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John Corbin, a former HSCSD teacher, who now teaches social studies at Cody High School, has been named the 2024 Wyoming Teacher of the Year. Corbin, a Wyoming educator for 15 years, is a strong advocate for civics education. He believes that all students should have the opportunity to learn about the history and government of their country. Corbin is a National Board Certified Teacher and has received numerous awards including the John P. Ellbogen Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence in the Advancement of Quality Civics Education. He...
In his analysis and conclusion documents issued on Sept. 21, Special Prosecutor Daniel E. Erramouspe, Sweetwater County Attorney, found that Thermopolis Police Sgt. Mike Mascorro illegally broke into a suspect’s home in April, causing a fatal shootout. However, a provision for law officers in Wyoming’s self-defense law will prevent any criminal charges from being filed. The sergeant could still face civil consequences. Earlier this year, Erramouspe was appointed as Special Prosecutor to rev... Full story
On Wednesday, October 4 Mayor Adam Estenson, Director of Public Works Basil Sorensen, and Assistant the Mayor Jim Jeunehomme held a meeting with the public and business owners to discuss and brainstorm the coming winter season's snow plowing. Mayor Estenson sought comments from the public by inviting them to provide suggestions to improve things and to relay their priorities and procedures. During the discussion, one idea suggested was to create a volunteer list for those who have equipment and...
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce held its 102nd Annual Chamber Banquet "Cham-boo Bash" last Saturday, October 7 at the fair building. The guest speaker for the event was Eric Kay. Two awards were given out for the 2022 Business of the Year. Dickey Animal Health was one of the winners. Dr. Dickey, his wife Sherri, and four sons – Eli, Luke, Seth and Silas – moved to Hot Springs County, Wyoming, in 2011 to take over an existing veterinary practice started by Dr. Katrin Kolder. Tha...
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. Sheriff’s Office Monday, Oct. 2 12:28 p.m. Deputies took a report of livestock invading neighboring property along Highway 20 North. Tuesday, Oct. 3 7:37 p.m. An investigation was opened for a person who caused damage to BLM pro...
by Nelda Currah, Hunting with Heroes Wyoming “Chief Helper” Once again, the Thermopolis community united in support of our nation’s disabled veterans to host the recent Hunting with Heroes Wyoming Annual Thermopolis Antelope Hunt. The hunt was on September 3, however, the veterans were spotted around town throughout the week and weekend taking in the beautiful local scenery and sharing community with the delightful people in Thermopolis. Hunting with Heroes Wyoming (HwH WY) welcomed twelve veterans from seven different states – Ohio, Pennsylvan...
The Hot Springs County Historical Society will hold “History Buffs Unite: How the Wyoming Historical Society can help your local Chapter and your Personal Projects.” The event will be presented by Aley Philp, Executive Director of the Wyoming Historical Society. It will be on Saturday, October 14 at 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum. The Wyoming Historical Society began in 1953 and is celebrating its 70th Anniversary this year. It is made up of members across not only Wyoming, but the world. The Society is open to membership to any individual int...
Range will hold the third annual Great Pumpkin Hunt in Thermopolis on October 23-27. Be the one to find the Great Pumpkin and win the Grand Prize. Range will be hiding the Great Pumpkin (a real pumpkin decorated with the Range logo) at a location somewhere in Thermopolis. Get the daily clue by visiting their Facebook page @RangeConnected. Range Marketing Manager Linda Weeks said they are holding six different pumpkin hunts in the greater region. In Thermopolis, last year’s hunt they had prizes totaling just over $5,700. This year’s Grand Pri...
What was expected to be a fun day of fishing was damped for some fishermen last Thursday when their truck, boat and boat trailer ended up in the Bighorn River just upstream from the 8th Street Bridge. Officers were able to located the vehicle owner who was safely on the river bank. The owner stated his truck slipped out of gear as he was attempting to launch his boat into the river. The owner secured his own tow truck company to retrieve the truck, trailer and boat....
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department is partnering with P6 Station to present a Fire Prevention Pizza Party on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 5-7:30 p.m. You can dine in or have fire department personnel deliver to your door via a fire truck. Delivery will only be within the town limits. To order, call P6 Station at 864-3666 or dine in at 544 Park St. On Tuesday, October 17, there will be an Open House at the Fire Hall, 400 S. 14th St., from 6-8 p.m. Fun activities will be featured that will teach fire safety.... Full story
At the Tuesday, Oct. 17 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, Police Sergeant Michael Mascorro was put on administrative leave for an undetermined amount of time. A press release issued by Mayor Adam Estenson does not explain why Mascorro was placed on administrative leave. Mayor Estenson states in the press release, “The Town and Department have fully cooperated with the Wyoming Department of Criminal investigation which released their findings earlier this month. Upon review of the facts and evidence collected by the Wyoming Department of C... Full story
by Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Members of the Joint Revenue Committee moved to draft legislation during their Monday meeting that would amend the state constitution and implement an acquisition value property tax system in Wyoming. An acquisition value property tax system assesses a property at its market value from the time the property was purchased, with limited annual tax increases until the property is resold, according to the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. Acquisition value is defined under...
Main Street Thermopolis is starting a “Love Local” shopping program on the second Thursday of each month beginning on October 12. Love Local is Main Street’s way of helping promote businesses in the county. Main Street will encourage locals and visitors to shop and eat locally during participating business’s regular business hours. Main Street Thermopolis’ commitment is to advertising the event and participating businesses will display decals and flyers to show support; highlight a participating business once a month. The Main Street group wil...
Hot Springs County High School's Lyle Wiley was inducted to the annual Wyoming Speech & Debate Hall of Fame during their Coaches Convention held at Hot Springs Hotel on September 22. "I was really surprised. I was very humbled. This is my 10th year coaching right now, but it is pretty uncommon for someone to be voted into this to get this award without having coached for a really long time. A lot of the coaches get the award after they've been coaching for 15, 20 years, so it was really...
During the public comment period of the September Hot Springs County School Board meeting, Amanda Coxbill presented concerns to the board regarding the open music teacher position at Thermopolis Middle School and Hot Springs County High School Coxbill said, “My really big concern is my son is very musically inclined. I unfortunately am not. My concern is the music teacher position. I know this is not a surprise to anybody, but I’m really just coming to ask if there’s anything that I can do to help the situation.” She added, “I work in corpor...
An event was held at Hot Springs County High School this past Thursday night to recognize the 2023 Class of Inductees to the Hot Springs School District Hall of Fame. Two individual athletes, a special contributor, and a team were recognized and inducted. This year marks the 15th Class of Hall of Fame Inductees. Each Class of Inductees is recognized on the Wall of Fame, located in the commons area at the High School. The wall boasts some very classy name plaques, and an interactive digital screen, through which visitors may search the history o...
The annual Backpack Program Fundraiser will be at the Thermopolis Middle School on Saturday, November 18, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The event will be in conjunction with the craft sale in the gym. This year the theme is “Everything Christmas”. Event organizer Judy Carswell said participants can decorate anything in the style of Christmas from trees, chairs, wreaths, birdhouses, and anything they want to do. These items are for the silent auction, which is final at 3 p.m. The proceeds go to the Backpack Program, which provides meals for students...
Randy Harris, Tom Moore, Alvin Richter, Rod Anderson, (1974 Basketball Champs), and John McDonald (State Wrestling Champ) were inducted into the Bobcat Hall of Fame during a ceremony last Thursday. Jack Schmidt and Joshua Rathbun were also inducted but were not able to attended....
Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office personnel will be serving a Community Breakfast on Saturday, October 7 from 7-11 a.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center, 206 Senior Avenue. They will be serving biscuits and gravy, ham and scrambled eggs. Drinks will also be provided. Breakfast is free to the public and all are welcome. Donations will be accepted and will go to support the Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office K9 program....
Stillwater Hospice of Northern Wyoming is hosting a Community Luminary Service on Tuesday, Oct. 10 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center, 206 Senior Avenue. Community members are invited to participate in the service commemorating those who have passed with Stillwater Hospice and for those not served by them. Everyone is welcome. Service and luminary will be followed with light refreshments. For more information, call their office at (307) 300-2750....
During the public comment period of the September Hot Springs County School Board meeting, Andrea Miller spoke to the members about some of her concerns. Miller started with, “I have come before you guys before. I used to work here. You guys all know me. In the past, I’ve brought some pretty pressing things to you guys. Nobody has reached out to me, so tonight I hope that you hear what I’m saying, that you receive it and that we can make some progress.” “The last time that I was here, I spoke about teacher evaluation processes and how they...
The Bobcats celebrated their Homecoming last week. Royalty included, left column, top to bottom, Bobcat Homecoming Queen Brooklynn Williams and King Seth Needham. At the high school Talent Show, Kaitlin Barral, Jessen Basse, Forest Christensen, Hannah Hill and Lance Axtell all have fun doing a blindfolded eating contest....
Michael and Michele Stevens will be hosting “The Month of Music” every Saturday in October at the Pavilion in the Hot Springs State Park. This Saturday, October 7 kicks off the live performers with Barcode 307, from 3-7 p.m. Through the month the concerts include The Tinderwoods, October 14 from 3-5 p.m., Christian Wallowing Bull, October 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. and Erica & Billy, October 28 from 3-5 p.m. The events are free to attend. Michael explained their inspiration as to why they are holding the events and said, “We are looking for ways...
At the September Hot Springs County School District board meeting, Chairman Sherman Skelton recognized Caitlyn Deromedi and Darren Lueppe to present on the schools’ and students’ successes. They covered accountability ratings given by the State of Wyoming. There are three key elements that go into the ratings. They are achievement, growth, and equity. Ralph Witters Elementary is meeting expectations. Thermopolis Middle School is exceeding expectations. Hot Springs County High School is also meeting expectations. Deromedi also presented a rep...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Ft. Washakie man charged with embezzling funds for guns, furniture LANDER (WNE) — A federal grand jury has charged Logan James Savage, Fort Washakie, with five counts of wire fraud and one count of embezzlement, alleging he used a company credit card to make personal purchases for more than $25,000. Savage worked as the finance director for Wind River Family and Community Health Care Between July 2022 and May 2023. He was one of several employees who had been granted company credit cards to cover b...
