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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...
A large crowd assembled at the Thermopolis Fire Hall on August 11, eager to hear the thoughts and plans investor and developer Mark Begich, owner of Hellie's Tepee Pools, has for Hot Springs State Park. "We're going to go over what we do and what we hope to do," began Begich, as packets were distributed around the room. Begich, joined by his operations manager, Keith Shellhammer, recently acquired the bid for the development of the current locations of Star Plunge and Hot Springs Hotel. He...
A preschool activity fair will be held on Friday, August 22 from 10 a.m.- noon at the Hot Springs State Park Washakie Shelter. Bring your preschool children for an exciting end of summer activity. Children from 1-4 years of age are invited. There will be lots of fun for all. Several community agencies will provide activities for preschool children. There will be gifts for preschoolers, drawings for prizes and refreshments. Resource information for parents will also be provided. Children can make home made musical instruments, like ocean drums...
Cat Confirmation, adult long haired female - Audrey Heinze, Confirmation, adult short haired male - Ruby Stotts Confirmation, adult short haired female - Ivory Galovich, DeAnna Myers, Morgan Blakesley, Lane Reed Int. Cat Showmanship - Morgan Blakesley, Audrey Heinze, Ivory Galovich Jr. Cat Showmanship - DeAnna Myers, Ruby Stotts, Lane Reed Open class - Kanon Bomengen Dog Obedience, On Leash A - Casen Eckley, Sawyer Wilson, Nate King Obedience, Novice A - Annalyn Sharp Obedience, On Leash B - Sawyer Wilson, Logan Stewart High In Trial - Sawyer... Full story
The Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation’s Bighorn Basin Outdoor Recreation Collaborative invites you to join the annual Bighorn River Blueway Trail float on August 23. The Bighorn River Blueway Trail is an idea proposed by the Bighorn Basin Outdoor Recreation Collaborative (BBORC). It is a water trail starting at the Wedding of the Waters in Thermopolis and ending near Lovell. Once completed, the BBORC plans to have formal maps created that outline the entire route and list important safety and access information, making it a recreational d...
Chute Out The Hot Springs County Chute Out is set for Saturday, August 23 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Events include bareback, saddle bronc, ranch bronc, calf roping, barrel racing, boot scramble, team roping, steer riding, bull riding and more. There will be youth and adult events. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 7-12 and 6 and under get in for free. For more information, call 307-851-9946. Summer picnic The Historical Society/Pioneer Association dedication of the historic Ferry Crossing and 2025 Annual...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Wyoming joins amicus brief on labeling foreign-sourced beef CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon announced Thursday that Wyoming is part of a bipartisan coalition of 11 states that filed an amicus brief supporting cattle ranchers against manufacturers who are selling foreign-sourced beef products under a “Product of USA” label. “Hardworking Wyoming ranchers produce and sell the highest-quality beef,” Gordon said in a news release. “Consumers in our state and around the country should be confident that they a...
The Learning Center hosted a budget informational meeting for the public on the evening of August 5. The meeting was held to provide the public with information about how the Hot Springs County budget reductions were calculated. Elements such as property tax and mineral valuations and how they affect county budgets were explained. The panel included District 20 Senator Ed Cooper, as well as House District 28 Representative John Winter, who explained how state decisions affect local budgeting, what the future may bring and take questions from...
A packed crowd filled the Thermopolis Fire Hall for a discussion with Hellie's Tepee Pools owner Mark Begich on August 11. Begich offered the community an opportunity to see his proposed plan for Hot Springs State Park, including the current Star Plunge location. He also took questions and comments, which ranged from water temperature to community access. Wyoming State Parks Big Horn Basin District Manager Brooks Jordan, who Begich urges people to communicate with throughout the transition, was...
In any community, there are those among us who are unable to function on their own, within the challenges of life in a modern society. Yet, every society is charged with a duty to provide opportunities for those community members who face such challenges. Famed anthropologist Margaret Mead once opined that caring for the less fortunate, or for the less physically able, is that which defines what it means to be, not merely a group of animals, but a “civilization.” In Hot Springs County, our community is fortunate to have the Big Horn Enterprises...
by Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray had Gov. Mark Gordon squarely in his crosshairs last Friday afternoon. Gray also touted his push for election reform during his latest town hall in Dayton. As Gray weighs which office to run for in 2026, he told the roughly 40 people in attendance Friday he plans to publish a poll showing he’d have a substantial lead in races for either Wyoming governor or the state’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. A poll he posted to X, the...
The Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation’s Bighorn Basin Outdoor Recreation Collaborative invites you to join the annual Bighorn River Blueway Trail float on August 23 in Thermopolis. The Bighorn River Blueway Trail is an idea proposed by the Bighorn Basin Outdoor Recreation Collaborative (BBORC). It is a water trail starting at the Wedding of the Waters in Thermopolis and ending near Lovell. For nearly four years, the BBORC has been working on this idea: strategically mapping out the river and working with the Bureau of Land Management and oth...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners met for their first August meeting on August 5. Paul Galovich, Tom Ryan and Bob Aguiar were all present. The GIS update included permitting work throughs, and while a monthly report will be sent to the commission, a quarterly report will be given at meetings moving forward. Road and Bridge showed completion of the Anchor Dam project and an emergency patch on Lane 12. Further, the Black Mountain Road project is heavily underway, with two full crews to be joined by two more. The gravel is in short supply...
by Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange Air Force authorities have arrested an airman in connection with the July 20 death of another service member, Airman Brayden Lovan. Though initial reports of the 21-year-old’s death indicated that Lovan died after suffering fatal wounds from the misfiring of a Sig Sauer M18, further investigation has led to the arrest. An individual who is suspected of making a false official statement, obstructing justice and committing involuntary manslaughter has been arrested, according to a s...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Two women arrested after meth found in home with five children GILLETTE (WNE) — A woman and her girlfriend were arrested Friday afternoon for five counts of drug-endangered child, felony possession of meth and other charges. Officers found several grams of meth, jeweler’s bags and scales in the couple’s home on Newton Road, along with a stolen handgun in a Mazda parked nearby, said Police Deputy Chief Brent Wasson. Wasson said officers responded after the Gillette Police Department received an anony...
See you at the Library A nationwide event for children and families, See You at the Library, will be on August 14 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Hot Springs County Library. They will be reading books that teach children truth and values. Children who attend will be able to play on a bouncy house and enjoy pizza. Visit seeyouatthelibrary.com for more information. Golf tournament Ryan Brothers Trucking is hosting the 2nd annual Golf Tournament fundraiser for Bobcat football and wrestling on Saturday, August 16 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Thermopolis...
In the most recent iteration of the Tipi Retreat action filed in the District Court of Hot Springs County, Judge Bill Simpson has issued a ruling which reverses actions taken by the current Hot Springs County Board of Commissioners. Judge Simpson issued an Order of Reversal regarding a Petition of Review of Agency Action filed by Martin G. Oravec, Jr. and Gary A. Frazier contesting a decision by the Board of County Commissioners, dated April 1, 2025, relating to the approval of a land use application filed by The Tipi Retreat. Judge Simpson...
Hot Springs Health (HSH) announced last Thursday that they were ending their contractual relationship with local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider Mortimore Ambulance Service, effective July 31. HSH has partnered with Cody Regional Health for EMS services in the community. Cody Regional Health currently provides services in Park, Washakie and Big Horn Counties. According to HSH, when local residents call 911 for emergency services, Thermopolis Police Department’s 911 dispatch will have this new EMS service available. In this interim t...
The 2025 Junior Livestock Auction and Judges' Choice Bake Sale is a wrap. Once again, business owners and private citizens came out and showed their support for our Hot Springs County youth. This year's sale brought in $198,295. A total of 19 beef sold at $110,098.75 for an average of $4.77 per lb. The Grand Champion Beef, sold by Meadow Moline, weighing 1,256 lbs., sold for $6.25 per pound for a total of $7,850 paid by winning bidder Macks Market. The Reserve Champion Beef, sold by Jayssie Owsl...
The Wyoming Dinosaur Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary—three decades dedicated to the discovery, preservation, and exhibition of some of the world’s most fascinating fossils. Founded in 1995, the Wyoming Dinosaur Center has grown to become a leading paleontological museum, known for its exceptional collection of dinosaurs and fossil specimens, many discovered locally in Thermopolis. It remains one of the best museums in the state of Wyoming actively preserving and showcasing fossils found within state borders - making it a central gua...
Get revved up for the Thermopolis Demolition Derby set for Saturday, August 9 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds with the action starting at 6 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. Limited Weld Grand prize is $3,000 with the second place winner taking home $1,500 and third place brings in $800. The Mad Dog wins $1,000. If you’re more interested in the truck derby, first place garners the winner $1,500, second $750 and third $500. The Mad dog earns $500. Gut N Go Derby first place prize is $1,000 and second place $500. The Mad Dog earns $500. Must h...
The South Thermopolis Water and Sewer District (STWSD) will conduct a public meeting at noon Monday, August 18 at the Hot Springs County Annex Building at 117 N. 4th St.. The purpose of the meeting is to allow citizens to review and comment on the STWSD South Loop Project. This 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....
The Hot Springs Health Hospital Board met for its monthly meeting on July 29. The past two months, June and July, have seen several areas of growth. A formal training by public officers - a Wyoming State mandate - was refreshed with a focus on compliance and best practice. Michele Matt was introduced along with the Service Excellence Initiative’s new Service Excellence Advisors. Service Excellence Initiative is in its third year, and is seeing positive outcomes with plans for more. In July, Matt led sessions on “The Five Behaviors of a Coh...
Meet Tepee owner Mark Begich The public is invited to a meet and greet with the new owner of the Tepee Pool and Spa, Mark Begich. The event will be held on Monday, August 11 beginning at 6 p.m. at the fire hall, 400 S. 14th St. Begich will be available to visit with guests and share his vision for the future. Music in the park Roger Lee will be performing free music in the park on Wednesday, August 13 at 7 p.m. at Hot Springs State Park. Food and drink concessions will be available. Lee plays a variety of music with a strong foundation in 70s...
