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A rider soars high above the landing ramp during the Jordan Circus freestyle motocross performance last week, thrilling the crowd with aerial stunts at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds....
The Hot Springs County Commissioners held a short special meeting on June 23 taking up matters pertaining to two county projects. To open the meeting, the commissioners held a discussion of the status of funding planning for the new hangar project at the airport. The county has expended a good deal of time gathering possible loan terms from area banks, all at the behest of the USDA. In a recent meeting with USDA representatives, however, the county was informed that funding through the USDA may not be an actual possibility. The county has $1.5...
At their June 16 meeting, the Thermopolis Town Council took up the third and final reading of a proposed budget for the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year. Council member Rachel Hughes again took issue with the proposed bonus provision for the Thermopolis Police Department. Hughes stated that she felt the monthly reports of activities filed by the department doesn’t show a need for four patrol officers in addition to the chief and sergeant. Mayor Adam Estenson stated that he supports the inclusion of the hiring bonus, as it is designed to assist t...
The Hot Spot Car Rally Cruise-in and Poker Run kicked off last weekends events on Friday evening in Hot Springs State Park. Proceeds from the poker run went to the senior center building fund. Saturday Hot Springs State Park filled with vehicle of all models, makes and sizes. Winners at the Hot Spot Car Rally include: The Odd Balls - Tim Bullington, 1935 Dodge Pickup Chevy - Travis Osback, 1962 Chevrolet Nova Wagon Ford - Greg Hansen, 1967 Ford Bronco Muscle Car - Smiley Lentz, 1960 Morris...
Last week, members of the Hot Springs County High School Speech and Debate Team attended the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) 2026 National Tournament held in Richmond, Virginia. This year marked the 23rd appearance of the Bobcats at the NSDA culminating event and the 8th consecutive year of competing students. The NSDA National Tournament included nearly 7,000 qualifying competitors from over 1,500 schools from all over the US (and some other countries). Four qualifying Bobcats, De...
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com, via WNE The State Board of Equalization must certify residential property tax values in Wyoming, a Laramie County District Court ruled Friday. Gov. Mark Gordon filed a lawsuit against the board Tuesday, after the panel concluded earlier this month that it could not certify the results due to disparities created by a 4% tax cap on residential properties enacted by the Wyoming Legislature two years ago. Gordon also asked the court to require certification while the case proceeds, which a judge agreed to do. A...
A storm swept through town on Saturday afternoon bringing heavy rain and powerful wind. One of the reported casualties was this tree at the Thermopolis Golf Course....
The Thermopolis - Hot Springs Chamber Board meet on June 18 and welcomed their new director, Cindy Sampson. At that time, Sampson stated that she was in day four of her new position and felt that she was making a good effort to roll with the punches of this new, challenging position. The board again took up the subject of a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. With the resignation of long-time director, Meri Ann Dorman, the board finds itself in somewhat of a time crunch to formulate a...
Big Horn Basin Pride will be hosting the 4th annual Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Hot Springs State Park. The event will include games, live music, vendors, food trucks and more. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on. For more information, contact Lara Shook (307) 630-9058....
The Canyons and Chrome Bingo Run will be Saturday, June 27. Registration is from 8:30-10 a.m. at Wyo Tees with kickstands up at 10 a.m. Participants will receive a full list of stops at registration. Towns on the route include Shoshoni, Pavillion, Lander, Hudson and Riverton. Prizes will be awarded at each stop with a silent auction at the final stop in Thermopolis at 7 Lazy S. A meet and greet will be held on Friday, June 26 at 7 Lazy S from 5-7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Crisis Prevention and Response Center. The event is hosted by the...
Freedom Fest Freedom Fest 2026 will be held on July 4 from 5-10 p.m. in Hot Springs State Park in the lawn area near the horse shoe pits. Celebrate America with live music, food, a beer garden, family fun and more. Bring lawn chairs to watch the fireworks at dark. The event is hosted by Discovery Days. Amphitheater event Agape Church/Set Free Ministries is celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with live music, food and fireworks viewing from their amphitheater, 245 Hwy. 120 W., on July 4 beginning at 7 p.m. Ice cream social An ice cream s...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Average Wyo. gasoline prices down 10.6 cents a gallon in the past week CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 10.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.04 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 46.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 92.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 19.2 cents compared to a week ago, and stands at $4.99 per gal...
A warm winter means more ticks, and more ticks increases the risk of a tick bite, along with associated illnesses like Colorado tick fever. The American Red Cross of Wyoming is reminding Wyomingites to be alert and take safety precautions when outdoors to prevent against tick bites. According to health departments across the region, the number of ticks in the wild this year is higher than normal due to a record-warm winter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also reported in April that weekly rates of emergency room visits for tick...
The Hot Springs County School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on June 18. In monthly celebrations, the trustees took time to acknowledge the outstanding work of Laura Stam, who was recently named as Hot Springs County School District Teacher of the Year. Ralph Winters Elementary Principal, Nichole Ciz, described Stam as “an advocate for children, a teacher who is supportive of staff, and a believer in the science of learning.” The trustees reviewed the proposed 2026-27 budget for the Recreation District. District director Brian Par...
by Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile.com, via WNE The beginning of the plaintiffs’ response in a case alleging abuse at a state facility for delinquent boys features two video footage stills. In one, a boy cowers in the corner of a solitary confinement room. In the other, a boy is strapped to a restraint chair with a white mask over his head. Above the photos is a quote attributed to one of the defendants, staff member Thad Shaffer: “[The] best part of the chair is watching the kids cry and scream like a fucking child . . . that’s what makes it wo...
Our local legacy story of Henry Johnson, also known as 16-Mule Team Johnson, is a grand example of how much effort, strength and grit it took to be a pioneer on the frontier. To survive and thrive, settlers collaborated efforts and worked toward the common goal of building a sustainable community. Last weekend, Thermopolis celebrated Trailblazer Days with a weekend packed with activities showcasing the spirit of our past. Locally, settlers would not have achieved their goals without the...
“Invasive Annual Grasses” - there’s a term no one wants to hear. Whether your brain is not wired in a manner to comprehend the hard sciences - like chemistry or biology; or whether you have never worked in some form of agricultural endeavor; or whether, perhaps, you actually do make your living working in the agriculture industry - the subject of invasive annual grasses will never bring a warm feeling to your heart. Today, in the Big Horn Basin of Wyoming, Hot Springs County maintains a “Declared Weed List.” Identified on the list are eight...
A fast moving grass fire near the Hot Springs Sate Park Water tower last Wednesday was quickly contained by Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department. There was a flare up several hours later, which was also contained quickly by the fire department....
The 2026 state convention of Epsilon Sigma Alpha was held in Thermopolis on June 5-7 at the Senior Citizen Center. Members of Alpha Phi Chapter #1148 attending were: Carol Andreen, Kim Enis, Belle Flinn, Jenifer Grimm, Michelle Herring, Stefanie Ireland, Brenda Larson, Cindy Magelky, and Linda Ziegler. The following awards were received. FIRST PLACE Outstanding Member of the Year—Michelle Herring Outstanding Chapter 6-15 Members Distinguished Athenian Award for Educational Director—Stefanie Ireland Gold Link Award for Educational Reporting Gold...
Recently, weekends in Thermopolis are packed with events that offer something for everyone. This weekend is no exception. The Hot Spot Car Rally Cruise-in and Poker Run events kick off on Friday, June 18 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Kiwanis Shelter in Hot Springs State Park. For the poker run, there are raffles at each stop. Food, by donation, will be available at the last stop at Hot Springs County Senior Center where the evening wraps up at 7 p.m. Proceeds go to the senior center building fund. On Saturday, June 19 registration for the Hot...
Cornhole tournament Hot City Cornhole is hosting a Flag Day doubles cornhole tournament to be held on Saturday, June 20 at Thermopolis VFW Post #2281, 302 Broadway St. Warm up is at 9 a.m. with auction starting at 10 a.m. Players must have the Scorehole App. Proceeds will go toward the new roof project and veterans in need. Circus coming to town The Jordan World Glow Circus is stopping in Thermopolis for a performance at Hot Springs County Fairgrounds at 6:30 p.m. on Wed., June 24. Tickets are available online at jordancircus.com. Pride in the...
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com, via WNE Local and state officials responsible for administering Wyoming’s property tax system are in uncharted waters. A recently adopted state law has skewed assessed values across the state, creating significant disparities between how one home may be taxed compared to another down the street. The Wyoming Constitution requires all taxation “be equal and uniform” and all property be taxed at its “full value.” And it’s the constitutional duty of the State Board of Equalization to ensure equal and uniform ass...
As the river winds its way through the Wind River Canyon, it reaches a point at which the Wind River becomes the Bighorn River. That place is known as The Wedding of the Waters. There, locals and travelers alike are welcomed to access the river, for a fine day of angling for trophy size brown and rainbow trout; or to simply spend a relaxing day floating the river in a boat, in a kayak, or on a tube. The Wedding of the Waters is a quiet and peaceful place, where the tranquil sound of the moving...
At their June 2 meeting, the Thermopolis Town Council took up the second reading of a draft budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27. The draft budget includes raises for town employees, which were approved earlier in the year by the council. Also included in the budget are increased costs for employer provided medical insurance for town employees. As she had at the time of the first reading of the proposed budget, council member Rachel Hughes took issue with the proposed bonus provision for the Thermopolis Police Department. Hughes stated...
Trailblazer Days – Opening the Last Frontier is an America 250 celebration honoring our place in history of this great nation. June 12-14 we will twist back in time to when accessing the Big Horn Basin was incredibly difficult due to the rough terrain of high mountains and deep canyons. Supplying freight and supplies to the new settlement of Thermopolis was slow and dangerous. The teamsters had to be as tough as the landscape which honed their tenacity, courage and skill. Our local legacy s...
