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by Jonathan Make Wyoming Tribune-Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE —In perhaps Gov. Mark Gordon’s final action regarding bills that passed the state Legislature during its recently completed budget session, he vetoed some legislation Friday and allowed others to become law without his signature. One such bill that can proceed, although without the governor’s explicit approval, is the Legislature’s redistricting plan. State lawmakers voted to add three colleagues after the next election, and the bill therefore has gone by the moniker of t...
The Bighorn River Blueway Committee is hosting four public meetings to discuss the Bighorn River Blueway trail. The committee hopes to create and promote a blueway trail that would allow river enthusiasts to travel the length of the Bighorn River from the Wedding of the Waters to Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. Work on the trail would be done in phases and the group is aware there will be some challenges. The committee invites the public to share their thoughts on challenges, ideas...
The Wyoming Dinosaur Center has been closed recently while they updated and added new exhibits. One of the new exhibits is a giant turtle called Archelon Ischyros from the Cretaceous period. It is about 80.21-74.21 million years old. The specimen can be found in Weston and Niobrara counties. There are also possible nesting sites between Thermopolis and Anchor Dam. The display is 18 feet wide, flipper to flipper, and 14 feet long from snout to flipper....
For the past two years, property prices and their availability in Hot Springs County have experienced a significant change. There is a very high demand of buyers seeking to purchase properties here in Hot Springs County and yet there is now a low supply. Cenus data shows Wyoming’s population grew by 1,536 people between July 2020 and 2021. That’s an increase of 0.3%, above the nationwide average of 0.1% in the same time period. Based on real estate sales and availability, Hot Springs County is...
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, March 21 9:23 p.m. Report of a medical call where a deputy assisted a police officer in CPR and an AED on a female subject. Tuesday, March 22 9:53 a.m. Report of fraud involving a victim who received a ph...
A plant swap sponsored by Red Dirt Master Gardeners was recently held in conjunction with the community garden sign ups. There are still a few garden plots available. For more information, call Kelly Strampe at 307-870-2726. Free vegetable seeds are available at the HSC Library for anyone who needs them....
Val Curley and her business Paws for a Moment provide a house and pet sitting service for residents here in Thermopolis. Curley started her business about four or five months ago. For dog walking, at this time, Curley charges $20 for half an hour. However, rates can be discussed. Curley could be described as a “pet whisperer” as she has a heart that connects with an animal. She doesn’t see them just as property, but as animals of value and worth. Curley described that she can quickly bond with t...
Hot Springs County High School senior Jean Luc Willson recently won a full-ride scholarship to the University of Wyoming (UW). The university awards about 100 scholarships every year. As part of the application process, UW first looks at the student’s GPAs and ACT scores. Willson said they look for an ACT score around 32 and a GPA of about 3.9 or 3.8. UW Admissions put the applicants in a selection pool where they then have to do essay questions for a second phase. The school then narrows down t...
by CJ Baker Spring didn’t officially arrive in Wyoming until Sunday, but you’d be forgiven for thinking it began March 13 — when we and the rest of the country (or most of it, at least) switched from standard to daylight saving time. After getting past the grogginess and inconvenience associated with having to push our clocks and schedules forward an hour, there’s a certain joy that comes with getting that extra hour of daylight shifted to the evenings. Still, it’s hard to get past the hassle of changing our clocks back and forth. In fact, in...
by Jill Pertler Grief teaches me new lessons every day. I think writing about them is important, because grief is a topic many of us shy away from. It’s uncomfortable. It’s beyond that. It’s terrifying. Because here’s the truth that none of us wants to hear: If you love someone, there is a very huge chance one of you will grieve the other at some point. Love culminates in grief. We pretend this isn’t true, but there is no dodging the bullet. Grief is a sniper. And that sniper got me. But, if my experience and insight can help one person, t...
On March 25, 2022, longtime Kirby, Wyo., resident, Jack F. Hurley, 80, peacefully moved on to his next adventure. Born on March 17, 1942, in Brigham City, Utah, Jack was the third of seven children born to Charley (Chuck) and Rita (Legere) Hurley. From birth, Jack traveled with his family until moving to Thermopolis in 1945, when he was 3 ½ years old. As a kid, Jack was known to always be carrying a hammer or a tool. When he was 4 years old, he used a hammer to do what kids do, and broke... Full story
Fern Jeanette Palmer, 63, passed peacefully Thursday, March 24, 2022, at her home in Thermopolis, surrounded by her family. Born January 23, 1959, in Little Rock, Ark., she was one of four children of Floyd and Lorene (Stroud) Allen. The family later moved to Gillette, Wyo. There she met her future husband, Melvin D. Palmer. The couple married May 31, 1989 in Heber Springs, Ark. They returned to Wyoming and later moved to Thermopolis. Jeanette enjoyed working as a clerk at pharmacies in... Full story
Lucille "Lucy" Anne (Balstad) Rathbun passed away at home on Monday, March 22, 2022, after a long illness. She was 50 years old. Lucy was born Lucille Anne Balstad on April 2nd, 1971, to Thomas and Dena Balstad in Thermopolis, Wyo. She was the 2nd youngest child in her family with 3 older brothers; Tom, Jeff, & Dave, and 1 younger brother, John. She lived in Thermopolis her whole life and she loved her family, friends, and community. Most of her life she worked as a waitress alongside her... Full story
The Thermopolis Wrestling Club has 78 wrestlers competing who have been racking up accomplishments and winning medals throughout the season. Team members are preparing for the state tournament April 14-16 in Casper. Lilly Quintanilla, 14U, was 3rd in Colorado at the Girls Folkstyle Nationals with a record of 10-1. She will be heading to Iowa in April for the Twin River Girls National Duels. Jesalyn Blair was 5th at Nationals. Wrestlers also attended the Greybull Riverside and Montana Open with...
by Stephen Dow The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Starting in July, Wyoming hunters will have increased chances to hunt the big five game animals in Wyoming: moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, bison and grizzly bears. During its recently completed session, the Wyoming Legislature passed House Enrolled Act 10, which aims to increase local hunting opportunities for some of Wyoming’s rarest and most coveted animals. It does this through a two-prong plan. The first prong is to limit big five hunting licenses to onc...
Hot Springs County High School senior Jase Longwell recently accepted a full ride scholarship to Laramie County Community College. He officially signed earlier in March with rodeo head coach Seth Glause. Longwell has been competitive in saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling and team roping throughout his rodeo career, and was named year end all around boy during the Wyoming High School Rodeo Finals held in Douglas last summer....
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of the 2022 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. One of six pilot programs organized by The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Thermopolis will engage middle school students to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the public square and to build greater trust in others and...
It’s Girl Scout cookie season and you can order online or purchase cookies on Friday, April 8 from 1-5:30 p.m. at their booth in front of Mack’s Market. Members of local Girl Scout Troop 1754 will be on hand with boxes of Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos, Trefoils, Lemon-Ups, S’mores and new this year, Adventurefuls, a brownie inspired cookie with caramel flavored creme and a hint of sea salt. Online orders will be taken through April 17 at girlscouts.org Selling cookies helps Girl Scouts develop skills in goal setting, decision makin...
Hot Springs County Friends of the Library Spring Book and Bake Sale will be held April 8-9. Friday, April 1 is the last day books can be donated for the sale. They will be accepted during regular business hours at the Armory and may also be dropped off in the bin in front of 928 Amoretti. Books will not be accepted at the sale. The book sale hours will be 4-7 p.m. on Friday, April 8 and 8 a.m.-Noon on Saturday, April 9....
Community Federated Church is hosting a Musical Easter Cantata on Sunday, April 3 at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Accompanied by piano, a string ensemble and flute, the music of the choir will transport attendees along the paths of Holy Week and Easter. Pepper Choplin has written a beautiful and powerful Cantata, Come to the Cross and Remember....
Glen Thomas watches as Molly runs through the tunnel at the River Bend Bark Park. The dog park is located inside the main entrance of Hot Springs State Park after the railroad overpass....
