissioners are empowered by Wyoming State Statute (W.S.S) 35-9-301 through 35-9-304 to close areas to fire when fire danger in the county is extreme because of drought, the presence of any excessive amount of flammable material or for any other sufficient reason; and the Board of Hot...
As of Tuesday, the Red Canyon Fire (RCF) 11 miles east of Thermopolis is 78 percent contained and has been held to 124,709 acres for several days. According to the incident update information released by Jay Mickey, Incident Commander, with Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team Two (RMCIMT2), full suppression objectives have been met. Personnel continue to be released from the incident as RMCIMT2 begins the transfer of command back to the home unit. This week, the RMCIMT2 is...
Financial donations are being accepted to assist local ranchers in recovering from the devastating Red Canyon Fire. Donations can be taken to any Big Horn Federal Bank to be deposited in the 2025 Red Canyon Fire Fund. You can also call the local bank at 864-2156 to make an electronic payment donation. The recovery from this fire will take many years. Miles of fence has to be rebuilt and water sources for livestock need to be redeveloped. Some ranchers have lost all their remaining summer, fall and winter pasture. The destroyed rangeland will...
Last Saturday, the Historical Society, the Pioneer Association and interested community members gathered together near the Bighorn River bridge at the turn off to Buffalo Creek Road for a re-dedication of the Yates - Roberts Ferry Crossing monument. The monument recognizes those brave souls who've gone before us to blaze the trails and open the transportation lanes for civilization to progress and prosper in this part of Wyoming and America. The project began when a number of local citizens...
The Wyoming Children’s Trust Fund, in conjunction with The Department of Family Services are sponsoring the 5th annual Community Baby Shower on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 4-6 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Annex, 117 North 4th street. Families with infants and expectant families are cordially invited to attend and receive a free gift basket with baby items (while supplies last). The community baby shower is to provide support and resources to families with infants and expectant families. Several community agencies will be present to share i...
The South Thermopolis Water and Sewer District (STWSD) held a public meeting on, August 18 to allow citizens to review and comment on the STWSD South Loop Project. The project improves capacity and redundancy on the South end of the STWSD system with installation of a new transmission main. The new line will run along Highway 20 connecting the existing STWSD line on the S. Yellowstone Road to the existing STWSD line near Rimrock Road. A small group gathered to hear the presentation and discuss the project. The meeting message was clear: to...
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met August 14 in the conference room at Big Horn Federal. The board retreat is scheduled for September 22.Focus areas will meet this week to continue working on the strategic plan. Meri Ann Dorman reported the Pageant Parade on August 2 was successful with approximately 20 entries. Big Horn Enterprises, Inc. won the traveling trophy. The Demolition Derby on August 9 was canceled due to insufficient car/truck entries. Regarding the proposed budget, they anticipate a loss of...
Black-footed ferret program Hot Springs State Park is hosting a program about black-footed ferrets at the Smoking Waters Shelter Saturday, August 30 beginning at 2 p.m. Join Ranger Katie and the WyoParks Ambassador Animal (domestic) ferrets for a program to learn more about the animals and their unique ties to the State of Wyoming. Golf tournament A golf tournament to benefit the Hot Springs Health Foundation is set for Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Thermopolis Golf Course. Tee time is 9 a.m. for teams of four. Register before Sept. 6 at the golf...
The Wyoming Dinosaur Center (WDC) marked a major milestone this year: three decades of uncovering and sharing the prehistoric past with visitors from around the world. What began in 1995 as a bold vision to showcase Wyoming's fossil heritage has grown into an internationally recognized museum, research facility, and active dig sites. Since opening, the center has welcomed hundreds of thousands of guests, offering them the rare opportunity to see paleontologists at work, explore life-size...
The Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team Two (RMCIMT2) has assumed management of the Red Canyon Fire, which grew to over 113,000 acres on Tuesday and is reportedly at 28% containment. They took over command of the fire from Nevada Team 5 on Monday. Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department personal responded to reports of smoke in an area 14 miles east of town on the evening of Wednesday, August 13. A lightning storm had made its way through Hot Springs County. A small fire was...
