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Wyo-Ben, Inc. proposes to amend bentonite mining and concurrent reclamation of its 108T plan of operations on public land approximately five miles northwest of Thermopolis. The proposed amendment consists of extending operations at pit 108T. The mining would be active for a period of 10 years and final concurrent reclamation for five more years, with a proposed total disturbance of 375.5 acres. This is not a new mine. It is an extension of pit 108T meaning mining will continue at the location... Full story
Thermopolis residents, June Litizzette (waving) and Bev Adams had the unique opportunity to take a fabulous hot air balloon ride over the terraces last Saturday morning. For Litizzette, it was the thrill of a lifetime and one more thing checked off her "bucket list." Adams had a slightly different take on the experience. For her, it was like getting "back in the basket again" after crashing in a balloon in the California desert some 15 year ago. At the time, she and two other passengers were...
Tuesday evening, the Thermopolis Town Council approved the third and final reading for Ordinance 844, which takes effect Nov. 1, regarding fees for construction and demolition trash and the disposal of tires. The resolution includes language stating that tires shall not be deposited in town dumpsters or left abandoned in the town, and an appropriate permit must be paid for in advance. Penalty for violation includes a fine of $750. The fee schedule for tire dumping is: $3 for car tires, $5 for...
Absentee ballots are now available from the County Clerk’s office in the Hot Springs County Courthouse. In order to use an absentee ballot, you first must be registered to vote. You may go to the courthouse to request the absentee ballot or call the office to request it be mailed to your residence. If you go to the courthouse to request the ballot, you may vote at that time. If you ask to have it mailed to your home, you must return the ballot to the clerk’s office by election day, Nov. 8. Abs...
Our recent heavy rains have caused some issues the Hot Springs County Commissioners had to deal with during their meeting on Tuesday. Thermopolis received around two inches of rain on Sunday and Monday. Nate Messenger, FBO at the airport, let the commissioners know there were some water problems around the shop at the new airport. The rains have caused some pooling on one side of the shop so the road and bridge department brought out a load of gravel and spread it in the area to help alleviate...
On the Record policy It is the Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police calls” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Fire department Monday, October 2 3:41 p.m. Grass fire at mile marker 124 on Highway 20. Sheriff’s department Tuesday, September 27 7:22 p.m. Report of harassing text messages. Subjects were advised to quit sending them Wednesday, September 28 10:51 a.m. Caller reported a motorcycle that appeared to be dr...
Monday in Hot Springs District Court, a defendant who came ready to be sentenced to the Wyoming Department of Corrections is now looking at an alternative. Broderick Hopper was sentenced in 2015 on a theft charge. Though given a period of probation, on Monday he admitted to several violations, including driving without a valid license, missing appointments with the probation office and officer, failing to show efforts to gain employment and not paying restitution. Hopper told Judge Robert E. Ska...
Last month, Hot Springs County High School was named champion in the 2016 Battle of the Belts, a competition that pitted them against Worland to see which community's drivers showed most improvement when it comes to wearing seatbelts. But, there's much more to driving safely than buckling up, and during Homecoming Week members of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association spoke about distracted driving. Frank Chapman said distracted driving is not just a problem with teens, as he sees many adults dri...
Kaylee Groh and Benjamin Crosby were married on August 20, 2016, in the Bighorn Mountains. Kaylee is a Hot Springs County High School graduate. Her parents are Rick and Kathy Groh of Thermopolis. Benjamin is a Hot Springs County High School graduate. His parents are Fred and Joleen Crosby of Thermopolis. The couple resides in Buffalo, Wyo. An open house reception for friends and family will be held Saturday, Oct. 8 from 1-3 p.m. at Stones Throw Restaurant.... Full story
The next meeting of the Hot Springs County Historical Society will be held on Oct. 8, at 2 p.m., at Hot Springs County Museum. The program will be “Around Downtown,” presented by Lea Cavalli Schoenewald, who will present histories of most of the buildings downtown — including when they were built and who or what has occupied them. The museum has an archive of photos and anecdotal information, and much of that will be included. Schoenewald noted she has photos going all the way back to 1899. Regarding the history of Thermopolis, she noted Fifth...
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and Hot Springs Travel and Tourism have teamed up again for the 21 Days of Christmas. Participating businesses will be providing tickets to their customer for purchases made starting at Moonlight Madness, October 27. Customers get one ticket with every purchase, and drawings will be held Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. for $200, December 3 at 2 p.m. for $300, and Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. for $500 at Bicentennial Park. Ticket holders must be present to win. The winners will receive Chamber Bucks to be used...
As a newspaper, we are a source for news and events in the community, whether they be good or bad. Among the latter are certainly the number of court cases we report on, While many of these may seem to some like minor infractions and crimes, one thing that should never be ignored or given simply a passing glance are those cases involving violence in the home. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, though domestic violence is an issue to face year-roud. Between 2001 and 2012, the number of American troops killed in Afghanistan...
This past Friday night, September 30 we played the Thermopolis Bobcats in football. There were several things that happened that went unnoticed by most in attendance and we wanted everyone to know what occurred. At the start of the game the sound system on the visitor’s sideline was very loud. Many attempts were made to remedy the problem. When a solution could not be made, your Principal Mr. Shoop, simply cut the wires leading to the speakers. During the course of the game we had a player that was injured. Your trainer examined the player a...
After hearing and reading of the proposed bentonite pit mine along Highway 120 north of Thermopolis, we wanted to add our voices to last week’s letters by Pete Weisbeck and Sherry Barber in opposition to that proposal. Route 120 from Cody into and through Thermopolis is one of the more beautiful scenic connections in the state. Residents and tourists travel that road year round. The economy of Thermopolis depends on those who travel through, as well as those who come to the city for its hot springs, dinosaur museum, equine events, and high scho...
Hey folks it is starting to rain. According to Wenlin Liu, chief economist for the state of Wyoming, “mineral severance tax revenue in the state is at a 14 year low. Job losses from 2015 to 2016 were about 8,700. The largest factor is the mineral extraction industry.” According to an earlier story in the Independent Record, “Hot Springs County oil and gas sales volume has remained steady from 2015 to 2016, however, the taxable value (Ad Valorem) of both oil and gas has gone down significantly.” For the past 35 years oil and gas have been pa...
I am writing to express my extreme shock and displeasure at even the idea of entertaining the Wyo-Ben pit 108T. It is bad enough that all through the back country where bentonite mines exist the land is totally destroyed, there is abundance of noise pollution, dirt, dust and mud pollution, there is heavy truck traffic ruining public roads. The area will shortly be void of our precious deer, antelope, game birds and will become a blight to the natural beauty people come here to see. Please consider the citizens of Hot Springs County and Wyoming...
I recently read an interview conducted by a colleague, Kerry Drake, with Gerald Gay (R) who represents House District 36 (Natrona County) at the State Capitol regarding the wage disparity between men and women, an issue that affects not just Wyoming, but our country as a whole. On average, women earn just 69 cents of every dollar their male counterparts make. “Women are always going to take their full maternity leave and there’s the dependability issue about whether they’re going to show up for...
Joseph "Joe" Pinter passed away August 24, 2016, at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne. Joe was born in Rock Springs, Wyo., on January 13, 1941, the third son of Mary (Klopcic) Pinter and Lawrence Pinter. He was raised in Superior, Wyo., until age 14 when his family moved to Casper. He graduated from Natrona High School in 1959. In 1964, he joined the Wyoming Air National Guard as a loadmaster. In 1974, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. serving as a disaster preparedness officer. Following his... Full story
Keith Ronald Savage went to be with the Lord on Sept. 27, 2016. He died from complications of COPD and asthma. Keith was born in Thermopolis on Oct. 4, 1963, to parents Ron and Jeanie Savage. Keith always had a kind and generous spirit. He loved music, art and playing pool, which he was quite good at. He was great at one-liners and could always make one smile. He was loved and will be missed by many. He is survived by his parents; a sister Jackie Savage of Westminster, Colo.; a brother Jeff... Full story
There will be plenty of artists and art projects to check out in the coming weeks, in addition to the regular ArtStrolls and music jams, during the unofficial Community Arts Month. October 12 and 13 will see South Dakota artist Dick Termes’ art residency. He will work with fifth and sixth grades and high school art classes, and do an activity at the October 14 Artstroll. October 20 and 21 will be a two-day residency for Celtic duo Men of Worth They will work with a high school choir class, do a...
Suffering from chronic pain? Need some help with carpal tunnel syndrome? Looking for a massage therapist that does more than just make you feel good? Kevin Myers, LMT, CPT, may be the answer you’re looking for. Myers has just started his licensed massage therapy business in Thermopolis after moving here from the Cheyenne area. When Myers was growing up, his grandmother, a Cherokee Native, was a massage therapist. At the age of 11, Myers was hit while riding his bicycle and his grandmother w...
Cowpokes 4-H members visited the Wyoming Pioneer Home to celebrate residents with September birthdays....
Hot Springs County resident Pete Weisbeck owns property off of Highway 120 and lives in close proximity to where the Wyo-Ben 108T pit mine is located and even closer to where the new access road will be located. Weisbeck is concerned about what a ten year extension and expansion of the mine will do to the natural beauty of the area. “I see a basic conflict of interest between the land owners, residents, and tourism efforts in Hot Springs County and the Wyo-Ben business owners in Billings who hav...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the HOPE Agency in Hot Springs County is out to spread that awareness. According to director Jennifer Domhoff and Mary Jane Norskog, their first event will be Oct. 12 with a concert presented by Jalan Crossland, the Silver Tip String Band and Eric Kay. Tickets are available at the HOPE Agency, Broadway Bygones, Storyteller and the V.F.W. for $12 in advance. Tickets will also be available at the door for $15. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m. Along...
Joseph Hampton is sworn in by Judge Robert E. Skar. Hampton will join Messenger and Overfield as a criminal defense practice lawyer. Originally from Rock Springs, he attended the University of Oregon School of Law, and chose the career path because of a strong desire to uphold the justice system and ensure fair process for defendants. He is also a Specialist E4 in the Army Reserves, and enjoys kayaking, racquetball, hiking and skiing....
