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The Hot Springs Speech and Debate Team continued their successful season, bringing home a 1A/2A Championship trophy for the second time this season after finishing first at the large Worland Speech and Debate Tournament held at Worland High School on December 12-13, 2025. The Bobcats followed up the Worland competition after holiday break with a second place 1A/2A sweepstakes trophy at the Riverton Speech and Debate Tournament at Riverton High School on February 16-17, 2026. Senior Dean Bihr and...
For the tax year 2026, there are two important property tax exemptions available to residential property owners in Wyoming. The exemptions are not automatic and require the filing of documentation with the county assessor’s office in order to have the exemptions become applicable to individual properties. Homeowner Tax Exemption The Homeowner Tax Exemption, which was passed by the Legislature in 2025, takes 25% off of the first one million dollars of the Fair Market Value of a single family structure and associated improved land. This e...
In the continuing case of the Tipi Retreat matter, Hot Springs County has filed a request to set aside a Satisfaction of Judgment, which had been submitted to the Hot Springs County District Court in February of 2025. The Satisfaction of Judgment was filed in the court case which had been commenced against Hot Springs County by Michael Stevens, Michele Stevens, and the Tipi Retreat. A Satisfaction of Judgment is a court pleading, which has the effect of advising the court that a judgment, which the court has entered against a party, has been...
Meet and greet Eric Barlow will be in Thermopolis for a meet and greet on Friday, January 16 at Storyteller from 8-10 a.m. Barlow is running for Governor of Wyoming. Open house Ginko Acupuncture is holding an open house on Saturday, January 17 from 10 a.m.-noon at 316 Broadway St., Suite 3. Hosting the event is Robin van Maarth, L.Ac. For more information, call (307) 213-9778. Gun Show The Stars and Pipes Gun Show is set for Jan. 16 and 17 at the Hot Springs County Fair Building, 627 Springview. Hours are 3-7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m....
Hot Springs County Assessor Daniel Webber announced that currently qualified Hot Springs County veterans or their surviving spouse should contact the assessor’s office by telephone to renew their Veteran’s Exemption for 2026 on their property taxes. If the applicant will be using the exemption for vehicle licensing, they will need to let the Treasurer’s Office know when they come in the courthouse to renew their registration. The exemption can only be used in one county in Wyoming for the tax year and if you are using it on your property taxes...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Fiery crash kills Casper man CASPER (WNE) — The Wyoming Highway Patrol is investigating an I-25 crash that left a Casper man dead. Authorities identified the man as Gavin Stanek, 55. At around 9:15 p.m. on Jan. 5, troopers were dispatched to a crash at the 156 mile marker of I-25, roughly 10 miles east of Glenrock. According to the initial investigation, a 2004 Cadillac Escalade was northbound on I-25 when it exited the road and into the median, striking a retaining wall. The driver’s side of the veh...
At Tuesday’s Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting during 2026 election of officers, Bob Aguiar was elected as chairman and Paul Galovich was elected as vice-chairman. Aguiar was elected to his first term as commissioner in 2024. He is a retired human resource manager and has volunteered 22 years working with 4-H youth. Aguiar replaces Tom Ryan as chairman. Ryan began his first term as commissioner in January of 2015. Galovich was elected to the board in 2022....
by Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange On Monday, the Wyoming Department of Transportation presented its $282.8 million budget request to state lawmakers to discuss how to retain employees, maintain airports and provide equipment for state troopers. WYDOT Director Darin Westby and his team outlined the budget of approximately $256 million, supplemented by $26.7 million in exception requests to maintain the state’s more than 6,700 miles of roads and support its commercial airports. Crisis in the workforce Westby opened h...
The Travel & Tourism Board met for their regular monthly meeting on December 16. The Board reviewed the status of their on-going projects, and discussed other future projects. Director Angie Guyon, reported that both the Town of Thermopolis and the Town of East Thermopolis have now approved the plan for installing wayfinding signs. This project is slated to be funded in full with Destination and Development Grant dollars from the Wyoming Office of Tourism. Guyon will be meeting in January with representatives of WYDOT to finalize that...
Loralei was born to Kyle and Allison Carpenter on January 3 at 2:23 a.m., weighing 6 lbs., 10 oz. making her the first baby born at Hot Springs Health in 2026. The family received a variety of gifts donated by businesses and the hospital auxiliary. Auxiliary volunteers Donna Cole and Pam Deaver, HSH CEO Scott Alwin and RN Hayly Sayler congratulated the family....
by Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange As 2026 is now in full swing, the state of Wyoming is preparing to implement a slate of legislative changes that will impact areas from health care to property taxes. The following is an overview of the key laws and regulations that went into effect Thursday, following the passage of new laws over the 2024 and 2025 legislative sessions. ‘Gold carding’ in health care The second section of House Bill 14, which was approved in the 2024 legislative session, is now law. It introduces a c...
Chili feed The Saturday, January 10 meeting of the Hot Springs County Historical Society will feature a chili feed. The meeting starts at noon at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. Chili condiments, drinks and service will be provided. If you are able, please bring a dessert or cornbread. For more information, call 864-2678 or 921-1551. Meet and greet Eric Barlow will be in Thermopolis for a meet and greet on Friday, January 16 at Storyteller from 8-10 a.m. Barlow is running for Governor of Wyoming. Gun Show The Stars and Pipes Gun Show is...
Hot Springs County Assessor Daniel Webber announced that currently qualified Hot Springs County veterans or their surviving spouse should contact the assessor’s office by telephone to renew their Veteran’s Exemption for 2026 on their property taxes. If the applicant will be using the exemption for vehicle licensing, they will need to let the Treasurer’s Office know when they come in the courthouse to renew their registration. The exemption can only be used in one county in Wyoming for the tax year and if you are using it on your property taxes...
The Thermopolis - Hot Springs County Chamber of Commerce board held their regular monthly meeting on December 11 in the conference room at Gottsche Rehab and Wellness. As planning for the upcoming new year gears up, the board discussed their 2026 city/county map project. The Board will be producing 10,000 copies of the map for distribution throughout the county. The board took note that all feedback which had been received regarding the December Lighted Christmas Parade had been very favorable. There were 25 entries in the parade, and everyone...
On December 30 the Board of Directors of Hot Springs Health met for their last regular monthly meeting. CEO Scott Alwin reviewed for the board the steps which have been taken to update the Community Health Needs Assessment for Hot Springs County. The needs assessment is required by the federal government to be updated every three years. Community needs were identified and prioritized at a stakeholder meeting, which took place in November. The board was asked to approve the revised needs assessment report, which will now be distributed within...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers LANDER (WNE) – The Fremont County DUI Task Force felt a bit of Western flair over the New Year after a bystander assisted officers in apprehending a suspect using a lasso in the wee hours of the night. Officers on patrol on New Year’s Eve attempted to stop a suspected impaired driver in Riverton at around 11 p.m. When the driver reportedly didn’t stop, a pursuit ensued, ending when the suspect fled his vehicle and attempted to escape on foot. An officer in the chase “was momentarily sidelined after an unex...
The Hot Springs County School Board met for their last meeting of the year on December 18. For their first order of business, the board held elections of officers for the calendar year 2026. With one exception, the same officers for 2025 were elected to serve for 2026. Jennifer Axtell will serve as chair, Marshall Keller will serve as vice-chair and Nichole Weyer will serve as clerk. Chauncy Johnson will take over for Jean Skelton as treasurer. The board will continue to hold their regular monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month, w...
The Town of Thermopolis has been awarded $165,000 for a planning and demonstration grant from the U.S. DOT’s Safe Streets for All program. The grant money will be used by the Town of Thermopolis to develop a town-wide comprehensive safety action plan that provides data-driven crash analysis, prioritized evidence-based projects, cost-benefit analysis, community engagement and implementation timelines for our surface streets and sidewalks. The study will assist in project prioritization, strengthen the town’s position in seeking funding for roa...
January January 2 At the December 19 Hot Springs County School District board of trustees meeting, an election of officers was held. Newly elected trustees were present, including Marshall Keller, Justin Budd, Jean Skelton and Nichole Weyer (who was reelected). They were joined by Sherman Skelton, Jennifer Axtell and Bethany Webber. January 9 The Star Plunge aquatic facility at Hot Springs State Park remains open to the public due to the Wyoming State Parks granting an extension of the expiration of its current management agreement. The...
Robin Everett and Morgan Stence, archivists with the Wyoming State Archives in Cheyenne, visited Thermopolis on December 12 and 13 to conduct interviews with veterans of the US armed forces. Thermopolis resident and professional photographer Barrie Lynn Bryant made portraits of the veterans. Nine Thermopolis and Hot Springs County veterans participated in the project, including Ray Arey, Jerry Umdenstock, Lee Campbell, Kathy Sorensen and her mom Susan Kinsey, and husband/wife pairs Jackie and...
Community blood drive The next Thermopolis Community Blood Drive will be Monday, Jan. 5 from 2-6 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 6 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are encouraged. To make an appointment, to vitalant.org or contact Melene Mierzejewski at (307) 240-1414. Gun Show The Stars and Pipes Gun Show is set for Jan. 16 and 17 at the Hot Springs County Fair Building, 627 Springview. Hours are 3-7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. For more information or to reserve...
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com via WNE It may not have been an election year in Wyoming, but 2025 still had plenty of standout political moments and events. From rowdy town halls to a new group of Republicans rising to power in the statehouse to legal battles over election laws and abortion restrictions, here’s a look back at some of those stories. Wyoming Freedom Caucus takes the wheel In January, the Wyoming Freedom Caucus pitched a new legislative era of “bold policies” guided by “godly principles.” The group of hard-line Republica...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has launched an online, self-guided public meeting for the Statewide Rail Plan update. The meeting will be open for the public to learn more and provide feedback anytime between now and Jan. 31, 2026, at https://wyomingstatewiderailplan.com/onlinemeeting/. The online meeting will discuss: · SRP process, goals, and objectives, including applicable Federal Railroad Administration guidance for SRP development. · The existing Wyoming rail system and current rail operations. · Current and future needs and op...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Train derailed by wind gusts north of Cheyenne CHEYENNE (WNE) — After wildfires south of Cheyenne were fueled by 70 to 80 mph winds last Wednesday, a large Burlington Northern Santa Fe train was blown off the tracks the next night. Around 17 miles northwest of town, some locals reported being woken up by the sound of the train derailing around 4 a.m. Friday. While the cause was originally uncertain, though most assumed it was the wind, the Federal Railroad Administration confirmed Tuesday there will be no i...
At the second regularly scheduled Thermopolis Town Council meeting for the month of December, the council held a public informational hearing on the Town’s Lead Service Line Investigation & Replacement Project. The town’s water system currently serves approximately 2,725 residents and 1,528 service connections. The goal of the project is to investigate and identify unknown service line material types within the service system. Town employees have been undertaking a survey of service line connections, and have identified a lesser number of lea...
