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Each of the elected officials for Hot Springs County met with the county commissioners on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming budget and what it may mean to each of their divisions. “We all know what it was like last year,” commission chairman John Lumley said. “We had to cut more than a million dollars. Where’s it going this year? It’s not looking good.” Lumley told the group a lot is going to depend on what the county assessor’s numbers are for the year, but right now there is a possibility o... Full story
The clock is ticking down on this year’s legislative session in Cheyenne and bills are passing and failing in quick succession according to the latest report from Representative Nathan Winters. “Things are moving very quickly,” he said. “We’re to the point we’re trying to get through as many bills as possible so time at the podium is short.” One of the bills that failed and failed miserably, was HB 0046 calling for permanent absentee voter status. Winters said there was lengthy discussion on...
Kindergartner Dominic Langelier had a fabulous time counting out 100 fruit loops to make a necklace in honor of the 100th day of classes for students at Ralph Witters Elementary. Dominic is a student in Bethany Webber's class....
On Tuesday, Senate District 20 Representative Wyatt Agar reported he was headed again to a meeting of the Corporations Committee, with which he has been active during the 2017 Legislature, Agar reported they have started cross over and are beginning to deliberate House bills. They are also in the first reading of the supplemental government appropriations budget, SF 01, and he wants to remind everyone budget cuts are not incurred by any particular sector but are spread across the board. Last...
An appeal in a case against Anthony Haire is being taken under advisement in the Wyoming Supreme Court, with a written decision expected at a later date. Oral arguments have been heard by Supreme Court justices, as well as counsel for Haire and the State of Wyoming. Following a four-day trial in December 2015, Haire was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment. On May 4, 2016, he was sentenced to eight to 10 years with the Wyoming Department of Corrections. Haire shot...
More than 60 people attended the public meeting Tuesday night to hear more about the upcoming solar eclipse on Aug. 21. Chamber Director MeriAnn Rush led the meeting that included information on what locals should expect in the days leading up to the celestial event such as the 6,000 visitors that are expected. Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Gordon talked about some of the things his department along with entities such as the National Weather Service, NASA, local first responders and...
On the Record policy It is the 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. Sheriff’s office Tuesday, January 31 1:22 p.m. Report from Bobcat Lane of a neighbor’s pigs which keep getting out. The owners were contacted and said they planned to pen up the animals better. Wednesday, February 1 7 a.m. A civil standby was perform...
In 2016, the Thermopolis Police Department, Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office and Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department responded to 4,493 calls. The Thermopolis Police Department responded to 2,424 calls. Among them were: 507 calls involving animals or wildlife, 292 citizen assists, 179 suspicious, 100 incidents involving property damage, 71 thefts, 70 welfare checks, 68 traffic offenses, 59 frauds, 44 assists to other agencies, 40 REDDI reports, 36 trespassing incidents, 35 vandalisms, 34 harassments, 26 threats, 12 assaults, nine b...
The Second-Friday ArtStroll downtown Feb. 10 from 5-8 p.m. will showcase talented local musicians. It has been said whether we are touched through music or see into an artist’s soul through their work, both have the power to change us and to inspire our hearts. Other activities include make it and take it art for all ages, Valentine parties and art and related gifts for sale. The event continues with Still Strolling Saturday during regular business hours. Pick up a stroll map during the week or Friday night, at any stroll business to find the l...
Celeste Nelson and Lillian McMartin perform Rachel Platten's "Fight Song" during the Ralph Witters Elementary Talent Show Thursday afternoon....
The 4th Annual Boots and Buckles Ball is sure to be a perfect night out for the entire family. The ball will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Hot Springs County Fair Building, featuring pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw and baked beans for just $5 per plate. Families of four or more pay a fixed price of $20 for the family. A major fundraiser for the Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo, it is not just a cowboy gathering, but a great event for the whole family. There are some exciting silent and live auction items throughout the evening...
Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center (TRCC) recently announced a change in ownership for the facility from Apple Rehab to EmpRes Healthcare. Bill Miller, chief operations officer for EmpRes, an employee owned company, was in Thermopolis on Wednesday touring the facility with center manager Toby Homi. Miller said the company has 60 facilities across the northwest, from Oregon and Washington to California, Montana, Idaho, Nevada and now, with the acquisition of TRCC, five facilities in...
If you dream of chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies, brownies and creamy homemade chocolate candies, then your favorite day of the year is coming soon. Friends of the Library will be hosting their annual Chocolate Lover’s Dream fundraiser to benefit the Hot Springs County Library on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the library. From 10 a.m. til 1 p.m. you can fill your plate with incredible goodies then sit and chat with friends while sipping coffee, tea or a little something from the hot chocolate bar. Tickets for the delicious event are $5 and will b...
The Annual Kiwanis Community Health Fair is coming up soon so now is the time to “Cowboy up and get screened in 2017”. This year, a new provider, Western Health Screening from Billings will be doing the blood draws, March 2-4 from 7 a.m. til 10 a.m. in the lobby at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. Kiwanis Club of Thermopolis changed providers this year in order to bring better customer service to those using the blood draw and to ensure more funds come back to the club to be used for scholarships and activities in the community. Folks are...
If you’ve been having trouble talking freely with friends and neighbors since the last election, you’re not alone. And the media wouldn’t have it any other way. Whether we’re sounding the drums of the Left or the Right, there’s nothing that sells quite as well as conflict. Even your hometown newspaper is guilty of leading with the bleeding. That’s because conflict is what makes a story interesting. You’re a reader - think about the last book you read. Now take all of the conflict out of it. Reading can be a pretty boring exercise without the c...
I’ve been going to all the solar eclipse meetings, you know, the one coming Aug. 21 that might very well double the number of people in Hot Springs County for several days. Some people might call me crazy, but I am really excited about the opportunity to not only see my community packed with happy people waiting for a celestial event, but the memories I’m sure to have during that week. When I was young, my grandfather made sure that I was witness to everything possible happening in the sky. Fro...
Roy F. "Dusty" Cable, 61, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with heart disease and cancer. Dusty was born October 2, 1955, in Amarillo, Texas, to Clyde and Frances Cable, the fifth of seven children. Following the death of his father, Dusty and his brother, Sandy, went to live at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch in Texas in 1966. He graduated from Boys Ranch High School in 1974, and then attended Amarillo College. Over the next 20... Full story
Frank G. Walling, 95, passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. He was born in Walsh, Colo., to Oliver and Winifred Walling on August 10, 1921. His parents divorced in Frank's youth. He was then raised by his mother and grandmother. Later his mother remarried William Henry Harrison Sitover and they raised him. He dearly loved his step- father. Frank joined the army October 7, 1941. He served in the armory division all the way through World War II. He married and to this union was born his beloved... Full story
A sanctuary created to save children from a giant bear, a landing site for alien visitors or the remains of an extinct volcano, Devils Tower certainly has its share of lore over the years along with references in popular culture. The February meeting of the Hot Springs County Historical Society will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Hot Springs County Museum. The program for afternoon will be “History of Devils Tower, and the story of George Hopkins: the parachutist who got stranded on top” presented by Racine Morgan. Morgan, a Wyoming native, is curren...
Division I winners at the Encore Talent Show, Trevin Shaffer and Ty Simeral, perform "Only One Call Away" for a packed crowd Saturday. Other winners include, Division II Kali Simeral playing the piano and tap dancing to "I Wanna Be Like You" from Jungle Book, Division III RSCS Jr. High Orchestra playing "Mission Impossible" and Division IV Katie Burrows and Allie Burton singing a duet of "You Raise Me Up"....
An open house for a special exhibit of photographs celebrating Wyoming’s grasslands, prairies and open plains will be at the Hot Springs County Public Library this evening, Thursday, Feb. 9 from 4-6 p.m. The exhibit, which features the work of Michael P. Berman and William S. Sutton, is co-hosted by the Wyoming Chapter of the Nature Conservancy and the Hot Springs County Library. Berman and Sutton spent three years traversing Wyoming, logging many miles in an old pickup truck and on foot. Their travels took them to public and private lands, i...
Tuesday night, the Thermopolis Town Council had in attendance Cameron Burrows and Chandler Maddock with Boy Scout Troop 5020. The scouts were observing the meeting as part of earning their citizenship and community merit badges. Town Engineer Heath Overfield presented a letter regarding a request from the South Thermopolis Water & Sewer District (STWSD) to rescind a water pipeline agreement between the Town of Thermopolis, Owl Creek Water District and STWSD. Overfield explained in 2012 South...
WaiKeli Balstad-Robinson is lifted up by the Bobcat cheerleaders during halftime at the boys varsity basketball game Saturday. She was one of several girls who performed after attending a cheer camp earlier in the day....
During the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees Jan. 31 meeting, the board adopted a resolution regarding the transformation of the hospital, a Wyoming county memorial hospital, into Hot Springs County Hospital District, a Wyoming county hospital district. Following the adoption of the resolution, the board expressed appreciation to outgoing board members Margaret Stansill, Kati McCumber and Josh Conrad. Those in attendance enjoyed some cake and the three received plaques in...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners held the first of their two monthly meetings on Tuesday, covering a lot of ground from airport business to the Youth Alternatives program and even received a pat on the back from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Nate Messenger, CFO at the Hot Springs County Airport said he has been keeping an eye on some minor drainage issues around the property now that we've seen some warmer weather melting the snow. One of the issues is water seeping under the...
