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The Hot Springs County Fair Board and Recreation Board are moving forward to install a digital sign at the fairgrounds in the same location as their previous sign. Fair Board Chairman Joe Martinez said, “As part of our discussions, we felt it was a positive benefit for both the rec district and the fair board, as well as the community, to have a digital sign up.” The cost for the five-foot high, 10-foot wide digital sign is $52,844.50. Martinez added, “It was in the previous budget for the f...
Zakyrah Paul, Steph Palu, Catalaya Palu, Callen Ennis and Breanna Ennis enjoy one of the activities at the Preschool Fair held last Friday in Hot Springs State Park. Representatives at various booths offered activities for children and resources for parents....
At the August 23 Hot Springs County Land Use Planning Commission, in old business, the board members voted to untable the Maddock Minor Subdivision and Land Use Change application. Applicants Duane and Cindy Maddock previously presented to the commission on July 19. Chairman Adam Estenson and County Planner Bo Bowman explained that the reason the application was tabled was to allow staff time to ask County Attorney Jill Logan what kind of obligation the commission had to hold the subdivision’s c...
The first day of school at Ralph Witters Elementary School was full of joy and excitement for students and staff members. Picture here are a group of first graders getting ready to start their day together with Leilani Johnson hugging her classmate as they prepare to line up to enter the building....
At the August 15 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting, WYDOT representatives District Engineer, Pete Hallsten, District Construction Engineer, Randy Merritt, and Public Relations Specialist, Cody Beers gave their annual State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) update for District 5. The purpose of the presentation was to gain public input on their work, to find out what local agencies are working on, and to provide an overview of WYPO and the Proposed STIP. According to WYDOT’s o...
On the Record policy It is the Thermopolis Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police department” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We print the names of all people upon their initial arrest. Sheriff’s Office Monday, Aug. 21 2:40 p.m. Agency assist for emergency medical services. 4:57 p.m. A stop sign was found damaged in a hit and run. Tuesday, Aug. 22 6:53 a.m. Report of a parked truck that was vandalized. The i...
Non-Profit Organization Gottsche Rehabilitation and Wellness Center will hold a Boots & Bling Fundraiser on Saturday, September 16 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair Building, 627 Springview. CEO Cheryl Shero spoke about the importance of supporting their organization. Shero has served at Gottsche for the past 22 years and said, “Gottsche is the only comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility that is licensed by the state of Wyoming. Gottsche has a stellar reputation, and I’m proud to be a part of it. I’ve seen everything...
Wyoming Whiskey held a celebration last Friday to release their Integrity Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a tribute to Senator Alan K. Simpson. During the event, he signed bottles and posed for pictures, including this one with Carol Abad, Shawna Bainbridge, Amanda Evans, Senator Simpson, Char Bartlett and Katie Jones ....
The SonRise Family of Companies, encompassing SonRise Ranch, INC. SonRise Operations, LLC, SonRise Grass Creek Guest Ranch, LLC and the SonRise Supper Club, has announced they are hosting an evening of music, community and philanthropy at Hot Springs State Park on Saturday, September 2 beginning at 5 p.m. The event will feature renowned artists Kimmi Bitter and Eric Kay, with 100% of the proceeds going to Carbon Vault, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Carbon Vault is dedicated to teaching disabled, combat veterans essential farming and...
This time marks the beginning of a new year for the students of our community, around the state and the country. Children come to school with butterflies in their stomachs, excited and trembling, and they wonder about what they will experience in their new grade. But isn’t it interesting that anyone can start new again at any time in their lives? A hero’s journey can cycle in someone’s life. You don’t have to repeat the same lesson over and over, you can grow and overcome. Can you be the hero of your story? Can you take on an adventure and pur...
James “Jim” Richard Farmer, 91, passed away on August 25, 2023, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis, Wyo. He was born on December 22, 1931, to Oscar and Dorthea (Rinbey) Farmer in Powell, Wyo. Cremation has taken place and services will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Thermopolis. The time has yet to be determined. Graveside inurnment will follow at Monument Hill Cemetery. A full obituary will follow in next week’s edition. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.co... Full story
Please join family and friends in celebrating the life of Jeanie Love, on September 9, 2023, at the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department with a service beginning at 11:30 a.m. and dinner to follow. Jeanie Love passed away on May 3 at the age of 88. Valerie Jean was born on November 10, 1934, in Thermopolis to Mildred (Nincehelser) and Alvie Doak. Harry Estes adopted Jeanie and her sister Dorita in 1940 after marrying Mildred. Jeanie married Duard Lee Love December 21, 1952, at the Worland... Full story
The Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission will meet September 6-7 in Thermopolis. On September 6, the Commission will tour Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site near Hyattville, as well as Hot Springs State Park. On September 7, the Commission will meet at the Hot Springs County Museum, 700 Broadway Street, and hear a general update of the department, elect officers and discuss improvements at Buffalo Bill and Hot Springs state parks. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and is expected to adjourn by 2 p.m. The Wyoming State...
Jack Nowlin, Sports Editor Casper Star-Tribune Boone Bowker was ready to come home. After spending three years (2018-20) as the head football coach at Gordon-Rushville High School in Gordon, Nebraska, Bowker felt the urge to return to Wyoming. “I missed the mountains,” said Bowker, who grew up in Big Piney. “I was tired of staring at corn.” Bowker got his chance two years ago, accepting an assistant coaching position at Thermopolis. And when Matt McPhie stepped down after serving as the Bobcats’ head coach for seven seasons (2016-22)...
Bobcat quarterback, sophomore Armani Dukes, throws a pass to senior Jessen Basse during varsity football action in a scrimmage against Worland last Friday at home....
Thermopolis Bobcat golfers hosted their home invite last Monday with Lovell, Powell, Ten Sleep and Worland making the trip to compete on the hot August day. The Lovell boys and girls came out on top with teams scores of 343 and 293. For the varsity Bobcats, Hayden Overfield finished in 6th place with a score of 85, followed by Hayden Johnson with a 104, Camden Weyer with a 106, Van Epperson with a 118 and Ian Locke with a 122. Three JV boys competed with Ty Mann scoring 141, Joseph Budd a 120 and Jackson Coates a 120. For the Lady Cats, Lily...
The Thermopolis Golf Course was packed with participants during the Hot Springs Health Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament held last Saturday. Winners include: first place - John Herrin, Parke Price, Binky Fisher and Ethan Brooks; second place - Arlea McCumber, Don McCumber, Donnie Jackman and Ruth Jackman; third place - Ryan O'Connor, Josh Thoren, Ty Alexander and Rodney Meiars; closest to the pin, hole 8 - Rodney Meiars; longest drive, women - Lindsey Simpson and Pam Kerr (tie) and longest...
The Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a blood drive on Tuesday, September 5 and Wednesday, September 6. The September 5 drive will be held at the Hot Springs County Senior Citizen’s Center from 2-6 p.m. The September 6 drive will be held at the Hot Springs County High School Gym from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The drive held at the school is in conjunction with the student council and their sponsor London Jenks. Each donation has the power to save up to three lives, especially now when the blood supply is critically low, its a great time to donate. B...
Members of the Thermopolis Rotary, the Chamber of Commerce, school administration and activities department cut the ribbon on the newly designed Hot Springs County High School Gymnasium floor and commons area on Monday, August 21. The new gymnasium floor was designed with help from the high school art department, under the direction of Jennifer Emery. It includes local murals down the sideline depicting Round Top Mountain, T-Hill, Monument Hill, and our famous Hot Springs. The Hot Springs Bobcat...
On Saturday, September 9 a Cookie Jar Fundraising Auction for Mike Cavin will be held at the Hot Springs County Fairbuilding with doors opening at 5 p.m.. A pulled pork dinner will be served by We Got Your 6 Portions. Donations for the dinner will be at the door and it will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the auction to follow. OEB will have a cash bar for drinks. Please drop off your donated items for the auction beginning at 1 p.m. The money raised for Mike will help pay for medical, travel, and additional medical and living expenses. M...
