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Wyoming’s unemployment rates for March were recently released by the Research and Planning section of the Department of Workforce Services showing a statewide fall from 3.9 percent in February to 3.7 percent in March. In Hot Springs County we added 18 more people to the labor force during March, but that is still 86 fewer than March of last year. Six more people were unemployed in March than were in February, but that is still 15 fewer than a year ago. According to the report, most counties didn’t change much in the unemployment arena and Wyo...
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital recently partnered with Wyoming Medical Center to provide cutting-edge stroke care to patients in Thermopolis and surrounding communities. With TeleStroke Wyoming, ER physicians in Thermopolis will be connected with WMC neurologists in Casper to collaboratively devise the best treatment plans for stroke patients in real time. Life-saving stroke care is measured in minutes. Time is brain, and the faster the blocked vessel is cleared, the better the chance for...
Due to the resignation of Ronda Freel, one of the trustee positions of Hot Springs County School District #1 is vacant. Anyone wishing to apply for the appointment of that position should write a letter to the Superintendent of Schools, 415 Springview St., Thermopolis, WY 82443, indicating your interest, your qualifications, and reasons you are interested in serving. Any qualified elector of the school district is eligible to serve as a school board member. The individual appointed to this vacancy will serve until the next school board...
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released their Environmental Impact Study (EIS) on the Moneta Divide Natural Gas and Oil Development Project proposed by Aethon Energy and Burlington Resources Oil and Gas Company last Friday. The BLM report comes on the heels of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asking for an extension to the public comment period and public meetings between the Wyoming Department of Environmental Protection (DEQ). The DEQ has announced an extension of the comment...
In action at their meeting Tuesday evening, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees accepted the hospital’s Form 990 for 2017, the tax return for the hospital. Chief Financial Officer Shelly Larson said this form is for tax exempt organizations and tells what benefits the hospital provides in order to maintain that tax exempt status. Larson noted the hospital provides free care to those who are at 100 percent or less of the federal poverty level, and partial discounts are p...
by Mark Dykes On Monday, April 15 in Hot Springs District Court, Tiphanie Reynolds received multiple prison sentences from Judge Bobbi Overfield — many of which were suspended for probation — on charges stemming from an August 2018 incident. Reynolds received a sentence of two to four years, served concurrently on each of three felony counts of child endangerment, exposure to meth. Those charges were suspended and Reynolds was given three years of supervised probation. She was also sen...
Hot Springs County School District's Superintendent Dustin Hunt was named the 2020 Superintendent of the Year at the Wyoming Association of School Administrators Annual Conference in Casper last weekend. The honor will also allow him to be recognized again, along with all the other state winners, in San Diego next February during the American Association of School Administrator National Conference. "I was humbled and extremely grateful to be nominated," Hunt said, "and was very surprised to... Full story
With the warm weather we’re starting to see a lot more animals out and about, including more domesticated species like dogs and cats. Animal Control Officer Ame Longwell estimated there are still around 1,500 feral cats around town and she is working to reduce that number. She noted she trapped 72 at the town shop last fall and has confirmed that none have returned. Those who have large numbers of cats on their property are encouraged to call the Thermopolis Police Department at 864-3114, to have officer Longwell come over and trap them. Longwe...
Friday afternoon the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire north of town. The warmer weather has dried out grasses and shifts in the wind can cause even controlled burns to spread quickly....
Next year, kindergarten is going to look and feel a little different at Ralph Witters Elementary as the kindergarten team will be switching from a focused learning classroom to a “play based” curriculum for 2019-2020. That’s not to say the classrooms will be running amok with fingerpaints, dancing and all day games of tag. Quite the contrary, actually as the children will be learning through things like make-believe play, block play, sand and water play, art activities and exploring the outdoors...
Tony Deromedi recently attended the Thermopolis Town Council’s April 16 meeting, during which council approved a liquor license transfer to him. The following day, the property known most recently as Loonie’s Bin, but which was once known as The Buckboard and as a gas station in its years, closed. In just over a month, Deromedi expects to open the door on the new Healing Waters Tavern. He looks forward to offering a new place for people — residents and tourists alike — to have fun, day or nigh...
Construction of a left-turn lane and mailbox turnouts is scheduled to resume this week north of Thermopolis on U.S. 20/Wyoming 789. When complete, the project is expected to improve highway safety through the busy rural area in Hot Springs County. Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Kaia Tharp of Thermopolis said the contractor’s work schedule calls for dirt and pipe work this spring, followed by mid-June paving and chip sealing near the end of June. Prime contractor on the $973,000 project is Mountain Construction Co., of L...
The Annual Lion’s Club Easter Egg Hunt has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. in Hot Springs State Park, weather permitting. Children through nine years old will be divided into four age groups with prizes for all ages. The egg hunt was originally planned for Easter Sunday but was postponed due to the weather....
Ray Shaffer and Colin Jones hang new banners at the Hot Springs County Museum. The banners help signify that the museum is home to pioneer as well as military historical memorabilia....
by Mountain Pursuit Shed hunting in the Western United States has grown exponentially in recent years, driven by both increased antler prices, and social media marketing: -The Average Price Per Pound for antlers sold at the annual National Park Service Elkfest in Jackson, Wyoming increased 121 percent from $8.29/pound in 2011 to $18.36/pound in 2018. -Years ago the market for shed antlers was in Asia, but now shed prices in the United States are driven by pet supply stores, where the sheds are cut up and sold as dog chew toys. -A search for...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Highway Safety Program needs your help. The office maintains Wyoming’s crash reporting database and compiles and analyzes safety-related statistics which contribute to WYDOT’s continuing goal of reducing fatalities, injuries and property damage crashes by means of the “Three Es” — Engineering, Education and enforcement — along with the promotion of various training programs. The department is asking that people take a few minutes to complete a short survey to help improve the accuracy, t...
Now that the weather is starting to warm up, folks are getting outdoors more, and while the sunshine and fresh air feel awesome after a cold winter, there are some things we need to remember when venturing out for a hike – ticks and the diseases they may carry. Ticks live in grassy, brushy or wooded areas, so being out camping, gardening or even hunting could bring you in close contact with tick. They have been known to hang out in your own backyard, too, so always be cautious. Treat your c...
Anne Ivie has earned her Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) from Western Governors University (WGU). Michael Wille of Thermopolis earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from WGU. Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital employees Coleen Harvey, Ed Curran, Marta Scott, Alyssa Prosceno, Shelby Bozner, Joe White, Annie Bloomquist and Shayna Goff recently completed a Pediatric Advanced Life Support Program supported by the American Heart Association. The purpose of the program is to acquire current information for healthcare...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released its ratings for Wyoming hospitals through the federal government’s Hospital Compare website, with Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital (HSCMH) receiving three of a possible five stars.Hospital Marketing Director John Gibbel said this is the first time he’s ever seen the star rating. CEO Margie Molitor further explained sometimes hospitals are not big enough to have enough data to get a score. There are 28 hospitals in Wyoming, and...
The WDEQ’s Wyoming Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WYPDES) Program regulates the discharge of pollutants from point sources to ensure the protection of Wyoming’s surface waters. Operators of point source discharges are required to receive coverage under WYPDES discharge permits. Prior to issuing a permit, the WYPDES Program issues a 30-day public notice to inform interested parties of the proposed permit, and offers an opportunity to the public to provide written comments regarding the proposed permit. On March 15, 2019 WDEQ’s Water... Full story
Around 100 parents, students and athletes attended the Hot Springs County School District’s Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday night, expressing their wish for the district to reconsider the firing of Coach Matt McPhie. McPhie, who coaches football and girl’s basketball as well as teaching, was denied a renewal of his contract for the upcoming year. About 30 of those in attendance spoke up for McPhie, the parents urging the board to reconsider their decision based on how they have watched him...
Tuesday night at the Thermopolis Town Council meeting, a draft agreement for water storage at Boysen was accepted, pending receipt of the final document. Mayor’s Assistant Fred Crosby said Carlie Ronca with the Bureau of Reclamation was quick to point out that the town would not be getting water as cheap as it has in the past, though dollar amounts are close to the same. Ronca further explained they look at the five-year average and decide how to price the water, so Crosby expects there to be a...
Recently, posts have appeared online regarding racing in Wind River Canyon. Sheriff Jeremie Kraushaar noted there have been people through the years who have attempted to swerve between the line in the passing lines, but he’s not sure if the post regarding racing is legitimate or simply meant to get a rise out of people. Though he wouldn’t necessarily call it racing, Kraushaar acknowledged there are instances of driving unsafe and driving at high speeds. A lot of the time, he said, people hav...
Local law enforcement has been informed of a mail scam going around in which letters are sent out informing people they were recently chosen as a winner for the Mega Millions sweepstake international lottery program, held on a specific date. The letter goes on with congratulations on the large win, and adds assurances that it has been securely deposited and insured, and that the lottery itself is designed and promoted by the “European Union in collaboration with US Government. Winners, the letter claims, are selected through a credit card b...
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department respond to a crash at Sixth and Broadway, Saturday afternoon. The collision happened when a truck failed to yield to this car. The truck driver was cited for the turn, as well as no insurance and no registration....
