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The elderly population (age 65 and over) in the state grew 3.2 percent between July 2023 and July 2024, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. In comparison, Wyoming’s total population only grew 0.4 percent during the year. The median age (half of the population is younger, and the other half older) rose 0.3 to 39.9 years, while it increased from 39.0 to 39.1 in the U.S. from 2023 to 2024 The new data indicate that the aging of Wyoming’s population continued to be speedy, and the pace was the most rapid in the country. “The primary reaso...
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com via WNE Attorneys for Secretary of State Chuck Gray asked a federal court Friday to dismiss a lawsuit against Wyoming’s new voter registration law, arguing in two filings that the complaint does not sufficiently demonstrate how the new requirements could harm potential voters. Once the law goes into effect Tuesday, proof of state residency and U.S. citizenship will be required to register to vote in Wyoming. The law also requires someone registering to vote to attest that they’ve lived in the state for at lea...
by Daniel Powell/Lara Love The Hot Springs County Commissioners met on June 17 for their second regular meeting in June. Kathy Sorensen and Chip Axtell appeared on behalf of the Conservation District to inquire whether the county’s upcoming budget would include the $10,000, which that entity had requested of the county. Chairman Tom Ryan advised that the Hot Springs County budget process has been very difficult this year, with the commissioners needing to find over two million dollars in cuts to the budget. Commissioner Ryan stated, “With oil p...
The Thermopolis Town Council met on June 17 for their second regular meeting for the month of June. With no contentious matters on the relatively light agenda, the council quickly completed the night’s business. The council entered into executive session to consider issues relating to the property located at 117 Fremont. After the executive session, and in the public meeting, Mayor Adam Estenson reviewed the history of the property. On January 16, 2024 the property had been declared a nuisance, due to the amount of trash which had a...
The Thermopolis Town Council approved the use of fireworks within the town limits on the Fourth of July, but only within the hours of 4-11 p.m. No fireworks are allowed on any town property, including town park property. Additionally, no fireworks will be allowed within the commercial zone in the downtown area of Thermopolis. The council noted that no fireworks are allowed on state property, including Hot Springs State Park. This map shows the downtown commercial district in tan and state park...
The Hot Springs County Travel and Tourism Board met on June 17 for their regular monthly meeting. Director, Angie Guyon, provided each board member with a new laptop computer, which will now be used for board meetings and business. Guyon presented the monthly financial statements, and commented that revenues were down for the month of May, over last year. She also noted that the organization was currently over budget in advertising expenses, and under budget in administration expenses, which necessitates a move of $8,152.91 from the General...
A series of annual public meetings is scheduled in July to address future highway improvement projects in northwest Wyoming. And in a new change, WYDOT will also meet with citizens and local government agencies in January 2026 as part of the STIP process. A key part of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) process involves annual meetings with public officials and other individuals who play key transportation partnership roles in Wyoming, according to Wyoming Department of Transportation District Engineer Pete Hallsten, P.E., of...
The Hot Springs County School District Board of Directors met on June 19 for their regular monthly meeting. With the school year behind them, the board had a large number of housekeeping items to review on their agenda. To kick off the meeting, Matt Johnson appeared to provide a report on the CWC BOCHES program. Johnson advised that the district has a large number of students at the high school, who have taken advantage of the program to secure college credits, while still in high school. Students can secure college credits by taking classes...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will host a meeting to gather public input and answer questions regarding a proposed new regulation, Chapter 71 (Commercially Guided Fishing Boats). The meeting will take place in Thermopolis June 30 at 6 p.m. at the Thermopolis Fire Hall, located at 400 S 14th Street. The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission is proposing a new regulation, effective January 1, 2026, to govern commercially guided fishing boats and trailers, as directed by the Wyoming Legislature earlier this year. This regulation will establish...
The leaders and volunteers of Hot Springs Heritage Foundation are hard at work, putting together the annual Wyoming Discovery Days Festival. Now in its fifth year, Discovery Days is a spectacular event, which will be held this year on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13 in Hot Springs State Park. In the nature of a “folk festival,” Discovery Days will sport live music from at least nine acts, playing at the Pavilion; story-telling; artisans; food trucks; antique farm equipment on exhibit; and a dachshund race. Nearly fifty vendors have signed...
A benefit cookie jar auction for Emma Littlefield will be held on Friday, June 27 with dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Emma has stage IV renal cancer. Funds will assist her with medical bills and travel expenses. Dinner will be pulled pork, buns, beans, salads and desserts offered for a donation. The auction will follow dinner. Cookie jars can be dropped off the day of the event to the fair building from noon-5 p.m. For more information, contact Belinda Moore at 921-8689 or Connie Hoffman at...
The identification of mosquito breeding sites (water sources) is successfully underway by Hot Springs County Weed and Pest. Identified breeding site areas are being treated with larvicide and adult traps are being set up to help determine areas to be fogged. Fogging operations are based on weather and adult mosquito counts per area surveyed. Aerial spraying throughout Hot Springs County is set for June 30-July 9. For more information, contact HSC Weed & Pest at 864-2278 or email hscwpcd@gmail.com. You can also visit badskeet...
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department will be putting on a fireworks display on the Fourth of July beginning at dusk, around 10 p.m. The fireworks will be let off from atop T-Hill. The department accepts donations toward the fireworks show that are used for the current year or rolled over to the display for the following year. Ice Cream Social Earlier in the day the Hot Springs County Democrats are hosting an Ice Cream Social from 2-4 p.m. in the Hot Springs State Park at the Kiwanis Shelter. The event is free and open to the public....
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com via Wyoming News Exchange A federal lawsuit challenging Wyoming’s new voter registration law has drawn high-powered attorneys from across the country to the case, including several from a firm President Donald Trump hired to keep his name on the 2024 ballot. California-based Dhillon Law Group and Colorado’s Gessler Blue are representing Secretary of State Chuck Gray, who the complaint names as a defendant in his official capacity alongside the state’s 23 county clerks. Set to go into effect on July 1, the law r...
Foam party The Hot Springs County Library is hosting a foam party from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, June 27. The outdoor space at the library will be turned into a dance party/bubble bath playground. For more information, call 864-3104. County wide rummage sale On June 28, several Hot Springs County residents will be participating in a county wide rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sign up at the Thermopolis Chamber of Commerce or contact Hannah Van Heule at 921-8407 or Judy Carswell at 921-8264. WDC anniversary open house The Wyoming...
by Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange Out of the 178 bills successfully passed by the Wyoming Legislature this year, a little more than 100 will go into effect on July 1. The new laws include a statewide ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs and practices in governmental entities, new regulations targeting the transgender community and a repeal of most gun-free zones across the state. Roughly 60 of the other new laws either went into effect immediately or have a start date in 2026. While the Wyoming Tribune...
Last week, the Hot Springs County High School Speech and Debate Team attended the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) 2025 National Tournament held for the second consecutive year in Des Moines, Iowa. This year marked the 22nd appearance of the Bobcats at the NSDA culminating event and the hundred year anniversary of NSDA. The NSDA National Tournament included nearly 7,000 qualifying competitors from over 1,500 schools from all over the US (and some other countries). Four qualifying Bobcats, Dean Bihr, Kiesha Kraushaar, Annalyn...
Non-profit organizations in Thermopolis, Clearmont and Sheridan scored a total of four Community Challenge Grants totaling $31,000. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults. The funds will support efforts to improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and other key areas. Notably, 45% of this year’s funded projects are in rural communities, with nearly $2 million tha...
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com via Wyoming News Exchange The Wyoming GOP has asked a Laramie County District Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit against the state party, arguing that the government should not meddle in a private organization’s internal matters. The dispute stems from the state party’s recommendation that county GOPs disregard state statute and a Wyoming Supreme Court ruling, and allow ousted committee precinct people to vote in local party elections. The Hot Springs County Republican Party initially ignored that advice, set...
by Daniel Powell On June 20, 21 and 22 the Hot Springs County Museum will celebrate Outlaw Days. The event will include gun fights, food vendors, live music, historical talks and a re-opening of the famed Hole-in-the-Wall Bar. With all that to offer, one would be extremely hard pressed to not find something of particular interest or desire. While you are at the museum, take a look at their copy of a famous photograph of the Sundance Kid and Etta Place. It is one of only three, or perhaps four, copies known to be in existence. “Etta Place” is...
by Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com via Wyoming News Exchange Last Tuesday, a group of legislators visited Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, which exists to remember anti-Asian discrimination and the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. Before the tour, Joint Agricultural Committee Chairman Rep. John Winter used an anti-Japanese racial slur while discussing the historic site. Closing out a morning of testimony and lawmaker discussion on agricultural and public land issues, Winter, who is from Thermopolis and represents a...
In response to criticism following his comment regarding the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, Joint Agricultural Committee Chairman and District 28 Rep. John Winter issued a statement to the Independent Record. Last week, legislatures participated in a tour of the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. Before the tour, and as they were closing out a morning of testimony and lawmaker discussion on agricultural and public land issues, Winter took a minute to remind his fellow lawmakers of the upcoming visit to center. “If you’re gonna go to the...
Several awards were handed out at the 2025 Hot Spot Car Rally. Winners include: Off Road - Jeffrey Averill, 1963 Chevy C10 Motorcycle - Lloyd LaFave, 2007 Boss Hoss Trike Tractor - Chris Delay, 1940 Allis-Chalmers B Street Rod - Jay Hergert, 1936 Ford Pickup Truck - Wolf Baldwin, 1957 Chevy Pickup The Odd Balls - Tim Bullington, 1935 Dodge Pickup Muscle Car - Brian Disrud, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Vintage Car - Kenny Page, 1929 Ford Model A Chevy - Dan Schmid, 1972 Chevy Nova Ford - Tim Schmelzle, 1971 Ford F-100 Mopar - Gary Pierce, 1967...
From June 2 to June 10, a group of 12 4-H youth and adult participants from across Wyoming embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through northern Italy and southern France to explore sustainable agriculture, immerse themselves in new cultures, and strengthen the values of 4-H. Youths who participated included Silas Dickey from Hot Springs County and others from around the state: Campbell County – Karmyn Gladson, Park County – Tag Thompson, Washakie County – Mackenzie Ray, Niobrara County – Gr...
The Farmers and Artisans Market is kicking off this Saturday, June 21 and will run through October 4. The market is located on 5th Street west of Bicenntenial Park and is open from 8 a.m. to noon. Last year the market operated under the auspices of the Red Dirt Master Gardeners organization. Starting this season, the nonprofit group known as Thermopolis Farmers and Artisans Market has taken over. Produce will not be available until later in the growing season. The group has set up a website with a wealth of information on the market, including...
