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The leftovers of turkey and sides have dwindled and the snow’s sticking around a lot more, sure signs that we are well into the holiday shopping...

Old Man Winter certainly set the weather forecasters on their ear Saturday, proving once again that you can predict all you want to, but the reality...

The annual celebration of the turkey is upon us and hopefully this week finds you with friends and family, whether it’s at home or on the road, to...

Where are we supposed to park? That’s been the mantra the last few days as a high profile case out of Natrona County moved into the Hot Springs...

If you’re like us here at the Independent Record, last night you were anxiously awaiting the General Election results. This week’s front page...

We are on the final lap with the finish line in sight. Tuesday, Nov. 6 is the General Election and we urge everyone to get out and cast your vote....

Certainly one of the most talked about races in the General Election is for the Hot Springs County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees. To that...

The Joint Appropriations Committee for the State of Wyoming will be meeting in Thermopolis next Wednesday and Thursday and it looks as though Tom...

The first recognized printed newspaper is a publication titled “Relation,” published in Antwerp in 1605 under Johann Carolus. However, the first...

Schools across the Cowboy State received the results of the new Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress (WY-TOPP) recently, a new testing method for...

It seems like this year has been the “Year of the Detour” when driving around Thermopolis, with work being done to replace water transmission...

Monday is the start of Homecoming Week for the Thermopolis Bobcats. A time when alumni return home to see the parade and cheer on our volleyball...

“We the people.” These three words form the beginning of one of the most important documents in our country’s history, the U.S. Constitution....

The newspaper industry let out a huge sigh of relief this past week as the U.S. International Trade Commission overturned an administrative decision...

With the Primary Election behind us, it seems the hot topic still on the table is water, particularly whether we continue to use surface water or...

The graduating Class of 2032 started kindergarten Wednesday. The newest little sparks of flame that make up the Thermopolis Bobcats began their journe...

What an issue it’s been This week, we’re sure you’ll notice the paper is quite a bit larger than our weekly publication. That’s because we’r...

Its actually rather typical that young people begin getting a little more rambunctious as summer starts drawing to a close, but it seems like this...

It seems that more and more political signs continue to pop up all over town, supporting one candidate or another for local, state or federal...

Its time to start asking the big questions. We are in the midst of election season with the primary just a few weeks away. We’ve heard what the...

The political races are set and the primary election is coming up on August 21. Next Monday, voters will have the opportunity to bring forth their que...

While nature’s light show on Sunday night was more spectacular than any man-made fireworks, it is a strong reminder of just how dry the conditions...

Last week saw the killing of five people at the Capital Gazette in Maryland, as someone opened fire with a shotgun in what was referred to as a...

There is an old addage that says, “Don’t believe everything you hear.” Its a perfect reminder during this political season that its better to...

As June starts to creep closer toward July, thoughts naturally turn to Independence Day and, of course, fireworks. However, before you start lighting...