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The Hot Springs County School District was able to wrap up 2021 with its student meal debt cleared, as Food Service Director Hannah Brooks reported to the school board Dec. 16, news which incoming board chair Sherman Skelton deemed “a celebration.” Business Manager Chauncy Johnson lavished praise upon Brooks before she elaborated on this good news, describing it as “a pleasure” to work with her, and crediting her with “so much work in the background that I feel privileged to know about.” According to Johnson, Brooks has been “very busy,...
Several community members braved the cold Saturday to participate in the Hot Springs State Park First Day Hike. Wyoming State Parks, Historical Sites and Trails planned the hikes at parks around the state on January 1....
There were many memorable things that happened in Hot Springs County in 2020. The following is a look back at an important or unique story from each week in the second half of the year. The first half of the year was featured in last week’s issue. July July 1, 2021 A special meeting of the Hot Springs County Commissioners is set for Wednesday, June 30, when a proposal will be discussed to implement a county wide stage 1 fire ban. If the fire ban is approved, the Fourth of July fireworks show in Thermopolis will be canceled. Thermopolis V...
For the Hot Springs County School District’s monthly celebrations in December, High School Principal Breez Daniels introduced sophomore Aiden Freeman and Band Director Drew Brown to recognize Freeman’s All-State Concert Band status. Brown described Freeman as “one of my favorite students,” before joking, “Don’t tell them I said that,” and recalled how Freeman came to him as a sixth-grader, after class one day, and asked Brown how to proceed in band. “I was like, ‘Okay, here are the steps you need to take, and these are the things you need t...
by Joel Funk, WyoFile.com Wyoming’s Joint Judiciary Committee for the second consecutive year did not produce a bill ready for the full Legislature that would address concerns with Title 25. It was clear from the start of the committee’s Dec. 17 meeting that a draft bill to change the legal processes for detaining a resident experiencing a mental health crisis would likely stall. The committee began the 2021 interim focused on working with some of the state’s county attorneys to address perceived problems with Title 25, though Senate Judic...
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, Dec. 27 10:26 p.m. A deputy assisted emergency medical services in the transport of a patient to the hospital. Tuesday, Dec. 28 12:42 p.m. Report of an accident on the north side of Hospital Hill involving...
A couple of the people who participated in the HSSP First Day Hike also played a round of frisbee golf on Saturday. The temperature was hovering around zero degrees as the group walked the course....
The Historical Society will be featuring a program called “Cry to Heaven: Golden Thunderbirds and Rock Art in the Bighorn Basin” presented by Bonnie Lawrence-Smith, Archeologist from Cody, following their January meeting Saturday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Historical Museum. Bonnie Lawrence-Smith is a Wyoming native and archaeologist who explores the relationships between early indigenous peoples and golden eagles in the Bighorn Basin. She is the former curatorial assistant for the Draper Natural History Museum in Cody, Wyo...
Main Street Thermopolis’ Great until 8! event takes place this Saturday, Jan. 8. This second Saturday event showcases the businesses who are staying open until 8 p.m. or later in town. Main Street continues to grow the roster of participants and fine-tune this monthly event. Main Street Thermopolis encourages shoppers and strollers to come out for the event. President Suzanne Samelson commented that “this is a great opportunity to start off the New Year by showing support for all the Thermopolis businesses, especially those who are com...
WAWA Middle School State Wrestling was held in Pinedale in December. Two Thermopolis Middle Schoolers placed during the tournament. Lilly Quintanilla placed first at 95 lbs. She won by decision over Reo Edwards of Wright to take first place. Cannon Boren placed third at 105 lbs. Quintanilla will go on to compete in the National tournament in Iowa as a member of the Wyoming team....
Fake News might seem like a new concept, but it has actually been around for a long time. The internet and cable news networks have probably made it a little more apparent, but it has always been a part of our media consumption. And Fake News isn’t always produced by news outlets. It is just as likely to come from elected officials themselves, who don’t necessarily have to lie to mislead you. Sometimes all it takes is distracting you with a non-story in the hopes that you will fail to notice the real story because they fear negative public rea...
Thomas John Young passed away peacefully on December 23, 2021, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness. He was born on January 30, 1937, to Norm and Billie Young. His first home was the electric plant in the Midwest oil field with his parents and his brother, Orin Young. His family enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing, something which Tommy enjoyed most of his life. Living in the small community of the electric plant, made him appreciate family and friends. Tommy graduated from Midwest... Full story
Gay, sweet and clever, she will be your friend forever" That was the description of Jacque Dee (Skelton) Johnson in her class of 1961 Bobcats yearbook, and it remained true through her final hours. Jacque loved people and made friends everywhere she went- she talked to anyone, uplifted everyone, and was kind to all. Her infectious laughter and cheerful nature went before her and enveloped everyone she encountered- even teasing the fella recently sitting at the next table in the Black Bear that... Full story
Melinda Anne (Reifer) Drew, 63, passed away on January 3, 2022, at Hot Springs Health. She was born on January 1, 1958, in Fromberg, Mont., to Benjamin Russell and Edna May (Unken) Reifer. Graveside services were held Wednesday, January 5 at Riverside Cemetery in Thermopolis with military honors.... Full story
George Allen Kelly, 63, passed away Monday, December 27, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis, Wyo. Born July 5, 1958, in Great Falls, Mont., he was one of seven children of George and Goldie (McGovern) Granger. Following his graduation from high school he joined his family in Thermopolis in 1974. Although disabled he enjoyed a full life. Active in the Eagles Lodge, as was his entire family, he served a time as President. He was proud of his 22 year sobriety aided by the Hot Springs Counseling... Full story
Hot Springs County Assessor Daniel Webber has announced that currently qualified Hot Springs County veterans or their surviving spouse should contact the Assessor’s Office by telephone to renew their Veteran’s Exemption for 2022 on their property taxes. If the applicant will be using the exemption for vehicle licensing, they will need to stop by the Assessor’s Office when they come in the courthouse to renew their registration. The exemption can only be used in one county in Wyoming for the tax year and if you are using it on your prope...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners held a public hearing at the Annex Building on December 21 to address the request for a land-use change for the Steven’s property and their Tipi Retreat business. County Planner Bo Bowman introduced the application to the commissioners and said that the property is located at the end of Coyote Run and has been operating as a lodging business using 12 tipis. Bowman added that the land use planning commission considered the matter on July 21. They r...
Cold temperatures and a beautiful blue sky create a beautiful sight in Hot Springs State Park....
