Articles from the March 25, 2021 edition
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School district set to get $1.4 million to cope with COVID
The Hot Springs County School District Board of Trustees received a cautiously optimistic financial forecast from Business Manager Chauncy Johnson on...
Stuffing animals
Rylee, Kade and Trenton Enis work on their stuffed animals during the Noah's Ark Animal Workshop at...
Traffic stop results in drugs, gun, cash seizure
On Tuesday, March 16, Officer Mike Mascorro, of the Thermopolis Police Dept., conducted a traffic stop near the Armory on US Highway 20 North. The...
Five National Qualifiers in Speech and Debate
The Bobcat Speech and Debate Team has five National Qualifiers from the Wind River District Tournament. They include: Jean-Luc Willson and Jacob...
School board considers requesting mask mandate variance
The Hot Springs County School District will wait until after receiving the results of a survey of certified and classified staff on March 30 before...
Hiking T-Hill
A view from above as Thermopolis Middle School sixth graders hike on T-Hill last week before the...
Commissioners approve forest agreement
At the March 16 County Commissioners meeting, Shane Rankin gave his Road and Bridge report and said that the Big Horn Basin Discovery Center...
On the record
On the Record policy It is the Thermopolis Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s...
Plant swap
Red Dirt Master Gardeners hosted a plant swap at the Hot Springs County Library last Saturday. It...
Moderna COVID-19 vaccines available for 18 and over
Hot Springs County COVID-19 vaccinations are available to any Hot Springs County resident aged 18 or over. The Moderna vaccine arrives locally on a...
FFA members compete at state
The Thermopolis FFA Chapter hosted the Regional Speaking contest in Thermopolis last week. Rebekah Johnson qualified for state as a co-winner in in...
Find out about Scouting
Do you like camping, hiking, shooting sports, canoeing, being outdoors, making new friends and a lot more? The local Boy Scouts of America is hosting...
Grab a newspaper
Reading a newspaper is a good habit to get into that can provide much needed information about politics, economy, schools, entertainment, sports,...
Don't get framed
There are some rumors going around town about my dog and some other things. I talk to my dog when driving my car or truck. I live alone with little...
Be aware of numerous scams
CyberWyoming releases information on recent scam activity. Residents and businesses are reminded to never give out information over the phone...
Joann Marie Myers
JoAnn Marie Myers, 71, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Billings, Mont., after a long seven... Full story
Jerry Lyle McGee
Jerry Lyle McGee, 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at his home in Green River, Wyo. He... Full story
Richard Kenneth 'Dick' Miller
Richard Kenneth “Dick” Miller, 79, passed away suddenly, Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Hot Springs Health. Born February 22, 1942, in Akron, Ohio,... Full story
Maynard Joe 'Bud' Shoopman
Maynard Joe "Bud" Shoopman passed away March 8th 2021 at his home in Canby, Oregon. Survivors... Full story
Putting up decorations
4-H members and their families worked hard on Saturday to get the fair building ready for their...
Easter Egg Hunt April 4
The Lion’s Club will be holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 4, at 2 p.m. in the Hot Springs State Park. The event is for children...
Wrestlers bring home hardware
At the King of the Rock Wrestling Tournament, Dalton Price won quickest pin in folkstyle and Dalton...
Medicaid expansion clears first House hurdle
by Morgan Hughes and Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A House bill to expand Medicaid in Wyoming and give an...
Council hears Golf Course update
At the March 16 Town Council meeting, the Town Council approved a catering permit for Shorty’s at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation event set for...
Pioneer Home fun
Residents and staff at the Wyoming Pioneer Home celebrated St. Patrick's Day with food and fun....