Thermopolis News

The American Cancer Society's "Fight Back Express" rolled into Casper Tuesday night in a national tour to show that Americans have the power to fight cancer.

CHEYENNE n Many Wyoming residents are vacationing closer to home because of high gasoline prices, state park officials say.

Gov. Dave Freudenthal has announced the appointment of Robert Skar of Thermopolis as judge for the 5th Judicial District Court.

June 30, 2008 - Books either set in the western U.S. or about the West are in the news and are soon to be in the Kemmerer library.

Dear Readers: Hurricane season has just begun -- it runs from June 1 through Nov.

A concession manager at Hot Springs State Park says the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources isn't doing such a hot job of supplying water to his pools, tubs and steam room.

“We really want to provide as much opportunity as we can here in the Basin”

Eleutian Technology opened an online teaching center in Lovell in July, and has recently expanded to a second building on Main Street to keep up with the demand of oversees students who want to learn English.

Eleutian Technology president and CEO Kent Holiday said the expansion increases the number of teaching stations in Lovell from four to 16, and he expects the company will continue to grow with no end in sight. The company currently employs 23 teachers in Lovell, and Holiday said they hope to employ 40 to 50 by the end of the year. Read more

“We hope to bring to the public's attention that places like this still exist and should be preserved for the future generations to view”

I've been informed that there are still openings on the 2008 Ride the Outlaw Trail - which takes you into Hole-in-the-Wall Country where Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid and their cohorts often hid out from the ... via The Fence Post

A proposed subdivision in the Wind River Canyon south of Thermopolis is drawing some concern about how it might affect the area's water and scenic beauty. via KIFI

“We don't think it is that great a burden.”

The Wyoming House of Representatives voted Monday to let politicians themselves decide whether records of their campaign contributions should be submitted to a proposed, $2.5 million online state campaign ... via Casper Star-Tribune

The House approved legislation Friday that would specify that homeowners couldn't be prosecuted or sued if they kill someone who enters their home illegally. via Casper Star Tribune

“The expertise of our extension educators out in the state has never been stronger.”

The University of Wyoming's job is to help producers overcome challenges and keep agriculture strong and vibrant in Wyoming, UW President Tom Buchanan told those attending an evening banquet during the WESTI Ag ... via High Plains Journal

“To me, the bill is really important, because it really fortifies our right to self defense.”

Some Wyoming legislators want to change state law to specify that homeowners couldn't be prosecuted or sued in civil court if they kill anyone who enters their home illegally. via Casper Star Tribune

“Any fundraising you can do to support the 4-H program, in and of itself, is very important.”

About 300 people gathered in the Albany County Fairgrounds Building for the 46th annual 4-H Carnival on Saturday. via Laramie Daily Boomerang

“Wyoming farmers and ranchers can add value to crops and livestock when products meet U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines for 'natural' or are certified 'organic,'”

UW workshop in Powell explains organic, natural production methods Wyoming A one-day workshop in Powell to provide ranchers, farmers and other producers information they need to decide whether to adopt ... via High Plains Journal

Save $5 on the annual daily-use permits to visit Wyoming's State Parks and Historic Sites by buying them between now and Feb. via Billings Gazette

“Interestingly, we can carve a ranch into 40-acre plots almost overnight.”

Growth has engulfed Wyoming and the rest of the West, creating challenges and opportunities for states, counties, ranchers, environmentalists, community planners, businesses, and those who want the good life of ... via Casper Star-Tribune

Sen. John Barrasso has announced that he intends to marry his fiancee Bobbi Brown on New Year's Day in Thermopolis. via Wyoming Tribune-Eagle

“I'm considering buying a 16-passenger van to take them to Billings”

Bucky Hall checks the temperature of the molten bronze as flames erupt from the furnace during the annual Winter Solstice Pour on Dec. via The Cody Enterprise

A two-vehicle crash in icy Wind River Canyon killed a Thermopolis woman, injured four others and closed the highway through the canyon for an hour Thursday night. via Casper Star-Tribune