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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....
Hot Springs County joins Lincoln and Johnson Counties in February as having the largest drop in unemployment in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming has an unemployment rate of 3.9 percent, slightly lower than the national average of 4.1 percent. Hot Springs County sits at 3.5 percent for February, a full 1.2 percent down from January. Hot Springs County’s labor force dropped by eight people from January to February and we actually have 92 fewer people in our labor force than we did at the same time last year. Seventeen more people were at work in F...
Homeowners should be aware the second-half of their property taxes are coming due May 10. Your second payment must be in the treasurer’s office by the end of the business day, otherwise, they will be considered delinquent. Veterans, or their surviving spouse, may not know they may be qualified for a Veteran’s Property Tax Exemption through the State of Wyoming. The due date for application for the exemption is the fourth Monday in May, or May 27 this year. Applications are available at the County Assessor’s office. There are residency and a...
Hot Springs County High School senior Ethan Becher has been selected by Down Under Sports to represent Wyoming on the 2019 track and field team in Queensland, Australia July 6-15. The program also includes competition in football, cheer, cross country, golf, basketball, volleyball and soccer. Becher, who will leave for the games on July 6, said he was first contacted abut being on the team during football season but he wasn’t sure if he was going to be able to do it because he tore his knee a... Full story
The Hot Springs County Commissioners approved an approach agreement at their Tuesday afternoon meeting, however, there is a caveat to agreement. Jeramie Prine requested the permit on County Road 15-8, one mile from the start of the county road. He is asking permission for the approach so he may store a boat in a building at that location. Prine operates a fishing guide service and both the County Planner and Road and Bridge Supervisor are concerned what is requested as a private boat storage...
Tuesday at the regular meeting of Hot Springs Travel and Tourism, Director Amanda Moeller reported that the lodging tax receipts are up 76 percent for this month compared to April 2018, a welcome change as February’s receipts were down 14 percent and March’s were down 41 percent compared to last year. Overall, receipts are still down by six percent for the year-to-date. Moeller pointed out the board received the deposit of receipts two months after it’s collected, meaning April’s deposit...
LARAMIE — A new short documentary filmed on the Wind River Reservation last fall aims to push back against negative stereotypes and showcase avenues by which tribal members find peace and healing. “Good Medicine,” directed by filmmaker Jackson Tisi, is now available online. A Laramie screening is also scheduled for Wednesday at the University of Wyoming Arts and Sciences Auditorium during a cultural presentation sponsored by Wyoming Humanities. The presentation is in conjunction with WY-Wind River: Economic Development and Entre...
Stan Kraushaar hangs one of the new signs designating the historic Thermopolis downtown area. The locally-made signs were obtained with a technical assistance grant through Main Street Wyoming....
At their regular meeting on April 11, the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce continued discussion regarding a possible collaboration between the four entities of the chamber, Economic Development Corporation, Travel and Tourism, and Thermopolis Main Street. The idea was first presented at the chamber’s March 14 meeting, where it was decided to further examine how the collaboration would impact the chamber. To that end, chamber members used the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, O...
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has joined other agencies in asking for an extension for public comments and public meetings regarding the proposed Aethon Energy Operating permit that would allow dumping of produced water and solids into Boysen Reservoir. The letters, sent to the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) all ask for at least a 30 day extension on the comment period and most are asking for public meetings between the DEQ and Aethon Energy to...
