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At the Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting on February 16, the commissioners voted and approved the COVID Charitable Organization Funding Requests for HOPE Agency, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, HSC 4-H, Gottsche Foundation, H Diamond W, Hunting With Heroes, Friends of the Library and the VFW. Chairman Tom Ryan added to the requests that they send a letter for their awards that they are relying on them that their application with the state is correct and that they would be responsible for...
CHEYENNE - According to Wyoming Department of Health data, 77 older Hot Springs County residents risk losing services through The Wyoming Home Services Program without a funding commitment for the program from the Wyoming Legislature in March’s session. Statewide, nearly 2,000 residents may lose their home services through the Wyoming Home Services Program without continued funding for the program. The Home Services program provides help with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing for those who are in danger of requiring i...
Hot Springs County residents who currently have certain health conditions may now pre-register on the COVID-19 vaccine waiting list. The Wyoming Department of Health has created detailed screening questions to define “medical conditions” as they apply to the COVID vaccination program. County Health offices are required to abide by these definitions. If your condition is not listed below you will not qualify at this time. If you can answer YES to one or more of these four questions you are now eligible to pre-register for vaccination. Do you...
Emergency crews and tow truck crews have been kept busy recently with two difference roll over vehicle accidents. Top, a Hot Springs State Park truck was retrieved Feb. 17 after it went off the side of the road near Smokey Row Cemetery. The driver was taken to Hot Springs Health were he was treated and released. No citations were issued. Bottom, one person was injured during a roll over near the entrance to TV Draw on East River Road. The driver had to be extricated from the vehicle. They were...
The Bureau of Land Management Wind River/Bighorn Basin District tentatively plans to conduct five prescribed fire projects within the Cody and Worland field office areas this spring as part of the BLM’s commitment to keeping public landscapes healthy and productive. The prescribed fire projects may be conducted March through May, and only when weather conditions and fuel moisture conditions are favorable for a safe and effective burn. Smoke may be visible at times during the operations. “These projects are designed for overall improvements to...
T-O Engineers invite the public to attend the second meeting for the Hot Springs County New Airport Master Plan Thursday, February 25 at 6 p.m. at the County Annex Meeting Room, 117 N. 4th Street in Thermopolis. An inventory of the new Hot Springs County Airport’s airside and landside facilities will be presented. The inventory identifies the physical environment of the airport, such as soils and terrain and includes documentation of all major airport components, structures and pavements. T-O Engineers said, “Identifying future aviation dem...
Bureau of Reclamation’s February forecast of the April through July runoff predicted for the Bighorn River Basin is as follows: • Bighorn Lake - Bighorn River April through July inflow to Bighorn Lake is forecast to be approximately 711,000 acre-feet (af), which is 56% of the 30-year average of 1,262,200 af. • Buffalo Bill Reservoir - Shoshone River April through July inflow to Buffalo Bill Reservoir is forecast at 650,000 af, which is 87% of the 30-year average of 749,000 af. • Boysen Reservoir - Wind River April through July inflow to Boys...
Jana Oliver of Thermopolis Eye Care was recently awarded the Wyoming Paraoptometric of the Year Award. Oliver is the office manager and as a para her job is to help the doctor do optician work, ordering glasses and contacts, or lab work. The award is voted on by the doctors in Wyoming. Dr. Dana McDermott and a couple of doctors in Gillette optometric put Oliver in as a nomination three years ago and she received it this year. The Paraoptometric Award qualifications are looking for people who...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation reported 10 snowplow strikes over a five-day span as plows were out maintaining the roads due to wintry conditions. The strikes, which occurred from Feb. 11 through Feb. 16, bring the total number to 17 for the winter season, which runs from October through May. Some of the recent snowplow strikes occurred near Elk Mountain and Rawlins on Interstate 80 in southeast Wyoming, Interstate 25 near Cheyenne in southeast Wyoming, I-25 near Wheatland, Chugwater...
There will be a Thermopolis Community Blood Drive at the Senior Citizen’s Center on Monday, March 8 from 2 to 6:15 p.m. Call Melene Mierzejewski to make an appointment at (307) 240-1414 or online at bloodhero.com. The sponsor code is: thermopolis. COVID-19 antibody testing will be provided for all who donate. Walk-ins are welcome....
At the Travel and Tourism Board meeting on February 17, treasurer Matt Hughes presented the financial report. He said that all COVID money has been spent and the report is strictly non-COVID-related expenses. For the past month, they spent $19,420 and had an income of $8,409.30. This was down 24% from last year in the same month, but still in the average ballpark historically. Also, there is currently $62,543 remaining in carryover funds. Director Jackie Dorothy gave her report and said they...
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants residents to know they can take control of their heart health by keeping a check on risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking. Heart disease was Wyoming’s leading cause of death in 2018 and 2019 according to the most recently available Wyoming Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data. According to BRFSS data, 78.3 percent of Wyoming adults do not lead a healthy lifestyle, meaning they have a body mass index (BMI) at or above 25, they currently smoke a...
by Joshua Leach Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Oil and gas have been major drivers of the Wyoming economy since the Equality State achieved statehood. U.S. production of oil has risen in recent years, with Wyoming producers increasing the amount they pulled out of the ground from 2017-2019, according to the state geological survey. But as it has with so many industries, the coronavirus pandemic hit the oil industry hard. The analysis of the impact of the fluctuating oil markets was recently released by the Wyoming State G...
During a traffic stop at 11:35 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14, Thermopolis Police Officer Michael Masccarro arrested passenger Timothy M. Hoyer, 33, of Worland for having almost 14 grams of meth in his personal possession. His alleged charges are for the unlawful possession of meth, the intent to deliver and the unlawful use of a controlled substance. The amount of meth found reaches a felony charge. There was packaging alledgedly used for delivery located during the traffic stop. Police Chief Julie...
Although Thermopolis was not included in a recent release by the National Weather Service of recent record breaking low temperatures, residents still know the bitter cold snap that hit Wyoming beginning last week did indeed include Hot Springs County. According to local reports, the lowest daytime high temperature was recorded at -3 degrees on Friday, February 12. The lowest nighttime low was recorded as -14 on Saturday night. These temperatures were recorded in town. Residents in other areas of the county reported slightly colder...
At February Chamber of Commerce meeting on February 11, executive director Meri Ann Rush said that their city/county maps participation will be extended to February 15. This extension was due to Rush being out in January. The map usually is available at the end of April because the peak tourist season starts around May 1. These maps are a fundraiser for the chamber. In new business, the chamber will be preparing their nomination forms for the 2020 Business / Citizen and Non-Profit Organization...
The Thermopolis FFA Chapter held their local Agriscience Fair earlier this month. The State competition will be March 22. Results from the local competition include: High school Plant Systems Division 3 Isaac Robinson Division 5 Jack Ream Food systems Division 3 Kallie Van Heule Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Division 5 Will Clark Middle school Students that were 80% and above- Tymber Eckley, Maile McCumber, Kamryn Farrell, Rylee Agar, Taylor Agar, Hayden Overfield, Ellis Webber,...
The Thermopolis Fire Department held their annual awards banquet on Saturday, Feb. 13. Lieutenant London Jenks was named Firefighter of the Year during the banquet. Ryan Georgius was named Master Chef for his exceptional service to the kitchen committee. For years of service, Bob Butchart was honored for 5 years and Clint Huckfeld, Jay Erk and Ben Shidler were each honored for 10 years. The firemen did not hold their annual Fireman’s Ball for the public this year. They still had their fund drive with funds going to the replacement, repair a...
University of Wyoming 2020 fall semester honor rolls have been announced. President’s Honor Roll: Amanda D. Chism, Chloe Renae Crosby, Kaylee DeVries and Hannah R. Ozmon Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Roll: Elizabeth K. Lofink, Jake Michael Maksin, Aron C. Markow, Haley McDermott, Linsey J. Reed, Jeffery W. Van Antwerp and Cade John-Martin Zupan Provost’s Honor Roll: Joni Christiansen and Amanda Dinsmore Breeze Petty has been named to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY. Joe Doak has been selected by the Wyoming High School Ac...
by Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – A Senate committee advanced a bill that would remove some of the public notices that local governments are required to publish in newspapers, instead making cities and counties provide them on their websites. Senate File 17, which has the support of the Wyoming County Commissioners Association and the Wyoming Association of Municipalities, was largely pitched as a way for local governments to save on publishing costs amid ongoing budget crunches. The proposal would r...
CHEYENNE – Enroll Wyoming navigators will be available to help Wyoming residents sign up for insurance on the federal Health Insurance Marketplace during a special open enrollment period that runs through May 15. “While a spring open enrollment has never been offered before, we know it will be beneficial to those in Wyoming who need health insurance,” Enroll Wyoming Marketplace Navigator Dasa Robertson said. Enroll Wyoming navigators provide help free of charge. They can be reached by calling 211 and asking the operator to be transferred to a...
Governor Mark Gordon announced he was easing of some of the state’s public health orders but extended the statewide mask mandate. On Monday, Feb. 15 the new orders took effect. The attendance limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings increased. Indoor gatherings that incorporate social distancing and face coverings are permitted for up to 25 percent of capacity or 500 persons, and outdoor gatherings of up to 1,000 persons. In addition, sporting events, artistic performances, restaurants and gyms all will see capacity limits eased. “We are mak...
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents to be on alert for suspicious, potentially fraudulent activity as efforts to help prevent COVID-19 deaths and illnesses by providing free, safe and effective vaccinations continue. “We are hearing about unexpected calls going to residents from people falsely claiming they represent a local health department or the Wyoming Department of Health,” said Michael Ceballos, WDH director. “The callers go on to request payment or personal details such as social security numbers.” “We want to r...
At the February 2 Thermopolis Town council meeting, the council voted to approve a bar and grill liquor license for the new Mexican restaurant Los Cabos, owned by Ricardo Lopez and located at the old Raptor’s location previously owned by Tony Nettles. In the administration report assistant to the Mayor Fred Crosby said he worked up a two-year contract for IT support with Mike Mortimore’s CompuDoc, which is the same as the previous contract. Crosby said he recommends the council ratify the con...
South Jackson Game Warden Kyle Lash has been named the 2020 Shikar-Safari Wildlife Officer of the Year for Wyoming. The award, given annually in every state and Canadian province by the Shikar-Safari Club International, honors a wildlife officer whose efforts during the year display outstanding performance and achievement. “Kyle’s passion for managing and protecting Wyoming’s wildlife resources is undeniable and clearly evident to anyone who has met him,” said Rick King, Wyoming Game and Fish Department chief game warden. “He is a true spokesma...
