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The Wind River Canyon Fire, reported on the morning of Saturday, May 16, burned along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks in Wind River Canyon near mile marker 118. Crews from BLM, BIA, Air Attack, Craig Shots, and local volunteer fire departments from Riverton and Thermopolis responded aggressively to the fire burning in steep canyon terrain on Wind River Reservation land. A Type 1 Sky Crane helicopter was brought in for aerial suppression efforts. The fire burned approximately...
by Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile.com, via WNE While acknowledging the use of various restraint methods, confinement and force to keep residents under control, defendants in a lawsuit alleging abuse at a state-run facility for delinquent boys contend their actions didn’t run afoul of the law, a court document filed Thursday shows. The defendants, which include the Wyoming Department of Family Services, the Wyoming Boys’ School and 10 school employees, also dispute some of the former residents’ account of what occurred at the school, inclu...
First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative in partnership with the Hughes Charitable Foundation hosted a regional summit in Cody recently to bring folks together who are working in the space of food insecurity and to honor volunteers. The event kicked off with a volunteer recognition celebration where anti-hunger organizations in northern Wyoming nominated a volunteer from their organization to be recognized. Without the countless volunteers across the county, this work wouldn’t be possible. Area volunteers honored include: May...
Paving on each end of the Broadway Street bridge between Thermopolis and East Thermopolis is scheduled to begin this week. Traffic control devices will be placed on each end of the bridge and flaggers will control bridge access. Once the project begins, motorists should expect delays for about four days until the project is complete....
Annual countywide rummage sale The annual Hot Springs Countywide rummage sale will be on May 22-23 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. To have your locations featured on the event map, sign up by May 15 at the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce office or by calling Judy Carswell at 921-8264. The cost is $10. Maps will be available on May 20. Big rummage sale The Big Annual Rummage Sale, formerly the Boy Scout Rummage Sale, will be held at the Community Hall, 244 N. 6th St. on Friday, May 22 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, May 23 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m....
Thermopolis resident and artist Barrie Lynn Bryant has a major photography exhibition opening in the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site in Laramie May 22. “Veterans in Focus” features more than 60 portraits of veterans across Wyoming, including 9 Hot Springs County residents in addition to himself. The public is invited to the opening reception being held at the Site May 29 from 5-7 p.m. Bryant, will attend. According to the Wyoming Arts Council, The exhibition highlights the stories and portraits of Wyoming veterans gathered thr...
Trailblazer Days – Opening the Last Frontier is an America 250 celebration honoring our place in history of this great nation. We will twist back in time when accessing the Big Horn Basin was incredibly difficult. Due to the rough terrain of high mountains and deep canyons, supplying freight and supplies to the new settlement of Thermopolis was slow and dangerous. The teamsters had to be as tough as the landscape which honed their tenacity, courage and skill. Our local legacy story of Henry Johnson, also known as 16-Mule Team Johnson, is a g... Full story
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Powell teen dies in fall from Elk Basin pumpjack POWELL (WNE) — A Powell area teenager died over the weekend, after he reportedly climbed on top of and fell from a piece of oil field equipment in Elk Basin. He was 17 years old. In a news release, the Park County Sheriff’s Office said it was told that the teen died in a fall from “a moving pumpjack” in the Silvertip Oil Field north of Powell. The incident is believed to have occurred very early Saturday morning, said Park County Coroner Cody Gortmak...
The 2026 Hot Springs County School District #1 Senior Scholarship and Awards Night was held last week in the school auditorium. High school students recognized include: National Honor Society Members: Lucille Andreen, Sharon Burgess, Nolan Collins, Jadeth Elder, JolieAnne Herring, Taylor Ivie, Kamilla Johnson, Marguerite Keller, Cole Keller, Maile McCumber, Alix Sorensen, Madison Shaffer, Kaycee Stothart, Ellis Webber Honor Students, 3.5 GPA or Above: Lucille Andreen, Elizabeth Arcand, Lainie...
Hot Springs County School District #1 held their honors assembly last week to honor staff members and parents. Laura Stam was named the 2026 Teacher of the Year. The district statement on why Stam was selected stated, "Throughout her many years serving our district in multiple roles, Laura has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to student learning and instructional excellence. Laura's passion, leadership, and dedication to ensuring every student succeeds make her a true champion for...
On Tuesday, May 5, the Hot Springs County Commissioners held their first regular meeting for the month. In approving the payment of monthly bills, the commissioners denied the request of commissioner, Bob Aguiar, to be reimbursed the sum of $1,000, which he had paid for legal representation in conjunction with the Governor’s recent investigation of matters surrounding the Tipi Retreat issue. Aguiar argued that the attorney fees had been incurred to defend his position as a county commissioner, and not to defend himself as an individual. C...
Hot Springs County School District #1will be handing out diplomas to 43 graduating seniors on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Hot Springs County High School gymnasium. Ryan Shaffer will be the featured speaker. The graduation insert in this paper features photos of members of the HSCHS class of 2026 and congratulations from family members and local businesses....
At their May 5 meeting, the Thermopolis Town Council appointed and swore in new Thermopolis Town Clerk/Treasurer, Connie Guntley. Guntley had been shadowing, outgoing clerk Tracy Van Heule, who retired at the end of April. Police chief Pat Cornwell suggested that the town needs to consider passing an ordinance dealing with the use of electric bicycles on town streets and sidewalks. The use of such vehicles has become much more popular in recent months and there is currently no ordinance, which specifically applies to their use in the town...
by Noah Zahn, Wyoming Tribune Eagle via Wyoming News Exchange After Wyoming Department of Transportation officials raised concern over a potential $500 million annual funding gap, a legislative committee met this week to begin discussing ways to address the concerns. Over the two-day meeting of the Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee, lawmakers heard testimony on potential ways to find a balance between supporting state infrastructure and conservative stewardship of state funds. The TRIP report The committee began by...
Construction work on the boardwalk at Hot Springs State Park is scheduled to begin the week of May 11, with work expected to continue through late August. The project will involve a full replacement of the existing boardwalk, which is approximately 25 years old. Over time, the structure has begun to deteriorate, reducing water flow across the park’s iconic mineral terraces. For the safety of visitors and to allow for efficient construction, the boardwalk will be closed to the public for the duration of the project. Visitors are encouraged to f...
Beer and brats Central Bank & Trust is hosting beer and brats on Thursday, May 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Kiwanis Shelter in Hot Springs State Park. Come have dinner and drinks on them at this community appreciation event. Law enforcement memorial service The Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement memorial service will be held Thursday, May 14 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the flagpole in front of the law enforcement building. The group will then have wreath laying ceremonies at Riverside and Monument Hill Cemeteries, followed by a...
The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) has selected 25 inductees for the class of 2026. The WCHF State Board of Directors voted on the nominees from across the state during its annual meeting April 26. The 13th annual induction ceremony will be at Little America in Cheyenne, Sept. 25-26. In region 8, Hot Springs County resident Doug Wallingford will be honored as an inductee. WCHF’s states its chief goal as: “To preserve, promote, perpetuate, publish and document Wyoming’s working cowboy and ranching history through researching, profi...
High school members honored The Thermopolis FFA Chapter hosted their 88th annual banquet on Monday, May 4 recognizing high school student member and community members. The group celebrated their gold ranking on the state level and their top 6 chapter ranking. Members were recognized for their Career Development Events (CDEs) and Leadership Development Events (LDEs) on the state level. With 64 FFA chapters and over 4,606 members in the state of Wyoming, some contests have as many as 50 teams...
At the April Hot Springs County School Board meeting, following an executive session, the board voted to approve pay increases beginning with the 2026-27 school year. They approved a 5% increase for administrative positions, a 6% increase for hourly employees and a $10,000 increase to the base rate for teaching staff, plus a step of $900 for instructional positions. The meeting included the regular recognitions of the efforts and successes of students and programs. Matt Johnson, Director of the BOCHES Program in Hot Springs County, appeared to...
by Teal Davis, The Ranger Via Wyoming News Exchange As regions and states across the Mountain West experience record-warm winter temperatures, Wyoming Game and Fish is bracing for repercussions of future drought conditions on fish and wildlife health. Warm temperatures, dry soil and depleted forage on a landscape can add significant strain on fish and wildlife through limited food and stress due to low water levels and warmer stream systems, according to Wyoming Game and Fish Deputy Chief of Wildlife Division Martin Hicks. “There [are] 19 d...
The Thermopolis Farmers and Artisans market is kicking off their 2026 season with the annual vendor’s meeting, Saturday, May 9, from 9-11 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 642 Arapaho St. The purpose of the meeting is to provide information on market rules and regulations, bylaws, activities, and vendor applications. Booth fees this year will be $10/week or $80 for the full season. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor, or would just like to know more about the market is welcome to attend. There will also be a vote for t...
Women of the wild frontier The Hot Springs County Historical Society meeting on May 9 will feature a presentation by Terri Lynn Geissinger about Calico Trailblazers, women on the wild frontier. The presentation begins at 2 p.m. at The Learning Center, 124 North 5th St. It is open to the public. For more information, call 864-2678. Mother’s Day tea On Saturday, May 9 beginning at 1:30 p.m., a Mother’s Day tea will be held at Hot Springs County Senior Center, 206 Senior Ave. Door prize will be given out for best dressed, outstanding hat and bes...
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, Hot Springs County officials joined Dr. Charles R. Ingle to dedicate the opening of Ingle Way, just north of Thermopolis. The new road will provide a northern access to the newly designated Overlook at Roundtop project at the old airport in Thermopolis. While there are currently no members of the Ingle family residing in Hot Springs County, Dr. Ingle's ancestor, Chester Ingle, Sr., came to Thermopolis in 1922 to set up a law practice. His son, Chester Ingle, Jr.,...
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com, via WNE A district court judge dismissed a defamation case Thursday against a political action committee linked to the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, ruling that there was insufficient evidence to indicate the PAC had made statements against two lawmakers with actual malice — a hefty legal standard in libel cases involving public officials. After launching in 2023 to support the hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus, the PAC took aim at Republican incumbents in the Legislature, including Rock Springs Reps. J.T. Larson and C...
