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At the end of the day, Wyoming and the United States still has many challenges to face, and for Leland Christensen that raises concern not only for himself but for future generations, and it's part of his motivation to run for U.S. Congress. Christensen further noted he had dinner with Representative Cynthia Lummis, which provided an opportunity to gain some insight as to what is happening in Washington, D.C., and the challenges in Wyoming. Further, under House Speaker Paul Ryan, there has been...
Main Street Thermopolis met June 15 to discuss board member changes and important community projects. President Stefanie Gilbert decided to step down from her position as president. She did, however, decide to stay on with the committee as a member of the board. “I didn’t step down because I don’t support Main Street,” Gilbert said. “I’m a huge supporter, which is why I’m staying on the board. I just don’t think I have the time for the responsibilities of president.” The board also accepted the...
Trae Owsley leads the way during the Heros Have No Limits run/walk fundraiser Saturday in Hot Springs State Park....
Car buffs as far as the eye could see filled Hot Springs State Park Father's Day weekend for the 24th Annual Hot Spot Car Rally. A Father's Day tradition, the rally features a parade, show and shine, and fun for the entire family. With 122 entrants this year, the rally offered up a variety of vehicles for viewing. This year's winners include: Unmodified, pre-1950 – Dick and Sandy Howe, Thermopolis, 1929 Ford Model A. Pre 1985, classic/unmodified/stock – Lee Cromley, Cody, 1962 Chevrolet Imp...
Fifty-year-old Michelle Redland ran the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon June 5 in Deadwood, S.D. Redland said this was her first marathon and it took her five hours and 58 minutes to run the 26.2 miles. "The first 14 miles was a steady climb," she said. "At about mile 16, I first saw my husband and I was overjoyed. During mile 18, I started crying because I was exhausted and I had another hill to conquer. So, I walked miles 18 and 19, and I never looked at my watch once." Running a marathon...
The Hot Springs County Weed and Pest District will be spraying for mosquitoes between June 29 and July 6 in the county including the areas of Lucerne Valley and Owl Creek, weather permitting. The district loans out small foggers to property owners for use in a pickup or on a 4-wheeler. Larvicide is also available. Weed and Pest staff is available to help property owners find solutions to both mosquito and weed problems. Call the office at 864-2278....
Amanda Dinsmore and Eryn Robinson returned last Saturday from a week-long trip to the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah. The pair competed in the duet category along with 240 other pairs of students from all across the U.S. and several foreign countries. According to coach Cindy Glasson, the girls did an excellent job representing not only the Hot Springs County School District, but Wyoming as well. "This is a very stressful competition," Glasson said. "They were...
Monday afternoon, County Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Gordon hosted a meeting with regard to what would happen to Thermopolis should the dam at Boysen Reservoir break. Gordon noted he has the utmost faith in the dam’s integrity and in the Bureau of Reclamation, but having a plan in place now will help people get out of the way should something happen. Those attending the meeting included representatives of law enforcement, town governments, emergency services, businesses and the c...
On June 21, the Hot Springs County Commissioners will host a public hearing regarding the formation of a hospital district, which will provide operating revenue for Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital, and the Specific Purpose Sales and Use Excise Tax, which will go toward remodeling and adding on to the hospital building. The Thermopolis Independent Record is providing information from those who support the tax and the district formation, as well as those opposed to it. Vote yes supporters Kar...
One person died and another was hospitalized after a Saturday afternoon crash in Wind River Canyon. Cheyenne resident Jamie Winters, 41, died as a result of the crash which occurred at 12:40 p.m. near mile post 123 on US Highway 20 approximately 8 miles south of Thermopolis. According to a news release from the Wyoming Highway Partrol, Winters was driving a 2014 Dodge Avenger passenger car northbound on US 20 when the car crossed over the centerline into the southbound lane of travel. A 2012...
Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper Beatriz Schulmeister had plenty of positive comments for Kayla Connor, who was involved in a single-vehicle rollover Sunday, as the 20-year-old Thermopolis resident was wearing her seatbelt during the accident. Schulmeister responded to the accident at mile marker 146 on Highway 20 at about 2:55 p.m. Sunday. According to the report, Conner was southbound driving her 2002 Ford Explorer on her way into town. She found herself driving toward the west, and... Full story
The Hot Springs County Republican Party hosted the Reagan Day Dinner on Saturday night, featuring a silent auction, a live auction and special speakers including local Republican candidates for Hot Springs County Commissioner and State Senate District 20. Above, a couple contemplates bidding on an item in the silent auction....
There's a new face out there helping to patrol the streets of Thermopolis - that of Officer Ron Cunningham. Cunningham was officially sworn in June 7, though his first day with the Thermopolis Police Department was May 23. Born and raised in Riverton, Cunningham moved away to Kemmerer and later attended college at Chadron State College in Chadron, Neb. He graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice. He moved to Las Vegas for about three years, but really wanted a position in...
Kirby Bar & Grill opened on Tuesday in Kirby. The restaurant and bar is owned by Cory Walk, Su Walk, Niki Baird and Allan Baird. Steaks, chicken, seafood and burgers will be served in a casual atmosphere. The bar will have nine beers on draft and several bottled brews, including some local brews such as Kirby Creek Ale. A full service bar will also carry Wyoming Whiskey. "We're keeping things simple," Cory said. "We want to provide people with good service and good food at a good price." Cory...
The state convention of Epsilon Sigma Alpha was held June 3-5 in Cheyenne. Thermopolis members of Alpha Phi Chapter #1148 attending were: Kim Enis, Michelle Herring, Stefanie Ireland, Cindy Magelky, Linda Ziegler and Jenifer Grimm who served the past year as State President. The following awards were received by the local chapter: First place awards Outstanding Woman of the Year — Kim Enis, Outstanding Chapter of the Year 6-15 Members, Gold Link Award for Excellence in Reporting Educational Programs, Distinguished Athenian Award for E...
The Wedding of the Waters access area, a popular boat ramp and public access point to the Bighorn River near Thermopolis, will be closed July 11-15 to receive much needed improvements. Brad Sorensen, Cody Region Habitat and Access supervisor said the Wyoming Game and Fish Department plans to improve the site by doubling the amount of parking area for boaters, anglers and other recreation users. “Expansion of the parking lot is long overdue and is needed to prevent folks from parking off of the existing paved parking area, which has led to resou...
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce had plenty of discussion at their June 9 meeting, regarding the 2016-17 action plan. The document calls for projects in terms of membership, economic development, community resource, events, fiscal responsibility and volunteers, though Chamber Executive Director Meri Ann Rush explained these six goals were identified a few years ago. Rather than address all of them at the same time, Rush said, it was discussed during a work session to address a...
Greyson Amick paints a picture during the Hot Springs County Recreation District Arts and Crafts program on Monday at the Recreation Center....
Tuesday night, the Thermopolis Town Council approved a street closure for the Gift of the Waters parade. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meri Ann Rush explained the closure would be the same as previous years, from Senior Avenue, up Arapahoe until Fifth, then to the flagpole and turning around in the intersection and heading east along Broadway to Fourth. Rush further presented a permit from WYDOT, which was signed at the meeting. The permit is required for the parade turnaround at the...
Rosalee Dawn Johnson of Aurora, Colo. was transferred to the Wyoming Women's Correctional Center near Lusk, following her sentencing in May. In March, Johnson pleaded guilty to theft and wrongful receiving, concealing or disposing of property. The state moved to dismiss a second count of the latter charge, and the court granted it. Johnson was sentenced to five to seven years at the Women's Center on each of the remaining two counts, served consecutively. However, upon completion or parole from...
Public comment on the Hot Springs State Park draft master plan ended June 6, but the controversy is far from over. Director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources Milward Simpson said the state will learn from the public comments in order to create a finalized master plan. "We will look for patterns for recommendations," Simpson said. "We will then make small changes to the plan based on those and finalize the plan." The state will remain open to what the public wants, Simpson said. "We...
The Centennial Celebration for Hot Springs State Park's Swinging Bridge and Buffalo will be July 4. It was rescheduled from its original June date to July 4 because Hot Springs State Park will already be full of people for the July 4 celebration, according to Hot Springs State Park Superintendent Kevin Skates. The celebration is slated to happen before the Fourth of July fireworks at the Hot Springs State Park. The swinging bridge will be lighted and there will be music and historical...
Competitors in the Junior Livestock Show Friday afternoon work to make sure their animals are set up properly. Hot Springs County high point winners were: Beef - Strite Daniels, Lambs - Hallie Martinez and Hogs - Remington Ferree....
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced ten counties in Wyoming are eligible for disaster assistance due to drought. Governor Matt Mead received a letter from USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack designating four counties as primary disaster assistance areas and six counties as contiguous disaster areas. The four primary counties are: Big Horn, Johnson, Sheridan and Washakie. The contiguous counties are: Campbell, Convers, Fremont, Hot Springs, Natrona and Park. Qualified producers in these counties can be considered for assistance,... Full story
