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Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital has updated its precautions at the facility due to the Coronavirus. At this time, they are allowing no visitors at the hospital. According to a press release, the facility is stopping visitation to protect the public, their patients and staff from potential infection. If you have brought a patient in and are waiting for them to be finished, the hospital is asking that you please leave the lobby and they will notify you when the patient is ready for pick up. Those who have appointments at the hospital are...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2020 Governor Gordon and State Health Officer issue statewide closure order for public spaces CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has endorsed a decision by the Wyoming State Health Officer to close public places for a two-week period to help slow the community spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The closure order extends through 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 a... Full story
According to a press release from the Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center director Trenda Moore, those who frequent the center are the most vulnerable population to this virus. Therefore, it has been strongly recommended they stop the attendance at the center and not endanger any of those who use the center. To that end, the center will be closed for all activities and congregate meals until further notice. Moore said they will be doing any and all home delivered meals and anyone desiring a meal daily may pick one up each day. You are...
The Travel and Tourism Board recently hired their new director Jackie Dorothy from Legend Rock Media Productions as of March 1. Dorothy replaces Amanda Moeller, who recently resigned. At the March meeting, Moeller officially handed off the position and provided all documents and resources for the transition. The board voted and approved of Dorothy’s hire. Dorothy previously worked as the marketing director at the Wind River Hotel and Casino in Riverton for 11 years. She worked closely with D...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency in Wyoming today in response to the nationwide coronavirus pandemic. The proactive measure allows the Governor to more quickly activate the Wyoming National Guard in the event it is necessary and also makes state businesses eligible to apply for federal funding from the Small Business Association. “Although we have only one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Wyoming, I have taken this action to ensure we are prepared in the event additional steps need to...
Although the Wyoming Democratic Party has announced there will be no in-person caucus for the 2020 Presidential Preference Caucus, Chairman Joe Barbuto encourages voters in the caucus to vote by mail. Caucus voters may still vote via ballot pick up and drop off on March 28 and April 4. The committee is still working with public health officials to assess local conditions to ensure voters’ health and safety. In Hot Springs County the pick up and drop off location is at Common Ground. Every registered Democrat in Wyoming will receive an o...
The Bureau of Reclamation, at the request of, and in collaboration with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGF), has scheduled a one-time flushing flow in the Wind River downstream of Boysen Dam, according to Wyoming Area Manager, Carlie Ronca. “The Bureau of Reclamation is able to retime operations and provide the flushing flow due to the above average anticipated inflows to Boysen Reservoir, and the expectation of needing to pass excess water this spring,” said Ronca. “The flush will be accomplished without adversely impacting overa...
As if we didn’t have enough to worry about with the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued warning letters to seven companies selling fraudulent COVID-19 “cures”. The FDA is particularly concerned that products which claim to cure or prevent serious illnesses like COVID-19 may cause consumers to delay or stop appropriate medical treatment that could lead to serious, life-threatening harm. The warning letters were issued to Vital Silver, Quinessence Aroma...
by Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Volatile markets roiled Wyoming’s energy sector again this week, with oil prices tumbling and investors shedding energy shares as the coronavirus, or COVID-19, continued to spread worldwide. The Federal Reserve’s emergency rate cut over the weekend did little to stop the free fall in oil prices Monday morning. A glut in oil supply worldwide, coupled with weak fuel demand has brewed what several analysts have called the “perfect storm.” The toll on Wyoming operators could...
Due to the nationwide concerns of the coronavirus pandemic, the Chamber of Commerce will not be holding its banquet on March 28. The banquet has been rescheduled for October 10, 2020. Also, during the Chamber’s recent meeting, the Hot Springs County Future Farmers of America presented to the Chamber of Commerce a team skit discussing the various pros and cons of faux-meat versus cattle beef manufacturing. This was their first presentation of many as they prepare for their formal presentation later in the year. Chamber Member Howie Samelson s...
CHEYENNE — Oil prices worldwide suffered a major hit over the weekend, reaching a four-year low in the United States, and the rapid changes in the global economy could have major implications for Wyoming. U.S. oil prices were down by as much as 34% on Monday, largely due to two factors: a price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia, and dropping demand as the coronavirus continues to spread globally. The effects of the rising supply and dropping demand of oil could be felt in Wyoming, where oil extraction is a linchpin of the state’s eco...
One of the most popular stories around the world today is the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, that has caused more than 4,000 deaths worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) there were 938 (confirmed and presumptive positive) cases in the United States as of this Tuesday. In the US there have been 29 deaths from COVID-19. There are currently no cased reported in Wyoming. As with any outbreak such as COVID-19 or seasonal flu, there are those who are at a higher risk for developing...
State Senator Wyatt Agar has provided a report about Wyoming’s current state legislature which is still in session. “We have a budget! Late Friday night the house agreed to an offer that the Senate had made several times earlier and split our differences right down the middle,” said Agar. During their negotiations and prior to an agreement on the budget on Friday, Agar said they tackled a variety of issues. “The Senate Appropriations has continued to make offers on the 3 differences that stand between us and the House. Unfortunately, the hou...
The Hot Springs County Republican Precinct Caucus will be held Saturday, March 14 at 9 a.m. at Big Horn Federal in the meeting room. Registered Republicans in HSC are invited to attend. Forty-eight delegates to the County Convention will be chosen, 12 for Precinct 1 and 2 and 18 for Precinct 3, 6 for Precinct 4 as well as addressing Republican Platform and By-Law Issues. The regular monthly Republican meeting will be Monday, March 16 at the county annex at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Josh Brown at 921-9152....
The Hot Springs County local chapter of Kiwanis is officially ending its national membership and for the next two years, it will donate its remaining funds to scholarships. President Frank Toth said that the chapter has struggled for many years to gain new memberships and the group’s ages have increased. Toth said, “Like a lot of clubs around Thermopolis, we are aging and having trouble getting young members in. And as a result of aging, we have people wanting to do other things, like travel, and see their grandkids. We’ve gotten a littl...
Cheryl Shero and the Gottsche Board of Directors invite you to attend an Open House for their newly renovated facility on March 24 from 2-6 p.m. at 148 E Arapahoe. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by 148 Bistro. The renovation has taken around two years to complete with a cost of approximately $6 million for the upgrades. Shero wants the people to know that the funding did not come from taxpayers but from non-profit. She highlighted that the Daniel’s Fund gave $500,000 to the renovation. The entire patient side was a complete renovation fro...
It's hard not to notice the beautiful new sign arcing its way over the entrance to Hot Springs State Park. Many have asked if that's all there is, and State Park Superintendent Kevin Skates assures us there is more to come in the coming weeks. This week the installation of block, rock and brick has begun on the two bases of the arch to complete the aesthetics of the sign. Electrical work will soon start that will light up parts of the sign at night and a new warning system for RV's and motor...
The 2020 U.S. Census is getting started, so be on the lookout for a mailer that was sent out on Monday to your mailbox. This initial invitation will give you the information needed in order to respond to the Census by email, phone or mail. The final questionnaire will be in your mailbox around March 11. If you respond by any of the three options, no Census taker will come to your home. Census counters will begin canvassing the area on March 16, going home to home. All Census takers will have...
Hot Springs County’s part time court magistrate, Ed Luhm, joined a discussion with the Hot Springs County Commissioners regarding the need for a full time magistrate. According to Luhm, there is enough work to be done in Hot Springs County that a full time magistrate should be in place, pointing out the county, until recently, has always had a full time judge. Luhm is not just covering Hot Springs County, but hearing cases all over the Big Horn Basin as the Wyoming State Supreme Court d...
Chief Julie Mathews made a request for funding for the replacement of the dispatch console which is used by both the Police Department and the County Sheriff. It is currently 16 years old with an expected life span of ten years. According to Mathews, “It’s basically non-functional-functional.” The components cannot be repaired and are rendered obsolete. The dispatch console is necessary equipment as it is part of the 9-1-1 emergency system, but it has failed. The console is off-balance in its mo...
Started in 2016, Lasers Edge has come a long way from engraving tumblers in Ken Smith’s garage on Broadway. The company has recently moved to a new location at 811 S. 6th that gives them a much larger space for all the new things they have expanded into. Smith and his partner, Mark Brawley, along with Smith’s wife, Michelle, have a new contract with a large gun manufacturer to do specialized engraving on the guns before they’re shipped to their new owners. In order to do this, the trio had t...
Representative John Winter sent an update on what has been happening in the State Legislature over the past week, focusing on a few bills that have passed the House. HB 197 is a bill relating to a 48-hour waiting period before an abortion can be performed. “The prime purpose of this legislation is to encourage the woman to consider her decision,” Winter said. “There are many stories of women deeply regretting their decisions after the fact.” The physician is required to wait 48-hours before any abortion is performed, and if not adhered to, it w...
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities. Lori Crump is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims, or VA healthcare. Crump can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims, or request healthcare. Her office is located at 324 E. Washington Ave., in Riverton, and she will be available in Thermopolis on Friday, March 6 at t...
The February 2020 edition of LP Gas magazine featured an article recognizing four rising leaders in the propane industry, including Thermopolis’ own Phil Scheel. According to the article, “the Rising Leaders initiative helps bring to the forefront the youthful individuals working in key position of their propane companies.” Sheel owns Tumbleweed Propane, which he started with his wife, Shurie, in 2009. Sheel said he and his wife started with an old bobtail and a couple hundred customers. Now,...
Hot Springs County Airport is one of 10 Wyoming airports that will be receiving a portion of $7.2 million designated by the U.S Department of Transportation for airport safety and infrastructure. According to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao, Hot Springs County Airport will receive $169,386 to fund a new airport master plan or study. The grant monies are all part of a $520.5 million national investment in America’s airports to help keep them in good shape and make air travel a better experience for passengers, according to C...
