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Last Thursday, Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire across from 342 Amoretti. Chief Dale Andreen said, "As our first engines arrived on the scene, we observed heavy black smoke emanating from multiple areas of the roof. The first hose team accessed the building through a large barn-style door and began applying water to the fire. Once another truck arrived, a second hose team was able to enter through a different door and continue suppression efforts....
At the May 6 Thermopolis Town Council meeting held at Town Hall. After an executive session, Mayor Adam Estenson and the council voted and passed the approval to accept the resignation of Sergeant Mike Mascorro, as was discussed in the executive session. Councilmember Rachel Hughes voted against accepting the resignation. During citizen participation, they discussed the Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board applicants. There was one opening on the board for a three-year term, and there were two applicants. According to the rules, they must...
On Monday, May 5 at the William Malloy Auditorium, Ralph Witters Elementary teacher Kristin Ryan was awarded Teacher of the Year for Hot Springs County School District #1 at their end of year staff award ceremony. The district praised Ryan saying, "Ryan has been an integral part of HSCSD#1 since 2011. In her tenure with the district, she's been an educator at all three buildings; teaching high school and middle school ELA and serving as the Special Services Director for three years before...
The Broadway Bridge will be fully closed starting May 28 until October 16. There will be marked detour signs to help redirect traffic to allow access to Hot Springs State Park, the hospital and other entities in East Thermopolis. The bridge will undergo a rebuilding of the deck and railings and the pedestrian sidewalks on the bridge will also be redone as well. Regarding the detour to access the State Park and East Thermopolis going east on Broadway, cross the railroad tracks and turn left onto on North 2nd Street and continue on until Park...
On October 21, 2024, Douglas Edwards filed a civil rights complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming. The Court is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Edwards seeks damages for an alleged violation of his civil rights, which allegedly occurred on October 13, 2021, in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. Acting pro se (representing himself, without an attorney), Edwards alleges that his civil rights were violated in an encounter with officers of the Thermopolis Police Department, and deputies of the Hot Springs County...
One Eyed Buffalo Brewing Company is hosting a summer kick off street dance on Saturday, May 24 beginning at 6 p.m. Live music will be perfored by Tris Munsick and The Innocents. Tickets are only available through OEB Saloon, One Eyed Buffalo Brewing Company, Wyotoday, Thermopolis High School Volleyball team or at the gate if there are tickets left the day of the event. Broadway Street between 5th and 6th Streets will be closed from sometime on May 23 though out the full day of May 24 for set up, the performance and then clean...
The Bobcat Booster club is preparing to host their annual Hot City Summer Slam 3-on-3 basketball tournament May 24-25 in the parking lot of Hot Springs County High School. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Hot Springs The Bobcat Booster club is preparing to host their annual Hot City Summer Slam 3-on-3 basketball tournament May 24-25 in the parking lot of Hot Springs County High School. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Hot Springs County School District #1 sports. Spectators, remember to bring your chairs, sunscreen and...
Memorial Day notice Decorations may be placed on graves at Riverside and Monument Hill Cemeteries commencing at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025 and must be removed before 8 a.m. on June 2, 2025. The district will irrigate if necessary. Secure all decorations so they are not blown away in the wind. The district is not responsible for decorations. Board member trainingMemorial Day notice Decorations may be placed on graves at Riverside and Monument Hill Cemeteries commencing at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025 and must be removed before 8 a.m....
On Monday, May 5, the Big Springs FFA chapter held their 2024-2025 Annual Banquet and Appreciation Dinner at the middle school Advisor Becky Martinez opened the awards portion of the banquet and said, "We would like to start our banquet with a familiar face, but also a distinguished guest. While Tymber Eckley wasn't officially a member of the Big Springs FFA because it hadn't been founded yet, she did serve as an FFA officer for middle school members the two years she was in middle school. Even...
On Tuesday, May 6, the Thermopolis FFA chapter held their 2024-2025 Banquet and Appreciation Dinner at the fair building. FFA Advisor Britton Van Heule opened the event and said, "This year, we approached our annual work sale a little differently. Instead of the traditional live auction, students were asked to find a buyer ahead of time and secure a bid prior to tonight's event. For those who didn't arrange a buyer or chose not to, they were included in the silent auction taking place at the...
On April 28, 2025, a wrongful death civil action was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming. The action was filed by Debra Laramore and Brandi Laramore, and names the Thermopolis Police Department and Michael Mascorro as Defendants. Michael Mascorro is a Sergeant with the Thermopolis Police Department. At press time, the court records do not indicate whether the case has been served, however, no Answer to the Civil Complaint has yet been filed by either of the Defendants. Thermopolis resident, Buck Laramore, died...
Last Thursday, Shurie Scheel of Thrive gave a presentation on “Our Community Action Plan”, which was a summarization of the recent community survey and committee groups and their discussions. The event was held at the fire hall and was well attended by various representatives of the community. Scheel first discussed two statements that encompassed their actions. First was the vision statement which is “The residents of Hot Springs County will have a safe quality of life, and Hot Springs Count...
What may be the smallest "construction project" in Thermopolis this year is open for business. "Mouse House" Little Free Library has set up a book-box in Bicentennial Park at 5th & Broadway near the Independent Record office. "Mouse House" is an outreach project of Buffalo Creek Foundation and Hot Springs County Library. It is officially #198646 registered with the Little Free Library (LFL), a nonprofit organization which keeps track of little free libraries. It is not Thermopolis's first little...
On April 28, The Learning Center presented their third and final meeting for Local Government 101. This part was “How Do We Pay For County Services?” Barb Rice and Charles Curley led the Pledge of Allegiance and discussed the norms. Dr. John Anderson gave a re-introduction to Local Government 101, where he discussed the different forms of revenue for the fund government. Representing the financial officials of Hot Springs County were speakers County Assessor Daniel Webber, County Treasurer Julie Mortimore and County Clerk Becky Kersten. And...
On May 2, Michael Stauffer was sworn in as a new Patrol Deputy for the Hot Springs County Sheriff's Office. Deputy Stauffer has several years of experience as a peace officer, including in the State of Utah, Kemmerer Police Department, and Thermopolis Police Department. Deputy Stauffer is very excited to serve the community further as a Patrol Deputy with the Sheriff's Office....
The Town of Thermopolis will be holding its annual Spring Clean-Up on May 12-16. All residents and business owners are encouraged to clean their property in preparation for the upcoming summer season. According to the Town’s Director of Public Works Basil Sorenson and Assistant to Mayor Jim Jeunehomme, four large open top trash bins will be located at these addresses for residents: 14th Street next to the tennis courts, 9th Street and Big Horn, 8th Street and Amoretti, and the 200 block of 2nd Street. There will also be a Free Dump Day at t...
The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) has selected 23 inductees for the Class of 2025. The WCHF State Board of Directors voted on the nominees from across the state during its annual meeting April 26. The 12th Annual induction ceremony will be at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper, Sept. 16 and 27. It is open to the public. For Region 8 - Hot Springs County – Frank J. Rhodes, now of Cody will receive the honor. Regional committees in ten different areas of Wyoming researched and scored over 50 nominations and sent the top picks to the WCHF State Boar...
The Wyoming Department of Health reminds Wyoming residents to take simple steps to protect themselves, loved ones and pets from ticks when heading outdoors this spring. Courtney Tillman, an epidemiologist with WDH, said past records show people typically start seeking medical help due to tick bites in May. Ticks in Wyoming can spread diseases such as tularemia, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) and Colorado tick fever (CTF). “If you’re feeling unwell and think you might have a tick-related illness, it’s really important to tell your docto...
by Kat McMahon Northern Wyoming News via Wyoming News Exchange The Big Horn Co-op has been a community mainstay for more than 100 years, and newly appointed chief executive officer Jim Gauker is doing what it takes to see that legacy continue. “We made money again in March and are just slightly under budget for the year,” he said recently. Under Gauker’s leadership, the future for the Big Horn Co-op involves prioritizing its energy and agronomy divisions, which are the most profitable. Additionally, the Riverton Farm Store, the Powell Tire...
Historical Society program The May 10 meeting of the Hot Springs County Historical Society will feature a program on the Wyoming Bomber Crash of 1943 by Sylvia Bruner, Executive Director of the Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum in Buffalo. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. with the program to follow. The meeting is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 864-2678. Tea time with mom On Saturday, May 10 at the Hot Springs County Senior Center there will be a Tea time with Mom event beginning at 1:30 p.m. Come...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Wyoming Highway Patrol investigates fatal hit and run on I-80 near Rock Springs ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — The Wyoming Highway Patrol took to social media to make a plea over the weekend — to help identify a hit-and-run semi-truck driver. The crash occurred on I-80 at about 4:20 p.m. at Exit 99 near Rock Springs on Friday, April 25, according to Arron Healy, public information officer with WHP District 3. Healy told the Rocket Miner the semi-truck driver struck a commercial truck driver who was outside of his...
At the April 29 Hot Springs Health board meeting, CEO Scott Alwin introduced to the board Tim Teson who is the new Chief of Clinical Service. Alwin said, “Tim was our Director of Surgical Services and has stepped up to lead the clinics and has joined our executive team. He’ll be a part of the board meetings going forward.” Alwin also discussed Ina Amend’s recent program certification for the environment services program. It was also noted that Amend is also not part of the infection control...
Monday night's wet snow storm caused several tree casualties in Hot Springs County. Part of this tree fell on and damaged a fence....
The Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board recently announced the winners of their Winter Season photo contest. They are for $200 - first place, Lesleigh Ann Schaefer; $125 - second place, Bill Waltz and $50 - honorable mention, Michelle Redland. Travel & Tourism is now seeking submissions for the Spring Season Photo Contest. The deadline is June 30. You can enter as many photos as you wish at either Themopolis.com, the Travel & Tourism Facebook page or by email at tourism@thermopolis.com. Participants need to fill out an entry form. If...
At the Student Government Association Awards banquet on Thursday, April 24, Western Wyoming Community College (Western) announced two Outstanding Graduates, Mustang Awards, and scholarship recipients for 2025-2026. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the committee selected Wyatt McDermott of Thermopolis and Hagen DeWitt of Lyman for its highest honor. Western’s Outstanding Graduate is selected by a committee that includes administrators, professionals, faculty, and staff. The nomination criteria and scoring rubric is based on campus i...
