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The Thermopolis Town Council met for its first regular monthly meeting on November. Brad Becerra, VFW Post Commander, appeared to make a veterans outreach presentation for the council. Becerra prefaced his presentation by addressing concerns he had regarding how the town communicates actions taken by the town council to town residents. He stated that he felt the town had not adequately advised residents regarding new stop signs that had been installed on Arapahoe Street and also regarding the allowance of fireworks at home football games....
Thermopolis Middle School student Grant Coates presents Duane Richter, Army 1960-1966, Gold Star Family and Sue Knighton, Army 1992-1997, Military Police Officer, with the Quilts of Valor during the Veterans Day Program held at the school auditorium on Veterans Day....
The Hot Springs County Commissioners met on November 4 for their first regular meeting for the month. Following up on a request made at the board’s October 21 meeting that the county reimburse him for attorney fees incurred with regard to the on-going Governor’s investigation, commissioner Aguiar took issue with advice which had recently been provided by county attorney Jill Logan. She suggested that individual commissioners should not participate in action taken by the board of commissioners with regard to any request to cover the att...
Bids for the acquisition of 18 animals from the state bison herd are invited at the Hot Springs State Park Headquarters Office in Thermopolis until 4 p.m. on December 8. The available bison include five 2025 heifer calves, ten 2024 bull calves, two 2024 yearling heifers and one 2006 cow. All the animals have received proper vaccinations. The minimum bids are as follows: $1,000 for 2025 heifer calves, $1,100 for 2025 bull calves, and $1,200 for the yearling heifers and $1,000 for the 2006 cow....
Jay Ritchey works to separate cattle during the Thermopolis Sorting Series at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds last Saturday....
On the Record policy It is the Thermopolis Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “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 Monday, Nov. 3 8:29 a.m. Agency assist for the Department of Family Services. 12:42 p.m. Investigation into an open gate violation on private land. 1:36 p.m. Report of theft. Tuesday, Nov....
The annual People for People Backpack Program Fundraiser and the Beta Sigma Phi Annual Holiday Craft Fair will be held at the Thermopolis Middle School, 1450 Valleyview Dr., Saturday, November 15. Fundraiser The theme for the fundraiser is “Western Christmas.” It will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The items will be up for bid in a silent auction, which will end at 3 p.m. Winning bidders will be notified after bidding closes. Proceeds for the silent auction will go to the backpack program which provides meals on the weekends for kids in our com...
Night of worship Federated Community Church is hosting a night of worship on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 6-8 p.m. Social hour will be from 6-7 p.m. with light snacks and drinks followed by worship music in the sanctuary from 7-8 p.m. Pet supplies available Donations of pet supplies will be taken in and given out every other Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at the VFW, 302 Broadway St. The next scheduled day is this Saturday, Nov. 15. For more information, contact Heath Clouse at 928-350-7069. Thanksgiving meal People for People and the Holy Trinity Episcopal...
Ernie Over shares stories from his life during a presentation hosted by the Hot Springs County Historical Society at The Learning Center last Saturday....
The Holiday Food Drive is underway and volunteers will be picking up filled bags in the community on Saturday, November 15 beginning at 8 a.m. Place your canned and dry food donations in a bag by your front door no later than 8 a.m. No perishable items or home canned products please. If your donation is not picked up or you need assistance, call 864-3629 and leave a message. You can also leave your donations in the entry of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 642 Arapahoe and 7th Streets, marked Christmas food. Christmas baskets Sign-ups are...
by Megan Barton, publisher Cody Enterprise Wyoming has always been a place defined by its vast horizons, rugged beauty, and deeply rooted sense of community. It’s a state where people still wave to their neighbors, where families gather under wide-open skies, and where safety and simplicity create the foundation for raising children. Yet, despite all that we cherish about living here, the Wyoming Business Council’s recent data paints a sobering picture – one that calls for urgent and united action. According to the WBC, Wyoming may be headi...
by Jed Assam, MD, Founder and Vitreoretinal Surgeon, VRA Vision Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss among adults over 65. This condition affects the back of the eye where light is processed by macula. The macula is the part of the retina providing sharp, detailed vision needed for reading, driving, and recognizing faces. Two categories of macular degeneration are “dry” and “wet”. This article will focus on dry macular degeneration and therapy options to help slow vision loss from it. Early Signs a...
Mary Kathleen "Aunt Mary" Ryan, 84, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 9, 1941, in Douglas, Wyo., Mary was the daughter of Maude Smith Ryan and John V. Ryan. She attended Carroll College in Helena, Mont., before beginning a long and rewarding career as a reservationist with Northwest Airlines. Her career took her to cities across the country - including Detroit, Missoula, Anchorage and Seattle - and allowed her to see... Full story
Lilly May Seaton was born on May 31, 1936, to James and Dorothy Dockery Willis. She was raised at Hamilton Dome with her brothers, Charles (Kay); Robert (Kitty) of Upton; James (Linda) of Cody; and her sister, Isabel Fisher. After graduating from Hot Springs County High School in 1954, Lilly attended Colorado Teacher's College in Greeley. She started teaching in Colorado Springs but spent most of her career teaching in Hot Springs County at Hamilton Dome, Thermopolis, and Lucerne. She loved to... Full story
Florence Marie “Toots” Daugherty, of Thermopolis, Wyoming, died on November 6, 2025. She was an amazing 104 years old. Born Florence Marie Walker on August 23, 1921, in Lucerne, Wyoming, she was the third of six children born to Jesse and Grace Walker. Toots grew up in Lucerne and Thermopolis. She was united in marriage to Russell Elmer Daugherty and they enjoyed 46 wonderful years together before he predeceased her. Together they lived in Worland and raised two sons, Russell Joseph Daugherty and Marvin Jay Daugherty. Toots enjoyed life as a ra... Full story
Helen L. Drake, 97, died July 10, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. She was born May 4, 1928, in Watertown, S.D., to Guy and Minnie Peterson. She had one sister Arline Frantz. Helen worked many years at Norwest Bank in Watertown. She retired to Thermopolis, Wyo., to be near her son, then to Arizona. She enjoyed many international trips to Australia, Continental Europe, Russia, Scandinavia, Alaska and Nova Scotia. She loved to take pictures, sew, cook, read, collect maps, garden, play piano and walk.... Full story
After battling their way to a 6-1 record in the 2A Northwest Division, the Hot Springs County High School Bobcats were set to battle it out in the playoffs. After winning a decisive victory over the Burns Broncs on their home field on Halloween, the Cats headed to Big Horn for a round two game, which the school had not experienced for many years. Big Horn is a big team, having the advantage of drawing upon a large pool of players from several towns in northwest Wyoming. They are a well-coached...
At the regionals in Lander, the Hot Springs County High School Lady Cats volleyball team put on a remarkable show of strength and endurance. Surprising many in the stands, and around the state, the Lady Cats played their best volleyball of the season – punching their ticket to the state championships, which were held in Casper last weekend. Thermopolis would be the number four seed from the West. On Thursday, November 6, Thermopolis faced Sundance, who came into the tournament as the number one seed from the East. It was the first round of the...
It was a full week for the Thermopolis Middle School Wrestling team starting off with a triangular with Worland and Greybull last Tuesday in Basin followed by the Glenrock Team Duals on Friday and the Riverton Invitational on Saturday. For the Glenrock team duals, the Thermopolis boys went 4-0 in pool B, beating Saratoga (74-9), Burns/Pine Bluffs (87-24), Herders (89-32) and Lusk (88-16) and putting them into the fist place dual with Thermopolis coming out on top over Glenrock Intermediate Middle School. Individual results from Basin and...
The Hot Springs County High School Speech and Debate Team captured first place in the 1A/2A Sweepstakes at the Northwest College Trapper Rendezvous Speech and Debate Tournament held at NWC on November 8, 2025. The Bobcats, coached by Lyle Wiley, Riley Jeffs, and Markie Whitney, kicked off the season with seventeen novice and varsity students, all of whom had impressive first-tournament results. Junior Hayden Franklin earned first place in Program Oral Interpretation, while senior Kassidee...
Wyoming FFA members were among more than 73,000 participants who gathered in Indianapolis for the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo, held Oct. 29-Nov. 1. Members represented their local chapters and the state through competitions, award programs, performances, and service. Members from the Thermopolis Middle School Big Springs Chapter who attended include: Logan Stewart, Cameron Martinez, Apollo Jenks, Amelia Strickland, Lilly Estensen, Creighlee Williams and advisor Becky Martinez. "Wyoming...
by Noah Zahn, Wyoming Tribune Eagle via Wyoming News Exchange Claims that “chemtrails” from government or private jets are poisoning citizens, sterilizing soil and blocking the sun spurred heated debate among Wyoming lawmakers and the public this week, culminating in the advancement of two bills intended to prohibit atmospheric modifications over the state. The Legislature’s Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee spent nearly four hours fielding public testimony and complex scientific reports before votin...
Volunteers who gathered at Monument Hill Cemetery on Veterans Day to put up the Memorial Avenue of Flags were treated to a beautiful sunrise. Marian Blackmon, Zack Hurley, Frank Davis, Keith Haagensen, Lloyd LaFave, Basil Sorensen, Shawn Hegwood and the photographer put up 101 flags Tuesday morning....
