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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...
The Hot Springs County School District Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Jason Fuss of Green River to be the new Superintendent of Hot Springs County School District #1. School board Chairman Justin Budd said, “We were fortunate to have an excellent pool of finalists, but Dr. Fuss rose to the top and was the board’s unanimous choice.” Interviews with Fuss and the other candidates Brad Neuendorf of Lander and Steve Burch of Fairview were done last Wednesday, April 23. The HSCSD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting in the evening on Th...
At the April Hot Springs County School District meeting, board members discussed at length the alternative calendar for a 4-day school week for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027 school years. Superintendent Hunt provided the results of a survey across the district with 88 responses from teachers. He said that 4.5% said no to the change, 25% were neutral, and 69.3% said absolutely yes. The board discussed concerns about the number of hours of instruction, childcare, student feedback, additional income for students who might work on Fridays,...
The complaint is the latest development in an ongoing dispute over how or to what extent the state should govern political parties. by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com via Wyoming News Exchange Newly elected leaders for the Hot Springs County GOP are asking a district court judge “to prevent the Wyoming Republican Party from interfering in local county Republican Party elections,” a lawsuit filed Monday states. The case comes after Brian Shuck, an attorney for the state GOP, advised several county parties in March to disregard state statute and a W...
At the April 15 Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board meeting held at the HS State Park Headquarters. Treasurer Audra Domínguez gave the financial report and said their most recent deposit of lodging tax on March 31, 2025, was for $7,032.81. In the previous year, they received $11,354.53 for March 31, 2024. The board further discussed their budget and current statements and receipts. The board voted and passed the approval to accept the financial report. In old business, Tourism Director Ang...
A new Mexican Restaurant, El Charro, has opened in the previous location of Los Cabos at 942 Shoshoni St. First opened on April 2, under new manager Feranando Gomez, he and his team of six employees come from Brighton, Colo., to serve a new menu of traditional Mexican food. El Charro is partially owned by Gomez’s father and the previous owner of Los Cabos, Renee Guerrero. Gomez explained that Guerrero reached out to his father, asking him if he would like to come take ownership and management o...
A public reception and exhibition honoring the 25 participants of the three Creative Aging Art groups will be held at the Wyoming Pioneer Home on May 3. You will get a chance to mingle with the artists and see their photography and gilding artworks that they have been producing this winter and spring. Local artist Barrie Lynn Bryant taught one gilding and two photography courses to senior citizens with grants awarded to him from the Wyoming Arts Council. The classes were held in the Hot Springs County Library, Hot Springs County Senior...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Shooting complex board estimates July target date CODY (WNE) — Construction on the Wyoming State Shooting Complex south of Cody could begin in July, the joint powers board for the complex said at its inaugural meeting Thursday . As it currently stands, the board has a draft plan for the project, which was put together by Ardurra Engineering. The first step for the project’s construction will be building the access road to the venue, which will require paleological and archaeological testing before bei...
Cinco de Mayo party The 1890’s Riders are hosting a Cinco de Mayo party on Saturday, May 3 from 7-10 p.m. at the VFW, 302 Broadway St. There will be food, drink specials and music. Entery is $10 per adult and $5 per child. There will be reliable drivers available to give rides home. Motorcycle awareness parade On Saturday, May 3 the 1890’s Riders are hosting their 2nd annual Motorcyle Awareness Month Parade. The event kicks off with a blessing of the bikes at 11:30 a.m. at Southside Travel Center, 167 Highway 20 S. The parade begins from that l...
At the April 17 Hot Springs County School District #1 Board of Trustees meeting, during public comments, Kayte Collamer, Isabelle Belden, and Shadow Love all spoke regarding staffing recommendations. Kayte Collamer spoke of her full support for Ashley Cleare continuing to teach kindergarten and not to be transferred to first grade. She said Ms. Cleare makes “learning exciting, engaging and fun.” She added that “students thrive socially and emotionally” and that Ms. Cleare “leaves a lasting impact…Losing her in kindergarten would be a tremendous...
At the April 17 Hot Springs County School District #1 Board of Trustees meeting, during the celebrations portion, Principal Catelyn Deromedi recognized Logan Dafoe, who was appointed to the military academy at West Point as a member of the class of 2029. She described his “academic excellence, physical readiness, and strong character.” After going through the academy, Dafoe’s obligation will be another six years in active service and two years reserve. During the Student Trustee report, Austin Slagle said on April 28 will be the ACT testi...
