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In the most recent iteration of the Tipi Retreat action filed in the District Court of Hot Springs County, Judge Bill Simpson has issued a ruling which reverses actions taken by the current Hot Springs County Board of Commissioners. Judge Simpson issued an Order of Reversal regarding a Petition of Review of Agency Action filed by Martin G. Oravec, Jr. and Gary A. Frazier contesting a decision by the Board of County Commissioners, dated April 1, 2025, relating to the approval of a land use application filed by The Tipi Retreat. Judge Simpson...
Following the Gift of the Waters Pageant Parade, a variety of dancers performed downtown on Saturday....
Hot Springs Health (HSH) announced last Thursday that they were ending their contractual relationship with local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider Mortimore Ambulance Service, effective July 31. HSH has partnered with Cody Regional Health for EMS services in the community. Cody Regional Health currently provides services in Park, Washakie and Big Horn Counties. According to HSH, when local residents call 911 for emergency services, Thermopolis Police Department’s 911 dispatch will have this new EMS service available. In this interim t...
The 2025 Junior Livestock Auction and Judges' Choice Bake Sale is a wrap. Once again, business owners and private citizens came out and showed their support for our Hot Springs County youth. This year's sale brought in $198,295. A total of 19 beef sold at $110,098.75 for an average of $4.77 per lb. The Grand Champion Beef, sold by Meadow Moline, weighing 1,256 lbs., sold for $6.25 per pound for a total of $7,850 paid by winning bidder Macks Market. The Reserve Champion Beef, sold by Jayssie Owsl...
Adults and children, locals and visitors, lined the streets to watch the Gift of the Waters Pageant Parade last Saturday. Terra with dog Bodie, with Warren Family Hitches from Pavillion, honored the United We Stand theme. The overall winner was Big Horn Enterprises. They received $100 and a traveling trophy from the Chamber of Commerce....
The Wyoming Dinosaur Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary—three decades dedicated to the discovery, preservation, and exhibition of some of the world’s most fascinating fossils. Founded in 1995, the Wyoming Dinosaur Center has grown to become a leading paleontological museum, known for its exceptional collection of dinosaurs and fossil specimens, many discovered locally in Thermopolis. It remains one of the best museums in the state of Wyoming actively preserving and showcasing fossils found within state borders - making it a central gua...
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, July 28 7:55 a.m. Report of a hit and run of unattended property that occurred several weeks prior. 9:33 a.m. Agency assist for the police department. Tuesday, July 29 8:57 a.m. A deputy performed a welfa...
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department hosted their annual open house on Saturday. They served up hot dogs and the event featured a Jaws of Life demonstration,...
A full week of fun was enjoyed by all during the Hot Springs County Fair. Top to bottom, Odin Jenks enjoys a thrilling ride down the slide bounce house during the Family Fun Nite. Aubrey McLean marvels at the shot she made during the Hot Springs corn hole competition. TJ Miramontes, Daxton McLean, Brycen Jones and Casen Eckley pull with all their might during the Tug-of-war competition....
Get revved up for the Thermopolis Demolition Derby set for Saturday, August 9 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds with the action starting at 6 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. Limited Weld Grand prize is $3,000 with the second place winner taking home $1,500 and third place brings in $800. The Mad Dog wins $1,000. If you’re more interested in the truck derby, first place garners the winner $1,500, second $750 and third $500. The Mad dog earns $500. Gut N Go Derby first place prize is $1,000 and second place $500. The Mad Dog earns $500. Must h...
The South Thermopolis Water and Sewer District (STWSD) will conduct a public meeting at noon Monday, August 18 at the Hot Springs County Annex Building at 117 N. 4th St.. The purpose of the meeting is to allow citizens to review and comment on the STWSD South Loop Project. This project improves capacity and redundancy on the South end of the STWSD system with installation of a new transmission main. The new line will run along Highway 20 connecting the existing STWSD line on the S. Yellowstone Road to the existing STWSD line near Rimrock Road....
Hot Springs County Fair has wrapped up for the year. Watch for our special fair section in an upcoming edition of the IR. We will run complete results along with several photos. We appreciate your patience while we process the large quantity of both. And just like that, the first day of school is right around the corner on August 18. See pages 6 and 7 for a wealth of information about Hot Springs County School District and its schools. Parents and guardians of students in the districts be sure to check bus times, school start times and school...
by Bryan Golden You have just completed a major work project before the deadline. Having worked diligently and spending your own time, you’re proud of the results and can’t wait to impress your boss. You show him the project and he immediately begins to criticize it and you. The criticism is completely unwarranted. What do you say to yourself? “I’ve failed again” or “He must be having a bad day, I know I did an excellent job”? You’ve thought of an innovative idea for a business that you really believe in. Excitedly, you tell your spouse who...
The Hot Springs Health Hospital Board met for its monthly meeting on July 29. The past two months, June and July, have seen several areas of growth. A formal training by public officers - a Wyoming State mandate - was refreshed with a focus on compliance and best practice. Michele Matt was introduced along with the Service Excellence Initiative’s new Service Excellence Advisors. Service Excellence Initiative is in its third year, and is seeing positive outcomes with plans for more. In July, Matt led sessions on “The Five Behaviors of a Coh...
Meet Tepee owner Mark Begich The public is invited to a meet and greet with the new owner of the Tepee Pool and Spa, Mark Begich. The event will be held on Monday, August 11 beginning at 6 p.m. at the fire hall, 400 S. 14th St. Begich will be available to visit with guests and share his vision for the future. Music in the park Roger Lee will be performing free music in the park on Wednesday, August 13 at 7 p.m. at Hot Springs State Park. Food and drink concessions will be available. Lee plays a variety of music with a strong foundation in 70s...
Our Thermopolis Farmers Market vendor of the week is Red Canyon Bison Ranch. Red Canyon has been operating in Thermopolis for the past six years. They feature ground, brisket, try-tip, short ribs, ribeye, tenderloin, and more. Their ranch is located in the foothills of the Owl Creek Mountains, an area that was bison territory for 350,000 years before they were wiped out. Shannon Lawson is happy to be bringing this habitat back for them while providing bison meat for her clients. The Farmers...
Brody Potter, left, was selected to play for the North team in the Wyoming State All-Star Basketball Team. Brody went into the game excited and with an open mind. The chemistry on the team was great, as if all the guys had played together for years. Brody knew he had to be a team player in order to help get the win. The North team bet the South team 90-71. Hanna Hill was selected to participate in the Wyoming State All-Star Volleyball match playing for the North Team. Shannon Hill had the...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Powerful storm hits Cheyenne on 40th anniversary of 1985 flood CHEYENNE (WNE) — A powerful storm tore through Cheyenne and surrounding areas Friday afternoon, resulting in baseball-size hail and funnel clouds and causing widespread damage to vehicles, homes and trees. At 5:31 p.m., the National Weather Service office in Cheyenne issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Cheyenne, which was followed soon after by a tornado warning, and then tornado sirens. Matthew McLaughlin, NWS general forecaster, said a...
