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At the May 17 Hot Springs County Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) held at the Annex building, County Planner Bo Bowman presented an application from Derrick Burrows who has requested a land use change from the Agricultural land use category to the Commercial land use category, for 8.2 acres, to allow a 12-unit tent (teepee) campground. He proposes to erect up to twelve teepees on wooden platforms, to be marketed as short-term rentals. The subject property is an 8.2-acre property located in the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of...
Main Street Thermopolis hosted the Wyoming Main Street Advisory Board’s May 17 meeting at the Masonic Lodge on Arapahoe Street. The location was specifically chosen because May is Historic Preservation Month as part of the Alliance for Historic Wyoming’s programming to highlight how Wyoming communities show that preservation matters. Thermopolis, along with Laramie and Rock Springs, was selected to apply for a façade grant through a pilot program of the National Park Service and National Main Street. Wyoming was one of the four states invi...
by Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — While State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder said the state’s new plan for education reform was based upon “voices of thousands of education stakeholders across the state” and collaboration, leaders of some statewide education groups said they had no input during the plan’s development. Wyoming School Boards Association Executive Director Brian Farmer said Degenfelder didn’t seek input from his organization or the Wyoming Association of School Admin...
The annual Wyoming State High School Art Symposium was held April 19-21 at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper. This year was the 55th State High School Art Symposium. An estimated 5,000 pieces of student artwork were displayed this year. Hot Springs County High School's Jennifer Emery's art students had a great time attending and participating in the show. Chloe Mascorro, Hannah Lippincott, Jessen Basse, Zoey Larson, Lauren Thomas, Maddisyn Tjepkes, Rosalie Willson, and Audrey Hensley all...
Wyomingites who’s household income does not exceed 125% of their county or the statewide median income are encouraged to consider applying for the Property Tax Refund Program. The program allows for a refund of up to 75%, with some limitations, of their 2022 Property Tax Bill. For Hot Springs County, 125% of the median income is set at $86,400. The Property Tax Refund program requires taxpayers to complete an application certifying they own their home; have been a Wyoming resident for the past five years; provide proof that 2022 property t... Full story
The 85th annual Thermopolis FFA Chapter banquet was held last week and several members and area citizens were recognized during the evening. A recap was given of all awards handed out at State Convention. A.M. Hartwig was the very first ag teacher at Hot Springs County High School in 1938. In honor of his outstanding influence on the Agriculture Education Program, individuals who have gone above and beyond to support the Thermopolis FFA Chapter and its members were recognized including Ryan Shaffer, Chip Axtell, Kati McCumber, Linda McCumber, J...
The Town of Thermopolis is holding its annual Spring Clean-Up now through Sunday, May 21. All residents and business owners are encouraged to clean their property in preparation for the upcoming summer season. Four large dumpsters will be located at the following addresses for residents to use: 14th Street next to the tennis courts, intersection of 9th and Big Horn Streets, intersection of 8th and Amoretti Streets, and the 200 block of 2nd Street. There will also be a Free Dump Day at the town landfill for all town and county residents on... Full story
The University of Wyoming College of Education’s spring 2023 student teachers have been transitioning from learning to teaching during their 16-week student-teaching experience. This spring, nearly 150 teachers have been placed in schools across Wyoming and in surrounding states. Kee Elder has been in an eighth grade English-language arts classroom in her hometown in Hot Springs County School District 1. “I have learned about data analysis and how to create data-driven instruction. We have covered planning, assessment and student eng...
Hyattville Community Center Presents its 19th Annual Cowboy Carnival Sunday, May 28 in Hyattville. This year’s event offers features Todd Jones, of Hyattville, a Hunting and Fishing Outfitter as well as CC college course instructor, “Packing Demonstration.” Also featuring music by 12-year-old identical twins of Hyattville, Liam and Layne Jordan who have built quite a resume in a short time. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under, or $35 for an immediate family, and they include a ranch BBQ meal. For this year’s Cowboy Carniva...
Reclamation’s May forecasts of the April through July runoff predicted for the Bighorn River Basin are as follows: Boysen Reservoir - Wind River April through July inflow to Boysen Reservoir is forecast at 700,000 af, which is 115% of the 30-year average of 611,000 af. Approximately 92,300 af of the forecast volume was accumulated during April, which is 182% of the April average. As of May 1, Boysen Reservoir was 68% full. * Bighorn Lake - Bighorn River April through July inflow to Bighorn Lake is forecasted to be approximately 1,235,000 a...
Thirty-eight Hot Springs County High School District #1 seniors will receive their diplomas at the 2023 Commencement Ceremony held on Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m. at the high school gym. The speaker this year will be Josh Materi, a 2011 Hot Springs County High School graduate who currently lives in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended the University of Wyoming, graduating with cum laude honors in 2015. Prior to starting medical school, he spent a year in Beijing, China on the Chinese Government Scholarship studying Mandarin at BLCU. After that, Materi...
At the May Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce board meeting, CEO Meri Ann Dorman said regarding their board elections they did not receive any additional ballot applications. Therefore, the four existing candidates will move forward. They are Scott Alwin, Stephanie Mohr, Jana Oliver, and Howie Samelson. At the chamber’s June meeting, the current plus the new board will vote for the executive board officers, which are the president, vice president, secretary, and treasury. Dorman also reported on the Workforce Bootcamp, which just c...
Jacob Strenger identified himself as not just a sixth-grade teacher, but also as one of many parents in the Hot Springs County School District who “wouldn’t send my kids to any other school district in this nation,” as he was accompanied by a number of such parents, and their children, in addressing the Hot Springs County School District on April 18. Strenger said of his kids, “I know they’re getting a good education,” and cited not only the vocabulary exercises his daughter dutifully leads him through as part of her own homework, but also hi...
by Mark Davis and CJ Baker, Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — The grizzly bear found dead along the North Fork Highway last week was killed by a Cody area hunter who said he mistook the animal for a black bear, according to court documents. The hunter, Patrick M. Gogerty, reportedly came forward on May 2 — the day after he reportedly shot the bear, and after the bear’s carcass drew widespread public attention. “Gogerty should have turned himself in immediately,” North Cody Game Warden Travis Crane wrote in an affidavit...
Thermopolis Rodeo Club members competed in Gillette last weekend. On Saturday, Kamryn Farrell earned her first high school rodeo win in breakaway roping with a time of 2.68, earning 10 points. On Sunday, she came in 13th in the goat tying with a time of 9.54. Roedy Farrell came in 2nd on Saturday and Sunday in the bareback riding with scores of 73 and 67, earning 9 points for each performance. Rylee Agar had a time of 14.833 in the barrel racing on Saturday to earn 9th place and 2 points. On Sunday, her time was 15.140. Taylor Agar had a time...
At the May 2 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting, Ardurra’s Brian Clarkson and Maddie Ross gave their Geographic Information Systems (GIS) report via speakerphone. Ross reported that they made minor edits to the HSC Open Data and HSC GeoHub site. They also purchased an ArcGIS Online Viewer License to be used with the HSC GeoHub site. Additionally, they provided the HSC Open Data/Geo Hub tutorial for the Commissioners, traveled to Thermopolis, and attended a work session with them. Ros...
At the May 2 Thermopolis Town Council meeting held at Town Hall, Codes administrator Jim Jeunehomme said the Town’s Spring Clean Up will be from May 15 through May 21. All residents and business owners are encouraged to clean their property in preparation for the upcoming summer season. Four large dumpsters will be located at the following addresses for residents to use: 14th Street next to the tennis courts, intersection of 9th and Big Horn Streets, intersection of 8th and Amoretti Streets, a...
This June the Wyoming Dinosaur Center (WDC) will host an exhilarating experience for dinosaur fans with the first-ever ‘Jurassic Fest – Passion for the Past’ event. Headlining the two-day dino event is multi-award-winning British paleontologist, celebrated author and TV host, Dr. Dean Lomax from the UK. Lomax recently made international headlines when he led the excavation of one of the greatest discoveries in British paleontological history, the 10-meter-long ‘Rutland Sea Dragon’. The event will also feature a sneak peek of ‘WHY DINOSAURS?...
Residents came out in force last Wednesday to welcome home Thermopolis Police Sergeant Mike Mascorro who was injured in a shooting on April 28. Mascorro was life-flighted to Casper after emergency surgery at Hot Springs Health. Mascorro is glad to be home and in good spirits as he navigates the healing process. The investigation in to the officer involved shooting is being conducted by the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation. When Sgt. Mascorro responded to a residence to speak with Buck...
The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) has selected 25 inductees for the Class of 2023. The WCHF State Board of Directors voted on the nominees from across the state during its annual meeting April 29. The 10th annual induction ceremony will be at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper, Sept. 15 and 16. It is open to the public. The event is part of the annual Wyoming Cowboy & Cowgirl Legacy Week, which was established by the Wyoming State Legislature in 2019. Ross Rhodes will be inducted this year and is the only Hot Springs County name on the list. Rhod...
Last Friday and Saturday, the Wyoming GOP held its quarterly State Central Committee meeting in Jackson. The weather was quite fickle, but representatives from all twenty-three counties arrived to do Republican business. According to State Statutes, the Wyoming Republican Party meets to elect a chairman, vice chairman and secretary in odd-numbered years. On May 6, the State Central Committee re-elected Frank Eathorne, Chairman, David Holland, Vice Chairman, and Donna Rice, Secretary. Hot Springs County was represented by new Chair Cheryl...
The Thermopolis Middle School Big Springs FFA Chapter held their 2023 banquet last week, recognizing students and community members for their achievements and service. Dawn Peil, Breez Daniels, Tom Olsen, Eric Kay, Ronda Hanson, Brenna Huckfeldt, Joe Martinez, Chip and Jennifer Axtell, TJ and Cassie Owsley and Jason and Nicole Weyer were presented with honorary degrees. The honorary degree is designed to recognize the efforts made on behalf of the chapter. These people are farmers, school...
by Kirk Boxleitner kboxleitner @masoncounty.com Karina Lea’s remarks about Jordan Christian at the Hot Springs County School Board’s April 18 meeting were followed later that evening by Angel Anderson, who introduced herself as “a concerned taxpayer,” since “I no longer have a child in your school district.” According to Anderson, her daughter dropped out because of the bullying she experienced in two of the district’s schools, and she accused the district’s administration of doing “nothing.” Anderson’s daughter is currently in the GED...
A presentation about the new things happening at the Arapaho Ranch Field State will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Museum. Lorre Hoffman, with the Arapaho Ranch Field Station Foundation, will be doing the presentation. The Field Station is a foundation that functions within the footprint of the Arapaho Ranch. The Field Station and the cattle operation of the Ranch are independent operations within the same footprint of the the Arapaho Ranch, with the same board of directors. The mission of the Arapaho Ranch...
April 18 saw another dispute between Jean Skelton and the Hot Springs County School Board. “I know you guys are dealing with hard stuff every day,” Skelton said. “I honestly, truly believe your hearts are in the right place.” To that end, while Skelton acknowledged her differences of opinion with the board, she asserted, “It doesn’t mean my heart’s not in the right place.” Skelton reiterated that $672,000 of expenditures had been incorrectly placed by the auditor, who was paid $34,000, and while he corrected and re-issued the audit, Skelton...
