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by Joseph Beaudet, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange The Wyoming Freedom Caucus discussed potential property tax reform options during a Patriot Chat with local Republicans last Saturday. Rep. Mark Jennings, R-Sheridan, said he plans to run a bill centered on acquisition-based property tax for the third consecutive year. During the 2023 session, Wyoming legislators approved Jennings’ bill to conduct a study to evaluate the hurdle associated with implementing acquisition-based property taxes in Wyoming. Conservative legislators are p...
Shoppers had their pick of hundreds of guns displayed Friday and Saturday during the Stars and Pipes, LLC Gun Show held at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Around 1,200 paid admissions came through during the two day event....
At the January Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board meeting, Jackie Dororthy gave the director’s report and commented on plans for marking that this year is the 100th anniversary of the Yellowstone Highway and the tunnels opening near the south entrance of the Wind River Canyon. Dorothy said “I have met with WYDOT and they are excited for the project. Shannon Watts is creating the map using Google Earth and the stickers will be an old school style. He will also create a brochure as a map...
On Sunday, January, 21 at 6:16 a.m., the Thermopolis Police Department discovered a traffic accident that occurred in Hot Springs State Park causing damage to the Big Springs canal. The vehicle was removed from the small canal and the 25-year-old driver from Lander was cited by Thermopolis PD and Hot Springs State Park Rangers. There may be further citations pending from HSSP Rangers. As a result of the accident, damage was done to the original stonework of the canal's wall and to the Wyoming...
Bobcat Speech and Debate team members celebrating their win are, left to right, Chris Bapst, Dean Bihr, Julia Quintanilla, Brison Steere, Ivey Goff, Rosalie Willson, Jackson Coates, Kiesha Kraushaar, Annalyn Sharp, Brendan Butler, Luci Andreen, Hayden Franklin, Aubriana Layman, Riley Crowder and Kassidee Chavez....
The Hot Springs Speech and Debate team captured the 1A/2A Champion title at the Big Horn Speech and Debate Tournament held at Big Horn High School on January 26-27. The Bobcats brought 15 students to compete in the tournament that hosted 10 schools including large teams from South Dakota. Bobcats celebrated numerous individual tournament champions at the tournament. Seniors Ivey Goff and Brison Steere impressed with their first place title in Duo Interpretation, and Goff was also named tournament champion in Humorous Interpretation....
Members of the Thermopolis Wrestling team attended the Spearfish King of the Hills tournament last weekend. Results include: Tots 40A - Tytus Bowker, 2nd, 21 points. Quarterfinal - Bowker won by fall , 2:35, over Killian Benne (Westside Raider); Semifinal - Bowker won by major decision, 12-2, over Everett Berglund (Sturgis); 1st Place Match - Hudson Bunkowske (Westside Raider) won by tech fall, 16-1, over Bowker Bantam 40 - Erik Polson, 2nd, 11.5 team points. Round 1 - Easton Galbraith (Spearfish) won by fall, 1:48, over Polson; Round 2 -...
The 6th grade boys traveling basketball team competed in the Wind River Rumble in Lander on Sunday afternoon. They played back to back games and won the division with a 51-25 victory over 2030 (Rock Springs), followed by a 54-33 win over the Whistle Arrows. Celebrating are, left to right, coach Matt McPhie, Logan Stewart, Cameron Martinez, Soren Webber, Braxton Egger, Bo DaFoe, Lincoln McPhie, Oliver Strenger and Hoyt Peil....
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 Monday, Jan. 22 2:52 p.m. Deputies responded to a report of two cows on the highway. The cows were put back in their pasture and WYDOT was made aware of a damaged section of fence to repair. 5:06 p.m. An 85-y...
For several months now, Hot Springs County Emergency Management has scheduled outdoor alert siren tests. The next scheduled test will be this Saturday, February 3 at noon. For this test, the alert siren will sound the steady tone used for weather warnings. There is another tone, the hi-lo siren, that is for total failure of Boysen Dam. Remember, this Saturday’s siren will be a test. However, if you hear either of the alerts at other than test times, be prepared to follow emergency procedures. The Hot Springs County website gives detailed i...
Hot Springs County Assessor Daniel Webber announced that currently qualified Hot Springs County veterans or their surviving spouse should contact the Assessor’s Office by telephone to renew their Veteran’s Exemption for 2024 on their property taxes. If the applicant will be using the exemption for vehicle licensing, they will need to stop by the Assessor’s Office when they come in the courthouse to renew their registration. The exemption can only be used in one county in Wyoming for the tax year and if you are using it on your property taxes...
Public Health Response Coordinator Sady Mounts and Hot Springs County Emergency Management Coordinator Stephanie Conrad teamed up to give senior citizens of Hot Springs County Preparedness Buckets. The buckets came with a meaning of being ready and prepared if there is ever a need to evacuate and/or a need to leave their residence in an emergency....
Everyday, as I walk from the editorial department in the back of the office to the breakroom to get coffee or tea, I pass by wall shelving holding bound copies of every edition of the paper down to the early days, more than 100 years ago. It’s a repository of information on the community, from notes on high school grads now serving in one of the century’s big wars, how the local high school teams performed, what new policies the city council or school board were enacting. It’s also a repository of information from local governments, from count...
The purpose of this letter to the editor is to clarify several points about our rights under the constitution. The First Amendment reads “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” What does this mean? England has a church religion, the Church of England. The United States does not allow for such a state faith. This law, however, has been interpreted by some as the “freedom from religion,” or the separation of church and state. Recently, our current President spoke from the pul...
by John Bisson, DDS Routine visits to the dentist are key to maintaining overall health. Preventive dental care starts at home. We advise patients to brush twice a day, usually in the morning and before bed, for two minutes followed by flossing. Eating healthy is also crucial to maintaining oral health. Sugary foods and beverages are key factors in tooth decay. Acid is produced when the bacteria in your mouth break down sugar. That acid dissolves the tooth surface leading to tooth decay. Preventive dental care continues by visiting the dentist...
Bobette Kay (Bobbi) Brown Barrasso died on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, following a heroic two-year battle with a Glioblastoma brain tumor. She remained optimistic and courageous to the very end. She left the earth looking forward to being with her parents and God in heaven. She leaves behind her daughter Hadley, her husband John and faithful friends far and wide. Bobbi was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on July 20, 1953, to Robert and Jeralyn Brown. She was raised with a love of God, family and... Full story
Earl James Jackson, age 69, died Friday, January 26, 2024, at his residence after a long battle with cancer. He was born on April 22, 1954, in Pottsville, Pa., to William Carl, Sr. and Stella (Lazowsky) Jackson. On October 2, 1982, in Riverton, Wyo., he married Gemdelin Scott, who survives. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and a friend of many as a longtime resident of Thermopolis. He was a talented woodworker and craftsman and built furniture that can be found in homes... Full story
William P. Metzler, (Bill), formerly from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., passed away on November 20, 2023, at the age of 66, in Thermopolis, Wyo., After High School Bill enlisted in the US Navy and served on the ship USS Tripoli. He was Honorably discharged from the US Navy in 1977. In 1989 Bill graduated from Central Wyoming College with an Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Radio Broadcasting. About 20 years ago Bill moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., taking a job at the Holiday Inn, before retirement.... Full story
The Hot Springs County High School boys basketball varsity team was in Worland last Thursday night for a tough contest against their long-standing rivals. Although the Cats played well, the Warriors came away with a win by a score of 62 to 51. The Warriors deployed a 1-2-1-1 press defense, that initially threw the Bobcats off their game, resulting in five turn-overs on the Cats first six possessions. Once they settled into the game, however, the Cats became more effective on offense, with Dell Dukes leading the way pushing the pace of the...
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcat wrestling teams traveled to Riverton last weekend to compete in the largest high school wrestling tournament of the season. The Ron Thon Tournament takes place over two days, and provides a major opportunity to gear up for state wrestling, coming up at the end of February. More than forty schools were represented in the event. Lady Cats The Lady Cats had an exceptional outing in Riverton – coming away with four of their six wrestlers placing, and ending the tournament with an overall 10th place f...
The Hot Springs County High School girls varsity basketball team traveled to Worland last Thursday for a rivalry game against the Lady Warriors, losing a very close contest by a score of 49 to 44. Each team came in to the contest with two wins on the season. Both teams started slow in the first quarter, with Thermopolis putting up two points on their first possession, and then the shooting went cold, until just 23 seconds left in the period. In the second quarter, the ladies played a more impressive period , coming out quick and strong against...
Carrie Ryan took her Thermopolis Middle School life skills special education students to P6 last Friday to learn how to make pizzas. Left, Ryan Shaffer helps Gage Young decide on toppings for his pizza. Clover Cheney, right, selected white sauce for her creation....
Earlier this month, members of the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department sent out the information for their annual fund drive to residences in Hot Springs County. Donation tickets are included in the mailer. Each $2 donation puts you in a drawing for gift certificates ranging from $50-$300. Fill out and return the ticket stubs with your donation in the envelope provided. Return your tickets by Friday, Feb. 9. You can also drop off your envelopes in the red mailbox in front of the fire hall next to the flag pole at 400 S. 14th St. Funds raised...
The Meeteetse Friends of the NRA will be hosting an NRA Wall of Guns event on Saturdday, February 3, in partnership with Discover Meeteetse, and their 16th Annual Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby on February 3-4. The Wall of Guns event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Elk Horn Bar & Grill. Funds from this event will be sent to the National Friends of the NRA and be distributed back to Park County. The Wall of Guns game consists of 100 numbers, each number will sell for $10. After all 100 numbers are sold, a winner will be drawn and have their choice...
