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In the latest development of a case involving Joe and Barbara Campbell, as well as 10 anonymous plaintiffs, against Tri County Telephone Association, TCT has filed an appeal on an order to the United States Court of Appeals. The appeal, filed July 2, contests the judgment entered on June 4, on the cross motions for summary judgment in the case. The judgment ordered in June by the U.S. District Court of Wyoming was that the federal claims made by TCT against Joe Campbell be dismissed. Further,...
Monday afternoon in Hot Springs District Court, Judge Bobbi Overfield sentenced Timothy Hoyer to four years of supervised probation. The sentence is on felony charges of conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substance. As part of a plea agreement, a fourth charge of accessory before the fact to deliver methamphetamine was dismissed, and the four to six years of prison time Hoyer was looking at was suspended for the proba...
Late last month, Wyoming Wireless, 601 Broadway, was purchased from Verizon by one of their authorized retailers, CellOnly. CellOnly has been an authorized retailer of Verizon products for several years and has a good track record for service and professionalism across all their Midwestern stores. The addition of 18 new stores, including our Thermopolis outlet, brings the company’s holdings to 33 stores, including Buffalo, Cheyenne, Gillette, Green River, Jackson, Laramie, Pinedale, Powell, Rawlins, Riverton, Rock Springs and Sheridan. ...
A $2 million pavement improvement project has started on U.S. 20/WY789, about 7 miles north of Thermopolis. Asphalt pavement milling started July 29. The scope of work for prime contractor Mountain Construction Co. of Lovell includes milling of existing asphalt pavement, asphalt paving, chip sealing and other work on 6.8 miles of U.S. 20/WY789. Chip sealing only will take place on the first 2.2 miles of U.S. 20, and a pavement overlay and chip seal will take place on the remaining 4.6 miles. The Lucerne North project begins at milepost 139.8,...
When it comes to getting a license, the things that most often spring to mind are being legally able to drive or making sure our pets are tagged. But licensing a bicycle can be just as important. Thermopolis Police Officer Bobbi Byrd said those with bicycles should bring them to the Joint Law Enforcement Center to obtain a license. There is no cost, and owners need to provide only a few pieces of information such as make, model, serial number and a brief description of the bike. This information is logged into a computer at the center, and...
About 78 years ago, Nancy Haynes came into the world in Sunnyside, Wash., in a building that was a combination nursing home and hospital. “I have a picture of it,” she said of the building, noting her friend bought the house several years ago and currently lives there. “It still had the original wiring in it.” Haynes said her grandparents, her father and his family had come from Iowa to Sunnyside, where his uncle had a pear and apple orchard. She recalled working at a restaurant in Oregon later in her life when the assistant manager informe...
by Leo Wolfson CODY — At least four more people have been recently arrested and are facing charges for their connection to the William “Bill” Lee meth distribution ring. One recurring consistency that has shown up in a number of affidavits in relation to the Lee meth ring is an alleged pervasive culture of intimidation, threats and strong loyalty to Bill Lee. Taryn Kokkeler, Sean Randolph, Sara Sanchez and Robert Pedro have now been added to the fold as part of a wide-sweeping criminal investigation that started in November 2016. Sanch...
On July 15, Darren Kennedy took the final step in becoming a U.S. citizen, a process that began with a temporary visa and an online connection. Born in 1989, in Randalstown, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Belfast City, Kennedy lived there until he was 23, including five years of schooling as a chef at Trostan Avenue University in Ballymena. "Then I met Cyle," Kennedy said of his meeting Cyle Hart online in February of 2011; the two would meet in person more than a year later - September of...
On July 19 at the 36th annual Wyoming Coaches Association and Wyoming Sports Official Association Hall Of Fame Banquet, Joe Doak was inducted in to the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) Hall of Fame for his contribution to the youth of Wyoming through his years of service as a sports official in football and basketball. The WHSAA presented Doak with a gold lifetime pass and a hall of fame ring, and a pictured plaque of Doak will be on display at the Casper Events Center. Doak is...
There is no way you can miss the multitude of additional people in Thermopolis right now, between the tourists visiting the area and the folks here to help with the recent hail damage in the county. While it may be frustrating in some aspects such as driving around town or even finding a parking space, the influx definitely has a silver lining when it comes to the economy. Some of the roofing companies have indicated they may be in town for as much as two years doing repairs. Some are... Full story
During the Tuesday evening meeting of the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, Lacy Andreen was named the public records officer for the hospital. Hospital CEO Margie Molitor noted the Wyoming Legislature passed a new rule on districts, and part of that is appointing a public records officer, through which all requests for public records will go. Molitor further added they have so many days to respond to such requests; if it is a large request, they can visit with the...
On Monday, July 22, the Thermopolis Police Department and Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office collaborated in a major drug bust that resulted in the seizure of 100.71 grams of meth that had a street value of about $15,000. Officer Scott Gardner was first to respond to the scene and Deputy Jake Miller was second. Police Chief Julie Mathews said information was received from the Division of Criminal Investigation, the two officers planned to apprehend the subjects and did so swiftly. Three subjects were arrested, but names are not being r...
On Monday, July 15 in Hot Springs District Court, Mark Danis was sentenced to three years of supervised probation on a felony charge of aggravated assault and battery — bodily injury with a deadly weapon. He initially received a prison term of four to six years with the Wyoming Department of Corrections, but that sentence was suspended for the probation. Danis further entered a guilty plea to misdemeanor violation of domestic protection, and received a jail sentence of 180 days, with that t...
There’s no short supply of new business in town, and one of those planning to stick around after all the hail damage is repaired is Bazooka Lumber & Livestock, LLC. Managing Member Brad Hutzenbiler said he’s been working with a lease agreement through John Dorman, Sr. for space, and is seeking something long-term at the former home of Owl Lumber. As the two front buildings at Owl Lumber are being used by a dent repair company, Hutzenbiler said he is using the back side. Additionally, he not...
If you need some repair work done on your vehicle, there’s a new shop in town, CMB Auto, owned and operated by Cory Bowman. Bowman’s shop was finally finished in June at 296 Georgia St. in the Sage Valley subdivision and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on the weekends with just a call. “This shop has been a dream for a lot of years,” Bowman said. “I’ve been working on cars my whole life.” He can handle alignments, tires, oil changes and brakes and he also works on diesel pickups and even four-wheelers. Folks can drop in anytime to ha...
GILLETTE — Wyoming has come a long way from its roots. But when it comes to gambling, some lawmakers believe the Cowboy State today isn’t much different from its wilder days. “On the surface, it really is the Wild West,” said state Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower. “It’s do whatever you want until someone says no.” Driskill wants the state to get a handle on gaming across Wyoming before it gets out of control. In June, the Joint Committee on Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources, of which Driskill is co-chair, decided not t...
CASPER — A WalletHub data analysis has ranked Wyoming’s education system the 10th best in the nation for 2019, the group said in a press release Monday morning. The Equality State came in behind a slew of East Coasters who dominated the top five. Nebraska was eighth, and North Dakota ranked ninth. The study — conducted by the rankings-happy website WalletHub — used 29 metrics across two broad areas, safety and quality, to measure the school systems. Wyoming’s scores on the various metrics were mixed. It was best in the nation in some categorie...
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Attorney General’s office filed suit last week against Equifax Inc. for allegedly violating the Wyoming Consumer Protection Act. The lawsuit filed in Laramie County District Court alleges Equifax partook in unfair and deceptive trade practices in connection with “consumer transactions prohibited by the Wyoming Consumer Protection Act.” The case comes as Equifax reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in connection with its 2017 data breach that comprom...
August is officially here, and in addition to being the last few weeks of summer vacation the month is also recognized as National Wellness Month. Hot Springs County Nurse Manager Tricia McPhie offered a few tips to keep in mind in order to stay health Drinking more water is important. It helps to flush out toxins, and hydration has effects on your physical performance and brain function. With the summer settling in to some not too hot temps, get outside and exercise. Any form of outdoor activity can help improve your physical and mental...
The Wyoming Department of Health wants residents to avoid bringing home illnesses from summer’s fun and traditional animal events and exhibits such as fairs, rodeos and petting zoos. Courtney Smith, WDH epidemiologist, says diseases such as salmonella, E. coli, campylobacter and others can be picked up from contact with animals. “Every year we receive reports of diseases linked to animal-focused events,” she said. “We want these occasions to remain enjoyable for everyone who attends.” “Many of the germs come from feces and only a tiny amount...
At 90 years old, reading a newspaper and waiting for lunch to start at the Thermopolis Senior Center, Frank Walker has seen and done plenty in his life. A Thermopolis resident since 2016, he and his family were born in Lucerne. He recalled growing up in the second house across the tracks on the right side and going to school in the red brick school house that has since been torn down. "There used to be a white post office right at the corner," he further recalled, "and Mrs. Allen ran the post...
The Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee met on Monday at Thermopolis Middle School. One of the topics of discussion was the fate of the various vendors in Hot Springs State Park, specifically the Days Inn and the Star Plunge, both of which are running on a month to month contract rather than an extended contract like the other park vendors. The afternoon session began with an overview of the park itself, its size, the number of visitors each year and a listing of... Full story
Monday in Hot Springs District Court, more than a year after he was initially arrested, Judge Bobbi Overfield sentenced Hugo A. Luna to 20-30 years with the Wyoming Department of Corrections on a felony charge of second-degree attempted murder. The charge was lessened from first-degree, and a second felony county of kidnapping was dismissed when Luna entered into the agreement on May 13. The charges are from an April 13, 2018 incident; it was a Friday the 13th, and it certainly was an unlucky...
The Thermopolis Police Department responded Monday, July 22 to a report of a phony $100 bill used at a business. Chief Julie Mathews noted the bill certainly appeared to be legitimate, even to where the hologram was fairly close in accuracy. However, there were some telltale signs the bill was a fake. The edges of the bill, Mathews said, were uneven, and the paper used didn’t feel right, as she couldn’t feel the fibers common in paper money. Further, there was no security code visible on the...
If you have children in the Hot Springs County School District, the following dates need marked on your calendars for registration. At Ralph Witters Elementary, principal Catelyn Deromedi said online registration is already open at hotsprings1.org. Simply go to the bottom of the page under “Parent Quicklinks” and select either New Student Registration or Returning Student Registration. The office at the elementary school will be opening on August 1, so any parents who need help with registering their child may come in to get assistance. At The... Full story
