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From June 2 to June 10, a group of 12 4-H youth and adult participants from across Wyoming embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through northern Italy and southern France to explore sustainable agriculture, immerse themselves in new cultures, and strengthen the values of 4-H. Youths who participated included Silas Dickey from Hot Springs County and others from around the state: Campbell County – Karmyn Gladson, Park County – Tag Thompson, Washakie County – Mackenzie Ray, Niobrara County – Gr...
The Farmers and Artisans Market is kicking off this Saturday, June 21 and will run through October 4. The market is located on 5th Street west of Bicenntenial Park and is open from 8 a.m. to noon. Last year the market operated under the auspices of the Red Dirt Master Gardeners organization. Starting this season, the nonprofit group known as Thermopolis Farmers and Artisans Market has taken over. Produce will not be available until later in the growing season. The group has set up a website with a wealth of information on the market, including...
The Thermopolis/Hot Springs County High School Alumni Association invites all classmates to register for Reunion Weekend, July 18-20. This year’s gathering is for classmates of years ending in 0 or 5, however all classes are welcomed. On Saturday, July 19, classmates can gather at the VFW for socializing and drinks. The $10 registration fee pays for the DJ and music starts at 8 p.m., which ends at midnight. For the picnic on Sunday, July 20 at the Kiwanis Shelter in the Hot Springs State Park, they will have a variety of food trucks available t...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Arrest made in fatal shooting CHEYENNE (WNE) — A 19-year-old Cheyenne resident was arrested on charges of second-degree murder in connection to a fatal shooting, according to a press release from the Laramie County Sheriff ’s Office. Friday morning at approximately 12:14 a.m., deputies responded to a shooting at a residence at the West Winds Mobile Home Park, located at 505 Williams St. They arrived to find 18-year-old Ryan Snow had been fatally shot following an argument between Snow and Nathan Pfaff. Depu...
Summer reading program Hot Springs County Library is hosting a summer reading program for 1st-6th graders on Fridays from June 20-August 1 from 10 a.m.-Noon. There will be games, prizes and fun for all. For more information, call 864-3104. Bee the Scientist Sabrina White, PhD student at the University of Wyoming, will be hosting a Roadshow on Tuesday, June 24 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Community Hall, 631 Big Horn St. Participants will learn about the importance of pollinators and the vast diversity of unique bees in Wyoming. You will learn...
Dedicated volunteers with Thermopolis Trout Unlimited (TTU) made a significant difference in the beauty of the Wind River Canyon during their bi-annual cleanup event on May 31. Eighteen individuals converged at the Wedding of the Waters, dedicating just under four hours to a their effort that yielded over 30 contractor bags full of trash. The cleanup focused on pullover areas throughout the canyon and the highway leading to the Wedding of the Waters boat launch. This inspiring demonstration of...
Brothers, Elam and Cal Epperson, two young students in the Hot Springs County School District, have commenced their authorship, and entrepreneurial careers, by publishing a new work, entitled "The Adventures of Trouty McGee – Tales of the Big Horn." Elam Epperson is twelve years of age, and will be in seventh grade at Thermopolis Middle School this fall. Call Epperson is ten years old, and will be in the fifth grade, come the fall term. The brothers are big into fly fishing, and agree that t...
Due to repairs needed on the Little Hot Springs bridge in Hot Springs State Park, the Broadway Street bridge will remain open when bridge repairs begin on Monday, June 16. A single lane of the Broadway Street bridge will remain open, and traffic movements over the Bighorn River will be controlled by portable traffic signals. “The contractor will be working with a snooper truck on Monday (June 16), and demolition of the bridge deck is scheduled to begin in early July,” said Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Kelly Eri...
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, met for their annual meeting on June 12. The meeting was conducted at the Kiwanis Shelter, in Hot Springs State Park, and was followed by a picnic. Chamber Director, Meri Ann Dorman, opened the meeting with a discussion on the annual Gift of the Waters Parade, which is scheduled for August 2, at 10 a.m. The theme of the parade is “United we Stand.” Registration forms can be found online on the Chamber’s website, or can be obtained at the Chamber office. Dorman then advised that the Therm...
The Thermopolis Town Council met on June 3 for their first regular meeting for the month of June. Much of the meeting was taken up with citizen participation, where local citizens appeared to voice their concerns, or their support, for allowing fireworks to be used within the Town limits on the Fourth of July. Of those who spoke in opposition to allowing fireworks, the main concern seemed to be the effect of the noise from the fireworks upon pets, the elderly, and local veterans, who may suffer from PTSD. Those who spoke in favor of allowing...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners met on June 3 for their first regular meeting in June. The commissioners were asked to approve the filing of a Satisfaction of Judgment in the District Court case in which the Tipi Retreat and its owners were ordered by the court to pay fines to the county for their violation of the county’s land use regulations. With only minimal discussion, the commissioners agreed to allow the Satisfaction of Judgment to be filed with the court. This action follows up on the commissioners determination to enter into an a...
by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com via Wyoming News Exchange The legal battle over a popular swimming spot in Hot Springs State Park could last years, Star Plunge owner Roland Luehne wrote in an open letter last week, casting renewed doubt over the reopening of the pools. The Star Plunge closed to the public in January after Luehne’s latest management agreement with Wyoming State Parks expired. The facility’s future has been in dispute since last spring, when Wyoming State Parks selected a new operator to take over from the Luehne family aft...
The Hot Springs Livestock Show was held last Friday with participants from Thermopolis and all around Wyoming. Results include: Grand Champion Breeding Heifer - Brylee Rodgers, Casper, WY Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer - Hadley Cooper, Powell, WY Grand Champion Beef - Parker Day, Gillette, WY Reserve Champion Beef - Finn Coates, Casper, WY Grand Champion Swine - Kassidy Orr, Casper, WY Reserve Champion Swine - Kassidy Orr, Casper, WY Grand Champion Lamb - Sage Garn, Tremonton, Utah Reserve...
According to Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Kelly Erickson of Thermopolis, the Broadway Bridge construction project has been delayed to a planned start date of June 16. Due to weather delays on other projects, this project has also been set back. During bridge improvements, scheduled to begin June 6, the Broadway Street bridge (crossing the Bighorn River) will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The closure is expected to last through October 16, 2025. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be detoured...
Members of the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Fremont Street around 12:30 a.m. early Monday morning. The house was engulfed when they arrived. The occupant of the house got out without injuries. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the State Fire Marshall....
Depending upon how long you have had the pleasure to live in Thermopolis, chances are, you may have sought treatment at Gottsche Therapy, Rehab and Wellness, which is located next door to Hot Springs Health. Gottsche is a non-profit organization, which was founded in 1954 by William H. and Carrie Gottsche. Mr. and Mrs. Gottsche were sheep ranchers, butchers, and bankers in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Those good folks became aware of the health benefits of the hot spring pools in Thermopolis, and would travel here to aid in the treatment of their...
Barrie Bryant of Thermopolis has been named to the Spring 2025 Chancellor’s List at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Hot Springs Health is proud to announce that Dr. Elizabeth McKenzie is completing her second year of residency in family medicine and will move into her third year of residency in July, continuing her training and commitment to serving the Thermopolis community. Dr. McKenzie earned her medical degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine after earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry. She h...
Bingo run The 1890’s Riders are hosting a Bingo run. A meet and greet and preregistration get together will be held on Friday, June 13 beginning at 6 p.m. at 7 Lazy S Cafe. On Saturday, June 14, registration begins at 9 a.m. at Wyo Tee’s. Kickstands go up at 10 a.m. The route takes participants from Thermopolis with stops in Meeteetse, Burlington, Greybull, Worland and back to Thermopolis. For more information, contact Frank Davis at (307) 355-9117 or Keith Haagensen at (307) 431-5382. Proceeds will be donated to the Learning Center and Things...
by Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange Wyoming lawmakers voted to draft a bill that abolishes the state’s property tax system. During a meeting of the Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee in Gillette, the proposal was introduced by Sen. Bob Ide, R-Casper, who said it’s time for lawmakers to start over from scratch. Taxpayers are “paying unrealized gains” on inflation, he said, and it’s time for the state to “shift to a new system.” Furthermore, recent property tax reform passed in the last two years has created com...
by Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange Kindergarten through 12th grade teacher recruitment and retention is among the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Education Committee’s priority topics for its interim work. Wyoming Department of Education Chief of Staff Dicky Shanor said Wyoming has more than 15 subjects with a “critical shortage.” He explained a critical shortage occurs when 5% or more of the teachers in a subject area are teaching without a full Professional Teaching Standards Board license. The committee reviewe...
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Noon on June 5 - Today, we learned the Broadway Bridge construction project has been delayed. We will have more information in an upcoming issue of the IR. Broadway Bridge will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic beginning this week. The closure is expected to last through October 16, 2025. During bridge improvements, scheduled to begin June 6 , the Broadway Street bridge (crossing the Bighorn River) will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. During the...
by Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange While tourism in the U.S. is dominated by domestic travel, an international travel and tourism organization is predicting travel to the U.S. for tourism in 2025 will fall almost $50 billion below 2019 pre-pandemic levels. Losses this year alone could be more than $12.5 billion over 2024 spending estimates. The study was completed by the World Travel & Tourism Council, an organization dedicated to raising awareness of the full economic and social impact and potential of travel and tourism...
Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites welcomed 4,843,471 visitors in 2024, reaffirming the state’s reputation as a premier destination for outdoor recreation, heritage tourism, and year-round exploration. The total represents a 5% increase over 2023 and places 2024’s visitation 5% above the five-year average, signaling steady and sustained public interest in Wyoming’s public lands. As part of the agency’s routine data reconciliation process, updated site-level tracking has revised visitation figures for 2022 and 2023. While previously reporte...
Thermopolis Brew Fest will be Saturday, June 7 from 4-8 p.m. downtown near the flagpole. The event will feature Wyoming breweries including One Eyed Buffalo Brewing Company, Wind River Brewing Company, Cody Craft Brewing and Black Tooth Brewing, food vendors including The Local Lemon, We Got Your 6 Portions, Wing It and Rocking Burgers N Dogs, non food vendors including Mike Smith, Patrick Knight and Wyoming Discovery Days. A corn hole tournament will kick off at 5 p.m.. Entry fee is $20 per person. Prize for first place is $100 and second...
Big Horn Basin Pride will be hosting the 3rd annual Pride on the Park on Saturday, June 7 from noon-4 p.m. in Hot Springs State Park at the Washakie Shelter. We Got Your 6 Portions will have food for sale. There will also be music, entertainment, a bounce house for the kids, a raffle, pride merchandise, yard games such as corn hole and more. There will be an open mic and karaoke available as well as other vendors and booths. Bring your own lawn chair....
