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  • Hot Springs County Fair Results

    Aug 15, 2019

    Archery Junior Grand Champion – Hayden Johnson Junior Reserve Champion – Dyllan Myers Intermediate Grand Champion – Bridger Peil Intermediate Reserve Champion – Hadley Johnson Senior Grand Champion – John Maier Senior Reserve Champion – Jeffry Clark Pistol Junior Grand Champion – Sharon Burgess Junior Reserve Champion – Mac McCumber Intermediate Grand Champion – Kaia Galovich Intermediate Reserve Champion – Seth Needham Senior Grand Champion – Jonah Needham Senior Reserve Champion – Owen McCum... Full story

  • Campaign against drunk driving to begin

    Aug 15, 2019

    During the 2019 Labor Day holiday, the Thermopolis Police Department will be working overtime to get drunk drivers off the roads and save lives. The high-visibility national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs from Aug. 14 through Sept. 2. During this period, police will show zero tolerance for drunk driving. There will be increased messaging about the dangers of driving impaired and additional officers on the road, who aim to drastically reduce drunk driving on our roadways. Statistics prove there’s a lot of work to do t...

  • Sidewalk art

    Aug 15, 2019

    Hot Springs County High School graduate, Kaylee Shook, creates chalk art during the August ArtStroll. Other work from Shook was on display, as well as pieces from Angels Siems...

  • Final park concert set for Aug. 24

    Aug 15, 2019

    The Sounds of Summer concert series in Hot Springs State Park will wrap up on Saturday, Aug. 24 with a concert featuring Jimmy Keith and The Hateful 8. Powered by acclaimed three-part Western harmonies, the group is fast becoming one of the most celebrated and awarded cowboy music groups in America. The group was the Wyoming Blues Challenge Winners for 2018, which took them to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge. Keith, from Buffalo, will be on lead guitar and vocals. Joining him will be Brad Tiffany of Sheridan on bass,...

  • School district staff information fair

    Aug 15, 2019

    The Hot Springs County School District will be hosting an Information Fair for all staff, showcasing available benefits, memberships, investment opportunities and more. The fair will take place on Monday, Aug. 19 from noon until 1 p.m. at the high school commons. The district is inviting local businesses to attend as well and promote what Thermopolis has to offer for both new and established staff. Businesses are asked to have something interesting that will draw folks to your table such as a raffle, coupons, water bottles or samples. Hooking...

  • Workforce services in Thermopolis

    Aug 15, 2019

    The Riverton Workforce Center, a local office of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, has scheduled a Thermopolis services day on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at Hot Springs County Library. Please note this is a week later than the usual third Tuesday of the month. A representative will be available to help job seekers and employers at the library from 10 a.m. until noon, and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The representative can help people register on the Wyoming Dept. of Workforce Services website, wyomingatwork.com, navigate the site or update...

  • Floating the river

    Lara Love, Publisher|Aug 15, 2019

    The Bighorn River is enjoyed by floaters on devices of many types....

  • Get revved up for some crashing

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter Photographer|Aug 15, 2019

    by Cindy Glasson Get revved up for the Thermopolis Demolition Derby this Saturday, August 17 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, starting at 6 p.m. Grand prize for 2019 is $3,500 with the second place winner taking home $2,000 and third place brings in $1,000 plus trophies for the top three winners and the M.A.D. Dog trophy. If you’re more interested in the truck derby, first place garners the winner $1,500 and the Herby Derby boasts a $500 prize. Additional prizes in both of these classes w...

  • Cool down

    Mark Dykes, Editor|Aug 15, 2019

    Following a Pre-K Health Fair last week, Piper Rossler takes advantage of the water fun set up. The event was sponsored by community schools, Hot Springs County Library and Hot Springs County Public Health. Students were tested in various areas including hearing and motor skills. Public Health provided bike helmet fittings, and their office has free bike helmets for ages toddlers to adults....

  • IR early deadline

    Aug 15, 2019

    The Thermopolis Independent Record office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in recognition of Labor Day. The deadline for classifieds, display and legal ads for the Sept. 5 edition will be noon on Friday, Aug. 30. The deadline for editorial/news will be noon on Tuesday, Sept. 3...