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  • Governor vetoes one property tax relief bill while signing others

    Jurri Schenck|Mar 28, 2024

    The Wyoming Legislature recently passed five property tax bills and Governor Mark Gordon has signed HB0003, “Property tax exemption for long-term homeowners,” HB0045, “Property tax exemption-residential structures and land,” and SF0089, “Veterans ad valorem exemption-amount” into law. Originally presented to Governor Gordon were five bills, three of which were modifications to existing law, and the other two were new bills. House Bill 3 passed, which is a new exemption and was for senior citi...

  • Town council approves motorcycle awareness parade

    Jurri Schenck|Mar 28, 2024

    The Thermopolis Town Council held a brief meeting at Town Hall on March 19. During citizen participation, Frank Davis presented a request for a Motorcycle Awareness Parade on May 4 at noon. Davis said the parade path would begin at the old Shopko building to Canyon Hills Road to 14th Street, a right onto Broadway, a left turn at 6th Street, to Park Street, to Hot Springs State Park, and go through the park, then right to East Broadway, a right at 4th Street, left on Arapahoe to 6th Street, then...

  • Governor vetoes bill to repeal gun-free zones in Wyoming

    Mar 28, 2024

    by Brian Martin Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Late Friday evening, Gov. Mark Gordon’s office announced that he had vetoed a bill that would have repealed Wyoming’s gun-free zones. House Bill 125 received widespread support in both chambers of the Wyoming Legislature, but although he signed four bills related to firearms freedom this session and nine others in support of the Second Amendment, he said he couldn’t support this one. “House Bill 125/Enrolled Act No. 49 erodes historic local control norms by giving sole a...

  • Area church services planned for Holy Week

    Mar 28, 2024

    Easter is on Sunday, March 31 this year. The following are the scheduled Holy Week services for various local churches: Church of Christ, 701 Richards St. - Celebration of Resurrection, March 31, 10 a.m.; Evening Worship Service, 6 p.m. Federated Community Church, 6th & Big Horn - Maundy Thursday Communion Service, March 28, 5:30 p.m.; Good Friday Tenebrae, March 29, 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday Services, March 31, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Children’s Service, 9 a.m. First Baptist Church, 310 South 6th St. - March 31 Easter Service, 11 a.m.. Holy T...

  • Shriner's banquet

    Mar 28, 2024

    Shriner's Banquet for the Bagawana Shrine Club of Thermopolis was held at 7 Lazy S restaurant last Saturday. The BSC presented Wyoming Kalif Shrine Potentate Richard Steedley, right, with a $1,000 check for the Shriners Hospitals, given out by Club President Dave Voorhees, left. Past Potentates from Thermopolis recognized were Mike Sutherland and Dennis Wilson. Current Worshipful Master of Malta Lodge in Thermopolis, Eric Kay, was also recognized....

  • Commissioner Scheel clarifies his stance on GOP resolutions

    Mar 28, 2024

    At the March 19 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting, Commissioner Phil Scheel was not present. Therefore, Chairman Tom Ryan suspended the regular use of Robert’s Rules of Order. Chairman Tom Ryan read a statement from Commissioner Phil Scheel. Commissioner Scheel’s statement said, “In regards to the information presented in the Independent Record about the Republican County Convention resolutions passed by the Committee in convention, the resolutions do not represent my views as an elected Hot Springs County Commissioner. I’m n...

  • Crisis Prevention and Response Center of Worland now providing program services

    Mar 28, 2024

    The Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault program, Safe Haven of Hot Springs County, will no longer be providing services in Hot Springs County, according to a press release issued by agency officials. Through regionalization of the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault programs, Safe Haven will be transitioned to the Crisis Prevention and Response Center of Worland (CPRC), effective April 1, 2024. The press release states, all services will remain available to the Hot Springs County community as the Crisis Prevention and Response Center of Worland is...

  • Nail spa opens downtown

    Jurri Schenck|Mar 28, 2024

    Sean Kruse and his fiance Michelle Dang opened The Polish Nail & Spa for business on March 19. They are located at 110 North 5th Street. Kruse moved to Thermopolis about five years ago after he left Aberdeen, South Dakota where he worked as a store manager at Walmart for 30 years. Kruse is also the Deputy Assessor for Hot Springs County. Just before he left for Wyoming, Kruse met Michelle Dang and immediately fell in love. For the past five years, their long-distance relationship blossomed and...

  • Weekend Easter egg hunts planned

    Mar 28, 2024

    The Lion’s Club will be holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 31, at 2 p.m. sharp in the Hot Springs State Park. The event is for children through 9 years old. The age groups are 2 and under, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-9. There are prizes for all ages. The event may be canceled if it is raining or snowing. On Saturday, March 30 the Wyoming Dinosaur Center is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at Candy Jack Park beginning at 1 p.m. It is also weather permitting....

  • HSH receives grant for equipment

    Mar 28, 2024

    The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted $346,794.00 to Hot Springs Health to purchase one Philips Epiq Diagnostic Ultrasound System, and eight Philips Lumify Point-of-Care ultrasound units (POCUS) as part of a statewide ultrasound initiative across Wyoming. The initiative includes nearly $13.9 million to help Wyoming hospitals and health centers purchase ultrasound imaging devices and boost sonography and POCUS training opportunities across the state. The grants were...

  • UW to offer AI workshop

    Mar 28, 2024

    For youth interested in breeding their cattle, the University of Wyoming Extension will offer artificial insemination (AI) workshops in Campbell and Fremont Counties Thursday, May 9, followed by breeding days later that month. The May 9 workshops, led by UW Extension educator Chance Marshall and UW Extension beef specialist Shelby Rosasco, will take place from 4-7 p.m. at extension offices in Campbell and Fremont Counties. Topics to be discussed include nutrition, breeding selection, AI...

  • 4-H dessert auction fundraiser Saturday

    Mar 28, 2024

    Hot Springs County 4-H is hosting a Dessert Auction on Saturday, March 30 beginning at 6 p.m. at the HSC Fair Building, 627 Springview St. A baked potato and soup bar will be provided and there will be live and silent auctions. Proceeds will go toward HSC 4-H programs. For more information, contact the 4-H Extension Office at 864-3421....

  • Nine counties now vying for state shooting complex

    Mar 28, 2024

    by Kayne Pyatt Uinta County Herald Via Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — On Friday, March 15, the oversight task force appointed by Gov. Mark Gordon voted to allow Sheridan into the competition to be the site for the $10 million Wyoming shooting sports complex. Sheridan had turned in its letter of intent almost a week late but, after a brief discussion, the task force voted approval, which raised the number of counties seeking to become the designated site from eight to nine. The following counties have turned in their letters of intent and b...

  • Water runoff prediction for Boysen at average level

    Mar 21, 2024

    The Bureau of Reclamation’s March Forecast of the April through July water runoff predicted for Boysen Reservoir is 620,000 af, which is 99% of the 30-year average of 625,000 af. As of March 1, Boysen Reservoir was 84% full. A reservoir is considered “full” when the pool elevation is at top of active conservation or joint-use pool. The percentage is based on total reservoir volume below that level. Forecasts for the rest of the Bighorn River Basin include: •Buffalo Bill Reservoir - Shoshone River April through July inflow to Buffalo Bill Re...

  • Five things the Wyoming Legislature did to ease rising property taxes

    Mar 21, 2024

    During a session largely defined by conflict, lawmakers were mostly united when it came to property tax relief. It’s now up to Gov. Mark Gordon to decide what will become law. by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com, via WNE When it came to the Wyoming Legislature’s top non-budget priority this session, lawmakers settled on five bills to address rising residential property taxes. Altogether, the legislation creates new exemptions for homeowners and certain senior citizens, doubles an existing exemption for veterans, caps annual increases and expands eli...

  • Cutting club celebrates 35 years of dedication to their sport

    Jurri Schenck|Mar 21, 2024

    The Central Wyoming Cutting Club (CWCC) celebrated its 35th anniversary last Saturday with a banquet at Hot Springs Hotel.Original members James Johnson, Martin Bader, Melody Robinson and Mel Dahl were recognized during the event. Current club president Hayden Heaphy sat down with the founders, along with director Bruce Keller, and spoke about the importance of all the original founding members and their anniversary. Original founding member Martin Bader was unable to attend. Heaphy said,...

  • Wyoming outdoor recreation collaboratives plan meetings in April

    Mar 21, 2024

    The Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation facilitates eight outdoor recreation collaboratives convened throughout the state that bring together local community members, recreation stakeholders, businesses, conservation groups, federal and state agencies, and elected officials to identify and prioritize opportunities for the growth and enhancement of outdoor recreation. Members of the public are welcome to attend collaborative meetings in-person or virtually. There will be a designated time for public comment near the end of each meeting. The...

  • State park recognized in travel magazine

    Mar 21, 2024

    In an article about the Yellowstone Highway turning 100 years old that ran in the March issue of Outside magazine, the Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway, hiking and biking trails in Hot Springs State Park, the bison herd and the free soaking at the bath house are featured. Owner of Rent Adventure, Dusty Lewis, is quoted in the article giving information about trail maps available from the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and he suggests the “spicy blackened burger from One Eyed Buffalo....

  • Lost Coal District book released

    Jurri Schenck|Mar 21, 2024

    Author Lea Cavalli Schoenewald’s newest book “Lost Coal District of Gebo, Crosby and Kirby” will be available at a book signing event to meet the author at Storyteller on Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 524 Broadway. The book is described as, “Forging America’s fuel, Henry Cottle registered the first mining claim in what would become northern Hot Springs County in the late 1880s. Henry Monro and Frank Porter’s Cedar Mountain Cowboy Mine followed in 1898. In 1906, Burlington...

  • 20 years of service

    Mar 21, 2024

    Jerimie Kraushaar was honored for his 20th anniversary of service to the Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office. The deputies and staff held a “dinosaur” themed party last Thursday to celebrate....

  • Hospital board hears various reports

    Jurri Schenck|Mar 21, 2024

    At the February Hot Springs Health board meeting held at the conference room, CEO Scott Alwin introduced their new lab director, Kylee Brink. Alwin said, “She’s been a faithful employee for several years and over the past year has shown dedication, growth, diligence and dedication to quality and improved performance in our lab. Additionally, she brought the laboratory through a successful Clia survey with monumental improvements compared to the previous surveys.” Alwin added that he has resta...

  • House District 28 Representative Winter gives Legislative Session details

    Mar 21, 2024

    Republican John Winter is the House District 28 Representative for Hot Springs, Big Horn, Fremont and Park Counties. He resides in Hot Springs County. Winter has presented a summary of bill information and some of his thoughts from the 2024 Legislative Session stating, “I believe that the citizens of Wyoming should understand a little about what happened at the Budget Session this year. First of all, everyone should understand that this year’s budget is the largest in state history. Governor Gordon originally submitted a $9.95 billion bud...

  • Concessionaire responds to State Park's request for RFPs

    Mar 14, 2024

    Roland Luehne, owner and CEO of C and W Enterprises, Inc. (C and W) and the Star Plunge, has issued a response to Hot Springs State Park’s future plans and partnership development information recently included in an Independent Record article. According to Luehne, the Star Plunge has been an attraction for residents of and visitors to Thermopolis for over a century. The current management agreement between the state and the aquatic center expires on December 31, 2024. “The Star Plunge has been in my family since 1975. For decades, the sta...

  • Speech and Debate team ties for second at state

    Mar 14, 2024

    The Hot Springs County High School Speech and Debate Team's successful season came to an exciting end with a runner-up finish in 1A/2A at the Wyoming Speech and Debate Tournament at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne on March 7th, 8th, and 9th. The event saw 33 schools in attendance with over 460 individual entries. The tournament was a culmination of nearly six months of competition that started back in October. In the season ending competition, five Bobcats earned All-State...

  • Mayor explains decision-making process regarding released body cam footage

    Jurri Schenck|Mar 14, 2024

    At the March 5 Thermopolis Town Council meeting held at Town Hall, Mayor Adam Estenson made a statement regarding the released body cam footage of Sergeant Mike Mascorro related to the incident on April 28. He said, "It was my decision to release only portions of that footage...The intent was to include pertinent footage to cut down on the amount of viewing time because it's the duration of the day in different segments as the camera is turned on and turned off throughout the day, which is stand...

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