Articles from the February 11, 2016 edition
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State, county tourism increases
Wyoming tourism economy made some great leaps in the fiscal year of 2014-15. According to the...
Grant application approved for airport feasibility study
After a short public hearing at the Feb. 2 Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting, the commissioners voted to submit a Site Specific Feasibility Stu...
Fireman's Ball set for Saturday
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department will present the annual Fireman’s Ball at the VFW Post...
Shinost found guilty on three counts
Jurors in Washakie County deliberated just under eight and a half hours before bringing back a...
Hey, hey we're the monkeys
The playground during recess at Ralph Witters Elementary was teaming with children eager to play in...
On The Record February 11, 2016
On the Record policy It is the Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or...
ArtStroll includes poetry, gifts, Apocalypse Art
February’s Second Friday ArtStroll and Still Strolling Saturday includes an art activity, love poems and sweetheart gifts. The stroll is Friday...
Hat tip to the highest bidder
Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo Queen Devon Burnell shows off a painted ceramic cowboy hat...
Slow down in school zones
School zones are put in place to help ensure the safety of children going to and from schools and...
Support for our local hospital and board
We want to express our support of our local hospital, hospital board members and the county commissioners. They have worked tirelessly looking at...
Declaring a cease to the Tarantino banter
Gee, may I sit on your knee to be enlightened by blissful mores stories of yore? Dames knew their place, coloreds held on the back of the bus by poli...
Access to health care is tough in a rural community
Perhaps Mr. Williams could supply the exact numbers to clarify the issue about how much the hospital spends on management and CEO wages. The point...
Gerd Petzold
Gerd H. Petzold, 71, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at his home,...
Marie Urist
Marie J Urist, 101, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Worland. Born July 18, 1914, in Bridger,...
Arthur Hunter
Arthur L. Hunter, 73, passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital...
Catherine Upton
Catherine Rose Upton, 59, passed away at her home on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, after a 7 1/2-year...
Qualified veterans can apply for exemption by phone
Hot Springs County Assessor Shelley Deromedi has announced that currently qualified Hot Springs County veterans should contact the assessor’s...
Game and Fish seeks public comments on 2016 hunting season
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s public comment period on 2016 hunting season setting regulations is now open. Individuals interested in the...
Vesper Chapter hosts Grand Chapter officers
Vesper Chapter No. 19, O.E.S., hosted the official visit of the Grand Chapter officers Saturday, Feb., 5. Local Worthy Matron Susan Ray and Worthy...
Mayfield fundraiser
Auctioneers John Gerrells, left, and John Holms donated their time during the Mayfield family...
Blizzard of '49 presentation Saturday
During the winter of 1949 the death toll was 76, snow quickly became impassable and the bitter cold...
Getting ready for fair
In preparation for the Hot Springs County Fair, Arnold Pennoyer tags Lance Axtell’s steer at the...
Bobcats cruise to 68-43 victory Friday
Last Friday an activities bus carrying the Bobcat boys basketball team left HSCHS with the passenger...
Lady Cats dominate Riverside on the road
The Lady Bobcats basketball team hit the road both Friday and Saturday and came home with a win and a loss. The Lady Bobcats took the lead early in Fr...