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Encore Talent Show performers McCoy Longwell and Ruthanne Johnson (background) showed off their musical talents during the Saturday evening show. Winners included Ty Simeral, Fab Four Orchestra, Zoe Stone, Grace Whitt and Ruthanne Johnson....
On the Record policy It is the Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police calls” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Fire calls Wednesday, Feb. 17 10:02 a.m. False alarm at 250 East Arapahoe. 2:42 p.m. Trees on fire during a controlled burn near King Road. 3:02 p.m. Vehicle wreck at mile marker 123 Highway 20 South. Sheriff’s department Wednesday, Feb. 17 3:00 p.m. A Fedex truck and a pickup pulling a camper collided a...
Merlin Heinze spoke to Thermopolis Gun Club members at their February meeting about the necessary steps to properly tanning a hide....
A Thermopolis volunteer fireman keeps watch on a brush fire off of King Road to make sure it does not get out of control....
Nine year old Waikeli Balstad wanted to help those in need this year for her birthday. "It's an opportunity for helping people," said Waikeli. Balstad was getting ready to celebrate her ninth birthday, and she requested that no one bring any gifts. She explained her room was already crowded with toys and that she didn't need any more. Balstad and her mother, Aly Lahoe, wrote a note to her friends and family asking for food to donate to a local charity. From there Lahoe contacted Judy Carswell wh...
The Thermopolis Lady Cats basketball team won both their games on Friday and Saturday. The girls won against Shoshoni 37-32 at Friday's away game. According to Coach Cory Sova, it was a very physical game, with the girls holding Shoshoni scoreless in the opening quarter. Shoshoni started to make some shots and get back in the game, especially in the beginning of the fourth quarter. The Lady Cats missed 12 free throws in the fourth quarter but the girls had a big enough lead they were able to hol...
The Thermopolis Town Council worked through their Tuesday meeting with an expedited precision, taking care of business in a short amount of time. Some issues addressed were the renewal of liquor licenses to the local retailers and restaurants, several catering permits and putting old equipment back up for bid. Several of the local restaurateurs were present to witness the renewal of the town’s many liquor licenses. Mayor Mike Mortimore moved the meeting to a public hearing and opened the f...
Girl Scouts Troop 1100 is meeting every Tuesday at the H.O.P.E. Agency from 3:45-5 p.m. with ages ranging from kindergarten to seventh grade, the youngest starting as daisies and the oldest becoming cadets. Girl Scouts have the opportunity to learn a multitude of skills and lessons. Registration forms are available online at www.gsmw.org or simple come to one of the Tuesday meetings. Registration is $15 per year. For more information, contact Kayloni Good at 921-4220....
Mark Danis, formerly of Nu Vogue Salon, is setting up shop at 316 Broadway. Hair I Am will have Mark’s 37 years of experience behind it, experience that incorporates a master’s degree in coloring, a trained barber and just about everything else from cuts to styles. Mark’s shop will provide a relaxed atmosphere while you are getting your hair done. “I want my customers to be comfortable,” said Danis. Call 864-3864 or 921-3075 to make an appointment....
The Bureau of Reclamation has made their forecast for the runoff in the up coming months of April through July. Basing the forecast on a 30 year average, the Boysen Reservoir and the snowmelt runoff for the Wind River are below the average. Boysen is currently at 78 percent capacity. The April-July inflow to the reservoir is forecasted at 350,000 acre feet, which is 64 percent of the 30 year average of 548,300 acre feet. The snowmelt runoff in the Wind River above Bull Lake Creek is expected to...
Hot Springs County’s first responders were very active last year responding to a multitude of calls. The following information was gained from the Law Enforcement Center and breaks down dispatch calls for 2015. The county brand inspector responded to eight livestock calls. Wyoming Game and Fish officials had 48 wildlife calls. Government trappers responded to four wildlife calls. The Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office found three abandoned vehicles, did 29 agency assists, responded to two air...
When it comes to dinosaurs, their enormous stature sometimes comes to mind. This little dinosaur is on the other end of the spectrum. Lori, the smallest dinosaur found in Wyoming, was discovered ironically next to the largest dinosaur found in Wyoming. The new species, the size of a magpie, was dug up from a quarry in Douglas, Wyoming. Both specimens were donated to the Big Horn Basin Foundation by the land owner as long as neither specimen leaves the state. Jessica Lippincott of the Big Horn Ba...
The Lady Cats girl's basketball team took the game early Friday and never relented, wining against Burlington 46-33. The girls had a lot more shot attempts due to the huge discrepancy in turnovers and offensive rebounds. The Lady Cats controlled the game from the start with 19 points to Burlington's 10 in the first quarter. The Lady Cats turned the ball over only three times in the first half and had the lead by over 20 points halfway through the fourth quarter. According to coach Cory Sova,...
Wyoming tourism economy made some great leaps in the fiscal year of 2014-15. According to the Wyoming Office of Tourism, the state had a record of 10.5 million people visit, this is up from the 10.1 million visitors in 2014. Travel spending in the state grew to just under $3.4 billion in 2015, an increase of $9 million over the previous year. Visitor spending directly affects Wyoming's economy by generating $175 million in local and state tax revenues, up from $163 million in 2014. Since 2005,...
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department will present the annual Fireman’s Ball at the VFW Post 2281 Saturday, Feb. 13. Doors open at the conclusion of the firefighters’ awards banquet, which begins at 6 p.m., and is not open to the public. The band begins playing at 9 p.m. Raffle tickets will be sold at the door for guests to purchase for a chance to win several door prizes. First place is a gift certificate for $300, second place is $200, third is $100 and fourth and fifth are $50 each. The...
Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo Queen Devon Burnell shows off a painted ceramic cowboy hat up for auction during the Boots and Buckles Ball Saturday....
Auctioneers John Gerrells, left, and John Holms donated their time during the Mayfield family cookie jar auction Saturday at the VFW....
During the winter of 1949 the death toll was 76, snow quickly became impassable and the bitter cold lasted for several months. On Saturday, Feb. 13, the Hot Spring Historical Society will present the PBS special “Storm of the Century: The Blizzard of ‘49”. The showing will start at 2 p.m. and is free to everyone. On Jan. 2, 1949, Wyoming suffered one of the worst storms in recorded history. The first storm would be followed by two more months of snow and bitter cold. Eventually the Natio...
Ariah Vincent practices passing the ball during Hot Springs County Recreation District Little Dribblers Basketball....
The Thermopolis Town Council put the idea of a splash park to rest during their Tuesday meeting. Town Engineer Heath Overfield stood before the council once again and presented the numbers to construct the splash park in the Bicentennial Park located downtown. The water feature was planned to increase activity in the downtown area by giving families a fun place to go during the summer months. The council originally set aside $100,000 to spend on the feature. Overfield had been working on ways...
The unemployment rate continues to rise in the state, the current rate jumped up to 4.3 percent in December 2015 compared to 4.1 percent in November. In most counties the rates followed the normal seasonal pattern. The colder weather causes a loss of seasonal jobs in construction, professional and business services and other sectors. Hot Springs County also saw the rise in its unemployment rate going up from 97 people in November to 100 in December. The numbers continue to rise across the state...
The Lady Cats fought hard against Rocky Mountain in Friday's game but in the end they were edged out 37-43. The girls had 11 turnovers in the first half of the game and only five in the second half. According to Coach Cory Sova, the Lady Cats struggled during the first half. "To the girls' credit they battled back in the second half. There was just too much of a deficit to make up on the road," said Sova. Korey Smith led the team in points netting 12 points total. Randi Elisson was close behind...
A one day safe sitter course will take place Monday, Feb. 15, at the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital beginning at 8:30 a.m. and lasting all day. Baby-sitting is often the first paying job for many teenagers, providing a needed service for parents and giving the teens a few extra dollars to spend. Safe Sitter is a day long class for teens that have or are interested in baby-sitting. Teens will learn many aspects of baby-sitting from the business side to the many ways for the teen to be safe...
Some great things have come from a team up. There would be no modern telephone system with out Watson and Bell, or modern cars with out the collaborative effort from Ford and Firestone. Locally we have two men working in such collaboration, Josh Thomas and Damien Oliver have teamed up to make "Buffalo Jack," a new flavor on tap at One Eyed Buffalo. Thomas is known for his Jackrabbit Java, a fine select of roasted coffee bean done here in Thermopolis. Thomas orders beans from all over the world...
The Thermopolis Lady Bobcat basketball team lost to Greybull at home Friday and Saturday on the road against Lovell. The Lady Cats fought hard against Greybull and were only edged out by two points. At the buzzer, Thermopolis lost 34-36. According to coach Cory Sova, the girls had a poor night shooting the ball and struggled taking care of the ball. "It was a sloppy game and we didn't get near enough field goal attempts because of our miscues," said Sova. It was the Lady Cats defensive skills...
