Articles from the August 27, 2020 edition
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First day of school
Last week students sat down in the early morning as everyone arrived, ready and prepared, for... Full story
School board hears from upset parents
Several parents attended the most recent Hot Springs County School District’s Board of Trustees...
Town council again says no to chickens
At the August 18 Thermopolis Town Council meeting Darren Butcher came in front of the council to present an updated request for a revision to the...
On the record
On the Record policy It is the Thermopolis Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s...
New teachers on board at HSCSD
Several new teachers have joined Hot Springs County School District this school year. This week we are featuring teachers new to Hot Springs County...
VFW picnic
A sizable crowd turned out for the annual VFW picnic Sunday in Hot Springs State... Full story
Election results finalized
The Primary Election was held Tuesday, August 18 and the results have been made official. In Hot Springs County, 1,645 people cast their vote. Of...
Our view - Take a stand
As if things weren’t hard enough for Wyoming’s small businesses, news comes that there are plans to claw back a chunk of the Paycheck Protection P...
Thomas Edwin Ryan
Thomas Edwin Ryan, (Big Tom to many who knew him and Papa to his grandkids) of Thermopolis, Wyo.,... Full story
George Douglas 'Doug' Allen
George Douglas "Doug" Allen, 76, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his residence in Thermopo... Full story
Louis 'Louie' Sedmak
Louis "Louie" Sedmak, 62, of Casper, Wyo., unexpectedly passed away on August 17, 2020. He was born... Full story
Jack Neil Johnson
Jack Neil Johnson, 90, passed away on August 13, 2020, after a 30 year battle with cancer. He had been living with his eldest daughter and... Full story
Music in the park
Set Free Church hosted a concert in Hot Springs State Park on Friday evening. Proceeds from the... Full story
Football team prepares for Saturday scrimmage in Worland
The blistering temperatures and the thick covering of smoke may make you think otherwise, but crisp...
Volleyball season opener Friday
Hot Springs County High School volleyball coach, Shannon Hill, said the program this year has 30...
Golfers performing well at tourneys
It’s been a quick start to the Bobcat Golf team’s season with their first practice on August...
Getting ready
In spite of blistering heat and a cloud of wildfire smoke, the 2020 Bobcat football team has been... Full story
Cross country kicks off in Powell
You may have seen some teens out running in the morning or in the evening lately, but its just the...
New shoes for Hayden
Parents with boys who have very sturdy bases, also known as big feet, understand the struggle and ex... Full story
August gymkhana results
Saturday's Gymkhana results, in order of finish, include: LEAD LINE - ages 5 and under Barrels:...
Youth shine at state fair
Several Hot Springs County youth attended the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas earlier this month. Results include: FFA Classroom: Ag 1 Notebook - Jaye...
Prepare your garden for winter
You can almost smell the scent of fall in the air, the perfect time to start preparing your lawn and garden for winter. Taking care of your garden bed...
Lodging tax revenues up
In the recent Travel and Tourism board meeting held at the Hot Springs County Museum, Director Jackie Dorothy provided some good news in their...
Summertime small biz
Briar Lahoe pours a cool drink to customer Mayor Mike Chimenti while staying out the heat at their... Full story