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by Joshua Leach Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Oil and gas have been major drivers of the Wyoming economy since the Equality State achieved statehood. U.S. production of oil has risen in recent years, with Wyoming producers increasing the amount they pulled out of the ground from 2017-2019, according to the state geological survey. But as it has with so many industries, the coronavirus pandemic hit the oil industry hard. The analysis of the impact of the fluctuating oil markets was recently released by the Wyoming State G...
A group hit the snow around their residence and in fields to have a little fun in the warming temperatures....
During a traffic stop at 11:35 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14, Thermopolis Police Officer Michael Masccarro arrested passenger Timothy M. Hoyer, 33, of Worland for having almost 14 grams of meth in his personal possession. His alleged charges are for the unlawful possession of meth, the intent to deliver and the unlawful use of a controlled substance. The amount of meth found reaches a felony charge. There was packaging alledgedly used for delivery located during the traffic stop. Police Chief Julie...
Although Thermopolis was not included in a recent release by the National Weather Service of recent record breaking low temperatures, residents still know the bitter cold snap that hit Wyoming beginning last week did indeed include Hot Springs County. According to local reports, the lowest daytime high temperature was recorded at -3 degrees on Friday, February 12. The lowest nighttime low was recorded as -14 on Saturday night. These temperatures were recorded in town. Residents in other areas of the county reported slightly colder...
At February Chamber of Commerce meeting on February 11, executive director Meri Ann Rush said that their city/county maps participation will be extended to February 15. This extension was due to Rush being out in January. The map usually is available at the end of April because the peak tourist season starts around May 1. These maps are a fundraiser for the chamber. In new business, the chamber will be preparing their nomination forms for the 2020 Business / Citizen and Non-Profit Organization...
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 Wednesday, Feb. 10 6:56 p.m. A suspicious male walking down the center of Highway 20 South. The deputy made contact with the subject who was on the side of the road. The deputy checked for warrants and he d...
The Thermopolis FFA Chapter held their local Agriscience Fair earlier this month. The State competition will be March 22. Results from the local competition include: High school Plant Systems Division 3 Isaac Robinson Division 5 Jack Ream Food systems Division 3 Kallie Van Heule Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Division 5 Will Clark Middle school Students that were 80% and above- Tymber Eckley, Maile McCumber, Kamryn Farrell, Rylee Agar, Taylor Agar, Hayden Overfield, Ellis Webber,...
The Thermopolis Fire Department held their annual awards banquet on Saturday, Feb. 13. Lieutenant London Jenks was named Firefighter of the Year during the banquet. Ryan Georgius was named Master Chef for his exceptional service to the kitchen committee. For years of service, Bob Butchart was honored for 5 years and Clint Huckfeld, Jay Erk and Ben Shidler were each honored for 10 years. The firemen did not hold their annual Fireman’s Ball for the public this year. They still had their fund drive with funds going to the replacement, repair a...
Jim Lash, Kent Shook and Kris Mull will hold an Internet Hunter Education Field Day on March 13 at Thermopolis Middle School, 1450 Valleyview, in the commons area beginning at 8 a.m. with the class ending at noon. All students must first complete the Wyoming Game and Fish approved online hunter education course and present a certificate of completion before attending the field day. Visit https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Education/Hunter-Education/Hunter-Education-Online. Sign up for the Internet Field Day is limited to 20 persons and must be completed at:...
University of Wyoming 2020 fall semester honor rolls have been announced. President’s Honor Roll: Amanda D. Chism, Chloe Renae Crosby, Kaylee DeVries and Hannah R. Ozmon Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Roll: Elizabeth K. Lofink, Jake Michael Maksin, Aron C. Markow, Haley McDermott, Linsey J. Reed, Jeffery W. Van Antwerp and Cade John-Martin Zupan Provost’s Honor Roll: Joni Christiansen and Amanda Dinsmore Breeze Petty has been named to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY. Joe Doak has been selected by the Wyoming High School Ac...
Do you want to know what your city, county and school districts are up to? As a responsible taxpayer and citizen of your community, of course you want to keep an eye on what these governments are undertaking. Where do you go for that information? Do you spend your day logging into the county’s website to find what your county commissioners did about county roads at their last meeting, but can’t find anything about it in their meeting minutes? Next you switch over to the town’s website so you can read about changes in garbage pick-up days and r...
In light of the political turmoil right now, I’d like to add a few comments to the letters already printed in this paper. Something to keep in mind in the midst of the brouhaha – the Constitution was NOT conceived by a like-minded group of individuals. It’s crafting was a the product of much civil (and un-civil) discourse, study and rhetoric, soul-searching, angst, and, yes, compromise. I’m sure that, had social media been around at the time, people wouldn’t have listened to each other and we’d still be using British pounds instead of American...
by Bill Sniffin, Cowboy State Daily Using both tight budgets and a Covid pandemic as excuses, the dumb idea of limiting printed public notices in Wyoming newspapers has reared its ugly head again in the Legislature in Cheyenne. Wyoming citizens should be both outraged at this proposal plus the fact that their taxes are paying for the lobbyists who are pushing for it. Crazy. Here is a fact: There are some people in government who like working out of the public’s eye. They do not like reporters or, worse yet, pesky citizens poking their noses i...
by Brian Nesvik, director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department For decades, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department has stood out for our ability to successfully manage wildlife on the same shared landscape that mineral development occurs. We’ve done this on Wyoming’s terms, working collaboratively with industry to understand specific development impacts to wildlife. Our approach ensures critical wildlife habitats are protected simultaneous to mineral production. However, the new Presidential Executive Order restricting mineral development doe...
by Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – A Senate committee advanced a bill that would remove some of the public notices that local governments are required to publish in newspapers, instead making cities and counties provide them on their websites. Senate File 17, which has the support of the Wyoming County Commissioners Association and the Wyoming Association of Municipalities, was largely pitched as a way for local governments to save on publishing costs amid ongoing budget crunches. The proposal would r...
The Friends of the Library annual Chocolate Lovers take-out event was a huge success. Around 70 people attended, purchased chocolates and bid on the silent auction items and crafting bundles. While the event could not include gathering and catching up over coffee and hot cocoa this year, it certainly brought pre-Valentine's Day joy to the community and raised money, a little over $1,000, for projects and programs to support the Hot Springs County Library. Members donated chocolate treats, gift...
CHEYENNE – Enroll Wyoming navigators will be available to help Wyoming residents sign up for insurance on the federal Health Insurance Marketplace during a special open enrollment period that runs through May 15. “While a spring open enrollment has never been offered before, we know it will be beneficial to those in Wyoming who need health insurance,” Enroll Wyoming Marketplace Navigator Dasa Robertson said. Enroll Wyoming navigators provide help free of charge. They can be reached by calling 211 and asking the operator to be transferred to a...
The Bobcat wrestling team finished their regular season on a high note in Shoshoni on Saturday winning three duals. The first dual of the day was against Greybull. “We dominated the dual with a 54-24 win with only two losses,” said coach McDermott. Roedy Farrell, Lee Grimm, Logan Cole, Jerek Sorensen, Remington Ferree and Dalton Price all earned falls. The second dual was with Dubois with the match of the day with #1 and #2 ranked wrestlers. Farrell, the #1 ranked wrestler at 152, had a hard fought battle and ended with a 9-8 win. Bobcats won t...
The Thermopolis Middle School boys seventh grade basketball teams have been working hard this year and playing some great defense and scoring well on offense. Head coach Daniel Webber reported some recent wins against Riverton and Shoshoni. Thermopolis A game against Riverton on Feb. 4 wrapped up with the boys winning 31-29. “This was an exciting game for the boys. It went back and forth the whole time but we were able to really press them hard in the last quarter and create several turnovers that we scored off of. Then we played great d...
Dayna Crow hustles down the court during Lady Cat varsity basketball. The Lady Cats lost a tough game to Worland on Feb. 9 with a final score of 61-38 then to Powell in a close game on Feb. 12 with a score of 63-58. In varsity boys basketball action, the boys lost to Worland on Feb. 9 with a score of 80-54 and to Powell on Feb. 12 with a final score of 72-54. The Bobcats and Lady Bobcats both play at home today (Thursday, Feb. 18). See the high school calendar below for times and locations....
Governor Mark Gordon announced he was easing of some of the state’s public health orders but extended the statewide mask mandate. On Monday, Feb. 15 the new orders took effect. The attendance limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings increased. Indoor gatherings that incorporate social distancing and face coverings are permitted for up to 25 percent of capacity or 500 persons, and outdoor gatherings of up to 1,000 persons. In addition, sporting events, artistic performances, restaurants and gyms all will see capacity limits eased. “We are mak...
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents to be on alert for suspicious, potentially fraudulent activity as efforts to help prevent COVID-19 deaths and illnesses by providing free, safe and effective vaccinations continue. “We are hearing about unexpected calls going to residents from people falsely claiming they represent a local health department or the Wyoming Department of Health,” said Michael Ceballos, WDH director. “The callers go on to request payment or personal details such as social security numbers.” “We want to r...
On Monday HSCSD students had the day off from school for Presidents' Day but the Owsley family stayed busy doing chores and taking photos with their little helper Jordyn Czarobski....
