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Hot Springs County Search and Rescue helped a few people out of the Bighorn river that tangled with the Sixth Street bridge. Though flows have decreased, it is still not advised to float or boat the river....
Hot Springs State Park Superintendent Kevin Skates looks at a wire cut for the lights on the swinging bridge. Several bulbs were taken as well, though repairs were scheduled so the bridge will still be lit for Independence Day. Anyone with information on the vandalism is encouraged to contact law enforcement....
Last week saw a new face at Red Rock Family Practice, with Marcus Couldridge briefly joining the team. Couldridge grew up in Windhoek, Namibia then moved to Casper at eight years old and has adopted Wyoming as his home ever since. After graduating from Kelly Walsh High School, he attended Northwest College and played soccer. After earning his associates, he transferred to Western Washington University to finish his Bachelor's of Science in Bio-Anthropology in 2016. He looks forward to beginning...
The public is invited to the Southside Travel Center to check out the latest eatery in Thermopolis — Champs Chicken. The restaurant is located inside the building between the service station and the convenience store. The new franchise opened in June. The celebration is scheduled from 11 am. until 6 p.m. on Friday, July 6, with free samples, door prizes and meal specials available. Though there are plenty of other items to choose from, the main fried chicken for which the restaurant gets its name is appropriate for National Fried Chicken D...
Whether hiking in Wyoming’s beautiful mountains or swimming in a favorite pool or lake, making smart choices can help residents avoid catching or spreading illnesses associated with water, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “When germs get into waters where we are tempted to take a drink or where we swim, they can steal our fun by causing diseases such as cryptosporidiosis, giardiasis and shigellosis,” said Katie Bryan, epidemiologist with WDH. Disease symptoms can occur days to weeks after exposure and include diarr... Full story
In addition to the work being done to water lines in Hot Springs State Park, work began on lines along Fifth Street as well. Line replacements will include Fifth from Washakie to Broadway, Seventh between Broadway and Shoshoni, and the 400 and 500 blocks of Warren As of Monday afternoon, there was no information regarding when the project would be complete....
Taylor Haynes, MD held a small gathering of locals Friday night at the Days Inn to give folks more insight into his run this year for Governor. A Republican, constitutional conservative, Haynes said it has been hard getting people to learn the Constitution as it has been left out of school curriculums for too long. “People forget we’re a republic, not a democracy,” he said. “We have specific authority over our state.” With the economy in its current state, Haynes would like to see the state tak...
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released 2017 county population estimates by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin. According to the estimates, the Hispanic population increased the fastest in Hot Springs County, at 71.4 percent between 2010 and 2017, followed by Niobrara and Johnson counties at 65.4 and 45.3 percent, respectively. The elderly population (age 65 and over) in the state grew 3.7 percent between July 2016 and July 2017, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The median age (half of the population is younger, and the other half...
For the 2018 election, the Thermopolis Independent Record is running initial candidate announcements for free as we have for decades. Our policy is to allow up to 300 words for candidates to introduce themselves to voters. This free service is mentioned each week in our letter to the editor policy and was also mentioned in our June 7 editorial. Candidacy announcements will run as they are received on a space available basis. Candidates may submit their announcement to news@thermopir.com, drop it off at our office at 431 Broadway or call us at...
Life-long Hot Springs County resident, Jack Baird, has tossed his hat into the ring, vying for County Commissioner. As a land owner and self-employed rancher, Baird knows the county inside and out, covering much of the 233 miles of county roads on a regular basis. If you talk to those who know him, most would say that he is straight talking, a hard worker and dedicated to this county. His record speaks for itself, having served on boards both at the county and state level, including the HSC School Distric Strategic Planning Board, Powell Resear...
When you go to the polls in August for the Primary Election you will see Carl Leyba’s name on the ballot for County Commissioner. Living in Thermopolis since 1975, Leyba has strong family values and said he has nothing specific that he plans to fight for or against if he’s elected, but wants to see where we’re going as a county and help us remain on the right path. Leyba said he feels the influence he has across the state, knowing folks in various agencies, would be a big help in perhaps moving things along more quickly. “We need to sustain...
Tom Ryan is a Thermopolis native who graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1979 and now he is in the running again for Hot Springs County Commissioner. After graduating high school he attended the University of Wyoming with a degree in finance. After marrying his wife, Liz, the pair moved to Omaha, Nebraska where he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as an analyst. He soon realized his true calling was at home in Thermopolis, working for the family business, Ryan Bros. Trucking. He has worked alongside his father and uncle...
Among the incumbents on the ticket for East Thermopolis Town Council is Sybil Hannah, who has been on the council for six years. She moved to Thermopolis in 1996, but was born and raised in Basin and is an active member of the Hot Springs County Senior Center. Prior to moving to Thermopolis, she lived in Kemmerer for 32 years. During her time there she was employed in banking for five years and worked 14 years in the tax and license department of the county treasurer’s office in Lincoln County She would like to see curb, gutter and sidewalks o...
Among the candidates for East Thermopolis Town Council is Debra Lackey. A newcomer on the ticket, Lackey said she’s lived in East Thermopolis since she moved here in 1999, and she wants to be able to voice her opinion. “It’s time for some changes,” she said. She’d like to see some revisions of the town’s ordinances and cleaning up the junked up cars out of people’s yard and driveways. She plans to continue running her businesses, which many people know her through already, and thinks it will be an exciting experience being on the council....
Amanda Moeller, CEO for the Thermopolis-Hot Springs County Economic Development Company (EDC) said she applied for a Historic Architectural Assistance Fund (HAAF) grant for Masonic Malta Lodge No. 17. In the past, she noted, she’s written them for the Klink building and the property at 518 Broadway. Done through the Wyoming Main Street and the State Historic Preservation Office, Moeller explained no money is given but the two organizations hire an architect to do a feasibility study on w...
Over the past few weeks Hot Springs County has had several tornado watches or warnings, something that is rather unusual for our basin. Hot Springs County Emergency Management attempted a test of the tornado warning sirens last Friday, but due to technical difficulties, the sirens did not go off. Emergency Management Director Bill Gordon said a technician was called in and the situation has been rectified. After a CodeRED message was sent out sounding the all clear last Thursday, many people... Full story
During their meeting Tuesday evening, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees approved amending the budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Chief Financial Officer Shelly Larson explained because they are a hospital district they are subject to different rules in terms of their budget. The state auditor’s office requires the board amend the budget for any line items so they don’t exceed what was approved by the board. Larson further explained she takes the actual revenue and exp...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners discussed the ongoing issue of drainage at the Hot Springs County Airport during last week’s meeting, voting to go forward with granting the project to Owl Creek Excavation. The commissioners received funding, not to exceed $100,000 from the FAA to fund the project. The FAA has made $1 billion in funds available for small, non-primary airports across the country with funding at 100 percent. Hot Springs County is one of the airports on a priority list for t...
In Hot Springs District Court earlier this month, Andrew Poss was sentenced on six charges from a January incident during which he struck a local business and a patrol unit. Poss was originally charged with felony counts of possession of meth with intent to deliver, possession of meth and two counts of property destruction over $1,000, and misdemeanors of leaving the scene of an accident, interfering with an officer and use or under the influence of a controlled substance — meth. However, he pleaded guilty to all but the charge of possession w...
Tess Williams, a physical therapist at Gottsche, was recently one of 93 women nominated for the sixth annual Women of Influence Awards. “We got 121 nominations - but many people were nominated multiple times, so the total number of names is slightly less,” explained Wyoming Business Report Editor MJ Clark. The next step is for previous honorees in every category, assisted by the Wyoming Business Report staff, to determine this year’s honorees. The finalists and honorees will be announced during the Women of Influence awards dinner at Littl...
Hot Springs County School District’s Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, June 19, starting the meeting with a report from Carolyn Conner, administrative director for NW BOCES. According to Conner, a new focus for them has been sharing with legislators the reasons behind the cost increases for the program to school districts. Conner said with cuts to monies normally received from the Department of Family Services, those shortfalls are now having to be picked up by the districts placing students w...
Hot Springs County High School Speech and Debate member Tyler Kay and coach Cindy Glasson returned last Saturday from the National Tournament in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Thousands of students from across the U.S. and five nations attended the week-long tournament as the best of the best from their state. Kay had a good showing at the tournament with a 4,3,7,6,5,6 record in humorous interpretation with “How to Kiss a Girl.” Although it wasn’t enough to get him to quarterfinals, the top 60 participants, it did place him in the top 100 in a field...
Haylee McDermott has been awarded the P.E.O. Star Scholarship. Her application was submitted to Thermopolis’s local Chapter K then forwarded to International Chapter. Her name was selected from 2,000 senior high school women. Only about 700 were selected. The P.E.O. Star Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide scholarships for exceptional high school senior women to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the United States or Canada in the next academic year. McDermott will be attending Sheridan College. This is a n...
Political season is in full swing with candidates' signs in yards and plenty of handshaking and talk about the issues, but are you registered to vote? If you aren’t a registered voter in Hot Springs County, the process is easy. Simply stop by the county clerk's office and fill out the necessary form. If your political leanings have changed, you will want to get your party designation changed as well. Of course, if you can’t find the time to stop in, you can also register the day of the Pri...
Monday in Hot Springs District Court, Matthew Schwan was denied a reduction in his sentence. On March 15, 2017, he received a six-to eight-year sentence for aggravated vehicular homicide. The charge is from a May 14, 2016 incident during which Reilly Schwan was struck by a vehicle driven by Matthew after a night of drinking with others. Reilly later passed away. During the original sentencing, Schwan asked the court for mercy and a sentence that would allow time for healing and to care for his...
