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At the February 15 Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting, the commissioners discussed a letter from Budd-Falen Law Offices about the commissioners potentially retaining their legal services to work with county attorney Jill Logan as outside counsel for litigation recently filed and served against the county by Tipi Retreat, LLC. The law firm is located in Cheyenne and the letter states, “This firm has experience in issues relating to zoning and land use planning in Wyoming. We also have e...
Sawyer Wilson holds up a colorful piece of art that auctioneers John Gerrells and John Holm put out to bid during the Jan Allen Cookie Jar Auction Saturday at the Fair Building. Approximately $30,000 was raised during the event....
At the February 15 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, Mayor Mike Chimenti held a public hearing for comments on the renewal of liquor licenses. No public comments were received so Mayor Chimenti closed the public hearing. Next, the council voted and passed to renew all the liquor licenses. Town engineer Anthony Barnett presented to the council documents and images about the potential school bus parking lot that would replace the old wooden park on the south end of the football/track field. There...
Student trustee Hallie Martinez reported the week of Feb. 22 would be Future Farmers of America Week, “so I know that FFA members have a lot of cool stuff planned, including the petting zoo that we do every year.” Martinez explained that event would take place Thursday, Feb. 24, “if anybody wants to pop in, say hi and see some animals.” The school district’s FFA members took part in the state Agriscience Fair competition conducted by the Wyoming FFA. Martinez elaborated that Hot Springs County School District’s FFA members would get to know if...
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. Highway Patrol Thursday, Feb. 17 3:30 p.m. Dominique Reine Romero, 26, of Worland, was arrested for allegedly taking a controlled substance into jail, possession of a controlled narcotic substance, greater than three grams, he...
Donations are being accepted for the annual Boy Scouts Troop 53 Rummage Sale. Furniture, appliances, houseware, decor, crafts, gently used clean clothing and lines, electronics, tools, shop equipment and more will be accepted as long as it works and is in good condition. They cannot accept old TVs or old computer monitors. To schedule a time for your items to be picked up or to drop off your items contact Ana Moser at 921-9903....
Rex Rammell is a Republican running for Governor in the 2022 election. He recently passed through Thermopolis and spoke with a staff member. Rammell describes himself as a “Land Use Candidate” and Rammell added, “As far as natural resources go in Wyoming, so goes Wyoming. It’s my number one issue.” Rammell has been working on the issue of public land transfer for about 15 years. If he becomes the governor of Wyoming, he would find a way to move all of the federal land management over to state land management. He said, “It would be really a game...
Michelle Shermer, Cal Gandy, Harold Hutson and Tom Webb play their instruments and sing at Kirby Creek Mercantile during the Acoustic Jam....
Stormy Cox was named to the Montana State University President’s List for the fall 2021 semester. Wyatt Wright was named to the Montana State University Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. Jorden Schulte, formerly of Thermopolis, has graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering. Amanda D. Chism, Tyler Kay and Aron C. Markow were named to the University of Wyoming fall 2021 President’s Honor Roll. Cassandra Norskog, Lauren Reed and Jeffery W. Van Antwerp were named to the Unive...
With a few top state offices in Wyoming up for election in 2022, the state’s political season is already in full swing. This week’s IR features our second initial candidate story of this season. State and local candidates are reminded the IR is pleased to print initial candidacy announcements as news. All candidates are eligible for one article, per political season, free of charge. We also do election sections ahead of the primary and general elections where we will feature information on all candidates. These are the sections that inc...
In June of 1956 a joint session of the United States Congress passed a bill changing our national motto from E Pluribus Unum (Out of Many ONe) to In God We Trust. The bill was soon signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The motto now appears on all of our money. Fast forward to today’s world. In Finland a member of the parliament and a clergy person are going to trial for quoting scripture and speaking publicly about their faith. In China Muslims have been put on concentration camps and their women sterilized. Christians are being martyred t...
Alberta Jaye Hurley unexpectedly passed away at home, on Saturday February 12, 2022, at the young age of 52. Born on June 20, 1969, in Thermopolis, Wyo., Berta is the third of five children, and is the oldest daughter of Jack and Dolly (Harvey) Hurley. Berta attended Lucerne Elementary School and Hot Springs County High School. After playing basketball as a Lucerne Bulldog and a Lady Bobcat, she was a Class of '87 graduate. After high school, she attended Casper College and continued her... Full story
George Richard Fishbaugh passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on February 17, 2022. Born October 31st, 1943, in Billings Mont., he was the son of Frank Theodore Fischbach and Rachel Pearl Coley Fischbach. He was an only child. George graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1961. He then went on to become a teacher after attending Eastern Montana College. On May 28, 1966, he married Colleen Gaye Hensley in Billings, Mont. They were married for 55 years and had two... Full story
by Mary Steurer and Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —A legislative proposal to spend federal relief money on expanding the operations of Wyoming’s two suicide prevention hotlines succeeded in the Senate after two previous attempts were rejected by lawmakers. The new budget amendment passed Friday would devote $2.1 million of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for this purpose. Wyoming had the highest rate of suicide in the U.S. in 2019, according to CDC data. The state didn’t get its first two s...
Ralph Witters Elementary school students Donna Searle, Lisa Kolsen, Brayli Price and Ailey Crowder toast each other while Alissa Jenks, Tiffany Simeral and Joan Stetler play classical music during a Valentine's Day celebration....
At the February 16 Hot Springs County Travel and Tourism meeting, Audra Dominguez gave the financial report. For the month of January, they collected $9,823.57 in lodging tax revenue, which is above the historical average of $8,895, a 17% increase. Dominguez said, “Tourism continues to rise even in our slower season.” The board voted and approved to accept the financial report. Tourism director Jackie Dorothy said, “Our Winter Campaign has attracted the attention of the Wyoming Office of Touri...
The Bobcat wrestling team came home from the 2A Regional tournament winning second overall as a team, earning three championships, three top four placings and qualifying 14 wrestlers for state in Casper next weekend. Will Ward, at 113 lbs., captured the championship and his first All-Conference award. Ward pinned his first two opponents then tech-falled for the win in his semi-final match. Wyatt McDermott, at 138 lbs., won his second regional title and fourth All-Conference award. McDermott pinn...
Lady Bobcats celebrated three seniors Kamry Bowman, Layne Myers, and Mariah Brooks on Friday at home against Newcastle. The seniors were able to play the entire game and gave a great showcase. Kamry scored 18 points, Layne with 12, and Mariah with 6 throughout the game. Previously when the Lady Cats went up against Newcastle they lost 50-10, on Friday they lost again but showed improvement playing as a team and fighting to the end with improved defense and scoring with a final score of...
Bobcat Adley Coyne flies through the air surrounded by Newcastle defenders during varsity basketball action at home. Last Friday, the varsity Bobcats won at home over Newcastle with a final score of 62-33. Saturday, the boys traveled to Douglas and came up short with a final score of Douglas 76-57. This week, the boys regular season will wrap up on the road against Buffalo on Friday. Regionals will begin March 3 in Burns. Coach Shane Corpening did not provide any comments about the...
Middle School Bobcats are wrapping up their season with Conference this coming weekend in Thermopolis. Last Tuesday the 8th grade Cats were on home turf against Worland and were able to secure the win with a final score Thermopolis 51, Worland 28. The Cats had a slow start to the game and with a few adjustments were able to finish strong, scoring 30 points in the second half. The boys were able to shoot well and also play great defense holding the Warriors under 30. Dukes had a great game with 6 rebounds, 4 steals, and 18 points. Bomengen contr...
Thermopolis Wrestling Club members competed in the Sheridan Shootout last week. Results include: 6U 34-37 - Erik Polson, 3rd, 12 team points 6U 38-42 - Nash Bowker, 2nd, 24 team points 6U 62-68 - Holden Loden, 1st, 3 team points 8U 47-50 - Halen Lahoe, 3rd, 17 team points 8U 63-69 - Joshua Blair, 4th, 11 team points 10U - 50-55 - Aksel Polson, 4th, 13 team points 10U 76-84 - Trenton Enis, 2nd, 22.5 team points 10U - 87-89- Kade Enis’s place is 1st, 16 team points 10U Girls 52-57 - Hayden Robinson, 3rd 10U Girls 78-88- Halyn Bowker, 3rd 12U 4...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Bus driver arrested for DUI while driving kids CHEYENNE (WNE) — A bus driver for Laramie County School District 1 was arrested Wednesday evening – with high school kids aboard – for allegedly driving under the influence during a field trip, according to local and state officials. The incident took place on a highway in Goshen County as the driver transported East and South high schools’ students on a trip out of state, according to the authorities. After receiving a call that the bus driver wasn’t...
