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On January 21, Wyoming State Parks District Manager Brooks Jordan presented to the Hot Springs County Commissioners to give an update on the Hot Springs State Park matter regarding the Star Plunge facility. Jordan said, “The Star Plunge is currently closed temporarily until the resolution of the legal proceedings that were brought against us, Wyoming State Parks, by the owner operator of the Star Plunge, C&W Enterprises.” Jordan then detailed a backstory of the Star Plunge hot springs swimming p...
Last Thursday, contractors from Billings Sign Service of Montana, local business owner Steve Jellis and others collaborated to remove the old flagpole in the downtown square. The effort to do so was tricky and took a fair amount of time, but after careful thought, the group was successful. The flagpole was damaged by a wind event on September 9, 2024. The new flag pole went up on Tuesday. See page 9 for a photo....
During a recent meeting, County Planner Les Culliton presented some letters regarding the coming February 4 Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting for the remedy hearing of The Tipi Retreat, Michael and Michele Stevens. One letter is from the Planner’s office and the other from the Land Use Planning Commission. The letters were entered into the record but were not read aloud in the meeting. Chairman Tom Ryan said that he didn’t have anything to add to them. “They speak for thems...
Long time Thermopolis resident Bernadine "Bernie" Blacketer was struck and killed by a vehicle being driven on Arapahoe Street last Friday morning. On January 24 around 7 a.m., Thermopolis Police officers responded to the 700 block of Arapahoe Street for the report of an 85-year-old female pedestrian who was struck by a motor vehicle. The female was rushed to the hospital. She succumbed to her injuries. She was identified as Blacketer who lived in the area where she had been hit. At the time of...
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. Correction Emmy Hergert is a former teacher at Thermopolis Middle School. She is no longer affiliated with TMS. Incorrect information was included in a press release. We apologize for the error. Eighth graders Lauren Teeples...
Last Saturday morning, community members joined together for a walk starting at Storyteller and headed off to the east to cross the Broadway Bridge. Their goal was to create connections with each other. The event was led by Jenn Cheney of the HSC Prevention Coalition and Hot Springs Striders....
At the January 21 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, Mayor Adam Estenson held a public hearing for a variance request for 107 Broadway Street to use an existing foundation and install a modular on top of it. There was discussion about the matter due that the land in the area has not had a final plat with property lines defined and that a survey might be done. The council voted and passed the approval to allow the variance. Town Attorney Marshall Keller presented an ordinance amending the 24 hour alcoholic beverage application and sales permit,...
A Public Hearing on the Hot Springs County Supply Evaluation, Level II study will be held on February 13, at 3 p.m. in the Hot Springs County Annex Meeting Room, 117 N. 4th Street. The Wyoming Water Development Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the above listed project. The commission will also be seeking information as to whether the proposed project functions and services can be served by any person, association or corporation engaged in private enterprise. Representatives of the Water Development Commission, the...
Hot Springs County Assessor Daniel Webber is reminding residential property owners that applications are available to apply for the Long Term Homeowner’s Exemption for 2025 on your property taxes. In order to qualify for the exemption, you must meet all of the following criteria: You must be at least 65 years old by the deadline of May 26, 2025 You must be the legal owner of record of the property you are applying to receive the exemption on as of January 1, 2025 The property for which you are applying for the exemption must be your primary res...
The power of unity is a rare prize and can be costly. This unity has various assailants that can thwart its existence. The greatest foe of unity is offense. For the past few years, residents of Thermopolis and Hot Springs County have found themselves divided bitterly over a variety of contested subjects. There have been deaths, lawsuits, and social media has been a vehicle for quite a few beatings on different matters. Can Thermopolis survive these and enter into prosperity? The old adage, “A house divided will surely fall” is shouting quite lo...
“Age is the price of wisdom.” It’s an ancient proverb. One that has been passed down through the fog of time - in cultures spread across the globe. But what does it mean? Benjamin Franklin said: “At 20 years of age, the will reigns; at 30 the wit; at 40 the judgment.” Fair enough. I’ll concede that the passage of time can help one to have a more complete perspective of the world, of people, and even of one’s own life. Franklin lived to be 84. I wonder if he had any words of wisdom about what rules at 50? Or 60? Guess he was keeping that wisdom...
Bernadine Schaff Blacketer, 85, died Friday, January 24, 2025, at Hot Springs Health. Bernadine (Bernie) was born September 27, 1939, in Mineral Springs N.D. on the Schaff family homestead to Victor and Matilda (Daum) Schaff. She was the oldest of three girls. In 1946 they moved to Thermopolis and she started the 3rd grade at the Hill School, graduating in 1957 from Hot Springs County High School. Bernadine worked at the Thermopolis laundry and at Gottsche when it was first built. She married Bo...
Mary Jane Tschiffely, 91, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. She was born in Baggs, Wyo., on September 23, 1933, to Phineas Vinton Lord and Elsie Henrietta Noltensmeier. Mary was the eighth of nine children. Her father Phineas passed away when she was a small child, and her mother married Harry Moore. Together Elsie and Harry had one more daughter. Throughout her life, the children were referred to as "9 Lords and 1 Moore." At the young age of 16, Mary moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., with...
At the January 9 Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce board meeting held at Big Horn Federal, during old business CEO Meri Ann Dorman said the State/Local Civic Bee is “moving forward” and will be a “fun and exciting time.” The Civic Bee will involve essays submitted by sixth through eight grades, who will write about problems in their community and how to fix them. There is first place for $500, second place for $250, and third place for $150 locally. Those will go to the state competition to potentially win $1,000. The state winner...
WY Walks for Seniors On January 31, WY Walks for Seniors is hosting a 45-minute guided tour at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum in Cody beginning at 10 am. Everyone is welcome but only seniors and their caregivers are admitted for free when they join the morning walk and then they have the rest of the day in the museum to stroll. Skyler Ohrt fundraiser There will be a special cookie jar auction fundraiser for Skyler Ohrt on Saturday, February 1 at the fair building. Dinner will be at 5 p.m. and the auction at 6 p.m. Ken Ivy will be...
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcat basketball team have pursued a winning season this year, with wins against some very accomplished teams from both the 2A and the 3A conferences. This past weekend, however, conference play got underway, with games against Shoshoni and Greybull. The Cats are the number one ranked 2A team, and came into the weekend with a record of 8-3 – good enough for a two-way tie with Shoshoni in the 2A Northwest. With first place on the line, the Cats went into S...
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcat Wrestling Team were at home last Thursday night for a meet on Senior Night, against the visiting team from Cody. Dyllan Myers, Cannon Boren, and Brody Sorensen each came away with wins. Commenting on the night, Coach Travis McDermott said: “We took some lumps against a very tough Cody team. While we had some exciting matches, we had a tough time chain wrestling against such a technical team.” For Senior Night, Seniors, Brody Sorensen, Sam Skelton, Logan Dafoe, Lance Axtell, Colter Price, Ethan Yarringto...
The Lady Cats wrestling team had two meets scheduled last week, one at home and one on the road. Thursday night the Lady Cats took on Cody at home, and then traveled to Lander for the annual two-day tournament held at Lander Valley High School. The Lady Cats had just three matches against Cody, and with skill and grit, they came away with two wins by pins. Outstanding sophomore Lilly Quintanilla continues to dominate her opponents, gaining a pin in the first period over Rakisits of Cody. Junior Alix Sorensen made quick work of her outing, with...
The Hot Springs County High School, Lady Cats basketball team, began conference play last weekend, with an away game on Friday night in Shoshoni, and then back at home, to meet up with Greybull. Playing some of their best ball of the season, the Lady Cats came away with two wins for their efforts. Coming into the weekend’s contests, the Lady Cats were 5-6 for the year, and sat in third place in the 2A Northwest, just three games back of first place Rocky Mountain. Both of their weekend games were against fellow 2A Northwest teams – mea...
The Hot Springs Speech and Debate Team continued their impressive season, bringing home a 1A/2A runner-up trophy at the large, dog-themed Roverton Speech and Debate Tournament held at Riverton High School on January 24-25, 2025. Ten students coached by Lyle Wiley, Alyssa Brown, Riley Jeffs, Markie Whitney, and Tyler Kay competed at the tournament that hosted twelve teams and over 280 entries. Bobcat debaters continue to improve as the season progresses. Junior Dean Bihr was tournament runner-up in Lincoln-Douglas debate (losing on a close split...
Last Saturday Thermopolis Wrestling Club members had a packed weekend with wrestlers traveling to the Spearfish King of the Hill, the King of the Rock Tournament in Glenrock and the Deb Allison Memorial Tournament in Moorcroft. Placings include: Moorcroft placer results: 10U 62-63 - Kannon Bomengen, 1st Spearfish placer results: 6U 49 - Tytus Bowker, 1st 8U 44 - Erik Polson, 5th 8U 44 - John Ryan, 6th 10U 59 - Nash Bowker, 2nd 12U 64 - Gabriel Ryan, 1st 12U 72 - Aksel Polson, 3rd 12U 77A - Hayden Robinson, 1st 14U 90 - Hailey Robinson, 3rd 12U...
The Bobcat team received 3rd place at this year's State Spirit competition, just 1.6 points away from earning 2nd place. Coach Cyndal Burrows received the title of 1A/2A Coach of the Year from the WSCA. Members include, back row, l to r, Isabelle Ketner, Lainie Boren, Marguerite Keller, Matea Vargas, Shyanne Jones, Jaelyn Steadman; center, coach Cyndal Burrows and Stetson Moody; front, Makayla Moore, Isadora Lima, Emma Miller and Kaylee Bazzle....
Barrie Bryant, of Kirby, WY, has been named to the Fall 2024 Chancellor’s List at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Dr. Philip Gard will complete his medical residency in June and join the team at Hot Springs Health full-time in August. Gard grew up in Riverton, helping at his familyPhysiology at UW before attending Lake Erie College of Osteopath Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....
Last Saturday, from Hospital Hill heading north, the early morning sunlight broke through the clouds amid frigid temperatures. The shadows on the scene with the frosty snow showed a picturesque winter image and the beauty of Hot Springs State Park and the buffalo pasture....
At the January 16 Hot Springs County School District Board of Trustee meeting, Chairman Justin Budd was absent. Therefore Vice Chair Marshall Keller led the meeting and Trustees Bethany Webber, Jean Skelton, Sherman Skelton and Nichole Weyer were present, with Jennifer Axtell arrived later. The trustees voted and passed the approval to reset and use the existing board norms. These are about the protocols in handling discussion and conflict while performing business. During the celebration portion, Thermopolis Middle School Principal Darren...
