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Martin G. Oravec and Gary A. Frazier (Petitioners), by and through their counsel, Parsons Behle & Latimer, have submitted a Petition for Review of Agency Action concerning actions taken by the Board of County Commissioners of Hot Springs County (Board) through two of its newly elected members. The action is pursuant to Rule 12, W.R.A.P., and Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114. The document was filed on March 3 in the District Court of Hot Springs County. The petition challenges the agencies action and states “The subject of this petition is well known to...
Bobcats earn four state championships The Hot Springs County High School Bobcat wrestlers were in Casper last weekend to compete in the state wrestling championships. In a spectacular outing, the Cats placed third in the 2A team standings, and crowned four individual State Champions. The Cats scored 184 team points, the most ever earned during Coach Travis McDermott's tenure with the team. Demonstrating a dogged determination, the team racked up 24 pins, and placed eight wrestlers, pushing five...
When Nathan Miller entered the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Super Tag raffle, he didn't expect to win. Not only did Miller win, he won the ultimate prize. The 38-year-old from Thermopolis won the Super Tag Trifecta, which means Miller will have the opportunity to purchase three separate licenses for species that include: bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goat, mule deer or white-tailed deer, wild bison, pronghorn, mountain lion, gray wolf and black bear. Lifetime limits and waiting...
Last week, Ralph Witters Elementary third graders performed a concert call "America in Song" where they welcomed local first responders to the state at the William H. Malloy School Auditorium....
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, Feb. 24 1:06 p.m. Report of a female choking on food in the bathroom in the 500 block of Broadway Street. Law enforcement and EMS arrived on scene and she had to be transported to the hospital. Tuesday...
The Thermopolis Town Council held a special meeting on February 25 to review a motion from the Hot Springs County Rural Water Joint Powers Board (HSCRWJPB) on February 20. Representing the town, Jim Jeunehomme wanted the entire council to be informed by Water Development Project Manager George Moser about their recommendation. The HSCRWJPB wanted to submit their application to the Wyoming Water Development Commission by the March 1 deadline to drill a test well at Yankee Dome. This option was one of two from Moser’s recent recommendation. The o...
The Thermopolis Jackalope Jump fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Wyoming will be held on Friday, March 28. The event will be happening at the Hot Springs County High School, 231 Park Street. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. with the jump starting at 11 a.m. You can still register to participate at www.SOWY.org. The Jackalope Jump challenges brave Wyomingites at numerous locations around the state to “Make a Splash”. It’s a great way for everyone – individuals, organizations, and businesses – to get involved in supporting Special O...
Maile McCumber seeks advise from her dad, Cort, while she enthusiastically selects a registered Red/Champagne lab puppy she won during a live auction held during the Casino Royale benefiting the Hot Springs Health Foundation held at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds last Saturday. Maile will receive the puppy from the Alwin Family Labs breeder once its weened. The event brought in more than 150 people to help support the hospital's newest service, spine surgery. The event helped raise the...
The Wyoming Discovery Days committee is hosting a Cabin Fever Chili Cook Off and family dance fun on Sunday, March 9 from 1-6 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair Building, 627 Springview St. A free baked potato bar lunch will be available. The cost to enter the chili cook off is $15 with samples free to eat. Prizes will be awarded for best chili. Dance Band will play live music and there will be raffles, silent auctions, games, prizes and more. Donations will be accepted at the door. For more information, email info@WyomingDiscoveryDays.org or...
Wyoming’s 67th Legislative Session began on Jan. 14 and is set to adjourn on Thursday, March 6. The Wyoming Legislature alternates between a 40-day General Session in odd-numbered years and a 20-day Budget Session in even-numbered years. The Senate includes 31 members and the House of Representatives has 62 members. A number of bills have been passed and have made it to Governor Mark Gordon’s desk. To see the status of this year’s bills, visit wyoleg.gov. If you want to reach out our local Senator for District 20, Ed Cooper, his email is Ed.Co...
by Christina Young, Director for the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment When businesses support working parents, they’re not just boosting their bottom line – they’re helping prevent child abuse and neglect. Research shows that workplace policies like flexible scheduling, paid family leave, and childcare assistance significantly reduce major risk factors for child maltreatment by decreasing parental stress and providing essential economic stability. When parents have the flexibility to attend school events, care for sick child...
Cynthia Marie Garbin was born September 29, 1953, and departed February 22, 2025. She was a nurse for over 30 years, she had a calling to help others. Cynthia retired in Nov, 2002. She and her husband Paul moved to Thermopolis in April, 2005. She became active in different aspects of the community. She was a strong supporter of the First and Second Amendments (free speech, freedom of religion and the right to self defense). She believed in Liberty. She was active in the Hot Springs County...
by Wyoming Tribune Eagle staff Via Wyoming News Exchange Gov. Mark Gordon announced late Thursday that he will let House Bill 172, “Repeal gun free zones and preemption amendments,” go into law without his signature, while calling it a “legislative power grab.” In a letter to House Speaker Chip Neiman, R-Hulett, the governor reiterated his support for the repeal of gun-free zones in Wyoming but expressed frustration that “Gun-free zones are not repealed — they are now determined exclusively by the legislature.” “Elections are impactful, and...
The soothing sound of the harp played by Heather Logan accompanied by Angela Bolter playing the violin during the Unplug event, a contemplative night service in Celtic Tradition, at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on March 2....
Sheep Queen of Wyoming The March 8 meeting of the Hot Springs County Historical Society will feature a presentation on the early years of a Lady of a Legend, Lucy Morrison Moore, known as the Sheep Queen of Wyoming. The meeting begins at 2 p.m. and the presentation will follow at the Hot Springs Historical Museum. The presenter will be Moore’s great-granddaughter, Terri Lynn Geissinger. Refreshements will be served. All are welcome. For more information, call 864-2678 or 921-1551. Chamber hosts Concert Bryan Elijah Smith will be performing a c...
On February 24, The Learning Center presented their first of three meetings, Local Government 101. This first class was titled How Does Our Town Government Work? and was well attended. Barb Rice led the Pledge of Allegiance and discussed the norms. Moderator Dr. John Anderson gave an Introduction to Local Government 101, where he discussed Governmental Structure and its Functions. Anderson talked about the different areas of the US government, specifically the Federal, State and Local and how they overlap in everyday life. He also discussed...
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcat basketball team, were in Riverton last weekend for the 2A West Regional tournament. Having maintained the number one rank for much of the season, and finishing the regular season in first place in the 2A Northwest Quad, the Bobcats went into regionals as the number one seed from the Northwest. To make it to the State Championships, the Bobcats needed two wins in the regional tournament. On Thursday night, the team met up with the Wind River Cougars at Ri...
The 2A West Regional tournament was played in Riverton last weekend, with eight teams competing for a chance to play in the State Championships, which will be held in Casper this week. With wins over both Wind River and Wyoming Indian, the Lady Cats played Rocky Mountain in the Regional Championship game on Saturday. After completing the regular season with a 13-9 overall record - going 5-1 in the 2A Northwest Quad - the Lady Cats were seeded to the regionals as the number two team from the 2A...
Last weekend was packed with wrestling action for the Thermopolis Wrestling team. On Friday and Saturday, members traveled to Cheyenne for the Chaos at the Capital 3-Style Tournament. Individual and team points were not available for the Cheyenne tournament. On Sunday Thermopolis Wrestling Club had another outstanding finish at the Casper Showdown Memorial tournament placing 5th out of 44 teams with 536.5 points to top 6th place Glenrock by almost 200 points. The three clubs from Casper finished in the top spots, Casper Wrestling Club with 983...
The Hot Springs County High School Speech and Debate Team celebrated another strong showing at the National Qualifying Wind River District Speech and Debate Tournament at Central Wyoming College in Riverton on February 27 through March 1. Seventeen Bobcats, coached by Lyle Wiley, Alyssa Brown, Riley Jeffs, Markie Whitney, and Tyler Kay, traveled and competed in the tournament. The tournament hosted 19 Wind River District schools with competitors of all Wyoming school classifications (1A/2A, 3A,...
Thurs., March 6 Storytime, HSC Library, 10:30 a.m. Philips Help Center Hours, 426 Big Horn, noon - 3 p.m. HSC Cemetery Board meeting, Riverside Cemetery, 2 p.m. Chamber Board meeting, Big Horn Federal, 6 p.m. Seed Starting Workshop, HSC Library, 6 p.m. Thermopolis Gun Club meeting, armory, 6:30 p.m. Friends of the Library meeting, HSC Library, 6:30 p.m. Hot City Book Club, HSC Library, 7 p.m. Fri., March 7 Acoustic Jam, HSC Senior Center, 5:30 p.m. Sat., March 8 Team Sorting, HSC Fairgrounds Historical Society program, HSC Museum, 2 p.m. Bingo,...
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