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The Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team Two (RMCIMT2) has assumed management of the Red Canyon Fire, which grew to over 113,000 acres on Tuesday and is reportedly at 28% containment. They took over command of the fire from Nevada Team 5 on Monday. Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department personal responded to reports of smoke in an area 14 miles east of town on the evening of Wednesday, August 13. A lightning storm had made its way through Hot Springs County. A small fire was...
A large crowd assembled at the Thermopolis Fire Hall on August 11, eager to hear the thoughts and plans investor and developer Mark Begich, owner of Hellie's Tepee Pools, has for Hot Springs State Park. "We're going to go over what we do and what we hope to do," began Begich, as packets were distributed around the room. Begich, joined by his operations manager, Keith Shellhammer, recently acquired the bid for the development of the current locations of Star Plunge and Hot Springs Hotel. He...
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. Names of minors are not printed. Sheriff’s office Wednesday, Aug. 13 8:36 a.m. Deputies performed a property execution court order. 9 p.m. Deputies assisted a citizens with questions on a person they believed was following the...
A preschool activity fair will be held on Friday, August 22 from 10 a.m.- noon at the Hot Springs State Park Washakie Shelter. Bring your preschool children for an exciting end of summer activity. Children from 1-4 years of age are invited. There will be lots of fun for all. Several community agencies will provide activities for preschool children. There will be gifts for preschoolers, drawings for prizes and refreshments. Resource information for parents will also be provided. Children can make home made musical instruments, like ocean drums...
Cat Confirmation, adult long haired female - Audrey Heinze, Confirmation, adult short haired male - Ruby Stotts Confirmation, adult short haired female - Ivory Galovich, DeAnna Myers, Morgan Blakesley, Lane Reed Int. Cat Showmanship - Morgan Blakesley, Audrey Heinze, Ivory Galovich Jr. Cat Showmanship - DeAnna Myers, Ruby Stotts, Lane Reed Open class - Kanon Bomengen Dog Obedience, On Leash A - Casen Eckley, Sawyer Wilson, Nate King Obedience, Novice A - Annalyn Sharp Obedience, On Leash B - Sawyer Wilson, Logan Stewart High In Trial - Sawyer... Full story
Hot Springs County is experiencing what is remembered to be the largest wildfire since the Kate’s Basin Fire 25 years ago. The Red Canyon Fire has claimed over 113,000 acres in the eastern part of our county. Members of our Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department, along with 100s of other personnel, have been batting the blaze for a week. Friends and family members have shown up in force to help ranchers and landowners save their homes, outbuildings and livestock. Area businesses and community members have donated food and much needed items to t...
To the leaders and residents of Hot Springs County: Like many rural communities across America, we often look outward for economic salvation. We send our young people to Denver or Casper, believing the opportunities they seek don’t exist here. But what if the future we’re chasing has been right under our noses all along? There’s a parable called Acres of Diamonds about a farmer who sold his land to search the world for precious gems—only to learn that the new owner discovered diamonds in the very creek that ran through his former propert...
The Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation’s Bighorn Basin Outdoor Recreation Collaborative invites you to join the annual Bighorn River Blueway Trail float on August 23. The Bighorn River Blueway Trail is an idea proposed by the Bighorn Basin Outdoor Recreation Collaborative (BBORC). It is a water trail starting at the Wedding of the Waters in Thermopolis and ending near Lovell. Once completed, the BBORC plans to have formal maps created that outline the entire route and list important safety and access information, making it a recreational d...
Our vendor of the week for the Thermopolis Farmers Market is Soughdough Creations. Rachel Bachman, with the help of a few of her 13 children (Chloe pictured above), have been making and selling bread since June of 2024. They now serve the farmers markets in Thermopolis and Worland. Bachman also homeschools all 13 of her children and keeps up with the sourdough demand for both markets. She's a dedicated baker and her loaves are very worth a try. Come see her and her family, along with all the...
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcat golf teams traveled to Douglas last week to kick off their fall season. It was a good opportunity to check out the course, as the State Fall Championship Tournament will be played at the Douglas Community Golf Course in September. The Cats have four seniors returning this year: Jackson Coates, Lilly Johnson, Maile McCumber and Madison Shaffer. They are joined by juniors Anthony Cheatham, Hayden Johnson, Ty Simeral and Brody Welch. The teams will field th...
Chute Out The Hot Springs County Chute Out is set for Saturday, August 23 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Events include bareback, saddle bronc, ranch bronc, calf roping, barrel racing, boot scramble, team roping, steer riding, bull riding and more. There will be youth and adult events. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 7-12 and 6 and under get in for free. For more information, call 307-851-9946. Summer picnic The Historical Society/Pioneer Association dedication of the historic Ferry Crossing and 2025 Annual...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Wyoming joins amicus brief on labeling foreign-sourced beef CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon announced Thursday that Wyoming is part of a bipartisan coalition of 11 states that filed an amicus brief supporting cattle ranchers against manufacturers who are selling foreign-sourced beef products under a “Product of USA” label. “Hardworking Wyoming ranchers produce and sell the highest-quality beef,” Gordon said in a news release. “Consumers in our state and around the country should be confident that they a...
Evening light filters through the trees as people enjoy music played by Roger Lee in Hot Springs State Park on Aug. 13. The event was hosted by Friends of the Hot Springs State Park, Legend Rock and Hot Springs State Park....
