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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Noon on June 5 - Today, we learned the Broadway Bridge construction project has been delayed. We will have more information in an upcoming issue of the IR. Broadway Bridge will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic beginning this week. The closure is expected to last through October 16, 2025. During bridge improvements, scheduled to begin June 6 , the Broadway Street bridge (crossing the Bighorn River) will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. During the...
by Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange While tourism in the U.S. is dominated by domestic travel, an international travel and tourism organization is predicting travel to the U.S. for tourism in 2025 will fall almost $50 billion below 2019 pre-pandemic levels. Losses this year alone could be more than $12.5 billion over 2024 spending estimates. The study was completed by the World Travel & Tourism Council, an organization dedicated to raising awareness of the full economic and social impact and potential of travel and tourism...
A Western Meadowlark sings from a tree branch with a bright, melodic call near Roundtop Mountain....
Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites welcomed 4,843,471 visitors in 2024, reaffirming the state’s reputation as a premier destination for outdoor recreation, heritage tourism, and year-round exploration. The total represents a 5% increase over 2023 and places 2024’s visitation 5% above the five-year average, signaling steady and sustained public interest in Wyoming’s public lands. As part of the agency’s routine data reconciliation process, updated site-level tracking has revised visitation figures for 2022 and 2023. While previously reporte...
This year's baby bison are joining the herd in Hot Springs State Park. Be sure to keep your distance and use a zoom lens to get pictures like this one....
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 Department Sunday, May 26 1:15 p.m. A report of child abuse was unfounded. 7:30 p.m. Agency assist for the police department with a subject who accidentally cut his hand. Tuesday, May 27 5:26 p.m. Lance Weaver, 52, was a...
Thermopolis Brew Fest will be Saturday, June 7 from 4-8 p.m. downtown near the flagpole. The event will feature Wyoming breweries including One Eyed Buffalo Brewing Company, Wind River Brewing Company, Cody Craft Brewing and Black Tooth Brewing, food vendors including The Local Lemon, We Got Your 6 Portions, Wing It and Rocking Burgers N Dogs, non food vendors including Mike Smith, Patrick Knight and Wyoming Discovery Days. A corn hole tournament will kick off at 5 p.m.. Entry fee is $20 per person. Prize for first place is $100 and second...
Big Horn Basin Pride will be hosting the 3rd annual Pride on the Park on Saturday, June 7 from noon-4 p.m. in Hot Springs State Park at the Washakie Shelter. We Got Your 6 Portions will have food for sale. There will also be music, entertainment, a bounce house for the kids, a raffle, pride merchandise, yard games such as corn hole and more. There will be an open mic and karaoke available as well as other vendors and booths. Bring your own lawn chair....
An Upinarms Gun Show will be held June 7-8 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, 627 Springview, featuring guns, knives, coins antiques and more. Doors will be open to the public from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Merchandise will be available to buy, sale and trade. Adult admission is $6 and is good for the weekend. Children $12 and under admitted for free when accompanied by an adult. Vendor fee is $50 for an 8ft. table for the weekend. Vendor set up is Friday, noon to 7 p.m. All guns must be unloaded and tied with...
A large crowed lined up at the Community Appreciation Beer and Brats event, hosted by Central Bank and Trust along with Memorial Avenue of Flags, in Hot Springs State Park on May 29. Approximately $1,600 was raised to benefit Memorial Avenue of Flags....
This summer, we are facing some real challenges for our community. Two of our front page stories are about a few of those challenges. The prediction of an overall drop in tourism travel to the U.S. is bound to be felt in our county and around the state of Wyoming. This adds to the concerns we are already facing regarding other things that may result in a drop in visitors this summer. Another story outlines the timeline and detour route for the WYDOT Broadway Bridge project. Beginning this week, Broadway Bridge will be closed for construction...
by Mike “Michael” Cavin It was heaven for me to walk into one of those old-timey bait & tackle stores. Even before opening the screen door, one could hear crickets chirping from the box inside. Most folks who fished with a cane pole owned a cricket cage–a wire container with a carrying handle. Crickets were ordered by the dozen, and the clerk funneled them from a screened box into a test-tube-looking contraption, then emptied them into the customer’s cricket cage. There was always that one cricket that clung to the outside of the cage while b...
I want to extend my gratitude and appreciation to all who volunteer their time to clean up along our highways, trails and waterways in Hot Springs County and throughout our great state. The number of orange garbage bags staged alongside the road for pickup is an obvious reminder of how much trash is tossed, blown and scattered along our roads. Sadly, it is only a matter of days before what was clean once again becomes the travelers trash can. Stewardship of our land and resources we hold dear here in Wyoming requires personal responsibility...
Thank you to the county and the county workers that are working so hard to improve Coyote Run Road. All of us residents greatly appreciate the money, time and effort going into our road. On behalf of all residents of Coyote Run, thank you! Larry Alwin...
Rowan James Lackey was born to Joshua Lackey and Abigail Bamford on March 15, 2025, and passed away at Campbell County Hospital in Gillette, Wyo., on May 21, 2025. Even though Rowan only spent a short time with us, he was immensely loved and brought immeasurable joy and happiness to us all. Rowan was a happy baby who absolutely loved his mommy and daddy. Rowan loved to smile at his loved ones blowing raspberries, mom's voice no matter what she was saying and dads "dancing baby" and "super baby".... Full story
Bingo run The 1890’s Riders are hosting a Bingo run. A meet and greet and preregistration get together will be held on Friday, June 13 beginning at 6 p.m. at 7 Lazy S Cafe. On Saturday, June 14, registration begins at 9 a.m. at Wyo Tee’s. Kickstands go up at 10 a.m. The route takes participants from Thermopolis with stops in Meeteetse, Burlington, Greybull, Worland and back to Thermopolis. For more information, contact Frank Davis at (307) 355-9117 or Keith Haagensen at (307) 431-5382. Proceeds will be donated to the Learning Center and Things...
Raleigh Culbreath performed during Mrs. Betsy's Piano Student and Tiffany's Suzuki School of Violins Spring Recital at the Risen Son Southern Baptist Church held on May 19....
Robin Galyan proudly waves his bingo sheet after winning the Hammerhead T last Saturday at the senior center....
The athletes of Hot Springs County High School put on quite a show this past school year. While it is, certainly, accurate to say it was “a banner year” – after all, some new banners will be going up in the gym – the phrase really undersells the pinnacles to which our local athletes reached this year. No matter which sport one might favor, the various teams provided an incomparable level of entertainment, and were a thrill to follow all year long. To get things rolling, the fall sports programs, made significant progress in some areas, and cont...
It is the beginning of June. a time when the weather begins to warm; clouds form to bring much appreciated moisture to lawns, gardens and fields; and old bones begin to thaw from the long winter’s cold. It is a time when the thoughts of many red blooded Americans turn to baseball. In Thermopolis, baseball fans have opportunities galore, with baseball programs for every age of enthusiast – from Start Smart Baseball for three to five year olds; T-ball for five and six year olds; Coach Pitch for seven to ten year olds; Little League for nine to...
Members of the Thermopolis Rodeo Club are competing at the Wyoming High School Rodeo Finals June 2-8 in Buffalo, where they just competed in the last regular season rodeo. Local contestant results for May 24 and 25 include: Saturday Taylor Agar, barrel racing, 20th, 18.871; pole bending, 17th, 24.125 Rylee Agar, barrel racing, 38th, 20.547; pole bending, 23rd, 27.388 Kamryn Farrell, goat tying, 5th,8.54 Bridger Peil, team roping (with partner Cooper Jones), 1st, 7.160; tie down calf roping, 3rd, 12.91 Sunday Taylor Agar, barrel racing, 25th, 20...
The Thermopolis Gymkhana 2025 season opened with their May event at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. The series will include events on June 15, July 6, September 6 and September 20. Entries begin at 9 a.m. with competition to follow. For more information, call (307) 431-1165. Results from May include: Lead Line Barrels - Mesa Farrar, Shay Farrar Poles - Mesa Farrar Goats - Mesa Farrar, Shay Farrar Flag Race - Mesa Farrar Fun Event - Mesa Farrar Intermediate Barrels - Ali Day, Lillyana Reed,...
The 2025 state convention of Epsilon Sigma Alpha was held in Lander, Wyoming, on May 30-June 1. Members of Alpha Phi Chapter #1148 attending were: Jenifer Grimm, Michelle Herring, Stefanie Ireland, Cindy Magelky and Linda Ziegler. The following awards were received by local members: FIRST PLACE Outstanding Chapter of the Year 6-15 Members Gold Link Award for Excellence in Reporting Educational Programs Distinguished Athenian Award for Educational Director—Carol Andreen Outstanding Educational Program Gold Seal Merit Award Best Reporting Chapter...
by Weston Pope The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange As summer temperatures arrive, so do snakes. It’s important for Wyoming residents to know what to do if they get bitten by a venomous snake. Wyoming is home to only two venomous snakes: the prairie rattlesnake and the midget faded rattlesnake. (For comparison, Australia is home to 145 venomous snakes.) Being bitten by a rattlesnake in Wyoming doesn’t guarantee death, but it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible, Dr. Irving Robinson said. “The rattlesnake venom...
Thermopolis Middle School students Dallon Basse and Amelia Strickland were awarded 8th grade Bobcat of the Year awards at an end of the year ceremony....
