Week of June 19, 2025
Week of June 19, 2025
by Daniel Powell On June 20, 21 and 22 the Hot Springs County Museum will celebrate Outlaw Days. The event will include gun fights, food vendors, live music, historical talks and a re-opening of the famed Hole-in-the-Wall Bar. With all that to offer, one would be extremely hard pressed to not find something of particular interest or desire. While you are at the museum, take a look at their copy of a famous photograph of the Sundance Kid and Etta Place. It is one of only three, or perhaps four, copies known to be in existence. “Etta Place...
In response to criticism following his comment regarding the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, Joint Agricultural Committee Chairman and District 28 Rep. John Winter issued a statement to the Independent Record. Last week, legislatures participated in a tour of the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. Before the tour, and as they were closing out a morning of testimony and lawmaker discussion on agricultural and public land issues, Winter took a minute to remind his fellow lawmakers of the upcoming visit to center. “If you’re gonna go to...
From June 2 to June 10, a group of 12 4-H youth and adult participants from across Wyoming embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through northern Italy and southern France to explore sustainable agriculture, immerse themselves in new cultures, and strengthen the values of 4-H. Youths who participated included Silas Dickey from Hot Springs County and others from around the state: Campbell County – Karmyn Gladson, Park County – Tag Thompson, Washakie County – Mackenzie Ray, Niobrara...
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, met for their annual meeting on June 12. The meeting was conducted at the Kiwanis Shelter, in Hot Springs State Park, and was followed by a picnic. Chamber Director, Meri Ann Dorman, opened the meeting with a discussion on the annual Gift of the Waters Parade, which is scheduled for August 2, at 10 a.m. The theme of the parade is “United we Stand.” Registration forms can be found online on the Chamber’s website, or can be obtained at the Chamber office. Dorman then advised that the...
by Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com via Wyoming News Exchange Last Tuesday, a group of legislators visited Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, which exists to remember anti-Asian discrimination and the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. Before the tour, Joint Agricultural Committee Chairman Rep. John Winter used an anti-Japanese racial slur while discussing the historic site. Closing out a morning of testimony and lawmaker discussion on agricultural and public land issues, Winter, who is from Thermopolis and represents a...
The Farmers and Artisans Market is kicking off this Saturday, June 21 and will run through October 4. The market is located on 5th Street west of Bicenntenial Park and is open from 8 a.m. to noon. Last year the market operated under the auspices of the Red Dirt Master Gardeners organization. Starting this season, the nonprofit group known as Thermopolis Farmers and Artisans Market has taken over. Produce will not be available until later in the growing season. The group has set up a website with a wealth of information on the market,...
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com via Wyoming News Exchange The Wyoming GOP has asked a Laramie County District Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit against the state party, arguing that the government should not meddle in a private organization’s internal matters. The dispute stems from the state party’s recommendation that county GOPs disregard state statute and a Wyoming Supreme Court ruling, and allow ousted committee precinct people to vote in local party elections. The Hot Springs County Republican Party initially ignored that advice,...
Dedicated volunteers with Thermopolis Trout Unlimited (TTU) made a significant difference in the beauty of the Wind River Canyon during their bi-annual cleanup event on May 31. Eighteen individuals converged at the Wedding of the Waters, dedicating just under four hours to a their effort that yielded over 30 contractor bags full of trash. The cleanup focused on pullover areas throughout the canyon and the highway leading to the Wedding of the Waters boat launch. This inspiring demonstration of...
The Thermopolis/Hot Springs County High School Alumni Association invites all classmates to register for Reunion Weekend, July 18-20. This year’s gathering is for classmates of years ending in 0 or 5, however all classes are welcomed. On Saturday, July 19, classmates can gather at the VFW for socializing and drinks. The $10 registration fee pays for the DJ and music starts at 8 p.m., which ends at midnight. For the picnic on Sunday, July 20 at the Kiwanis Shelter in the Hot Springs State Park, they will have a variety of food trucks...
Brothers, Elam and Cal Epperson, two young students in the Hot Springs County School District, have commenced their authorship, and entrepreneurial careers, by publishing a new work, entitled "The Adventures of Trouty McGee – Tales of the Big Horn." Elam Epperson is twelve years of age, and will be in seventh grade at Thermopolis Middle School this fall. Call Epperson is ten years old, and will be in the fifth grade, come the fall term. The brothers are big into fly fishing, and agree that...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Arrest made in fatal shooting CHEYENNE (WNE) — A 19-year-old Cheyenne resident was arrested on charges of second-degree murder in connection to a fatal shooting, according to a press release from the Laramie County Sheriff ’s Office. Friday morning at approximately 12:14 a.m., deputies responded to a shooting at a residence at the West Winds Mobile Home Park, located at 505 Williams St. They arrived to find 18-year-old Ryan Snow had been fatally shot following an argument between Snow and Nathan...
Due to repairs needed on the Little Hot Springs bridge in Hot Springs State Park, the Broadway Street bridge will remain open when bridge repairs begin on Monday, June 16. A single lane of the Broadway Street bridge will remain open, and traffic movements over the Bighorn River will be controlled by portable traffic signals. “The contractor will be working with a snooper truck on Monday (June 16), and demolition of the bridge deck is scheduled to begin in early July,” said Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Kelly...
Several awards were handed out at the 2025 Hot Spot Car Rally. Winners include: Off Road - Jeffrey Averill, 1963 Chevy C10 Motorcycle - Lloyd LaFave, 2007 Boss Hoss Trike Tractor - Chris Delay, 1940 Allis-Chalmers B Street Rod - Jay Hergert, 1936 Ford Pickup Truck - Wolf Baldwin, 1957 Chevy Pickup The Odd Balls - Tim Bullington, 1935 Dodge Pickup Muscle Car - Brian Disrud, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Vintage Car - Kenny Page, 1929 Ford Model A Chevy - Dan Schmid, 1972 Chevy Nova Ford - Tim Schmelzle, 1971 Ford F-100 Mopar - Gary Pierce, 1967...
Summer reading program Hot Springs County Library is hosting a summer reading program for 1st-6th graders on Fridays from June 20-August 1 from 10 a.m.-Noon. There will be games, prizes and fun for all. For more information, call 864-3104. Bee the Scientist Sabrina White, PhD student at the University of Wyoming, will be hosting a Roadshow on Tuesday, June 24 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Community Hall, 631 Big Horn St. Participants will learn about the importance of pollinators and the vast diversity of unique bees in Wyoming. You will learn...
To say that the Bobcat and Lady Cat golf teams were dominating last year, really defines the term “understatement”. The Bobcats took home a state championship in the boys division last fall, and the Lady Cats finished in second place in the girls division. To top off the fall season, senior, Hayden Overfield, brought home the championship hardware in the boys division. Cementing their dominance in class 2A golf, this past spring, both teams won their respective State Spring Championship Tournaments. On Friday, June 20, the Bobcats will...
Last season, the Hot Springs County High School Bobcat track team made great strides in their quest for a State Championship. With each passing event, one could see, clearly, the progress being made by all of the student athletes. In May, the team brought home a Regional Championship – the first for a Thermopolis team in many years. With a boost from their Regional Championship, the Bobcats went into the State Championships with a great deal of confidence, and managed a second place finish - behind a heavily favored team from Big Horn. Last...
Cheryl Shero introduces Linda Abell to Kyle Brost, the new CEO of Gottsche Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, during Shero's retirement party held at the Hot Springs County Fair Building last... Full story
Top left, cooling off with a refreshment from the Rusty Old Truck Market, Buddy and Pam Rangel check out an older model Ford during the Hot Spot Car Rally; top right, John Cramer and his daughter Norah traveled from Worland to check out the car show; middle left, Shane and Joss Pence from Billings take a closer look at the classic lines of a 1923 Ford truck, stepping back in time as they explore this vintage beauty. Crowds from near and far, even out-of-staters, flocked to the Hot Spot Car...
The Rusty Old Truck Market offered something for everyone, from antiques to food vendors, during last weekend's event in Hot Springs State...
Top, John Kimes, with "Bungee Girl," zips by while heading to the next Bingo stop during the 1890's Riders Bingo Run last Saturday. Dixie "Baby Jason" Jones teams up with Mystee Haagensen, left, and Bobbie Jo Haagensen to pick Bingo balls during the...
Roran, 8, and his dad Tristan Tuttle share a special moment while looking at a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle at the Hot Spot Car Rally at Hot Springs State Park last...
The yard of Mike and Latrell Stevens was selected as the June garden of the month by members of the Red Dirt Master...
A squirrel takes a quick break from collecting seeds in a house...
by Paul Meyer DDS MS For much of modern healthcare, dentistry has existed apart from the broader medical system. Patients commonly have separate providers for medical and dental care, and this division is reflected in insurance models, education, and even cultural perception. Yet biologically, this separation is artificial. The mouth is a central part of the body, and its health is intimately tied to overall well-being. Studies of centenarians—people who live into their 100s—have shown a correlation between good oral health and longevity....
by Bryan Golden Dreams precede everything; all actions and all creations. Truly, everything does start with a dream. Dreaming is not an idle activity. It’s not an escape from reality. Dreams are the foundation of all creativity. The type of dreaming I’m talking about doesn’t just occur while you are sleeping. The thoughts occupy your mind constantly, while you are awake as well as resting. These types of dreams stick in your mind. They become a mental obsession. When your mind is focused on a specific detailed dream, it will lead you...
In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, United States Postal Service facilities will be closed for retail services, and there will be no regular mail deliveries (except for holiday premium Priority Mail Express) on Thursday, June 19. Normal retail, delivery, and collection schedules will resume Friday, June 20. If you are a mail delivery subscriber, this means your paper is going to arrive a day late. We are publishing on our regular schedule, but no mail delivery means no Independent Record in your mailbox on Thursday. We apologize for any...
Billy Jo Macie was born February 12, 1979, In Ogden Utah, and passed away October 12, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bill was 45 years old when he passed. His parents were Peggy Gamino and Stanley Macie. He was the 6th of 8 siblings. His siblings were Penny Thibodeau, Stanley Macie Jr., Kelly Macie (deceased), Lance Macie, Lester Macie, Ben Macie, and Tim Macie. He was a loving father. Bill had three children, Mari Ford, Billie Macie, and Charleigh Macie. Though separated, Bill had a wife named...
Charlotte V. Hart, 91, passed away at Thermopolis Rehab and Wellness on June 15, 2025. She was born on April 12, 1934, in Thermopolis, Wyo. No services will be...
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, June 9 2:43 p.m. Report of a civil dispute. Wednesday, June 11 4:11 p.m. Agency assist for emergency medical services. 7:30 p.m. A sheriff’s deputy investigated a traffic complaint...
