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by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com A “flash drought” that hit Wyoming in summer and fall 2020 left more than 95% of the state abnormally dry or affected by drought, a big change from a year ago when only about a quarter of the state was affected by a lack of moisture. The U.S drought monitor for Wyoming at the end of January also classified 26% of the state in “extreme drought,” one step below the most severe “exceptional drought” category. Experts say only 4% of the state — most of Teton County — had no dry or drought conditions on J...
The Thermopolis High School Robotic Team is actively making progress to prepare for their coming competitions despite them now being virtual due to COVID. Coach London Jenks said, "We're continuing our robotics season like we normally do. We have not had any in-person competitions, they mostly moved to virtual and everything is about two months behind." In February they would usually be ending their season and have their Wyoming State Championship, but it has been moved. The team's first...
The Bobcat Speech and Debate Team finished in first in the 1A/2A Sweepstakes as a team at the Jackson Hole Teton Invitational Virtual Tournament. It is one of the largest tournaments in the state of Wyoming so far this season with over 30 teams competing and over 450 entries. “Hopefully it was a preview of State! The team really stepped up and competed at a high level in all registered events,” said head coach Lyle Wiley. Individual finishes included: Jean-Luc Willson and Jacob Randall - 3rd in Policy Debate (Semifinalists) Jean-Luc Wil...
by Morgan Hughes Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — At least four bills that would specifically regulate public health orders have been introduced in the Wyoming Legislature this session. The tenor of the proposals ranges from broad legislative oversight of public health orders to more minor specifications regarding timing and executive approval. Several of the bills are similar but propose different degrees of oversight. A bill sponsored by Rep. Chuck Gray, R-Casper, would require the Wyoming Legislature to ratify any publi...
Ralph Witters Elementary students celebrated the 100th day of school with fun glasses and engaging activities....
At the January Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board meeting, in the growth report, hospital CEO Margie Molitor said they just started their second round of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for 80 employees and also 13 people from Gottsche and the dental clinic. Molitor mentioned their work with the Public Health Office and getting people who are 70 years and older to get vaccinated. She added that they are waiting for more doses to come to them. She said, “As it comes in, Public Health has a w...
Faults, a prominent reservoir, and nearly 3-billion-year-old rocks are some of the unique geology in and around Boysen State Park in central Wyoming. A new information pamphlet about Boysen published by the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) highlights these features and more. “There is an abundance of geology found at Boysen State Park that is worth visiting. The park sits at the northern edge of the Wind River Basin and on the southern flank of the Owl Creek Mountains,” says WSGS Director and State Geologist, Dr. Erin Campbell. “Bo...
The international best-selling writing team of W. Michael and Kathleen O'Neal Gear, formerly of Thermopolis and now of Cody, will receive the Western Writers of America (www.westernwriters.org) 2021 Owen Wister Award for Lifetime Contributions to Western Literature. The Gears, who are best known for their prehistory series of books, will also be inducted into the Western Writers Hall of Fame, housed outside the McCracken Research Library at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody. "For more...
Thermopolis Middle School students get to rank their books and put them on their grade level shelves when they finish them. Students have read over 200 books since January 4....
A flat bed carrying a load of hay came detached from a truck driven by a male juvenile. The accident, last Wednesday, happened North of Thermopolis near the Red Lane turn off and only caused minor traffic delays....
The winners of the 100th day counting competition at Ralph Witters Elementary include: Kinder Boost/Kindergarten – Asher Holman (Mrs. Casciato is standing in), First Grade - Patrick Baldes, Second Grade - Kyrie Edwards, Third Grade - Lilly Estenson, Fourth Grade - Carter Hughes-Becerra and staff - Hannah Varner and Katie Jones (not pictured)....
The month of February is the Second Annual Community Appreciation Month at Taco Johns in Thermopolis. During February, you can buy a meal for any type of community member and they will receive their meal for free. For example, you chose to buy a meal for an EMT, the very next EMT to visit the Thermopolis location will receive their meal free of charge compliments of the buyer. Owner, Karen Leyba, said she is hoping the offer is a way to bring the community together. The buyer can pick from any type of job, including, but not limited to,...
American Association of Retired Persons has issued a list of scams to be aware of during the month of February. The first week of February is Identity Theft Awareness Week. It’s a good time to think about a sobering reality: your personal information has been stolen. Many entities have our personal information – credit card and bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, and health-related information – and data breaches have exposed it. So, what can we do to protect ourselves after the fact? Here are three steps to protecting yours...
Due to the current state of affairs and the health concerns for all, the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department is unable to hold their Annual Fireman’s Ball this year. They are still having their fund drive with the prizes being gift certificates which range from $50 to $300. Tickets have been mailed out to households. They ask supporters to fill out and return ticket stubs by Friday, February 12. The drawing for first through fifth place will be held on Saturday, February 13. Your presence is not required to win. For your convenience p...
Hot Springs County residents who are age 65 and older may now pre-register on the COVID-19 vaccine waiting list. If you are a Hot Springs County resident, age 65 and older please pre-register on the waiting list at: https://www.hscounty.com/vaccine, or call the Wyoming Department of Health Pre-Registration Line at 1-800-438-5795. When you call this 800# your information is entered directly onto the same waiting list that is used only by Hot Springs County Public Health. Hot Springs County Public Health can be contacted at 307-864-3311. The Vacc...
Paintbrush Inn has new ownership where Bob and Collette Spain recently sold their motel to Kristen Hohman and her significant other Michael Cumston, who are originally from Tiffin, Ohio. Their backstory for the Paintbrush Inn is interesting. Cumston wanted to come out on vacation and check out Wyoming. Hohman worked in dispatch for the county sheriff in Ohio, starting in 2007 and said, “Because we thought when it’s down the road to retire, it would be nice to find a piece of land and be able to build a little cabin. He accidentally while try...
After much discussion, the Hot Springs County Republican Party passed a measure to adopt a resolution to censure U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney for her vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump. At the Friday evening meeting, there were approximately 70 people present along with the committee members. A variety of discussion was held and the meeting was considered to have gone well by those in attendance, with respect shown to all. Republican officials in other counties around Wyoming have approved similar resolutions. The Republican State Central...
by Leo Wolfson Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — State Legislators are considering a new tax assessed on Wyoming drivers as a way to raise funds for the Wyoming Department of Transportation. If passed, House Bill 37 would levy fees on all Wyoming residents operating a motor vehicle in the state through a road usage charge. The charge would come at a per-mile rate depending on the type of vehicle being driven. As new vehicles become more and more fuel efficient, Wyoming’s fuel tax generates less and less money per year for the...
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire at the Bob Milek Memorial Gun Range on Friday. Shooters at the range reported the fire when it started. Fire chief Collins reminds the public to be very careful as conditions are very dry for this time of year. Collins mentioned he knows of other fire departments around the area that have been dealing with a surprising number of grass fires in January. The Thermopolis Gun Club does not allow tracer rounds, tannerite or armor...
The Hot Springs County School District Board of Trustees approved the contract for Superintendent Dustin Hunt through the end of school year 2022-2023 during an executive session last week. With schools having to finish online last year there has been some concern as to where our students stand academically, especially in the lower grades. Catelyn Deromedi, principal at Ralph Witters Elementary reported to the board on their findings from MAP testing that was done in the fall when school started and again in December just before Christmas...
At the most recent Town Council meeting on January 19, the council approved two catering permits for Shorty’s, one for Duck’s Unlimited at the fairgrounds and the other for a Kirby Creek Mercantile event. In his report, town engineer Anthony Barnett said that they did get the landfill wells sampling started. These samples will be taken to Casper. He said several individuals all helped out in getting the sampling done and that “things went well.” Assistant to the mayor, Fred Crosby added that th...
At a recent traffic stop, Thermopolis police officer Mike Mascarro made a major drug bust of a local distributor that captured around $1,000 of crystal meth. This is still an open investigation, and all allegations for those involved are still alleged. On Friday night January 15, officer Mascarro was driving southbound on South 6th Street in the area of Family Dollar and he saw a van pull out of the Paint Brush motel. Mascarro had been aware of the van for several days already. He saw that it...
Governor Mark Gordon announced a change to the state’s health orders on Thursday of last week. The change will increase the permitted size of gatherings. Gordon extended the statewide mask mandate, which he first announced in December, until Feb. 14. The order changing gathering sizes took effect on January 26 and allows indoor gatherings that incorporate social distancing and face coverings are permitted for up to 25% of capacity or 250 persons. Under previous orders, indoor gatherings were limited to a maximum of 100 people or 25% of c...
One Eyed Buffalo Saloon recently opened after a major renovation and redesign. The saloon is following along the brand and style of the One Eyed Buffalo Brewery/Restaurant on Broadway. Co-owner Jennifer Fisher said, "We're trying to work with Mac's Bar to get a pool league going and we are trying to get a dart league going with Mac's Bar, Thermopolis Liquor and us. So, that's a couple of new things coming up. We get a lot of pool players coming in every night." The saloon is open at noon every...
A Shoot Straight Sportsman Banquet and Big Game Hunting seminar with Chad Shearer will be held Saturday, January 30 from 5-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church at 310 S. 6th Street. There is no cost for the seminar. Shearer is a World Champion Elk Caller and 2 time Eastern US Elk Calling Champion. Shearer is a licensed Montana Professional Outfitter and Guide. Sponsored by many of the hunting industries leading manufacturers, Chad has conducted over 1,000 hunting and fishing seminars across the country and has hunted and fished extensively around...
