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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the Wyoming Department of Agriculture recently convened a meeting of Wyoming's Invasive Mussel Response Team. The team, formed by Gov. Mark Gordon, is a multi-agency effort to stop the spread of and limit impacts from invasive zebra mussels in Wyoming. Hot Springs State Park Superintendent Kevin Skates said that Game and Fish are really concerned about the zebra mussel invading the cooling ponds of the park and elsewhere. Skates said, "It's an invasive sp...
The local chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is holding its banquet April 10 at 5 p.m. at the Fair Building. The event is a fundraiser and committee chair, Anthony Barnett, said they want to get members back together now that COVID has died down. Barnett added, “We had to cancel our event last year. As far as a local community, we wanted to have an event for the community. With proceeds from this local event and the Women for Wildlife events our chapter does in Greybull, Worland and Dubois throughout the year our chapter h...
CASPER (WNE) — A bill to legalize online sports wagering in Wyoming for the first time cleared both the House and Senate. House Bill 133 directs the Wyoming Gaming Commission to regulate the activity by setting up rules and imposing fees and penalties. The commission will have until September to draft the rules. Supporters of opening up online sports betting have said the activity already occurs in the state illicitly; Wyoming is simply missing out on needed money. “(The bill) tries to stop the black market that is taking place now, put con...
by Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — In an unprecedented vote, the Wyoming House of Representatives gave its final support Wednesday to a bill authorizing the expansion of Medicaid coverage to an estimated 24,000 low-income residents in the state, marking a level of support among lawmakers that has not been seen since the program was first offered to the state nearly a decade ago. House Bill 162, which won approval from the body by a narrow 32-28 vote, would direct state officials to pursue a plan to e...
by Ellen Gerst Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A bill intended to exempt Wyomingites from future federal restrictions on gun rights passed the Senate floor Wednesday with a 24-6 vote. Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, sponsored Senate File 81 in an attempt to provide proactive Second Amendment protections for “law-abiding citizens” in anticipation of federal restrictions on guns coming from the Democratic administration. After a series of amendments overhauled Bouchard’s original version of the bill, the sponsor voted n...
The Internal Revenue Service announced that individuals have until May 17, 2021 to meet certain deadlines that would normally fall on April 15, such as making IRA contributions and filing certain claims for refund. This follows a previous announcement from the IRS on March 17, that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year was extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. Notice 2021-21 provides details on the additional tax deadlines which have been postponed until May 17. Time to make contributions to IRAs...
The Hot Springs County School District Board of Trustees received a cautiously optimistic financial forecast from Business Manager Chauncy Johnson on March 18, who reported the district is due to receive roughly $1.4 million as a result of the recently passed COVID-19 stimulus package. “We’ve inquired about how we can utilize this funding, and the good news is that the federal government hasn’t put a lot of tight stipulations on it,” said Johnson, who noted that authorized expenditures for the $1,434,935.08 include retrofitting air filtrat...
On Tuesday, March 16, Officer Mike Mascorro, of the Thermopolis Police Dept., conducted a traffic stop near the Armory on US Highway 20 North. The vehicle was pulled over for speeding in a school zone. During the traffic stop, Officer Mascorro smelled the overwhelming odor of marijuana emanating from the interior of the vehicle and requested assistance from additional units. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, Thermopolis Police Department Officer Scott Gardner and Hot Springs County...
The Bobcat Speech and Debate Team has five National Qualifiers from the Wind River District Tournament. They include: Jean-Luc Willson and Jacob Randall in Policy Debate. Joey Butler in US Extemporaneous Speaking. Logan Petty in World Schools Debate. Elizabeth Keller in World Schools Debate. Willson and Butler also qualified in other events, but will go in Policy Debate and Extemporaneous. “Amazing end to an amazing regular season for our Bobcats,” said head coach Lyle Wiley. “It is truly historic what this team has accomplished this year,...
The Hot Springs County School District will wait until after receiving the results of a survey of certified and classified staff on March 30 before its board of trustees votes on whether to apply for a mask variance from Wyoming Public Health. Board Chair Jennifer Axtell opened the discussion on March 18 by noting the other districts who’d been granted such variance after applying for it, and both she and Board Trustee Will Farrell noted the amount of correspondence they’d received from the public on the issue, which had prompted Axtell to add...
At the March 16 County Commissioners meeting, Shane Rankin gave his Road and Bridge report and said that the Big Horn Basin Discovery Center requested assistance in moving some dirt for a mound on their center’s location. They want to use a bulldozer and loader to form the mound in preparing for a pond and waterfall to eventually be put there. The work would take about one to two days. A formal motion was not necessary, and the commissioners gave their approval. Hot Springs County Sheriff J...
Hot Springs County COVID-19 vaccinations are available to any Hot Springs County resident aged 18 or over. The Moderna vaccine arrives locally on a regular basis. Moderna requires two doses, 28 days apart. When you make your appointment for the Moderna vaccine you will need to be available in Thermopolis for your second dose in 28 days. Register on-line at hscounty.com/vaccine or call WDH Registration at 1-800-438-5795. You will receive a call from Hot Springs County Public Health (864-3311) or Red Rock Family Practice (864-5534) to schedule...
The Thermopolis FFA Chapter hosted the Regional Speaking contest in Thermopolis last week. Rebekah Johnson qualified for state as a co-winner in in Extemporaneous Speaking. Kaia Galovich and Tucker Lake both competed in Creed Speaking but finished just shy of qualifying for state. Several members are competing in a variety of competitions this week for State FFA. Results will appear in the Independent Record once they are available....
Do you like camping, hiking, shooting sports, canoeing, being outdoors, making new friends and a lot more? The local Boy Scouts of America is hosting an event where you can find out more about becoming part of the organization. Boys and girls grades kindergarten through 11th grade, along with their parents, will be welcomed for snacks, fun games and activities on Sunday, March 28 at 4 p.m. at the Community Hall, behind Community Federated Church, 244 North 6th St. Adult leaders are needed. For questions please contact Ana Mosser at...
by Morgan Hughes and Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A House bill to expand Medicaid in Wyoming and give an estimated 25,000 additional residents health insurance passed an initial vote Monday after lawmakers in the Senate killed a similar proposal a few hours earlier. As the evening wore on, it seemed the House would act as the Senate had and defeat the proposal by burying it under a procedural deadline. But leaders agreed to hear House Bill 162 as the last bill of the evening. “It gives health care to...
At the March 16 Town Council meeting, the Town Council approved a catering permit for Shorty’s at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation event set for April 10. Howie Samelson from Main Street Thermopolis provided his quarterly report and said they will be scheduling their Spring Clean Up for May Samelson also thanked the council for approving the street closure for the coming Brewfest. Samelson said that they are working with Brian Beadles, from the Wyoming State Preservation Office to expand T...
At the March 17 Travel and Tourism board meeting, Treasurer Matt Hughes gave the financial report. He updated their spreadsheet to reflect $38.3K in the board-approved budget plus up from carryover. The remaining carry-over balance is $24.2K. Hughes also reconciled the spreadsheet with their accountant data and made them agree with each other down to the penny. He also completed the U.S. Census 2021 Government Units Survey they needed to fill out. For the month of February, the lodging tax income was $7,396.77 plus $7.69 in interest. In the...
In a recent letter to the editor in the Independent Record, the writer spoke about her interest in using CI or Capital Improvements for paying for the replacement of many dumpsters for the town. She stated, “It seems that the CI monthly fee of $5 per customer which we have been paying for many years now would have accrued quite a nest egg by now. What better use would CI of $5 be than equipment replacement costs such as this.… It’s time the monthly capital improvement fee be applied to the d...
Significantly updated statewide public health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic went into effect Tuesday and are now available online, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). While the statewide order for mask use (Public Health Order #4) is ending, WDH recommends the continued use of face masks in indoor public places and when common-sense physical distancing cannot be maintained among people who don’t live in the same household. “COVID-19 has not yet gone away so we need to act with caution and personal responsibility for...
The VFW Auxiliary #2281 is having a Soup Supper on Friday, March 19 at the 302 Broadway from 5-7 p.m. The cost is a donation. There will be a variety of soups and lots of delicious flavors. It’s an opportunity for a hearty meal while it’s cold outside. Come and fill yourself up and bring your family and friends. Proceeds will go to Cancer Crusaders and Big Horn Riders. A Grimm’s Fairy Tale Once upon a time, there was a great famine in which people jealously hoarded whatever food they could find, hiding it even from their friends and neighbors....
On March 27 at 9 a.m. there will be a Buffalo Bash 5K run in the Hot Springs State Park. It’s $10 per person. All proceeds go to the Shop Gym. Warrior’s Guild Jiu-Jitsu is a local martial arts group that provides both children and adults the opportunity to learn discipline, technique, self-confidence, respect of self and others and humility. It is a great addition to our community and has provided many opportunities to learn and grow. All of their Jiu-Jitsu classes are provided for free by the local community Shop Gym. The Shop Gym offers the...
Wyoming Humanities explored the world of political cartoons as an integral component in the framework of journalism and democracy. The event featured a discussion between two highly regarded cartoonists in the field, Ryan Stolp and Greg Kearney. As part of the event, the public was encouraged to submit captions for two “captionless” cartoons, one each from Stolp and Kearney. The numerous submissions were independently scored by the board and staff of Wyoming Humanities, as well as the cartoonists themselves. The winners, who received cash pri...
Thermopolis Rotary Club met at Kirby Creek Mercantile last week. Member Jackie Dorothy was the guest speaker. Dorothy has a consulting business, Legend Rock Media Productions, and is the director of Travel and Tourism for Hot Springs County. She explained how she used Internet site analytics to determine the top three sites searched for in Thermopolis/Hot Springs County. They are the hot springs, fishing and the Ava’s Rock Shop. Travel and Tourism produced a beautiful magazine and has another one planned. They are working on a new website, a t...
At the March Chamber of Commerce meeting under old business, the board voted to approve their 2021 strategic plan. According to Chamber Director Meri Ann Rush, they didn’t change much to it compared to last year with the exception of taking steps to educate the community about all the Chamber’s benefits. The Chamber doesn’t want to be seen as just an organization that holds parades and fundraisers. Rush said there is much more. Since they voted to approve the plan, they will go over it in more detail with action steps at their annual board meet...
by Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming is one of six states where marijuana remains fully illegal without any sort of decriminalization. But that could change in the near future, as state lawmakers advanced a bill Friday that would open the door for wide-ranging forms of cannabis to be grown and sold in Wyoming. Members of the Legislature’s House Judiciary Committee considered two marijuana-focused bills during their meeting Friday, one of which would require the state health officer to establish a r...
