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At the June 15, Hot Springs County Land Use Planning Commission meeting, under new business, they held a public hearing for the Proposed 2022 Changes to the Land Use Plan. County Planner Bo Bowman documented the changes. In Chapter Two, the definition of a Bed and Breakfast Facility was updated to say, “A guest operation where one to five bedrooms in a residence are rented for periods of less than 30 days. The residence containing the bed-and-breakfast operation must be the principal r...
The 29th Annual Hot Spot Car Rally filled Hot Springs State Park Saturday with 90 entries, seven food vendors and numerous people looking at the large variety of vehicles on display. For a list of trophy winners, see page 12....
The Hot Springs County School Board awarded its bid for pre-kindergarten and daycare equipment to Star Playgrounds of Colorado and Wyoming. “I want to be really clear (about) the reason you’re only seeing one bid,” Hot Springs County School District Business Manager Chauncy Johnson said. Johnson explained that the state Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) serves as a purchasing conglomerate to pre-vet such bids, “so everything in this has basically been pre-bid, all this pricing has been pre-bid, and this company can provide...
Thermopolis has seen an increase in visitors with the temporary closing of Yellowstone National Park due to flooding and damaged roads. Reports are that tourists have been thrilled about all Thermopolis/Hot Springs County has to offer such as Hot Springs State Park’s small herd of buffalo, hot mineral water you can swim in and enjoy at the pools, the Wyoming Dinosaur Center, Legend Rock Petroglyphs, Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center and our unique retail businesses, restaurants, r...
by Ellen Gerst Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon is set to declare an emergency in response to historic flooding in Yellowstone National Park. Flooding began last Monday, and has since destroyed several roads, bridges and structures in the park and to the north. Park officials say it will take months, if not years, to recover, and that some parts of the park may not reopen this summer. The emergency declaration will allow Wyoming to ask for federal money to make necessary road repairs, a statement from G...
John Winter runs for re-election Republican John R. Winter is running for re-election as the Wyoming State Representative for District 28. Winter has already served two terms in the 65th and 66th Legislative Sessions of the House of Representatives. Born and raised in Cody, Winter now resides on Kirby Creek near Thermopolis with his wife Diane of 26 years. Winter is a graduate of the University of Wyoming with a degree in Range Management and worked for the BLM in various roles over the course of 14 years. He returned to the private sector in a...
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, June 13 6:55 p.m. Report of a citizen assist involving a parent who wanted to report a child custody dispute before the other party made a report. This was for informational purposes only. 8:09 p.m. R...
Dr. Megan Olson demonstrates the proper technique during the Bystander CPR course at the Hot Springs Health Saturday. The goal of the course, which had 42 participants throughout the day, was to teach compressions only CPR and to make attendees comfortable with identifying if someone needs CPR....
Porshia Birdsley is headed to the Strongman Nationals on June 25 in Manchester, New Hampshire. There will be 23 women in the competition. Birdsley recently placed first place as the best female lifters in the Rocky Mountain Strongman Championship on June 11. Birdsley set the Montana Log record and also did the Log Press for 170 pounds. The National Log Press record in her weight class is 190 pounds. Birdsley said, "My goal is to break that, with a goal of 200 pounds. Wyoming is doing a...
Through the sponsorship of the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Thermopolis on Saturday, July 2 at the Hot Springs State Park located in the area across from 220 Park St. Show times will be at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. This is a One-Ring, Big Top Circus. They are bringing their brand new 2022 performance featuring Big Cats presented by Trey Key, Aerialists Extraordinaire Simone and Kelly, 10th generation Loyal Bareback Horse Riders, the Perez Daredevil Duo on the Tightrope and Wheel of...
Cowboys and Cowgirls will compete in the action packed Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo at Hot Springs County Fairgrounds June 24-25. Rodeo events start at 7 p.m. each night with vendor alley opening at 5 p.m. Friday is Tough Enough to Wear Pink night and Saturday is Patriotic Night. The slack performance will be held on Friday, June 24 at 9 a.m. There will be a parade through town on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. They will start at Pizza Hut and turn right at the stoplight. Rodeo events include bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bron...
The 2022 state convention of Epsilon Sigma Alpha was held at the Senior Citizen Center in Thermopolis on June 3-5. Members of Alpha Phi Chapter #1148 participating included: Carol Andreen, Kim Enis, Ruth Galovich, Jenifer Grimm, Kendi Heinze, Michelle Herring, Stefanie Ireland, Brenda Larson, Cindy Magelky, Jody Mickelsen and Linda Ziegler. The following awards were received. FIRST PLACE Outstanding Woman of the Year—Kim Enis Outstanding Chapter of the Year 6-15 Members Gold Link Award for Excellence in Reporting Educational Programs D...
by John Malmberg We are not at all surprised the U.S. Fish and Wildlife is conducting a status review on the Yellowstone bison to determine if they should be given Endangered Species Act status after the USFW received pressure from environmental groups. The Yellowstone bison population with 6,000 head is now larger than at any point since the park’s founding. So apparently to the those environmental groups’ way of reasoning, since the bison population is greater than ever and increasing despite depredation by wolves, grizzly bears, bru...
by U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, M.D. Wyoming is the energy capital of America. Americans count on Wyoming energy for gasoline and diesel fuel for our cars and trucks. Natural gas powers and heats our homes in the winter. We rely on coal to generate our electricity. Tens of thousands of Americans have jobs that rely on production of Wyoming oil, natural gas, coal and uranium. The Biden administration is trying to change that. Once again, the president has sided with the radical left to choke off American energy production. This latest move is...
Time will tell how much the flood-caused closing of Yellowstone will hurt the Wyoming tourism industry. Seems there was a brief boom for Thermopolis as tourists already on the way saw the signs “Yellowstone Park All Entrances Closed” or learned the bad news elsewise and turned to other locations. But what about people who are still at home, in parts east, west and south of the nation’s first national park--and that’s most of the country--and planning to go elsewhere? I sure hope they don’t go to Disneyland/World or some other artificial “theme...
Donna Swatman was born Donna Elizabeth Miller on January 3, 1938, to Donald Miller and Madeline Welch Miller in Orofino, Idaho. Donna attended school in Orofino and graduated high school there in 1955. Donna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dave Swatman in 1992; and husband, Thomas Young in 2021. She is survived by her brother, Thomas (Yvonna) Miller; children, James (Rebecca) Swatman, Jeffrey (Linda) Swatman, Elaine (Gregory) Englehart, Daniel (Amy) Swatman, and Holly (Troy) Lake; and numerous grandchildren and great... Full story
The Meeteetse Museums invites the public to a genealogy workshop on Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The workshop is led by professional genealogist, Jen Baldwin. Baldwin has been working in the realm of professional genealogy since 2010 but has been pursuing her family history since she was ten years old, enjoying her grandmother’s stories - and her cookies. She is currently the North American Acquisition & Evangelism and Global Ambassador Program Lead for Findmypast. Jen lectures, writes, and consults on a variety of genealogy related t...
by KARLA POMEROY Northern Wyoming News WORLAND — The Washakie County Republican Party will be hosting the Big Horn Basin Gubernatorial Debate next Thursday at the Worland Middle School Auditorium. While the debate is hosted by the local party, they want the debate to be open to any interested voter in the Big Horn Basin, according to party members Jeff Pomeroy and Tami Young. Pomeroy said Republican governor candidates Rex Rammell and Brent Bien have committed to the debate and a letter from Governor Mark Gordon appears to indicate that he w...
Red Dirt Master Gardeners awarded Geneva Baird as the Garden of the Month. Baird is 89 years old and has worked at the County Historical Museum for the past 10 years. Baird said, "I just love flowers. They are more beautiful if you take care of them. I love the museum." Museum director Rachel Moon said, "We couldn't replace her. She's amazing. She never stops." The flowers were originally donated as part of the Peggy Shaffer memorial ten years ago when the garden started....
Hot Springs County High School Speech and Debate put the finishing touches on a picture perfect season at the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) 2022 National Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky last week. The NSDA National Tournament included over 6500 competitors this year. It was the largest NSDA Tournament in history. Four qualifying students from HSCHS, Jean-Luc Willson, Josiah Butler, Logan Petty and Elizabeth Keller, traveled with coaches, Cindy Glasson and Lyle Wiley, to the weeklong, nationwide competition against the best...
Jason Ciz, director of Thermopolis Baseball, reported that they are in the middle of their season, and said, "We're kind of hot and heavy about every night of the week." The athletes meet every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6 p.m. for either practice or competition in the baseball fields north of town below T-Hill and near the Armory. There are 75 athletes between the ages of five and 15 years old. They are divided into age groups: Babe Ruth (13-15), Little League (9-12), and Coach Pitch for...
A number of trophies were handed out Saturday at the Hot Spot Car Rally. There were 90 vehicles displayed at the event held in Hot Springs State Park. Trophy Winners: Off Road—Randy Morrison 1972 Ford Bronco Motorcycle—Kolby Knuckles Custom Harley Bagger Rat Rod—Mike Hixon 1931 Rat Rod Coupe Street Rod—Albert Bertagnolli 1934 5-Window Coupe Truck—Noble Bullington 1958 Chevy Cameo Special Interest—Dood Jaussaud 1923 T-Bucket Muscle Car—Kylee Johnston 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 Vintage Car—Kenny and Cindy Page 1929 Ford Model A Classic Car (19...
Audra’s Copper Coo is holding its Kick-off to Summer Party on June 25 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. at 225 Clark Street. There will be grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, along with vendors, and a Real Coo Petting Zoo for all the summer fun. Also, there will giveaways and door prizes with live music. Audra’s Copper Coo sells organic coffee and looseleaf teas among other gluten or sugar-free foods to eat. They invite you to join the fun and enjoy the drinks and good eats....
A cookie jar auction fundraiser will be held Saturday, July 9 for Jessica Power and her preemie twins, Kimber and Colt. It will begin at 6 p.m. at the HSC Fair Building. In mid April, Jessica’s blood pressure spiked and after being transported to a Billings hospital the twins were born via c-section on April 16. Colt weighed 1 lb., 7 oz. and Kimber weighed 1 lb., 10 oz. Funds will go to the family who will have many doctors appointments and travel expenses. Jessica is an eighth grade teacher. A donation account has been set up at Pinnacle B...
The Big Horn Basin Football Camp was held at the Hot Springs County High School grounds earlier this past week. Director Heath Hayes said they had 343 athletes participate and that they came from all over the region and some even from out of state. There were about 30 staff members facilitating the camp. Hayes said, "The goal is to get kids to continue improving football skills and hopefully teamwork. Most kids, they learn how to play football in camp, here they learn to love to play football."...
