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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....
An Upinarms Gun Show will be held June 7-8 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, 627 Springview, featuring guns, knives, coins antiques and more. Doors will be open to the public from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Merchandise will be available to buy, sale and trade. Adult admission is $6 and is good for the weekend. Children $12 and under admitted for free when accompanied by an adult. Vendor fee is $50 for an 8ft. table for the weekend. Vendor set up is Friday, noon to 7 p.m. All guns must be unloaded and tied with...
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...
The 2025 state convention of Epsilon Sigma Alpha was held in Lander, Wyoming, on May 30-June 1. Members of Alpha Phi Chapter #1148 attending were: Jenifer Grimm, Michelle Herring, Stefanie Ireland, Cindy Magelky and Linda Ziegler. The following awards were received by local members: FIRST PLACE Outstanding Chapter of the Year 6-15 Members Gold Link Award for Excellence in Reporting Educational Programs Distinguished Athenian Award for Educational Director—Carol Andreen Outstanding Educational Program Gold Seal Merit Award Best Reporting Chapter...
by Weston Pope The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange As summer temperatures arrive, so do snakes. It’s important for Wyoming residents to know what to do if they get bitten by a venomous snake. Wyoming is home to only two venomous snakes: the prairie rattlesnake and the midget faded rattlesnake. (For comparison, Australia is home to 145 venomous snakes.) Being bitten by a rattlesnake in Wyoming doesn’t guarantee death, but it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible, Dr. Irving Robinson said. “The rattlesnake venom...
This summer, residents of the Bighorn Basin and Fremont County are invited to lace up their walking shoes and join a unique outdoor experience through Wyoming Walks, a program combining fresh air, physical activity, expert-led learning, and social connection. The 2025 Wyoming Walks lineup features four engaging events at some of the region’s most fascinating sites. Each walk varies in distance up to approximately one mile and includes educational commentary from local experts. The goal is to promote movement and community connection while l...
At the May 20 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting held at the Annex building, the commissioners voted and passed the approval of the Special Accounts Payable Warrant for $65,813.59 and the 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Report. County Planner Les Culliton held a discussion with the commissioners over several subjects. First regarded the Red Rim Ranch Subdivision Bond, which is due to developer Brian Hayek on July 30. Dave Stewart, the appointed president of the Red Rim Ranch HOA, voiced...
At the May 15 Hot Springs County School District #1 Board of Trustees meeting, during public comments, former trustee Joe Martinez discussed the minutes from the May 1 meeting regarding the approval of the contract for the new superintendent and finances. Martinez spoke about Trustee Bethany Webber’s “consistent pattern” regarding her not voting for multi-year contracts for the past few years. However, Martinez wanted to know “for transparency purposes” why Webber changed her position when she voted for a multi-year contract for the new super...
At the May 20 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, the Town Clerk/Treasurer presented an engagement letter from Seckman & Thomas of Powell to do their annual audit. The preliminary audit will be on July 2 and the final audit will be presented in September. The council voted and passed the approval to pay for the audit with an increase of $500 compared to the previous year’s fee. Director of Public Works Basil Sorensen reported that two of his staff are attending a safety school which potentially g...
Independent booksellers across the United States are struggling, but many have found ways to diversify and get more people inside the stores, be it specialty coffees, boutique items, local baked goods, music, or whatever it takes. Rainey Huckfeldt, business manager at The Wanderer on Gilchrist in Wheatland, came up with a new idea to entice tourists to visit independent bookstores across the state. “My family travels around the state for car shows, and in the quiet moments I try to sneak away to whatever bookstore I can find.” And thus, the Wyo...
Guests enjoyed free tacos during the Mental Health Matters: Let's Taco 'Bout It event held last Wednesday, promoting mental health awareness and open conversation in the community....
In a letter sent out last week, Hot Springs County School District #1 announced that the Wyoming State Board of Education has officially approved their request for an alternative calendar. Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, our district will transition to a 4-day school week schedule. This shift follows a planning and application process, which included stakeholder input, data review, and a formal submission to the State Board. The letter states, “We believe this schedule adjustment will support improved student achievement, teacher ret...
Beer ’N Brats Central Bank and Trust and their partners will be holding their Beer ’N Brats Community Appreciation Event on Thursday, May 29 starting a 5:30 p.m. at the Kiwanis Shelter in Hot Springs State Park. The dinner is free and there will be corn hole games and door prizes. Donations are welcome not required. They will be giving the donations to Memorial Avenue of Flags. For more information, contact 864-5561. Arts and crafts fair An arts and crafts fair will be held Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Armory building. For mor...
Hot Springs County High School held an Academic Celebration for 9th-11th students last week. Several awards were handed out including: ACT Score 25+: Elizabeth Arcand, Sharon Burgess, Jadeth Elder, JolieAnn Herring, Alix Sorensen, Kaycee Stothart ACT Score 30+: Dean Bihr, Cole Keller, Margo Keller, Ellis Webber ACT Growth Composite 1+: Destiny Brown, Scott Cole, Nolan Collins, Maile McCumber ACT Growth Composite 2+: Luci Andreen, Lainie Boren, Kassidee Chavez, JoJo Herring, Jayssie Owsley,...
Thermopolis Middle School held an awards ceremony last Friday to honor students in grades 5th-8th. Awards handed out include: 5th Grade J.C. Thompson Writing Contest: Morgan Blakesley, Ruby Stotts, Baylee Bears Math: Maggie Culbreath, Leon Mansfield, Gage McCumber Most Growth Math MAP: Hayden Robinson Overall Top Math MAP: Mackenzie Jones, Jennifer Deromedi Reading: Evani Schrawyer, Aksel Polson, Gabe Ryan Most Growth Reading MAP: Avery McMartin Overall Top Reading MAP: Annie Luebbe Writing:...
Ralph Witters Elementary students were honored at an year end awards ceremony last week. Awards include: Kindergarten Music: Simeon Wille, Aiden Estenson, Emma Hetzel PE: Carter Enis, John Luebbe, Caden Metz Citizenship: Elton Hurley, Catalaya Palu, Tytus Bowker Most Improved Math: Jayden Dennis Most Improved Reading: Clover Davidson Most Improved Writing: Ethan Mills Math Achievement: Konnor Simpson Reading Achievement: Cody Rossler Writing Achievement: Yara de la Torre 1st Grade Music: Aubrey McLean, James Cordingly PE: Erik Polson, Hannah...
At the May 20 Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board meeting held at Audra’s Copper Coo, Treasurer Audra Dominguez gave the financial report and said they received $15,387.82 in lodging tax revenue for their April 30, 2025 deposit. On April 30, 2024, they received $19,121.83. Then they voted and passed the approval to accept the financial report. In old business, Chairman Will Robinson discussed the contract with Tourism Director Angie Guyon and said that the board was unable to come into ful...
June 2 is a big day for Wyoming hunters — it’s the deadline to submit applications for many fall hunts for residents and nonresidents. Applications must be submitted on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website by midnight MDT. Hunters have a few days left to complete applications for: Resident elk, deer and antelope. Nonresident deer and antelope. The Wyoming Game and Fish Hunt Planner can help hunters with their applications through interactive, in-depth mapping. For each species, hunters can see an overview of all the hunt areas in the st...
