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At the March 5 Thermopolis Town Council meeting held at Town Hall, Mayor Adam Estenson made a statement regarding the released body cam footage of Sergeant Mike Mascorro related to the incident on April 28. He said, "It was my decision to release only portions of that footage...The intent was to include pertinent footage to cut down on the amount of viewing time because it's the duration of the day in different segments as the camera is turned on and turned off throughout the day, which is stand...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Three Cheyenne police officers on leave after suspect is killed CHEYENNE (WNE) — A call to the Cheyenne Police Department for a domestic dispute ended in the police killing the suspect Friday evening, CPD said in a news release Monday afternoon. The man was identified Monday as 47-year-old Cheyenne resident Patrick Flores. The shooting occurred Friday, March 8, when police officers were dispatched to calls for a domestic disturbance with a firearm, which the agency said was around 6:18 p.m. Dispatchers t...
The Hot Springs County Republican Party held their County Convention on March 9 at the Big Horn Federal Bank in their community room. The delegates were seated at 9 a.m. and the convention began. They worked on any amendments to the platform and bylaws at both the state and county level. A few resolutions passed. A return to hand counts for all elections in Wyoming passed. In addition, a resolution to support republic review, which basically encourages that a committee of HSC citizens, HSC...
Breeze Petty has been named to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College for the 2023 fall semester. Petty, a senior majoring in religious studies and world politics. Chloe Mascorro was named to the Casper College President’s Honor Roll for the 2023 fall semester. Austin Barral was named to the Casper College Dean’s Honor Roll for the 2023 fall semester. Hot Springs Health’s family practice clinic in Worland is the proud recipient of the Lilypad Award! This award recognizes HSH’s Worland clinic as one of the Top 50 Rural Health Clinics in the Unite...
High school and middle school students are encouraged to hop online Tuesday, March 19, for an interactive virtual career night organized by the University of Wyoming Extension. Hosted on Zoom, the annual event offers an opportunity for young people to interact with professionals in fields ranging from agriculture, firefighting and wildlife management to video production, tourism and exercise physiology. Participants will also receive information on postsecondary education options and financial aid. While the career fair is organized by Wyoming...
At the March 5 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting held at the annex building, the commissioners voted and passed the approval of the warrant register for $440,306.21 and payroll for $202,778.42. Brian Clarkson and Maddie Ross of Ardurra gave the Geographic Information System (GIS) update and said they have scheduled time with the commissioners on April 16 to go over GIS in detail. Ross also said they worked on an online application for the Planner to categorize parcels by their...
Blaise Chivers-King, Charles “Rees” Karn and Dylan Tolar (by and through Debra Dever) have filed a lawsuit against the Wyoming Department of Family Services, the Wyoming Boys’ School, the superintendent of the Boys’ School Dale Weber and nine Boys’ School staff. By and through their attorneys, ALM Law, LLC and Rathod/Mohamedbhai, LLC, the plaintiff’s claim unconstitutional and unlawful practices at the Wyoming Boys’ School resulting in alleged physical and emotional abuse. The Wyoming Department of Family Service says the Boys’ School provides...
A $1.09 million project to flatten slopes north of Thermopolis on U.S. Highway 20/Wyoming Highway 789 is expected to begin this week. Prime contractor is Barnum, Inc., of Buffalo. “Beginning the week of March 4, weather permitting, the contractor will begin installing temporary fencing, temporary traffic signals and concrete barriers,” said Wyoming Department of Transportation project inspector Bret Moore of Basin. He added, “Removal of trees and obstructions will occur to allow for replacement of an irrigation culvert across the roadway at mi...
The Hot Springs County High School Speech and Debate Team had an outstanding showing at the National Qualifying Wind River District Speech and Debate Tournament at Rock Springs High School on February 29 through March 2. The tournament hosted 19 Wind River District schools with competitors of all Wyoming school classifications (1A/2A, 3A, and 4A) mixed together. A field of 440 students performed and debated with the goal of qualifying for the NSDA National Speech and Debate Tournament. The...
At the February Hot Springs County School District Board of Trustees meeting, trustee Joe Martinez was unable to attend the meeting due to an emergency. Additionally, Superintendent Dustin Hunt held a moment of silence in honor and respect on the passing of former Board Trustee, Thomas Sullivan, Jr., who passed away in January. Monthly celebrations included recognizing Zane Stam. His accomplishments were featured in a front page article in the February 8 edition of the Independent Record. The student trustee report included things already repor...
by Kelly Strampe Ralph Nieder-Westermann the Executive Director of Wyoming Lifeline/988 was the featured speaker at the recent Mid Winter Blues Bash. The theme this year was Mental Health (The Blues) and the focus was to educate our community about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, an important mental health resource in Wyoming. Over 70 people attended the third annual nonpartisan community dinner, an event put on by the Hot Springs County Democratic Party. Mr. Nieder-Westermann gave a very...
High school and middle school students are encouraged to hop online Tuesday, March 19, for an interactive virtual career night organized by the University of Wyoming Extension. Hosted on Zoom, the annual event offers an opportunity for young people to interact with professionals in fields ranging from agriculture, firefighting and wildlife management to video production, tourism and exercise physiology. Participants will also receive information on postsecondary education options and financial aid. While the career fair is organized by Wyoming...
A Bingo fundraiser for Hot Springs County High School class of 2024 is planned for Tuesday, March 12 beginning at 6 p.m. at the fair building, 627 Springview. A fee of $15 includes dinner with a loaded potato bar and two Bingo cards. There will be lucky draw prizes awarded with a chance to win $1,000. Bring a basket for the lucky draw and get a free Bingo card. Proceeds will go toward the class of 2024 graduation party....
Got cabin fever? Break out and join The Wyoming Discovery Days as they will hold a Chili Cook Off on Sunday, March 10 from 1-6 p.m. at the HSC Fair Building, 627 Springview Street. The cost is $10 to enter the cook off and free to eat. Enter and make the best chili to win awesome prizes. Also, there will be raffle drawings, silent auction, baked potato bar, hot cocoa bar, a family dance, and more. The event will feature dance band Jason Lenyer Buchanan and the Short Times. Wyoming Discovery Days is accepting donations at the door. For more...
The University of Wyoming Extension will offer six private pesticide applicator education programs at various locations in the Bighorn Basin. Private applicator licenses are required for anyone who applies or supervises the application of Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs). The program in Hot Springs County is set for Wednesday, March 20 from 1-5 p.m. at Hot Springs Weed and Pest, 711 Springview St. All participants are required to bring a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, to their session. Upon completion of a program, a...
Tom Olmstead has announced that he will be running for State Senate District 20, which encompasses Washakie, Hot Springs, and parts of Park, Bighorn, Fremont Counties. Tom, his wife of twenty years, and their two sons live in Basin. “Unfortunately, in 2021 due to COVID mandates, I lost my 25-year Aviation career, so fighting back against government overreach is a big reason I’m running. I am what most people would consider a very Conservative Republican and looking at the current state of the Wyoming legislature, I know we can do better for thi...
Thermopolis Middle School Principal Darren Luebbe recently recognized students and staff for WYTOPP accomplishments including, 5th grade with Mr. Holmes won 7th in the state in math, 6th grade with Mr. Strenger won 6th in the state for reading and with Mrs. Despain won 6th in the state for math, 7th grade with Mrs. Hergert won 1st in state in math and 8th grade with Mrs. Kay for science won 3rd in the state and with Mrs. Metz won 1st in the state in math. Additionally, the School Performance...
At the February Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board meeting, Treasurer Audra Dominguez was not able to attend. Therefore, Chairman Carl Leyba and Director Jackie Dorothy went over the financial report. The most recent lodging tax deposit was for $13,386.76, which was $3,689.40 more than the previous year or a 38% increase. This was also a recording breaking amount for the month. The board then reviewed the financial statements and budget. After discussion, the board voted and passed the...
At the February 20, the Thermopolis Town Council meeting, Town Clerk/Treasurer Tracey Van Heule presented a budget adjustment, which included some salary adjustments and other to satisfy auditors in their accounting. The council voted and passed the approval of the budget adjustment. During citizen participation, Meri Ann Dorman, representing Main Street Thermopolis, presented a request for street closure for their Brewfest event on June 1. The closure would be on Broadway Street between 4th...
Hot Springs State Park has announced updates regarding the management agreements for the Star Plunge aquatic facility and Hot Springs Hotel. Brooks Jordan, Big Horn District Manager, shares insights into the future plans and partnership developments between C and W Enterprises, Inc. (Star Plunge) and Big Spring Spa, Inc. (Hot Springs Hotel and Spa) and Hot Springs State Park. “We highly value our longstanding partnership with both management companies and wish to extend our appreciation for their dedication to Hot Springs State Park and the c...
Joe Arnold has marked his 40th year working as a custodian for the Hot Springs County School District. Because of his dedication to the district, the administration building, which he has been in charge of cleaning for decades, has been named after him. On Wednesday, February 21, students, staff and administration gathered in the auditorium of the Joe Arnold Central Administration Building for a surprise ceremony of recognition. Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso also attended the event. Barrasso...
The Postal Service has published notices of intent to consolidate thirty processing and distribution centers. According to the notices, “it is highly likely” that each P&DC “will be modernized and repurposed as a Local Processing Center, a Sorting and Delivery Center, or both, consistent with the broader network redesign outlined in the DFA Plan.” The Casper Center is one of the centers listed, meaning Thermopolis mail could be rerouted through Billings, Montana if the proposal goes through. Currently in the public comment and review phase, the... Full story
Community Blood Drive dates for March are Monday, March 4 from 2-6 p.m. and Tuesday, March 5 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. The blood drive is sponsored by the HSC Hospital Auxiliary. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are encouraged. To make an appointment go to Vitalant.org or contact Community Blood Drive Coordinator Melene Mierzejewski at (307) 240-1414. The next blood drive will be in May....
The University of Wyoming Extension will offer six private pesticide applicator education programs at various locations in the Bighorn Basin from February 5 through March 20. Private applicator licenses are required for anyone who applies or supervises the application of Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs). The program in Hot Springs County is set for March 20 from 1-5 p.m. at Hot Springs Weed and Pest, 711 Springview St. All participants are required to bring a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, to their session. Upon completion o...
At the February 20 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting, Jason Lund of Carver, Florek & James CPAs presented their audit results for fiscal year 2023. Lund explained their procedures and processes involved in the audit. Lund was pleased to report that they could not “identify any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses…good kudos to management here and it takes a lot of time for us to get through and weather through with these audits.” Lund recognized County Clerk Becky Kersten and her staff for their thorough work in preparin...
