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At the 2022 Hot Springs County High School graduation, two students also received a degree from Central Wyoming College in addition to their high school diploma. Jacob Randall and Lee Grimm, took dual credit courses for the past four years and their efforts and achievements allowed them to get an associate’s degree. Even though Randall and Grimm started taking college-level courses in their freshman year, it was a surprise to both of them that, in their senior year, they would be able to b...
Thermopolis Middle School students were honored last week to wrap up the 2021-22 school year. Eighth graders Kamryn Farrell and Ellis Webber were selected as Bobcats of the Year. Other awards include: Eighth grade Outstanding Language Arts Students: Cruz Mascorro, Mesa Longwell, Lucille Andreen Patriots Pen Essay - Alix Sorensen Most MAP Growth: Armani Dukes Highest MAP Scorer: Kaycee Stothart Wax Museum Winners: Best Speech - Kamryn Farrell, Best Props - Jay Ritchey, Best Backdrop - Ellis Webber Outstanding Social Studies Students: Madison...
Awards were handed out to Ralph Witters Elementary students last week to wrap up the 2021-22 school year. Awards include: Kindergarten Music: Aydree Phillips, Roberta Hough, Liam Bohleen Science: Scarlett Deromedi, Bailey Peek, Liam Bohleen PE: Jake Ohrt, Hazel White, Brennen Corwell Citizenship: Taysen Neef, Josie Allen, Eleanor Allen Most Improved Math: JonD Darnell Most Improved Reading: Bailey Peek Most Improved Writing: Mara Jennings Math Achievement: Parker Wychgram Reading Achievement: Ryder Mayer Writing Achievement: Andrew Coates 1st...
The trail development of Roundtop is about to be complete and it will have its Grand Opening on May 21 at 10 a.m. Todd Thibodeau is the team leader of four members who did the hard work. The trail building work started on March 22 and they hope to be done by May 20. The nature of the work entails digging with pickaxes, using a Punjab gas-powered jackhammer, and a device called a come-along that helps move huge rocks that easily weigh tons. And, when necessary, they drill holes or cores into the...
Secretary of State, Ed Buchanan will be in Thermopolis on Sunday, June 5 to present information and data regarding Election security and integrity in Wyoming. The presentation, which is being sponsored by the Hot Springs County Clerk‚’s Office, is open to the public and will be held at the HSC Museum & Cultural Center. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. with the presentation to begin at 2 p.m. sharp. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Join Secretary of State Ed Buchanan as he presents prepared remarks and provides an opportunity for cit...
By Karla Pomeroy Northern Wyoming News Via Wyoming News Exchange WORLAND — Examining bone injuries on a foot is nothing new for the Washakie Medical Center radiology team, but running a 64-slice CT scan on a 150 million-year-old bone was out of the ordinary for the team on Thursday, May 5. The metatarsal fossils are a project of Wyoming Dinosaur Center intern Jackson King. King said the fully intact foot of a Sauropod was found by a family at one of the public dig sites through the Center’s Dig For A Day program. He said the foot, named “Li...
The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) has selected 36 inductees for the Class of 2022 including Larry Bentley and the late Ramul Dvarishkis of Hot Springs County, Region 8. The WCHF State Board of Directors voted on the nominees from across the state during its annual meeting May 1. Regional committees in ten different areas of Wyoming researched and scored over 70 nominations and sent the top picks to the WCHF State Board of Directors. Formed for historical, cultural, literary, and educational purposes, WCHF’s chief goal is “To preserve, pro...
Candidate filing periods are open for federal, state, county and town offices. Deadline to file is May 27, 2022. Hot Springs County Offices file with the Hot Springs County Clerk. Offices with terms expiring include: two County Commissioner seats (4-Yr Terms), Assessor, Attorney, Clerk, Clerk of District Court, Coroner, Sheriff and Treasurer (4-Yr Terms). Precinct Committeemen & Women file with the Hot Springs County Clerk. Precinct Committeemen and Women: 2-Yr Terms. Precinct Committeepeople shall be electors registered in the party and...
Members of the Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office will hold a memorial service to honor and pay tribute to those in law enforcement who have given their lives in the course of duty. The ceremony will be Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Center at the flagpole. Following this, there will be a wreath-laying at the Riverside and Monument Cemeteries. Sheriff Jerimie Kraushaar said, “It’s been a tradition here in Hot Springs County since Sheriff Lou Falgoust started the police officer memorial. It originated at the Monument Hill...
People for People Backpack Program will be providing weekend bags of food throughout the summer. Curbside pickup will start, Thursday, June 2.The food will be available between 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. every week on Thursdays through August 25. The location will be 642 Arapahoe Street at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Volunteers will need to meet at 9:45 am to prepare for delivery. There will have a representative there to direct volunteers. The Backpack Program will provide shelf-stable food. If there are any questions please contacted Judy...
Main Street Thermopolis is holding its annual Brewfest event Saturday, June 4 from 4-8 p.m. in downtown Thermopolis. They will be featuring Wyoming breweries and have food and merchandise vendors. Also, for fun and games, there will be corn hole tournaments and historic building tours. It’s a family-friendly event and will have live music throughout the day....
John D. Shaw, Financial advisor with Legacy Financial Partners, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Worland, was recognized as one of “Barron’s Top 100 Private Wealth Management Teams” in the country by Barron’s Magazine, a publication covering business and finance. Barron’s recognizes the industry’s most outstanding financial advisors and their teams who represent the highest levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business. Legacy Financial Partners was chosen based on assets u...
Bill and Carole Smith of Wyo Quarter Horse Sales are holding their final sale on May 21 at the Fair Grounds. Depending upon the weather, a performance preview will be at 9 a.m. and the sale will occur at 1 p.m. The Smiths said that they had 59 sales events in 39 years. Their journey in this business started in 1983 when they moved from Cody to Hot Springs County. Bill said, “We’ve always had horses and we’ve always bred some horses and had some colts and things like that. And we were looki...
Terri Cornella has announced her intention to run for Clerk of the District Court in a letter to the Hot Springs County Republican Central Committee. Cornella has been in the “field” off and on for more than 30 years. Born and raised in Thermopolis, Cornella attended Casper College and in the late 70s, began working for the City of Casper Police Department in the records division. She then went on to the City of Casper Municipal Court. Cornella and her husband returned to Thermopolis, and in 1990 she was employed by Hot Springs County in the...
Daniel Webber has announced to the Hot Springs County Republican Central Committee that he has filed for election to the office of County Assessor. He has worked in the Assessor’s office since December of 2004, serving as Assessor since January 2018 when he was appointed to the position. He has been a permanently certified Property Tax Appraiser by the Wyoming Department of Revenue since 2006. According to Daniel, he feels that conducting day to day business with the taxpayers of Hot Springs County in a professional and courteous manner is t...
Deputies rescue drunk party goers CODY (WNE) —An evening gathering in Badger Basin resulted in a possible life-saving rescue by Park County deputies who’d spent almost five hours on the scene to ensure the many partygoers were OK. According to a sheriff’s office release, on the night of May 7, deputies became suspicious that a party involving alcohol was being held in the hills of Badger Basin off of WYO 294. When the deputies arrived, they noticed a large bonfire with numerous people standing around it. When everyone saw the patrol vehic...
The Class of 2022 scholarship and awards night last week honored Hot Springs County High School graduates. Hallie Martinez and Hardy Johnson were recognized as the outstanding senior girl and boy. Members of the National Honor Society were recognized including Caydence Becher, Michelle Burgess, Bronwyn Dobbins, Lee Grimm, Hallie Martinez, Eli McCumber, Wyatt McDermott, Jacob Randall, Madeline Wagler and Jean-Luc Willson Honor Students with a 3.5 GPA or above: Austin Barral, Caydence Becher,...
The Board of Directors for the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce were invited to have their May 10 board meeting at the SonRise Grass Creek Guest Ranch, located at 3809 Grass Creek Road. Chamber CEO Meri Ann Rush said, “The board of directors toured the operation of SonRise Grass Creek Guest Ranch, had a great meal provided, and had our monthly board meeting.” Meri Ann Rush also reported that due to only four essays being received for the National Civic Bee, the US Chamber Foundation canceled the event. Rush said they will invite the...
Thermopolis Middle School (TMS) now has its own FFA chapter for seventh and eighth graders called Big Springs. TMS FFA advisor Becky Martinez said, "We got chartered this year, so we are now our own chapter, separate from the high school. We've had students in FFA for four years, but we were a combined chapter with middle school and high school. Now we're big enough to stand on our own." Martinez said they have approximately 56 students in total participating. There are two classes that are...
At the May 5 Hot Springs County Land Use Planning Commission held at the Annex building, the commission continued their discussion of the Red Rim Ranch Subdivision application. The application was previously discussed at the April 20 meeting where public comments were given. At this meeting, there were no formal public comments. However, the planning commission did ask questions of both the applicant Brian Hayek and residents of the Red Rim area, particularly those who live on Lane 14. The plann...
At the May 3 Thermopolis Town Council meeting held at the Town Hall, Jackie Dorothy from Travel and Tourism presented to the council their joint project of installing a digital sign at the fairgrounds. Dorothy reported that the Tourism Board, the Fair Board, and the Rec Board have raised $70,000 for the $120,000 needed. They still need $50,000. Dorothy asked the council if they could find $5,000 to $10,000 in their next budget to contribute. Mayor Mike Chimenti asked Dorothy for a formal letter...
On the night of May 6, one or more people entered the bentonite mine off of Missouri Flat Road and began tampering with equipment. The suspects ultimately tipped over a portable pumping unit into a pond causing an estimated $30,000 worth of damage. Evidence was collected and sent to the State Crime Lab. The Sheriff's Office is looking for any leads or information that may help find those involved. A reward for information leading to prosecution is available. Call Hot Springs County Sheriffs...
At the May 3 Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting held at the Annex building, Brian Clarkson from T-O Engineers provided an update on the GIS report via speakerphone. Clarkson said they are continuing the mapping of the county road easements and right-of-way descriptions to link to historical documents. They are also performing updates and expansions on the Road and Bridge Online Applications for their maintenance. Regarding anticipated work, Clarkson said they will incorporate land-use...
The 2022 Gymkhana Series kicks off Saturday, May 14 at Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Competitors can enter beginning at 9 a.m. Events include barrels, poles, goat tying, flag race and a fun event. Age groups are 5 and under (lead), 6 and under (not lead), 7-9, 10-13 and 14-18. Year end awards will be given in all age groups. Must participate in three rodeos to be eligible for year end awards and three events to be eligible for all-around awards. For more information, contact Amber at 307-431-1165....
The Hot Springs County Historical Society will hold a program by Laura Vietti called “Tropical Tapirs in Wyoming: The Origins, Evolutions, and Preservation of Wyoming’s Most Recent Fossil Tapir Discovery” following their May meeting on Saturday , May 14 at 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum. In the summer of 2016, a large mammal was recovered from Wyoming state lands in the approximately 53 million-year-old Fossil Lake strata near Kemmerer, Wyoming. The fossil is currently on display at the Wyoming State Museum. Initial investigations sugge...
