Week of November 5, 2026
Week of November 5, 2026
Unofficial 2026 General Election results show incumbent Adam Estenson narrowly winning over challenger Rachel Hughes in the Thermopolis Mayor race. Estenson received 574 votes to edge out Hughes who garnered 537 votes. John D. Dorman was reelected to the Thermopolis Town Council with 719 votes. Levi Shinkle received 451 votes and will fill the seat vacated by Hughes. Joshua Thoren received 427 votes and Bob Van Maarth 240. Jerimie Kraushaar (R) was reelected as Hot Springs County Sheriff with...
Last Thursday, the Board of Directors of Hot Springs Health announced that Scott Alwin has departed from serving as Chief Executive Officer. No reason was given for his departure. The board will start a comprehensive national search as soon as possible to fill the position. “Our priority remains to deliver exceptional, compassionate care to our region,” said John Fenton, chair of the board. “We have complete confidence in our executive leadership, physicians, and clinical staff to maintain operational excellence during this...
On October 21 the Hot Springs County Land Use Commission held a public meeting on the most recent filing for a land use change by Michael and Michele Stevens, and the Tipi Retreat. The Stevens’ are seeking a land use classification change for their property, from agricultural to commercial, so that they may operate a commercial enterprise upon the property. The property is located in the County, south of Thermopolis, off of Coyote Run Road. The meeting was attended by a large crowd of citizens, including the owners of some neighboring...
Holiday food drive The Community Holiday Food Drive kicks off this week with volunteers will be placing food bags on doorknobs of Thermopolis homes Thursday, Nov. 5-Saturday, Nov. 7. Non-perishable food donations will be picked up on Saturday, Nov. 14 from outside your house. For more information, see the ad on page 5 or call 864-3629. Clothing Sale Holy Trinity ECW is holding a clothing sale with new and gently used items on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7th and Arapahoe from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call 864-3629. Memorial Avenue of Flags...
Hot Springs County School District Transportation Department staff members visited with Ralph Witters Elementary students and presented important lessons about school bus safety. Buster the School Bus made an appearance to assist Jim Andreen as he talked with students about staying safe on and around the bus, listening to their drivers and doing their part to make every ride a safe...
The annual People for People Backpack Program Fundraiser and the Beta Sigma Phi Annual Holiday Craft Fair will be held at the Thermopolis Middle School, 1450 Valleyview Dr., Saturday, November 14. Fundraiser The theme for the fundraiser is “Patriotic Christmas.” It will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the commons area. Items will be up for bid in a silent auction. Winning bidders will be notified after bidding closes. Proceeds for the silent auction will go to the backpack program which provides meals on the weekends for kids in our community....
Sign-ups for Christmas Food Baskets will be taken from Monday, Nov. 2 through December 3 at Public Health in the County Annex, 864-3311 or The Learning Center at 124 N. 5th St., 864-3851. Basket pickup will be Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 7th and Arapahoe. Non-perishable food donations can be left in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church marked Christmas Baskets. Monetary donations can be mailed to Christmas Baskets, PO Box 950, Thermopolis, WY 82443. For more information, call 864-3629 and leave a...
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcats finished their regular season with a 7-1 overall record this year, and went 6-1 in the 2A West Conference. For their efforts, the Cats gained the right to host a home play-off game for the second year in a row. On Friday night, October 30, the Torrington Trailblazers came to town sporting one of the top offenses in the 2A. The Bobcats, however, have also ranked among the top offensive ground gainers in 2A this year. As expected, the end result was a...
On Friday, October 30, the volleyball season came to an end for the Hot Springs County High School Lady Cats. The team had ground their way through a tough, growing season and had secured a number four seed from the northwest quad at the regional championships, which were held in Lander last weekend. Although their season is over, the Lady Cats have much of which to be proud. On Friday morning, Thermopolis faced off with the number one seed from the southwest quad - the Kemmerer Rangers....
Moonlight Madness and the Trunk and Treat packed downtown Thermopolis with fun for all ages last Thursday. Top to bottom, left to right, Cooper Harvey, Levi Logan, Ethen Nelson, Lennie Borgan, Axel Bonella, Preston family, Londyn Martinez, Cash Love and members of Hot Springs...
Trapper Lea investigates clues during the Halloween Clue mystery event hosted by Central Bank & Trust in...
Veterinarian Belle Belden hands out candy during the Moonlight Madness Trunk and Treat downtown last Thursday. Carter Mead makes his selection while members of his Viking Family, Abby Mead, Chase Mead, Gala Mead-Ellis and Dawson Mead wait patiently. In it's second year, the event packed the block with fun, candy and costumes. Organizer Shadow Love started the event last year to offer additional activities during Moonlight...
On November 11, we pause for a familiar ritual. Beneath the public celebrations lies a deeper, quieter reality - one defined not by fanfare, but by the enduring weight of service and the profound bond of shared sacrifice. Veterans Day honors the living men and women who have served their country in the armed forces. True gratitude of their service requires more than a single day of recognition. It asks for a commitment to supporting our veterans every day. This means ensuring accessible healthcare, expanding mental health resources and easing...
by John Bernhisel Questions: 1. How many golf balls are on the Moon? 2. The Mississippi River has an average outflow of approximately 593,000 CFS. What do the letters CFS stand for? 3. Name the 729-foot freighter that sank during a fierce storm on Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. 4. What are the actual dimensions of a standard 2-by-4 piece of lumber? 5. What is the difference between a coffin and a casket? Fun Facts: More than 2,000 nuclear explosions have occurred since the first atomic bomb test in 1945. There is a point in the Pacific...
Leoria Jo Mayne, 62, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, at Hot Springs County Hospital in Thermopolis, Wyo. Leoria was born on September 29, 1964, in Washington Court House, Ohio, to Robert and Lynda (Pendergraft) Evans. She grew up in Ohio and graduated from Clinton-Massey High School. She met Roger Keith Mayne in Ohio in the 1980s, and on June 11, 1985, they were married. To this union came their daughter, Rion. In 1998, after losing their home in a fire, Leoria and Roger moved the...
Born twice, died once, nearly died a dozen times. Words cannot encapsulate the giant that was Harry Romango. He was born on May 4, 1941, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Mildred and Paul Romango. He attended elementary school at Hamilton Dome, junior high at Dean Morgan in Casper, and finally Natrona County High School. He spent his working years operating heavy machinery and cranes, ranching, and trucking. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Mae Slane, in 1958. The couple welcomed a daughter and...
On the Record policy It is the Thermopolis Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Sheriff’s office” or “Police department” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We print the names of all people upon their initial arrest. Names of minors are not printed. Sheriff’s office Monday, Oct. 26 1:58 p.m. Agency assist for the police department. Wednesday, Oct. 28 2:13 p.m. Deputies performed a VIN inspection and found the vehicles VIN did not match the...
