Articles from the January 17, 2019 edition
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Health, safety alert issued at high school
On Thursday, Jan. 10, a message was relayed to parents regarding a health and safety issue that has come up at the high school. “The health and... Full story
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A little help from his friends
Ralph Witters Elementary students Jilliann Christensen, left, and Jackson Skelton, right, help Hoyt...
Wyoming Legislature update
Last week, Senator Wyatt Agar reported an 11-1 vote effectively killed a bill related to the...
Wyoming Legislature update
The 2019 session of the Wyoming State Legislature is well underway, and our Representative John...
Local Shopko closing due to financial restructuring
Employees of our local Shopko found out last Tuesday that the doors will soon be closing on our...
On the Record for Jan. 17
On the Record policy It is the Thermopolis Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s...
Hearing scheduled in DeVries theft case, attorney objects to special prosecutor
A hearing has been scheduled for Friday, Feb. 1 in a case against Ray DeVries, who is charged with...
Passports no longer available in county
The Hot Springs County Clerk of District Court office no longer accepts passport applications. At this time there is nowhere in Thermopolis providing...
Smoke report
Sunday afternoon the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house filled with smoke....
O'Briens survived Paradise fire
Though Keith and Amy O'Brien had plans to move to Thermopolis when they retired, tragedy put them...
Tickets available for Brenna's Banquet
The third annual Brenna’s Banquet will be Feb. 16, at the former Stone’s Throw restaurant, 143 Airport Road, and tickets are available. The event...
Fire department holds election
On Tuesday, Jan. 8, the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department elected its officers, including Chief Mark Collins, Assistant Chief Bryce Gilbert,...
Boysen fishing derby hits the ice
It’s time to hit the ice and drop the lines again for the 2019 ice fishing derby beginning Friday, Jan. 18 and running through the weekend....
January runoff forecast released
The Bureau of Reclamation recently released its January forecast of the April through July runoff predicted for the Bighorn Basin. The report shows...
Getting behind the town
When the New Year rolls in, it’s often accompanied with the hope that this year will be better than the last. Unfortunately, a new year doesn’t...
Keep an eye on the goal
Recently I received a Christmas card from Marty (Martin when not in the wrestling room). Marty was assigned to me as a project. He was about 6’2...
Patricia Allene Friedl
Patricia Allene Friedl, 76, passed away December 25, 2018, in Highlands Ranch, Colo. She was born... Full story
Joeann B. Jones
Joeann B. Jones, 87, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019, at the Washakie Medical Center in... Full story
Ruth Beahm Wyatt
Ruth Beahm Wyatt, 86, passed away December 31, 2018. She was born January 16, 1932, in Cheyenne,... Full story
Dakota Jack Wedor
Dakota Jack Wedor, 19, passed away November 29, 2018. He was born October 7, 1999, in Colorado... Full story
Knowing the early signs of frostbite
Just like water turns to ice, fingers, hands, toes, feet and even your ears and nose can freeze....
Postal rates increasing
Rates for all first class and priority mail will go up by five cents beginning Sunday, Jan. 27. This essentially means stamps will increase from 50...
ArtStroll discussion
Artist Angela Seims, left, discusses her work with Smoking Waters Art Guild member Suzanne Samelson...
Wrestlers show their strength
Starting a busy week, Thermopolis wrestlers journeyed to Cody on Tuesday for a dual. Though the...
Lady Cats do well at BHB Tourney
The Lady Cats competed against Shosoni, Powell and Lander over the weekend at the Big Horn Basin Tournament hosted by Powell. The varsity team came ou...
