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Jurni Nicodemus gets inspiration from her older sister at the Lights On family art program Monday night. Families were encouraged to work together to create their masterpieces at Ralph Witters Elementary School....
Tuesday evening, the Thermopolis Town Council approved upon first reading a resolution that would allow for the establishment of opening and closing times for each municipal park, with times to vary at each. The hours, when established, will be posted at usual or normal entrances to the parks, and those found to be in the parks outside the posted hours could be fined up to $750. The ordinance is being put in place as a result of the considerable amount of vandalism being done to the park... Full story
Hot Springs County Commissioners held a special meeting Monday to hold a public hearing regarding the budget for fiscal year 2016-2017, wherein the finalized budget was approved. Chairman John Lumley opened the floor for public comment regarding the proposed budget for 2016-2017. Vice-Chairman Tom Ryan said the treasurer handed him numbers with the total cash available at $5,067,875,520. He also commented that $10,000 was added for the soil conservation district. He said between those two...
Trepidation. "It has crossed my mind," Nathan Winters told the Independent Record from the floor of the Republican Convention in Cleveland on Monday. Winters is one of three Hot Springs men to serve as national delegates this week and in the run up to politic's biggest event in decades, he's heard a lot of talk about the potential for violence in the streets. But the First Baptist Church Minister and House District 28 Representative took a thoughtful pause to find the words. "The thing is, that...
Fire Department and EMTs responded to a one vehicle rollover north of Thermopolis Monday evening. The female driver was transported to Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. No further information was available at press time....
Among those on the ballot for the State Senate, 20th District, is Wyoming native Jane Norskog, who said she’s always been politically active behind the scenes since the days of Jimmy Carter, and was a Young Democrat in high school and in college. In addition to helping with several elections, Norskog also was chosen as a federal grand jurist, and over 18 months heard 300 cases and helped decide whether there was enough evidence in each to go to trial. During that time, she said, she got some f...
When State Committeeman and Delegate to the GOP National Convention Jim Collins broke away to speak with the Independent Record, a little trouble was brewing on the convention floor. "I think it's been quite exciting. They've been having a rules fight and they need, I think six or seven states to have a majority sign-off, so I'm looking forward to seeing how the Party handles adversity." It was his first day as a delegate and within an hour the final push to change the rules had failed. After a...
Party secretary: best votes are local votesCharles Curley is working the GOP National Convention as a delegate this week in Cleveland and while he hopes he makes his county proud, the best political work, he said, is done at home. "The most important people to vote for are those closest to you: the town council, the county commissioners and then the state legislature," he told the Independent Record in an interview on the floor of the convention center, "the federal government can create...
The Spring 2016 statewide testing results were released last week by the Wyoming Department of Education. The results show each grade level’s proficiency in math, reading and science in comparison to 2015 scores. In the Hot Springs County School District, Ralph Witters Elementary and Thermopolis Middle School have taken the PAWS test. In grade 3, 9.43 percent of students performed below basic in math and 16.98 percent in reading. Students performing basic occurred in 30.19 percent in math and 3...
Cowboy Coffee opened last Tuesday to provide locals with a drive-in coffee alternative. Owner Charlene Anderson said she has always wanted a coffee shop. “I thought maybe we needed a drive-in coffee shop on this side of town,” she said. Cowboy Coffee opens at 6 a.m. and stays open till around noon. Anderson said she may extend the hours in the future, possibly staying open till as late as 6 p.m. Depending on how well she is able to keep the stand insulated, she said she may extend the bus...
Many hear the call to join military service, to take up arms and provide their fellow people with a sense of peace and safety. Carllena Farman, who served in the United States Army from 1981-89 and was honorably discharged as a Specialist E4, recently underwent triple-bypass open-heart surgery at the VA hospital in Denver and has since returned to her home in Thermopolis. However, the veteran, who has lived here since 1991 and will turn 53 next month, currently has no income. Fellow veteran...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation visited Tuesday to discuss a state transportation improvement program. District Engineer Shelby Carlson said new 70 mph speed limit signs are being installed on Wyoming highways. Carlson said the 2016 Legislature passed a law declaring the speed limit for state highways at 70 mph. Statewide, approximately 3,370 miles have been converted. WYDOT has also been installing warning and cautionary signs. WYDOT is also studying additional sections of the roadway...
Tuesday afternoon, the Travel and Tourism Board approved the final budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016. The budget comes in at $220,120, which includes revenue of $55,000 for a beginning balance, $165,000 from the Lodging Tax and $120 income interest. Expenses included: $14,050 for administration, $44,000 for personnel services, $30,375 for billboards, $41,595 for publications, $11,000 for television, $6,000 for radio, $10,920 for contractual arrangements, $100 for indirect costs...
Hot Springs County Sheriff Lou Falgoust and head jailer Beth Price defended the jail against Set Free Church Minister Frank Robbins’ allegations. Robbins and the jail have had many disagreements within the past year after a negotiation was made to allow Robbins to have a two-hour time slot allotted on Thursday mornings at 8 a.m. to visit with inmates. Hot Springs County Commissioners agreed to refund the $7,000 raised by the Set Free Church to help with improving the jail’s facilities at Rob...
A fatal crash between Thermopolis and Shoshoni on Tuesday, July 12 has resulted in the death of 45-year- old Marion Mabry Jr., of Calumet Park, Ill. According to a press release issued by Wyoming Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 12:44 p.m. near mile post 113 on US Highway 20 approximately 13 miles north of Shoshoni. Mabry was driving a 2007 Volvo commercial truck towing a trailer southbound on US 20 in a steep left curve. The truck initially left the highway to the west and was... Full story
The period for early voting, as well as to pick up absentee ballots for the primary election officially opened July 7, just over five weeks ahead of the primary election on Aug. 16. Ballots can be picked up at the Hot Springs County Clerk's Office, but voters must be registered. Ballots can also be requested by calling the Clerk's Office at 864-3515, and there are sample ballots posted and available to pick up at the office should voters want them to look over their options prior to decisions....
On June 30, officers from the Thermopolis Police Department, Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office and Wyoming Highway Patrol worked together to stop the driver of a stolen motorcycle that tore through town and his passenger. According to an agreement the motorcycle driver, Jerome Dunks will plead guilty in District Court to a felony charge of wrongful receiving, concealing or disposing of property $1,000 or more, in exchange for a sentence of 2.5 to four years at the Wyoming State P... Full story
Children in the Lights On Summer program try their hand at roping at the Pavilion in Hot Springs State Park on Monday. A carriage ride was also a part of the summertime fun....
The Gift of the Waters Pageant is coming up on Aug. 6-7, and volunteers are still needed to make this year’s event a success. Treasurer of the Gift of the Waters Pageant Committee Barb Vietti said individuals can volunteer in a variety of ways. A women’s chorus singing Native American songs is in need of volunteers, or they can participate in another part of the pageant. For those who do not seek the spotlight, the Gift of the Waters Pageant Committee is also in search of volunteers to help wit...
The past week saw an average of a fire every day for the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department. Hot Springs County Fire District Chief Mark Collins said it has been a crazy week, and he hopes it mellows out for a while. The busy week began on July 5, when calls came in of multiple fires in the area north of Thermopolis along Highway 20. Though each new call was only minutes from the previous, crews were able to respond — notably in the area of West Sunnyside and Buchannon — and extinguish the...
Law enforcement and emergency personnel responded to a one-vehicle wreck involving one adult male and one juvenile in Wind River Canyon Tuesday morning. No other details were available about this crash at press time....
Those who want the opportunity to shake hands with and ask questions of those vying for positions at the local, county, state and federal level are encouraged to attend the Meet The Candidates event at Thermopolis Middle School, Aug. 1 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meri Ann Rush noted letters have been sent out to candidates, though it was not known how many will show; that number will be a factor in how much time is allowed for questions. A reception is...
Josh Thomas, of Jackrabbit Java, teaches a class on coffee cupping at Storyteller during the Friday Night ArtStroll. Coffee cupping is a professional practice of observing fine coffee aroma and taste....
Recently, Joey Johnson bid farewell to the position of 4-H Educator, leaving an empty space at the University of Wyoming Hot Springs County Extension Office. Extension Educator Barton Stam said it could be some time before the position is filled, as it is a lengthy process. He also noted the responsibilities of the 4-H Educator, including running the 4-H program in the county. The position is with the local office, Stam said, but involves some travel for meetings with other educators, camps,...
The Town of Thermopolis has contracted to have town alleyways sprayed for weeds beginning in mid-July and taking place when weather and wind conditions permit. Weed chemical will be colored with dye, therefore areas sprayed will be plainly visible for a short time. For more information, contact town hall at 864-9285....
