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At Tuesday’s Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting during 2026 election of officers, Bob Aguiar was elected as chairman and Paul Galovich was elected as vice-chairman. Aguiar was elected to his first term as commissioner in 2024. He is a retired human resource manager and has volunteered 22 years working with 4-H youth. Aguiar replaces Tom Ryan as chairman. Ryan began his first term as commissioner in January of 2015. Galovich was elected to the board in 2022....
by Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange On Monday, the Wyoming Department of Transportation presented its $282.8 million budget request to state lawmakers to discuss how to retain employees, maintain airports and provide equipment for state troopers. WYDOT Director Darin Westby and his team outlined the budget of approximately $256 million, supplemented by $26.7 million in exception requests to maintain the state’s more than 6,700 miles of roads and support its commercial airports. Crisis in the workforce Westby opened h...
The well-attended annual New Year's Day hike up T Hill, hosted by Hot Springs State Park and led by park superintendent Chris Delay, welcomed dozens of participants who enjoyed warm weather, scenic views and a refreshing start to 2026....
The Travel & Tourism Board met for their regular monthly meeting on December 16. The Board reviewed the status of their on-going projects, and discussed other future projects. Director Angie Guyon, reported that both the Town of Thermopolis and the Town of East Thermopolis have now approved the plan for installing wayfinding signs. This project is slated to be funded in full with Destination and Development Grant dollars from the Wyoming Office of Tourism. Guyon will be meeting in January with representatives of WYDOT to finalize that...
Loralei was born to Kyle and Allison Carpenter on January 3 at 2:23 a.m., weighing 6 lbs., 10 oz. making her the first baby born at Hot Springs Health in 2026. The family received a variety of gifts donated by businesses and the hospital auxiliary. Auxiliary volunteers Donna Cole and Pam Deaver, HSH CEO Scott Alwin and RN Hayly Sayler congratulated the family....
by Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange As 2026 is now in full swing, the state of Wyoming is preparing to implement a slate of legislative changes that will impact areas from health care to property taxes. The following is an overview of the key laws and regulations that went into effect Thursday, following the passage of new laws over the 2024 and 2025 legislative sessions. ‘Gold carding’ in health care The second section of House Bill 14, which was approved in the 2024 legislative session, is now law. It introduces a c...
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 Monday, Dec. 29 9 p.m. Agency assist for the police department. Wednesday, Dec. 31 5:45 p.m. A deputy assisted a motorist who hit a deer. 11:56 p.m. Deputies performed a traffic stop near mile...
Chili feed The Saturday, January 10 meeting of the Hot Springs County Historical Society will feature a chili feed. The meeting starts at noon at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. Chili condiments, drinks and service will be provided. If you are able, please bring a dessert or cornbread. For more information, call 864-2678 or 921-1551. Meet and greet Eric Barlow will be in Thermopolis for a meet and greet on Friday, January 16 at Storyteller from 8-10 a.m. Barlow is running for Governor of Wyoming. Gun Show The Stars and Pipes Gun Show is...
Hot Springs County Assessor Daniel Webber 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 2026 on their property taxes. If the applicant will be using the exemption for vehicle licensing, they will need to let the Treasurer’s Office know 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 property taxes...
The Thermopolis - Hot Springs County Chamber of Commerce board held their regular monthly meeting on December 11 in the conference room at Gottsche Rehab and Wellness. As planning for the upcoming new year gears up, the board discussed their 2026 city/county map project. The Board will be producing 10,000 copies of the map for distribution throughout the county. The board took note that all feedback which had been received regarding the December Lighted Christmas Parade had been very favorable. There were 25 entries in the parade, and everyone...
by Erik Bergquist, Publisher Gillette News Record As we begin 2026, I find myself thinking back to Dec. 31, 1999, when our country was bracing for Y2K and the calendar turning to the year 2000. There was never much real evidence that the new millennium would cause widespread technological failures, but most of us probably had at least a little “what if” in the back of our minds. I rang in the new year at the radio station, waiting to see if January 1 would bring chaos or calm. As it turned out, 2000 arrived without incident. Now here we are...
Delbert McLain smiled at the sign in Marvin Pincus’s yard as he walked briskly up to the front door and knocked. Marvin had seen him coming and opened it with a big smile and a handshake. “Delbert! I’ve got to tell you I’ve really been looking forward to seeing what kind of flies we can tie up to improve your love life. You want some coffee?” “Love life?” Del said. “Oh not today, Marvin, not today. I’m here on chamber business. Yessir.” Delbert McLain is our Chamber of Commerce. We have all designated him … well … okay, I guess Del kinda desig...
It is totally inappropriate to call someone hateful and ignorant, and then claim his arguments are not worth responding to. You have responded and here is my answer. You have drawn the conclusion that Islamophobia=Hate . It is only reasonable to be apprehensive of an ideology that calls America the Great Satan, and Israel the Little Satan. Mr. Lambrick, knowledge and love will win in the end; ignorance and hate will not. I invite you to get a copy of the Quran and read it for yourself. It does NOT teach the peace loving religion same say it...
It is with a heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Overton, WA7JRF, who became a Silent Key on Christmas evening, December 25, 2025, at 8:50 p.m. The amateur radio community has lost a dedicated Elmer, mentor, and friend whose passion for the hobby touched countless lives. Robert Allan Overton was born October 3, 1942, to Ken and Juanita Overton in Bremerton, Wash. He is preceded in death by his parents; and son, Kenny. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; daughter, April;... Full story
Pamela (Pam) Flinn Jones, 68, passed away suddenly on December 9, 2025, at her home in Cody, Wyo., with husband, Larry Jones, in attendance. She was born on July 5, 1957, to Billy L Flinn and Jessie Bell Flinn in Bartlesville, Okla., moving to Thermopolis, Wyo., in 1968 with her family. She attended Hot Springs County High School and graduated in 1975. Her greatest career was working with the Department of Family Services for 25 years. She loved her grandkids, butterflies, pen pals and... Full story
Maryann (Merrill) Zajec was born on August 22, 1945 and passed away on October 24, 2024, in Rescue, Calif.... Full story
George (Bill) Ellis Merrill passed away at Olympic View Care in Port Angeles, Wash., He was 83 years old.... Full story
Dawn Simmons Davis was born on June 20, 1955, to Ken and Meri (Rabbitt) Simmons. She joined her siblings, Jim (Velma) Simmons and Kate (Darwin) Stolz. Dawn spent her early years in Battle Creek, Mich., where she was surrounded by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and many cousins. Those years were filled with love and togetherness, creating memories she cherished throughout her life. In 1969, Dawn's family moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., where she began ninth grade and quickly formed friendships... Full story
Silas Charles Eldridge was born on December 24, 2025, at Hot Springs Health, weighing, 7 pounds 6 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. Perfect in every way, Silas entered the world surrounded by love and warmth. Though his time on earth was brief—Silas’s life was filled with meaning. He was held, cherished, and deeply loved, spending his final moments peacefully resting in his mother’s arms. In that short time, he forever changed the hearts of those who knew him. Silas is the beloved son of Riley Ann Eldridge and Zane Philip Robert Smith... Full story
After a surely appreciated holiday break, the Bobcats and Lady Cats of Hot Springs County High School will be back in action this week. In the early season the two teams have each played a number of Class 3A and 4A teams, however, 2A competition has been slim. That will all change come this Thursday, January 8, when the teams will travel to Ethete to face off with two very highly touted Class 2A teams from Wyoming Indian. The Lady Chiefs are 5-3 in the early going, and are ranked 4th in 2A - just ahead of the Lady Cats. For the boys, the...
Several members of the Thermopolis Wrestling Club (TWC) traveled with Team Wyoming to Utah last weekend to compete first at the Christmas Clash Duals in Farmington and then at the Salt Lake Slam. The Christmas Clash was held at the Western Sports Park in Farmington, Utah, on January 2. It is one of the largest youth dual wrestling events in the Mountain West and features boys and girls wrestlers from both elementary and middle school levels. The girls from Team Wyoming put on a strong effort in Farmington, coming in 6th over-all in the team...
The cooling ponds in Hot Springs State Park are a popular hand out for Canadian geese and a variety of ducks....
On December 30 the Board of Directors of Hot Springs Health met for their last regular monthly meeting. CEO Scott Alwin reviewed for the board the steps which have been taken to update the Community Health Needs Assessment for Hot Springs County. The needs assessment is required by the federal government to be updated every three years. Community needs were identified and prioritized at a stakeholder meeting, which took place in November. The board was asked to approve the revised needs assessment report, which will now be distributed within...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers LANDER (WNE) – The Fremont County DUI Task Force felt a bit of Western flair over the New Year after a bystander assisted officers in apprehending a suspect using a lasso in the wee hours of the night. Officers on patrol on New Year’s Eve attempted to stop a suspected impaired driver in Riverton at around 11 p.m. When the driver reportedly didn’t stop, a pursuit ensued, ending when the suspect fled his vehicle and attempted to escape on foot. An officer in the chase “was momentarily sidelined after an unex...
Dominick Romero helps Jesse Nelson line up a shot at the pool table during the New Year's Eve Party held at the VFW. Attendees celebrated with balloons as the new year approached....
