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By Angus M. Thuermer, Jr., WyoFile.com A federal judge ruled Friday that four Missouri hunters did not trespass when they corner crossed and passed through the airspace above Fred Eshelman’s Elk Mountain Ranch. Chief U.S. District Judge Scott Skavdahl granted the hunters’ request to dismiss most of Eshelman’s lawsuit that claimed the men trespassed and caused more than $7 million in damages. The men corner-crossed in 2020 and 2021 to hunt public land enmeshed in Eshelman’s 22,045-acre ranch. Corner crossing involves stepping from one piece of p...
By Shelby Kruse The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Signed into law by Gov. Mark Gordon March 6, 2019, Wyoming House Bill 0171 — sometimes referred to as the ‘farm bill’ — allows persons or entities to apply for licenses through the Wyoming Department of Agriculture to farm and sell hemp products. One byproduct of the ability to grow and sell hemp in Wyoming is the introduction of delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as delta-8 THC. According to the Food and Drug Administration, delta-8 THC is a psychoactive substance...
Hot Springs County High School handed out awards to 9th, 10th and 11th grade students last week. For the following awards the first name listed is for Academic Excellence Based on WyTOPP/ACT/OA or Performance Data and the second name listed is for Cat Culture 100% Effort, 100% of the Time. Biology: Sharon Burgess, Ellie Arcand Chemistry: Hanna Hill, Maddison Andreen Env Science: Jarek Jeffs, Sydney Shaffer English I: Dean Bihr, Jojo Herring English II: Maddison Andreen, Logan Dafoe Honors Eng...
Year end awards were handed out to Thermopolis Middle School students last week including: 5th Grade Awards Writing Contest - J.C. Thompson: 1st place Kimber Jeffs, 2nd place Elizabeth Kolsen, 3rd place Abbey Money Math: Logan Sullivan, Ayden Bohleen, Lettie Duncan Most Growth Math MAP: Tanner Myers (25 Points) Overall Top Math MAP score: Lincoln McPhie (259, 99%) Reading: Kylie Geis, Creighlee Williams, Adam Huffstetler Most Growth Reading MAP - Sincere Goodheart (24 pts) Overall Top Reading...
At the May 17 Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board meeting held at Audra’s Copper Coo, treasurer Audra Dominguez gave the financial report and said their most recent deposit of lodging tax revenue was for $14,395.05 which was down 9% or $1,461.06 compared to the previous year at that time. For the fiscal year 2022/23, so far, their accumulated lodging tax revenue is $191,475.75. The board voted and passed the approval to accept the financial report. Jackie Dorothy gave the director’s report and said, “Traffic numbers have increased in th...
The Hot Springs County School District Board of Trustees voted May 18 to approve the proposed budget for the Central Wyoming College Board of Cooperative Higher Educational Services (CWC BOCHES), that enables prepared high school students to earn college credits through dual and concurrent enrollment programs. Mathew Johnson, the concurrent and dual enrollment program director for CWC BOCHES, explained that Hot Springs County Assessor Daniel Webber had estimated an increase in county valuation of approximately 28%, which led in turn to a...
Officer put on leave until investigation completed CODY (WNE) — Cody Police Officer Blake Stinson has been put on paid administrative leave, pending the investigation into his conduct during an arrest of a 17-year-old juvenile in January. “An officer of the City of Cody Police Department has been placed on paid administrative leave following the receipt of the formal complaint from a member of the public and review of available material supporting the complaint,” a Cody Police Department press release said. “This necessary step has been ta...
At the May 18 Hot Springs County Rural Water Joint Powers Board (HSCRWJPB) meeting held at the Annex building, board member Tony Basko gave an update from the Wyoming Water Development Commission (WWDC) meeting, which was on May 11 in Cheyenne. Basko attended the meeting along with HSCRWJPB Chairman Tom Ryan and Thermopolis Mayor Adam Estenson. At the WWDC meeting, they discussed their Level 2 application to drill for a new water source at Lysite Mountain. Basko reported that the commission...
The Bobcat Booster club is preparing to host their annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament Memorial Day weekend in Thermopolis. The Hot City Summer Slam will again be held in the parking lot of Hot Springs County High School on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28. Teams can register using the link on the Bobcat Booster Club Facebook page. Online registration and payment is encouraged so that entries are not missed. The Booster Club is looking forward to hosting this annual event as 100% of the tournament proceeds will benefit Hot Springs County...
The Thermopolis Brewfest is set for Saturday, June 3 from 4-8 p.m. in downtown Thermopolis. Several Wyoming breweries will be on hand serving up their beer. Admission is free and sampling mugs will be available for sale. Identification for proof of age is required. There will be live music throughout the event along with food and merchandise vendors, corn hole tournaments, historic building tours and more. This is a family-friendly event. Safe rides will be provided with the town limits. Proceeds benefit Main Street Thermopoils, a nonprofit...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time to spread awareness about the signs and symptoms of living with a mental health challenge, educate the public to cultivate a sense of understanding and acceptance, and provide support throughout our community. Mental health is just as important as our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. We must reduce the stigma associated with the term mental health. A visit to a counselor for some emotional support should be seen as just as important as an annual visit for a physical. Check in with...
Carolyn Conner, administrative director of the Northeast Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services based in Thermopolis, addressed the Hot Springs County School District Board of Directors on May 18 to provide an update on NW BOCES, which marks 53 years this year. “We provide a safe and trusting environment for our children,” Conner said, adding that NW BOCES serves kindergarten through eighth-grade students. “When the youth come to us, they’re usually angry, impulsive and reactionary. They have more issues than can be taken care of...
The Help Center held its open house on May 16 at its new location, located at 426 Big Horn Street, the former site of Hope Agency. Ron Philips, the priest from the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, who oversees the Help Center, described why they made the move to their new building saying, “What has happened is we’ve grown. There is a greater need in the community for services like ours. We help people with rent utilities. We do food boxes. We provide computer access, copies, faxing, that kind of t...
The Hot Springs County Sheriff's office held a memorial service last week at the flagpole by the Law Enforcement Center. The service was held to honor and pay tribute to those in law enforcement who have given their lives in the course of duty, especially those from Hot Springs County. The service was followed by wreath laying at the Riverside and Monument Hill Cemeteries. After that, all were invited to a dinner at the Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center. Regina Schulmeister holds a flag...
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” (Benjamin Franklin). The Hot Springs County Weed & Pest district has started the 2023 Mosquito Control Program. You can also take steps to help protect yourself, your family and your community. How to protect against mosquito bites Mosquitoes bite during the day and night. Protect your family from mosquito bites. Use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants, and take steps to control mosquitoes indoors and outdoors. Preventing mosquitoes from laying eggs and eggs from hatching Mos...
Scholarship night was held for the Hot Springs County High School class of 2023 last week. Graduating seniors were presented with several scholarships, awards and recognitions. David Miller was named the outstanding boy and Lexi Overfield was named the outstanding girl. National Honor Society Jayci Basse, Spencer Calhoun, Karina Lea, Chloe Mascorro, Owen McCumber, Lexi Overfield, Morgan Slover Honor Students 3.5 GPA or above: Tori Barnes, Jayci Basse, Sadie Burr, Spencer Calhoun, Riley Eldridge, Roedy Farrell, Hadley Johnson, Ruthanne Johnson,...
The People for People Backpack Program will be providing weekend bags of food for students throughout the summer. Pick-up starts Thursday, June 1 and are available between 10-11 a.m. every Thursday through August 17. The location will be 215 Springview Street for curbside pickup. For more information, contact Judy Carswell at 307-921-8264 or Barb Rice at 307-621-8540...
The Red Dirt Master Gardeners first Summer Farmers Market and a Plant Swap will be held on Saturday, June 3 from 8 a.m.-noon downtown at 5th and Broadway Streets. The Summer Farmers Markets will be held on every Saturday from June 3-September 30. The market will be packed full of vendors selling a large variety of goods including jams, breads, vegetables, soaps, jewelry, worms and more. For more information contact Kim at (405) 443-7560 or Doug at 921-2427....
It is almost time for a fun adventure so save the date. On July 7-8 Hot Springs County is having a county-wide rummage sale. Towns of Thermopolis and Kirby and all surrounding areas in Hot Springs County are included. Time to clean out those sheds, attics, and storage units and turn your junk into someone else’s treasure. Registration forms are available at the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce with a registration fee of $10 to cover advertising costs. They need 15 locations in Hot Springs County registered by June 10 to hold this e...
POWELL (WNE) — Wapiti hunter and Republican leader Nina Webber has been cleared of allegations that she recklessly fired her rifle during a November elk hunt. At the request of Park County Prosecuting Attorney Bryan Skoric, the pending case against Webber was permanently dismissed on Wednesday. “It’s unfortunate that it had to get this far,” Webber said Wednesday, “and it’s very fortunate that Bryan Skoric and [Circuit Court Judge Joey] Darrah saw to dismiss with prejudice based off of the lack of evidence.” The reckless endangerment...
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
