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While some parents and students are adjusting well to the new adapted learning plan Hot Springs County School District #1 is using during this school closure, others are having a rough time with how everything works. The district’s adaptive learning plan was approved by the state in late March and went into effect April 3. The main instruction mode for those students in Kindergarten through fourth grade include using digital, online learning methods as well as instructional packets. For g...
The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 216 on Tuesday with the diagnosis of four new cases in three counties. The number of recoveries for the state were listed at 62 Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, state health officials followed the lead of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in urging everyone who visits a place where people congregate — such as a grocery store or pharmacy — to wear face masks. “If and when you do need to go out in to the community, this is an extra voluntary measure CDC is suggesting to help people who m... Full story
Unemployment rates across the country have been skyrocketing and Wyoming is not immune to the trend being generally associated with the spread of COVID-19 and the oil industry. Wyoming had more than 6,000 new claims for unemployment last week, and increase of 160 percent from the week before. Restaurant workers have been hit hard as well, along with construction and mining. The unemployment numbers released by the state are only available through February, showing an unemployment rate of 4.5... Full story
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital’s CEO Margie Molitor announced that “In light of everything happening we have a move-in date of April 29 that is tentative.” The hospital will do a virtual open house on Facebook and the internet prior to the move in so the public can see all the rooms and facilities. They have postponed their strategic planning until a later date. She also said they have one patient that is positive with COVID-19 in the hospital that...
The Fire Department Training Center south of town is not quite ready for use but will be later in the year.... Full story
Pinnacle Bank is randomly handing out 30 gift certificates at their drive-thru, in hopes of positively impacting both local restaurants and community members. The Thermopolis branch began distributing them on April Fools, and it is no joke. “We know families and local businesses have been impacted. This is one way we can help our neighbors and local restaurants,” said Minnie Miller, Market President. The branch compiled a list of all restaurants currently offering curbside pick-up and developed a gift certificate, valued up to $10.50, to be...
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service have announced that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due on April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This deferment applies to all taxpayers, including individuals, trusts and estates, corporations and other non-corporate tax filers as well as those who pay self-employment tax. Taxpayers do not need to file any...
In keeping with the Wyoming State Governor’s recommendation of no more than 10 people in a meeting, the Hot Springs County Commissioners had each of their department heads submit typed reports for their meeting rather than coming in person. Nate Messenger, FBO for the Hot Springs County Airport noted there were 68 total operations at the airport for the month of March, including 21 single engine piston craft and three air ambulances. Messenger said fuel sales this month were the slowest t...
by Brady Oltmans Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Livestock markets were worrisome at the beginning of last week. On Wednesday, April 1 they plunged even lower, causing unrest to producers and experts alike. Live cattle contracts for April, June and August all closed $4.50 per hundredweight (cwt) lower and Wednesday’s total dress trade was estimated at 116,000 head — 6,000 less than a week prior. That’s a 5.17 percent drop. Making matters worse, Wednesday’ $7.98 per hundredweight fall in beef choice was the biggest loss in...
Just like the good ol' days, dozens of Thermopolis residents were out dragging main on Saturday evening, honking and waving at all their neighbors along the way. Jeff Strong had a blast in the back seat while his wife, Jeannette, did the driving.... Full story
Local businesses in Thermopolis have taken significant measures in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many wonder where their futures lie. The nation’s overall reaction to the Coronavirus has been strong with President Trump, state governors and local town mayors all essentially shutting down many businesses, except for federally recognized essential ones, to prevent the spread of the virus. Some residents are in fear, others are in denial and others have hope in the face of this abrupt e...
On March 26, Hot Springs County identified its first positive case of COVID-19. The individual was tested and hospitalized here but is a Washakie County resident, therefore, it counts as the first confirmed case for Washakie County. Wyoming’s coronavirus case count topped 100 Tuesday morning as 14 cases in seven counties brought the state’s total to 109 at press time. The Wyoming Department of Health reported new cases were detected in Campbell, Fremont, Johnson, Laramie Natrona, Sheridan and Teton counties. The number of cases has more tha...
With coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) now affecting many aspects of daily life, Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) representatives want residents to recognize the need to take care of their mental health along with protecting themselves from disease. “We know this outbreak is likely stressful for people for many different reasons,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH. “The fears and worry we may experience can be at times overwhelming.” Matt Petry, Behavioral Health Division senior adminis...
With the announcement from District 20 Wyoming State Senator Wyatt Agar that he will not be seeking reelection this year, Linda Weeks has put her name in as a candidate to replace him. "I have never aspired to be a candidate and have spent a great deal of time considering whether I should run," Weeks said. "But after 12 years of helping behind the scenes in the political arena, it's time for me to step up to serve the State of Wyoming, and most importantly, the constituents of District 20....
Colin Jones with Jadeco Electric climbs a ladder to replace some burnt out bulbs Friday on the swinging bridge in Hot Springs State Park.... Full story
Thermopolis has been chosen as one of just three Wyoming towns to participate in the Main Street Façade Improvement Grant Program through Main Street America. Thermopolis joins the Laramie Main Street Alliance and Downtown Rock Springs in receiving grants up to $25,000 for improving downtown facades. Wyoming Main Street manager, Linda Klinck said, “Wyoming Main Street is excited for this opportunity for the Main Street programs in Laramie, Rock Springs and Thermopolis. “The Main Street appr...
Hot Springs County High School's Lyle Wiley was recently chosen as Coach of the Year for 1A2A by the Wyoming Speech and Debate Community. "Humbled. Grateful. Never going to stop working for my HSCHS students and our Wyoming students," Wiley said. "I could not do what I do at HSCHS without coach Cindy Glasson, the support from our administration, Breez Daniels, Dustin Hunt and Brandon Deromedi, the help and kindness of our coaching community, the willingness and sacrifice of my darling wife and... Full story
One of the summer’s events folks look forward to is the annual Kiwanis Craft Fair and Folk Festival and this year, there are a few changes in store. Held on the first full weekend in August, the event is now being handled by the Nature and Discovery Center and has been renamed “Wyoming Discovery Days.” To keep everything running smoothly, the Nature and Discovery Center has hired Whitney Barton to oversee the organization of the event. Fairly new to Thermopolis, Barton comes here from Utah, although she is originally from Northern Calif...
Many ranchers, farmers and other people are beginning their annual agricultural weed burning, and resources are available to help people make good decisions when planning these burns. Each year, as spring burning season increases, at least a few of these burns get out of control. “Frequently, our calm mornings turn breezy to windy during the afternoon,” said Tim Troutman of the National Weather Service Riverton office. “Having an up-to-date wind speed and direction forecast can help you decide whether or not dropping the match is worth the r... Full story
The deadline for Requests for Proposal (RFP) for two properties within Hot Springs State Park has been extended, however, with COVID-19 worries, any progress is put on an indefinite hold. Nick Neylon with Wyoming State Parks said right now everything with Hot Springs State Park is in a holding pattern. Everything was dependent on the passage of the Capital Construction Bill, which failed, and now there are more pressing matters to deal with with the coronavirus. Neylon said they are meeting as... Full story
The Hot Springs County Commissioners recently delegated authority to Public Health Nurse Manager Tricia McPhie and Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Gordon to serve as unified command of the Hot Springs County COVID-19 incident management team. The two will coordinate information and communication about the spread of the virus in order to present a single voice for the county as to what is happening locally. McPhie said they are confident the hospital has the ability and the capacity to...
Hot Springs County High School science teacher, London Jenks, has taken matters into his own hands during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is currently creating the N95 substitute masks needed by healthcare workers using 3D printing. “There’s been lots of people posting the substitute masks online,” Jenks said. “I’m printing the particular model associated with the Billings Clinic. I’ve only printed a few copies using the Robotics Team’s 3D Printer. “They were given to an employee of the hospital an...
Restaurants are dealing with the March 19 order closing some public places by offering take out, curbside service or delivery. The closure extends through at least April 3 and includes schools, theaters, bars, nightclubs, coffee shops, employee cafeterias, self-serve buffets, salad bars, unpackaged self-serve food services, gyms, conference rooms and museums. Restaurants are closed to any dine-in food service. For a list of open Thermopolis restaurants and their services, please see page 10 of...
With the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of some businesses there have been questions on whether or not the Hot Springs County Courthouse is still open for business. As of this printing, the courthouse is closed to the public. If you have paperwork you need to drop off, you will find drop boxes in the lobby. If your need is urgent, say license plates or a title, you may call ahead and make an appointment. If your business at the courthouse is not urgent in nature they are requesting you wait...
Prior to her role as an elected official, Hot Springs County Attorney Jill Logan was balancing life as a stay at home mom while being in private practice and helping her husband on their ranch. Her private law practice was primarily estate planning and administration, with a focus on a lot of farm and ranch succession planning. Now she has spent more than one year in her role as County Attorney and Logan said that her first year has flown by. “It’s just been a whirlwind, just going. We’ve been r...
