Week of July 9, 2026
Week of July 9, 2026
The new boat dock has been installed at Hot Springs State Park. The dock is removable to avoid damage from flooding or ice build...
Hot Springs State Park will be packed with vendors, musicians, activities and more on July 11-12. This year’s theme is: Maverick Spirit - 136 Years of breaking trail in Wyoming. Celebrate Wyoming’s rich heritage, creativity, and independent spirit at Wyoming Discovery Days, a free two-day festival set in the scenic beauty of Hot Springs State Park. The fun kicks off early with the Big Music in a Small Town concert and drone show on Friday, July 10. Michael Ray, with special guests The Sundowners, will perform. Gates open at 5 p.m. For...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 30 to tackle a rather full agenda. At the request of the fire warden, the commissioners declared Hot Springs County to be under Stage 1 fire restrictions as of June 30. The Stage 1 designation comes as a result of the current drought/dry conditions in the county and prohibits any open fires, but allows for grilling and barrel fires, with some restrictions. For a full explanation of the fire restrictions, see the Independent Record Facebook page. A scheduled public hearing on any...
This Saturday, the Thermopolis Farmers & Artisans Market (TFAM) kicks off Harvest Bucks. They are excited to bring back this popular program, sponsored this year by Hot Springs Health and Gottsche Performance & Longevity Centers. Because of their generosity, doubling the amount of money received last year, TFAM was able to expand the Harvest Bucks program to include fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, cheese, milk, breads, canned goods and other locally grown and produced food products. Residents can obtain Harvest Bucks from any of their five...
The Travel & Tourism Board held their monthly meeting on June 23 and welcomed their newest member, Julie Music, who was appointed to fill the at-large position on the board previously been held by Mike Sinclair. The board approved Ashley Evans to take over as vice president. In her financial report, treasurer Audra Dominguez announced that the board had completed the 2025-26 fiscal year with an increase in fiscal revenue of more than $31,000 over the preceding period, representing an increase in revenues of 8.07%. In old business,...
by John Bernhisel Temperatures across the Big Horn Basin could reach 105 degrees or higher this weekend, creating potentially dangerous conditions for anyone spending extended periods outdoors or without adequate cooling. While many residents will simply seek shade and drink more water, health officials warn that prolonged exposure to extreme heat can quickly become life-threatening, particularly for older adults, infants and young children, people with chronic medical conditions, outdoor workers and those experiencing homelessness....
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Governor seeks comments on sage grouse order LANDER (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the Sage Grouse Executive Order. These changes stem from updates to the Governor’s Executive Order 2019-3 Greater Sage Grouse Core Area Protection. “Wyoming has consistently advocated for a Greater sage-grouse strategy that recognizes the State’s management authority over the species utilizing the best-available science,” Gordon said. “Wyoming remains a leader in the...
Farmers and Artisans Market Every Saturday into October the Farmers and Artisans Market is at 5th and Broadway from 8 a.m.-noon. For more information, email Kim at ThermopolisFarmersMarket@gmail.com The Rebel Triathlon The Hot Springs County High School Cultural Immersion Club is hosting The Rebel Triathlon on Saturday, July 18 with a 7 a.m. start time. Check in is Friday evening at 6 p.m. at HSCHS. There are youth and adult categories that include kayaking, running and biking. See the ad on page 12 from more information and a QR code to scan...
The Legion Baseball team went three for four in the past two weeks. The team played a double-header at Lovell on Monday, June 22 and then another double-header at home on Tuesday, June 30 against Greybull. In game one against Lovell, the Bobcats put scores on the board in the first, second and third innings, but gave up a run in the top of the second on two uncharacteristic errors in the field. Lovell tied the game at three in the top of the 5th inning, on a single by Tyson Yates. The Cats regained the lead in the bottom of the 6th inning, on...
Hot Springs County Treasurer candidate Jana Oliver talks with Jamie Asay at a meet greet held last Monday at Hot Springs State...
Thermopolis and other communities around Wyoming were treated to a Wyoming Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft flyover on the Fourth of July. Following the primary flyover of the celebration at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne, two Wyoming Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft split into western and eastern routes and passed over communities across the state throughout the...
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department put on a spectacular fireworks display over T-Hill on Independence Day. Generous donations make the display possible. A small fire started below the fireworks area and was later attended to by department...
The patriotic play 1776: The Musical was performed July 5 at the HS Auditorium, presented by the Washakie Museum & Cultural Center in celebration of the nation's...
Bella Hubele, Peighton Vargas and Lizzy Harvey compete in the watermelon eating contest during the Freedom Fest Discovery Days Fundraiser on Independence Day at Hot Springs State...
Bailey Burrows enjoys a sweet treat to cool off during the Fourth of July Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Hot Springs County Democrat...
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Wyoming Discovery Days hits town this weekend with a variety of things to do and see. From live music, to demonstrations to dog races, you can see it all. Hot Springs State Park will be packed on Saturday and Sunday with fun and entertainment. Don’t forget the concert on Friday night that kicks the weekend off. Be sure to remember to keep yourself, your kids, your pets and others hydrated as we are expecting triple digit temperatures over the weekend. Enjoy the weekend, stay safe and have fun! For more information, see page 6 of this paper...
Please Don’t Call It Trivia!! Questions: 1. Which 2004 hit song had the line, “The Bush Twins want you back”? 2. When spelling the first 100 whole numbers, which is first alphabetically? Which is last? 3. Name the five island nations that have more than 30 million people each. 4. Name five four-letter English words that begin with D and end with R. 5. Who played the male and female leads in the 1942 movie Casablanca? Fun Facts: In Switzerland, it is illegal to own just one guinea pig because they are very social...
by Bryan Golden Many readers of my book and column have asked the following questions regarding their own application of the concepts I write about. Here are the most commonly asked questions and my answers. Does how I think really make that much of a difference in my life? Yes. Your thoughts are the only thing you have total control over. Your thoughts govern your behavior. Your thoughts determine how you react to your environment. Your thoughts effect the type of people you attract. Your thoughts influence every aspect of your life. Not...
Debra K. Lackey ("Deb"), 67, passed away peacefully at her home in Thermopolis, Wyo., on May 10, 2026. Deb was born on December 19, 1958, in Lusk, Wyo., to Donna and Glen Parmely. She grew up alongside her sister, Trenda, and her brothers, Neil and Christopher. She graduated from Niobrara County High School in 1977. In 1978, Deb married Brett Thompson, and together they welcomed a son and a daughter. Though they later divorced, Deb considered her greatest accomplishment to be motherhood. She...
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. Sheriff’s office Tuesday, June 30 2:25 a.m. Report of an individual that was curled up on the ground next to the road on Highway 20 North. No other information provided. 10:14 a.m. A bull was...
