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The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2022 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. One of six pilot programs organized by The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Thermopolis will engage middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the public square and to build greater trust in others and...
At the February 15 Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting, the commissioners discussed a letter from Budd-Falen Law Offices about the commissioners potentially retaining their legal services to work with county attorney Jill Logan as outside counsel for litigation recently filed and served against the county by Tipi Retreat, LLC. The law firm is located in Cheyenne and the letter states, “This firm has experience in issues relating to zoning and land use planning in Wyoming. We also have e...
At the February 15 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, Mayor Mike Chimenti held a public hearing for comments on the renewal of liquor licenses. No public comments were received so Mayor Chimenti closed the public hearing. Next, the council voted and passed to renew all the liquor licenses. Town engineer Anthony Barnett presented to the council documents and images about the potential school bus parking lot that would replace the old wooden park on the south end of the football/track field. There...
Student trustee Hallie Martinez reported the week of Feb. 22 would be Future Farmers of America Week, “so I know that FFA members have a lot of cool stuff planned, including the petting zoo that we do every year.” Martinez explained that event would take place Thursday, Feb. 24, “if anybody wants to pop in, say hi and see some animals.” The school district’s FFA members took part in the state Agriscience Fair competition conducted by the Wyoming FFA. Martinez elaborated that Hot Springs County School District’s FFA members would get to know if...
Rex Rammell is a Republican running for Governor in the 2022 election. He recently passed through Thermopolis and spoke with a staff member. Rammell describes himself as a “Land Use Candidate” and Rammell added, “As far as natural resources go in Wyoming, so goes Wyoming. It’s my number one issue.” Rammell has been working on the issue of public land transfer for about 15 years. If he becomes the governor of Wyoming, he would find a way to move all of the federal land management over to state land management. He said, “It would be really a game...
Stormy Cox was named to the Montana State University President’s List for the fall 2021 semester. Wyatt Wright was named to the Montana State University Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. Jorden Schulte, formerly of Thermopolis, has graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering. Amanda D. Chism, Tyler Kay and Aron C. Markow were named to the University of Wyoming fall 2021 President’s Honor Roll. Cassandra Norskog, Lauren Reed and Jeffery W. Van Antwerp were named to the Unive...
by Mary Steurer and Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —A legislative proposal to spend federal relief money on expanding the operations of Wyoming’s two suicide prevention hotlines succeeded in the Senate after two previous attempts were rejected by lawmakers. The new budget amendment passed Friday would devote $2.1 million of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for this purpose. Wyoming had the highest rate of suicide in the U.S. in 2019, according to CDC data. The state didn’t get its first two s...
At the February 16 Hot Springs County Travel and Tourism meeting, Audra Dominguez gave the financial report. For the month of January, they collected $9,823.57 in lodging tax revenue, which is above the historical average of $8,895, a 17% increase. Dominguez said, “Tourism continues to rise even in our slower season.” The board voted and approved to accept the financial report. Tourism director Jackie Dorothy said, “Our Winter Campaign has attracted the attention of the Wyoming Office of Touri...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Bus driver arrested for DUI while driving kids CHEYENNE (WNE) — A bus driver for Laramie County School District 1 was arrested Wednesday evening – with high school kids aboard – for allegedly driving under the influence during a field trip, according to local and state officials. The incident took place on a highway in Goshen County as the driver transported East and South high schools’ students on a trip out of state, according to the authorities. After receiving a call that the bus driver wasn’t...
A picture of Thermopolis Middle School students participating in an air rifle unit caused online controversy after it recently went viral, prompting its removal from a Hot Springs County School District No. 1 social media page. The photo, shown on page 6, is of fifth and sixth grade TMS students working on their marksmanship with air rifles as part of the physical education program. The post accumulated more than 66,000 shares and 6,000 comments, including a mix of support and criticism of children being taught marksmanship skills in school....
At the February 1 Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting, Brian Clarkson of T-O Engineers gave a GIS update while on speakerphone and said they are continuing to map easements and right-of-way descriptions to link to historical documents and with Road and Bridge. They also developed a plan of land classification features for the Hot Springs County Planning Department. A T-O Engineers representative met with Bo Bowman for a work session to start incorporating land classification records and...
by Carrie Haderlie Rawlins Times Via Wyoming News Exchange RAWLINS —As temperatures dropped below zero this week, people across Wyoming reported a steep increase in their natural gas bills, with charges $100 or more greater than in the same month of the previous year. “In my neighborhood, there are four or five people all wondering what is happening,” said Cheyenne resident Charlie Hardy, explaining that the charge for natural gas from Black Hills Corp. on his January 2021 statement was $283.71. That jumped to $399.35 for the same time perio...
Audra and Ro Dominguez have opened their neighborhood coffee house called Audra’s Copper Coo Coffee and Tea. Their unique name comes from the Highland Cows they own. In Scotland, cows are called “coos” and they have copper-colored shaggy hair covering their bodies. The Dominguez family owns six cows and two are expecting. They officially opened on January 31 and are located at 225 Clark St. They operate Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The idea of owning a coffee house has been a li...
Hot Springs Health Foundation has announced that it has received a grant of $3,000 from the Thermopolis Community Fund. The granted funds are being earmarked in support of the Foundation’s Joint Project with the Hot Springs Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, called “Baby’s First Pillow.” For many years, the Hospital Auxiliary has operated a project which provides a wonderful gift bag to new moms giving birth at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis, Wyoming. The Joint Project adds a cozy baby pillow to the contents of the gift bag. The Foundat...
At the February Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce meeting, CEO Meri Ann Rush went over with the board a list of monthly events and said, “We have a lot on our plate.” There was a discussion about the timing of the October Chamber Banquet when compared to other months. Rush explained that even though October and the fall are hunting season, there is less competition with other events at other times in the year. Rush also said regarding the potential circus event this summer that the...
Members of the Thermopols Volunteer Fire Department, along with other emergency personel, responded to a structure fire approximately 11 north of Thermopolis on Saturday. All occupants were able to get out of the house safely. The cause of the fire is still under investigation for insurance purposes....
Hot Springs Health is now offering a summer internship for high school students. The internship is a paid temporary part-time position that lasts eight weeks from June 6 through July 29 for 20 hours per week. There are two spots available. The internship opportunity is being spearheaded by new Chief Clinical Officer Scott Alwin, who started his position on December 13. He worked prior in healthcare in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Alwin explained, “Part of our strategic plan on the area of growth is l...
The Tipi Retreat LLC, Michele and Michael Stevens, plaintiffs, through counsel Hathaway & Kunz LLP, filed a Complaint for Declaratory Judgment, Injunctive Relief, and Petition for Judicial Review against defendant, Hot Springs County Board of County Commissioners, a Wyoming governmental entity. The suit was filed with the Hot Springs County Fifth Judicial District Court on January 19. The Stevens’ are challenging the decision made by the county commissioners to not approve a request for a land use change from agricultural to commercial. The p...
The February 1 Thermopolis Town Council meeting was a very brief meeting. Town Engineer Anthony Barnett reported there has been progress on the transfer station permit application. One of the matters mentioned was the WYDOT turning lane. Barnett also said they are still working on the DEQ water project. Chief of Police Pat Cornwell reported that new officer Dood Jaussaud has passed his physical exam to enter Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy. Town Attorney Mike Messenger presented the late fee...
The 2022 Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department’s Fireman’s Ball will be Saturday, Feb. 12 at the VFW Club from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. The dance is free and open to the public. Rattlesnake Ridge of Worland will provide music. Donations packages were sent out to residents in the mail and will also be available at the door. Donations will go to help the department with the replacement, repair and purchase of new equipment. The department has 30 members that all volunteer their time, responding to hundreds of calls every year. The new equipment wil...
Main Street Thermopolis’ Great until 8! monthly shopping event takes place this Saturday, February 12. This second Saturday event showcases the businesses who are staying open until 8 p.m. or later in town. Since the first event in October, it has grown from 11 participanting businesses to 14. Shoppers have an opportunity to win a $100 gift certificate by entering a drawing. Shoppers can bring their receipts from the participating businesses, with the date and time of purchase on them, to Discover Thermopolis by 8:15 p.m. on Feb. 12. The $...
Owl Creek Graphics, located in downtown Thermopolis, has new owners. Will and Babie Robinson officially took over the business from Dan and Penny Herdt on January 28. The business is located at 527 Broadway Street. Will and Babie explained there are two focuses of their business. One is the retail side, where locals and tourists can purchase various clothes that have a variety of graphic designs or logos on them. There are t-shirts, a Carhartt section, Bobcat Pride clothing, University of...
A fundraising cookie jar auction for Jan Allen is being planned for Saturday, February 19. Allen is fighting stage 4 lung cancer. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. with an auction to follow. Dinner and cookie jar donations are welcome. For more information, contact Nancy at 921-9661....
The next meeting of the Hot Springs County Historical Society is Saturday, February 12 at 2 p.m. The featured program will be “A Bridger Mystery: The Elopement of Ferdig and Sickafoose” presented by Terril Mills. The program discusses a search for an eloping couple that had been abandoned, but the mystery grew deeper. Apparently, they disappeared as completely as though the ground had opened and swallowed them. Come hear Mills unravel the mysterious disappearance of Sylvester Ferdig and Annabelle Sickafoose and what became of them. There cou...
The Hot Springs County School Board on Jan. 20 considered the disposition of the district’s play park and the next steps toward its bus loop, as Superintendent Dustin Hunt acknowledged the significant amount of discussion among different entities within the community about “what might happen” with the play park, and with our bus loop “possibilities taking place.” Hunt summed up the efforts to relocate the play park to the Hot Springs State Park, then to the town of Thermopolis, by noting that engineers for the state, and represent...
