Week of April 30, 2026
Week of April 30, 2026
The Travel & Tourism Board held their monthly meeting at the State Park office on April 21, 2026. The Board reviewed the status of their on-going projects, and discussed other future projects. Director, Angie Guyon, reported that the organization’s finances are in great shape. They have already met their budgeted income amount - with two months still remaining in the fiscal year. Year-to-date, the revenues for the organization have shown a growth of 7.66% over the same period last year. Work is continuing on the organization’s new web...
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certain debts. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available, and repayment ability....
Sam Mead, who is running as a Wyoming Republican for U.S. Senate, talks to Chuck Sigrist during last Friday at the armory. Mead hosted the event to announce his candidacy. A Jackson resident and fifth generation rancher, Mead has worked as an engineer at Blue Origin, and helped to found the Wyoming Whiskey distillery in Kirby, where he served as mayor for the town. The seat has opened as a result of the retirement of Senator Cynthia Lummis. Official candidate filing period opens May 14 and ends...
Auctioneer Kevin Dickey auctions off a pie held by Rueben Heinze during the Spaghetti Dinner and Auction Fundraiser benefiting Risen Son Christian...
The Town of Thermopolis is hosting the annual Spring Clean-Up May 11-15. All residents and business owners are encouraged to clean their property. According to the director of public works Basil Sorenson and assistant to mayor Jim Jeunehomme, four large open top trash bins will be located at these addresses for resident use: 14th Street next to the tennis courts, 9th Street and Big Horn, 8th Street and Amoretti, and the 200 block of 2nd Street. Free dump day at the town landfill for all town and county residents will be on Saturday, May 16...
Michelle Herring conducted the Installation of Officers’ Ceremony on April 7 for president Cindy Magelky, who then installed the members of her board. The 2026-2027 officers for E.S.A. Alpha Phi #1148 chapter are: president, treasurer, and co-photographer Cindy Magelky; vice president and secretary Brenda Larson; awards, historian, and co-photographer Jenifer Grimm; philanthropic Linda Ziegler; educational and publicity Stefanie Ireland; ways and means Carol Andreen; social chair Kim Enis; jonquil/chaplain and scrapbook chair Michelle...
At their April 21 meeting, the Thermopolis Town Council took up three revisions to the town’s municipal code on third reading. All three revisions had been passed by the council in the two previous readings, and only required one final approval to become effective. While the council unanimously passed the revisions to the town’s building code and the fireworks ordinance, passage of the revisions to increase compensation for the mayor and town council members came up short. In discussing the pending raises, mayor Adam Estenson stated that...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Officer-involved shooting, suspect shot, no officers injured SHERIDAN (WNE) –- A Sheridan Police Department officer-involved shooting was reported around 3:20 a.m. Sunday morning. No officers suffered harm. According to a press release from SPD, a citizen called SPD around 3:20 a.m. to report a woman who was in distress and making statements about someone wanting to kill her baby. During the investigation, officers attempted to contact an involved party. The involved party exited the house, then...
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com DOUGLAS—Standing front and center in a spacious cafeteria at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds, GOP Chairman Bryan Miller asked to give grace. It was past noon on a cloudy, spring Saturday. Ham sandwiches and potato salad served on paper plates awaited the more than 300 Republicans gathered to decide the party’s business. Some of Wyoming’s top elected Republicans would soon give remarks, Miller said into a microphone, as is tradition when the party meets every other year for its statewide convention. But first,...
On Tuesday, April 21 the Hot Springs County Commissioners held their second regular meeting for the month of April. The commissioners made two appointments to fill openings on county boards. Ashley Evans was appointed to fill an unexpired term on the Travel & Tourism Board and Dixie Vialpando was appointed to fill an open seat on the Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC). Each opening received three applicants, from which the commissioners made their selections. LUPC chairman Rick Mickelsen was in attendance at the meeting. He asked the...
Internet safety for seniors On Thursday, April 30, Range will host an Internet Safety for Seniors luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center, located at 206 Senior Avenue. Range is sponsoring the lunch for attendees. Motorcycle awareness parade The 3rd annual motorcycle awareness parade and blessing of the bikes will be held on Saturday, May 2. Blessings will be at 11:30 a.m. at Southside Travel Center, 167 Hwy. 20 S. The parade through town will leave the travel center at noon. All vehicles are welcome. The event is...
The winners have been announced for the National Civics Bee held on April 14 at the William H. Malloy Auditorium. They had 11 students participate this year, and the winners are as follows: - 1st place ($500 & trophy): Beth B., Powell Middle School - 2nd place ($250 & trophy): Enoch S., Homeschooled (Lincoln County) - 3rd place ($125 & trophy): Apollo J., Thermopolis Middle School - 4th place: Caleb E., Jackson Hole Middle School - 5th place: Oliver S., Thermopolis Middle School These students will advance to the State Civics Bee Competition...
Porshia Birdsley recently won the USS PRO Middleweight Max Monsters. She got almost nine reps on the 375lbs. axle deadlift (locked out eight solid reps). She had the overall fastest time for the men's and women's division in the farmers carry/frame carry with weights of 175lbs. per hand in farmers and 400lbs. frame carry 50'/50'. She set the 165lbs. national stone...
Let’s just say the weather this winter in Wyoming has been a bit atypical. While the indoor winter sports of wrestling and basketball were under way, outside it was more like spring than winter. And, just as we hit the outdoor sports of spring, mother nature sends along some of the snow we were lacking back in February. For Coach Ryan Shaffer and the Bobcats golf teams, it has been a bit of rocky ride this spring. Snow showers meant cancellations of both the Buffalo tournament two weeks ago and also last week’s tournament in Powell,...
With the wintery conditions last week, the middle school track meet scheduled for last Friday at Rocky Mountain was canceled. Wet conditions also led to the cancellation of all field events on Saturday in Powell. This week, the team is scheduled to compete in the Greybull Middle School Invite on Saturday, May 1. Results from Powell include: 6th/7th Grade Boys 100 meter - Dawson McLean, 2nd, 13.51; Braxton Delay, 8th, 14.30; Tristan Steadman, 14th, 14.46; Cheston Kimes, 20th, (tie) 15.23; Zeke Needham, 17.01; Kade Enis, 18.49 200 meter -...
Dancers enjoy an old-fashioned square dance provided by the Wyoming Trout Unlimited Council at the fairgrounds last...
A lone sandhill crane filled the air with his rolling cry as he wandered in a snow covered field last Friday...
Oaklee and Jackson Morris explore a drawing pad provided by Ralph Witters Elementary school during the Kindergarten Registration last...
by The Hot Springs County Prevention Coalition Graduation is more than just a ceremony; it’s a moment of collective pride for our entire community. As we watch our local seniors prepare for their next big step, the Hot Springs County Prevention Coalition wants to celebrate the hard work, resilience, and bright futures of every student in the Class of 2026. A Visible Sign of Support As you drive through town this month, you may notice our “Safe and Sober Graduation” yard signs popping up on lawns and posters in the windows of our local...
It’s a blessing when dog walkers clean up after their dogs, especially where children play. It’s a blessing when drivers stop at crosswalks, especially when children are present. It’s a blessing when smokers don’t lease cigarette butts and other trash on the ground. It’s a blessing when everyone strives to be civil, even when we disagree. Chuck...
Questions: What is the longest U.S. river east of the Mississippi River? What is the difference between an opossum and a possum? What is the lowest whole number spelled with a “c”? By what unique method did Alexander the Great attack the Phoenician island of Tyre? As a basketball passes through the hoop, what percent of the inside area of the rim is filled? Fun Facts: April 30 is National Honesty Day in the United States. It was intentionally placed at the end of April to contrast with April Fools’ Day. Albert Einstein has a...
After four weeks of searching, the Big Horn Basin Treasure Hunt has come to an end. Rachael Handley of the Powell area located the hidden silver at 7:10 a.m. Sunday, successfully solving the series of weekly clues and becoming the first to uncover the prize. Handley said she first learned about the hunt in March and followed it casually at first, not expecting to participate. But late Saturday night, she found herself drawn in. “I couldn’t sleep and found myself thinking of this treasure hunt and who found it. Lo and behold, no one had...
Wayne Howard Christiansen, 79, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away on April 20, 2026, in Thermopolis, Hot Springs County, Wyo. Wayne was born on August 2, 1946, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Harold Pierce Christiansen and Virginia Kay (Koger) Christiansen - the town he would call home his entire life. After graduating from Thermopolis High School, Wayne attended Chadron College. He went on to serve his country in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Vietnam. Following the honorable...
Robin Howard Galyan passed into eternity on April 10, 2026, at his home in Thermopolis after a long bout with declining health. He was much beloved in the community of Thermopolis, as well as the various geographical and interest communities he was involved in. Robin was born on May 24, 1942, in Chicago, Ill. They relocated shortly afterward to Casper, and then moved to Thermopolis in 1946. Robin's grandfather had homesteaded outside of Lander in the early 1900s. He was a graduate of...
On the Record policy It is the Thermopolis Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “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. Names of minors are not printed. Sheriffs office Monday, April 20 10:35 a.m. Agency assist for the police department. Tuesday, April 21 9:16 p.m. Report of a hit and run. Wednesday, April 22 Time unknown: Thomas Haagensen was...
