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WW Partners, LLC, a Wyoming-based investment group, has acquired Edrington’s 80% stock holdings in Wyoming Whiskey, returning full ownership of the pioneering Rocky Mountain distillery to its home state. Led by co-Founder David DeFazio, the acquisition marks a new chapter for Wyoming Whiskey. Edrington, the Scotland-based spirits group behind The Macallan, one of the world’s most decorated single malt Scotch whiskies, invested in Wyoming Whiskey in 2018. During its partnership, Edrington worked alongside the Wyoming Whiskey team to refine and...
The Hot Springs County Board of Commissioners has releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Property Lease and Development located at 140 Airport Road. Sealed packets will be received from qualified respondents that demonstrate the ability to reach the county’s desired outcomes for the project, which includes, but is not limited to the following: 1. The county is seeking proposals for the property to increase economic development. The county may be willing to enter into a public-private partnership, if funding is available. 2. Ideal i...
Long-time University of Wyoming Extension educator Barton Stam was recently named a statewide rangeland management specialist. After years of relying on a single state range specialist, UW Extension has reinstated a second statewide position to complement a campus-based specialist role. Stam, who has served as an agriculture and natural resources educator in Hot Springs County since 2004, will fill the position serving western Wyoming. In addition to his role as state specialist, Stam will continue to serve as program leader for UW...
Hot Springs State Park will be home to Fourth of July events celebrating America’s 250th birthday. An ice cream social will be held at the Kiwanis Shelter in Hot Springs State Park on July 4 from 2-4 p.m. The event is hosted by the Hot Springs County Democrats. Everyone is welcome at this free event. In the evening, Discovery Days is hosting Freedom Fest ’26 from 5-10 p.m. in Hot Springs State Park. There will be live music, an Indian taco dinner, a beer garden, dancing, family fun and games. Bring your lawn chair as there will only be lim...
Hot Springs State Park will be packed with vendors, musicians, activities and more July 11-12. This year’s theme is Maverick Spirit - 136 Years of Breaking Trail in Wyoming. Celebrate Wyoming’s rich heritage, creativity, and independent spirit at Wyoming Discovery Days, a free two-day festival set in the scenic beauty of Hot Springs State Park. Enjoy live music all weekend at the Pavilion featuring Wyoming favorites like Jalan Crossland, Liam & Layne, and other talented Wyoming based musicians. Explore artisan demonstrations, hands-on activitie...
Farmers and Artisans Market Every Saturday into October the Farmers and Artisans Market is at 5th and Broadway from 8 a.m.-noon. For more information, email Kim at ThermopolisFarmersMarket@gmail.com Amphitheater event Agape Church/Set Free Ministries is celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with live music, food and fireworks viewing from their amphitheater, 245 Hwy. 120 W., on July 4 beginning at 7 p.m. Boysen celebration Boysen Marina will be serving up live music, food and drinks on July 4 from 6-9 p.m. Weather permitting, a fireworks s...
Four Wyoming Department of Transportation workers received 2026 district safety leadership awards last week in Riverton. Chase Mead (Thermopolis mechanics), and Jordan Erz (Thermopolis engineers) along with Jimmy Hallam (Lander rural striping), Wallace Perrote (South Pass maintenance) received embroidered winter jackets for their “consistent and outstanding dedication to workplace safety.” According to Thermopolis shop foreman Brandon Blakesley, Mead “has done a great job keeping our work areas safe.” Blakesley said Mead’s efforts in the Therm...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Wyoming’s average gasoline prices drop 14 cents a gallon in past week CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 14 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.90 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 48.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 78.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 11.4 cents compared to a week ago, and stands at $4.876 per gallo...
A rider soars high above the landing ramp during the Jordan Circus freestyle motocross performance last week, thrilling the crowd with aerial stunts at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds....
The Hot Springs County Commissioners held a short special meeting on June 23 taking up matters pertaining to two county projects. To open the meeting, the commissioners held a discussion of the status of funding planning for the new hangar project at the airport. The county has expended a good deal of time gathering possible loan terms from area banks, all at the behest of the USDA. In a recent meeting with USDA representatives, however, the county was informed that funding through the USDA may not be an actual possibility. The county has $1.5...
At their June 16 meeting, the Thermopolis Town Council took up the third and final reading of a proposed budget for the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year. Council member Rachel Hughes again took issue with the proposed bonus provision for the Thermopolis Police Department. Hughes stated that she felt the monthly reports of activities filed by the department doesn’t show a need for four patrol officers in addition to the chief and sergeant. Mayor Adam Estenson stated that he supports the inclusion of the hiring bonus, as it is designed to assist t...
The Hot Spot Car Rally Cruise-in and Poker Run kicked off last weekends events on Friday evening in Hot Springs State Park. Proceeds from the poker run went to the senior center building fund. Saturday Hot Springs State Park filled with vehicle of all models, makes and sizes. Winners at the Hot Spot Car Rally include: The Odd Balls - Tim Bullington, 1935 Dodge Pickup Chevy - Travis Osback, 1962 Chevrolet Nova Wagon Ford - Greg Hansen, 1967 Ford Bronco Muscle Car - Smiley Lentz, 1960 Morris...
Last week, members of the Hot Springs County High School Speech and Debate Team attended the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) 2026 National Tournament held in Richmond, Virginia. This year marked the 23rd appearance of the Bobcats at the NSDA culminating event and the 8th consecutive year of competing students. The NSDA National Tournament included nearly 7,000 qualifying competitors from over 1,500 schools from all over the US (and some other countries). Four qualifying Bobcats, De...
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com, via WNE The State Board of Equalization must certify residential property tax values in Wyoming, a Laramie County District Court ruled Friday. Gov. Mark Gordon filed a lawsuit against the board Tuesday, after the panel concluded earlier this month that it could not certify the results due to disparities created by a 4% tax cap on residential properties enacted by the Wyoming Legislature two years ago. Gordon also asked the court to require certification while the case proceeds, which a judge agreed to do. A...
A storm swept through town on Saturday afternoon bringing heavy rain and powerful wind. One of the reported casualties was this tree at the Thermopolis Golf Course....
The Thermopolis - Hot Springs Chamber Board meet on June 18 and welcomed their new director, Cindy Sampson. At that time, Sampson stated that she was in day four of her new position and felt that she was making a good effort to roll with the punches of this new, challenging position. The board again took up the subject of a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. With the resignation of long-time director, Meri Ann Dorman, the board finds itself in somewhat of a time crunch to formulate a...
Big Horn Basin Pride will be hosting the 4th annual Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Hot Springs State Park. The event will include games, live music, vendors, food trucks and more. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on. For more information, contact Lara Shook (307) 630-9058....
The Canyons and Chrome Bingo Run will be Saturday, June 27. Registration is from 8:30-10 a.m. at Wyo Tees with kickstands up at 10 a.m. Participants will receive a full list of stops at registration. Towns on the route include Shoshoni, Pavillion, Lander, Hudson and Riverton. Prizes will be awarded at each stop with a silent auction at the final stop in Thermopolis at 7 Lazy S. A meet and greet will be held on Friday, June 26 at 7 Lazy S from 5-7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Crisis Prevention and Response Center. The event is hosted by the...
Freedom Fest Freedom Fest 2026 will be held on July 4 from 5-10 p.m. in Hot Springs State Park in the lawn area near the horse shoe pits. Celebrate America with live music, food, a beer garden, family fun and more. Bring lawn chairs to watch the fireworks at dark. The event is hosted by Discovery Days. Amphitheater event Agape Church/Set Free Ministries is celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with live music, food and fireworks viewing from their amphitheater, 245 Hwy. 120 W., on July 4 beginning at 7 p.m. Ice cream social An ice cream s...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Average Wyo. gasoline prices down 10.6 cents a gallon in the past week CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 10.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.04 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 46.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 92.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 19.2 cents compared to a week ago, and stands at $4.99 per gal...
A warm winter means more ticks, and more ticks increases the risk of a tick bite, along with associated illnesses like Colorado tick fever. The American Red Cross of Wyoming is reminding Wyomingites to be alert and take safety precautions when outdoors to prevent against tick bites. According to health departments across the region, the number of ticks in the wild this year is higher than normal due to a record-warm winter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also reported in April that weekly rates of emergency room visits for tick...
The Hot Springs County School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on June 18. In monthly celebrations, the trustees took time to acknowledge the outstanding work of Laura Stam, who was recently named as Hot Springs County School District Teacher of the Year. Ralph Winters Elementary Principal, Nichole Ciz, described Stam as “an advocate for children, a teacher who is supportive of staff, and a believer in the science of learning.” The trustees reviewed the proposed 2026-27 budget for the Recreation District. District director Brian Par...
by Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile.com, via WNE The beginning of the plaintiffs’ response in a case alleging abuse at a state facility for delinquent boys features two video footage stills. In one, a boy cowers in the corner of a solitary confinement room. In the other, a boy is strapped to a restraint chair with a white mask over his head. Above the photos is a quote attributed to one of the defendants, staff member Thad Shaffer: “[The] best part of the chair is watching the kids cry and scream like a fucking child . . . that’s what makes it wo...
Our local legacy story of Henry Johnson, also known as 16-Mule Team Johnson, is a grand example of how much effort, strength and grit it took to be a pioneer on the frontier. To survive and thrive, settlers collaborated efforts and worked toward the common goal of building a sustainable community. Last weekend, Thermopolis celebrated Trailblazer Days with a weekend packed with activities showcasing the spirit of our past. Locally, settlers would not have achieved their goals without the...
“Invasive Annual Grasses” - there’s a term no one wants to hear. Whether your brain is not wired in a manner to comprehend the hard sciences - like chemistry or biology; or whether you have never worked in some form of agricultural endeavor; or whether, perhaps, you actually do make your living working in the agriculture industry - the subject of invasive annual grasses will never bring a warm feeling to your heart. Today, in the Big Horn Basin of Wyoming, Hot Springs County maintains a “Declared Weed List.” Identified on the list are eight...
