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At the January 2 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting held at the Annex building, for the 2024 reorganization, the commissioners voted and passed the approval of the following: Tom Ryan and Phil Scheel were re-elected as Chair and Vice-chair, respectively. The meeting dates are the first and third Tuesdays of the month, with meeting times at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., respectfully. The Independent Record was reappointed as the county’s official paper. The special areas of responsibility a...
Gus Stover sleds down Warren hill last weekend with his friend, Zander Allen, trailing behind him....
The Thermopolis Town Council held a brief meeting on January 2 at the Town Hall. During the approval of the bills, there was a discussion about spending on tires for several vehicles. Council member John Dorman Sr. asked if they could have been purchased locally. In the discussion, it was noted that the tires were more affordable out of town. Town engineer Anthony Barnett reported that they are renewing the sewer plant discharge permit. The cost is $200 a year. Barnett requested $1,000 for...
Emma Gordon with the Wyoming Dinosaur Center teaches, l to r, Kuincie Jensen, Korbie Jensen, Owen Jones and Ryker Price about how different creatures sizes have changed throughout history during the Wyoming Dinosaur Center Science Saturday Prehistoric Shrink Charms class....
by Samir Knox Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — An Albany County judge ordered the dismissal of a case that would have kept former President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., off future Wyoming ballots. The case was dismissed without prejudice, leaving the door open for future lawsuits regarding their access to the ballot. The matter mirrors attempts in several other states to ban the former president from appearing on state ballots based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which prevents e...
Buffalo graze in the Hot Springs State Park buffalo pasture last Saturday afternoon....
On January 17, there will be two applications presented to the Hot Springs County Land Use Planning Commission at the Annex Building. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. One of the applications is from Daniel and Leila Porath, who are requesting a land use change from agricultural to commercial to allow the short-term rental of three cabins. The property is located in the Wind River Canyon at 1263 Highway 20 South. The other application is from Jeffery Powell, who seeks the approval of a preliminary plat for a minor subdivision dividing a...
On the Record policy It is the Thermopolis Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “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. Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Jan. 2 9:17 a.m. Report of a stolen firearm in the Sunnyview Drive area. 11:59 a.m. Agency assist for the Department of Family Services with a welfare check on an adult male. 4:21 p.m. Report of a threa...
Cooper Agar, Levi Klemm and Wyatt Agar competed in the team branding event at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds last Saturday. The next team branding will be Saturday, February 3....
On New Year’s Day 2024, Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites hosted a record number of participants during their annual First Day Hikes with 1,132 attendees hiking more than 2,000 miles. This reflects a 206% increase in participation from 2023. Hot Springs State Park had 72 hikers turn out for the annual event this year. “Each year, our agency strives to enhance this event in ways that will continue to encourage both returning and first-time guests to join us outdoors for this special occasion, and we were, of course, ecstatic to see our Fir...
Join the University of Wyoming Extension educator Melissa Cook for an empowering exploration of essential topics to ensure your safety, well-being and happiness this winter. Drive the winter roads confidently with reminders for winter-ready vehicles, essential items for your car and strategies for staying safe on the roads or when to stay home. Did you know seniors can be more susceptible to hypothermia in chilly homes? Uncover the secrets to staying warm and healthy in and outside your home amid Wyoming’s winter wonderland. Don’t let cab...
The Hot Springs County Historical Society will hold their next meeting on Saturday, January 13 at 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum. This month’s program will be “The Confession of a Historical Bridge Nerd” presented by John Bernhisel. Every bridge has a story. Their story is of hope, engineering, history, design and much more. Wyoming bridges are no exception. We may not have the Brooklyn or Golden Gate Bridges, but Wyoming bridges are equally historic. Sadly, many of Wyoming’s most historic bridges are being replaced or lost without being d...
Shop local is common phrase used in the month of December, but we want to remind you it is an admirable thing to do year around. Our community was able to welcome some new businesses to Thermopolis in 2023 and we hope the same will be true in 2024. We also have some established businesses add new goods, services and attractions. Some businesses were relocated to new, better locations and some saw name or ownership changes. The current population of Thermopolis is just over 2,700 people and our county population comes in at just under 5,000. We...
At the December School Board meeting I had requested to speak on a few Academic issues but was told that I could only speak on ‘agenda items’. I was told that although the Board Meeting was open to the public it was “Not a Public Meeting” whereas State Statute 16-4-403 states that all meetings are public meetings. Surprising that after being on the board for so many years they did not know that. OK, then public media will have to be our means of informing the public on issues. First of all, let me say that anyone with moderate internet researc...
by Andrew Ellsworth, MD My father-in-law is a farmer. He grew up on the family farm in southwest Minnesota, where his dad grew up, too. Blessed by fertile soil, the farm has provided for the family for several generations. It is invaluable for my children to experience the farm, see the crops grow, help with animals, and learn about the cycles of life on the farm. The farm no longer has cows, but it did at one time. My father-in-law used to milk cows. He remembers they had a pasteurizer. His mother would pour in raw milk. The cream rose to the...
by Bryan Golden We all face decisions throughout life when circumstances change. Deciding what path to take can pose a dilemma. Each of the various options has positives and negatives. How do you determine the best course of action? There are a number of factors to consider. Your personality traits play a significant role. What do you like and dislike? What’s your affinity for risk? How much challenge are you happy with? The answers to these questions affect what path you will be comfortable taking. For example, someone who is uncomfortable w...
Shirley Ann Elliott, 72, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin, Wyo., where she had resided since 2014. The daughter of Samuel and Joyce (Hovey) Haynes, Jr, she was born April 25, 1951, in Thermopolis, Wyo.. Raised and schooled in Hamilton Dome, she attended Casper College. She then taught in a Montessori School in Illinois. In the early '80's she married Jake D. Elliott at her grandparents' home in Thermopolis. Shirley was a member of the Lions' Club... Full story
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) recommends testing homes across the state for radon to find out whether a potentially dangerous health risk could threaten family health. Radon test kits can be ordered online from the department and are free while supplies last. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless and potentially dangerous gas found in many places, including homes. Radon occurs naturally as a radioactive gas released from the element radium; it’s found in rocks, soil and water. As radium in the soil naturally degrades, it can s...
Rose Hines and Nancy Brown compete in the Hot Springs County Senior Center Cribbage Tournament held last Saturday afternoon at the Hot Springs County Senior Center....
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcat wrestling teams traveled south last week, commencing with a dual against Glenrock on January 4 and then on to Douglas for the Shane Shatto Tournament on Friday and Saturday. Lady Cats The Lady Cats had just two matches in Glenrock, coming away with a win, and a loss. Lilly Quintanilla extended her win streak by pinning Gillian Holman (a state placer last year) in the first period. Kailey Allen performed well in her match, losing by a score of 5 to 2. In Douglas, the Lady Cats finished 10th out of 25 tea...
The Hot Springs County High School girls basketball team traveled to Rawlins last weekend for the Winter Classic Tournament, on Friday and Saturday. While the Lady Cats played hard, they are still a young team who are learning the ropes of varsity competition. The Lady Cats faced three very good teams, and dropped difficult contests over the course of the tournament, losing to Mountain View on Friday by a score of 53 to 19, losing to Lyman on Saturday by a score of 50 to 27 and losing to Pinedale later in the day by a score of 63 to 31. All of...
Varsity Bobcat wrestlers showing off their hardware from the Shane Shatto Tournament include Cannon Boren was 2nd, Brody Sorensen 3rd, Will Ward 4th, Colter Price 5th and Sam Skelton 6th. They were 8th out of 29 as a team. Lady Cats brought home two Shane Shatto Championships by Kaitlin Barral and Lilly and a 4th place for Alix. They were 10th out of 25 as a team....
The Hot Springs County High School boys basketball team traveled to Pinedale last weekend for the Winter Classic Tournament. The Cats came into the weekend undefeated at 5 and 0. Friday’s contest saw the Cats pitted against the team from Mountain View, and resulted in a win, by a score of 56 to 48. Coach Shane Corpening said, “We initially played very well against Mountain View, but, we began to let them back into the competition as the game progressed.” From there, things took a turn. In two games on Saturday, (against Lyman, and later, again...
