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by Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon allowed House Bill 103 — legislation that bans crossover voting in Wyoming — to quietly become law without his signature on Thursday. He explained in a Thursday evening letter that he chose not to sign the bill because it “adds uncertainty to the voting process.” That ambiguity concerns whether or not someone registering to vote in the bill’s blackout period could also declare a party affiliation, Wheatland Republican Rep. Jeremy Haroldson,...
Corbin Dean shows off some delicious cupcakes offered up at the 4-H Dessert Auction held at the Fair Building Saturday evening. Auctioneer Shawn McWilliams presided over the fundraising as each dessert was presented....
The Hot Springs County High School Speech and Debate Team impressed with an outstanding showing at the National Qualifying Wind River District Speech and Debate Tournament at Rock Springs High School on March 3-4. The tournament, delayed by weather conditions the week before, hosted 17 Wind River District schools of all Wyoming school classifications, and 400 students performed and debated with hopes set on National Qualification. Bobcat Junior Julia Quintanilla will represent the Wind River...
Merlin's Hide Out celebrated its 10-Year Anniversary at its current location. Merlin and Barb Heinze have gone through quite a journey in creating their business of custom-made buffalo hides and fur coats. When Merlin was asked how he developed his interest in sewing fur and leather, Merlin said, "When I was a teenager, I was in Junior Leadership 4-H, and our leader Louise Odde taught us how to work with leather. She was a great leader and not only taught me how to sew, but encouraged me to...
Hannah Postma and Cowpokes 4-H members Kinley Postma, Blakeley Postma, Emma Dean, Brycen Jones, Cason Eckley, Corbin Dean, Hoyt Peil, Sawyer Wilson and Brayden Jones presented goodie bags to WYDOT maintenance crew employees Shane Wilson, Clint Huckfelt, Bill Knighton, Jared Little and Donny Jackman. As part of the community service project they also presented bags to the Town of Thermopolis maintenance crew....
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. 27 5:41 p.m. Agency assist for the Police Department. Tuesday, Feb. 28 10:45 a.m. Agency assist involving the Department of Family Services with a home check. Friday, March 3 9:42 a.m. Report of a...
On March 3 at approximately 7 p.m. the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) was dispatched to Sunnyview Drive for a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find an active fire burning on the outside deck of a single-family dwelling. The fire extended into the interior of the structure. Firefighters attacked and extinguished the fire. Fire crews returned to the scene throughout the following hours to ensure the fire did not re-ignite. The residents of the home and their pets safely evacuated the home prior to the TVFD arrival....
The March Hot Springs County Historical Society meeting will be held on Saturday, March 11 at 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum. The featured program will be Thermopoils Volunteer Fire Department, over 100 years of service. Presenters are Chief Mark Collins and John Fish. Hot Springs County covers 2,004 square miles and the local fire department is the only fire protection in our district for over 4,000 residents, who depend on the department to respond to all haz-mat, wild-land, car accidents and structure fires The presentation will be about...
Stillwater Hospice of Northern Wyoming is holding a Hospice 101 Forum on Tuesday, March 14 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. If you have questions about hospice care, this forum is to field questions and provide education. Snacks and refreshments will be provided and everyone is welcome. For more information, contact the Stillwater office at (307) 300-2750....
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is holding their annual Rummage and Pie Sale on Saturday, March 11 from 8 a.m.-noon at 642 Arapahoe. From 11 a.m.-noon there will be a $1 bag sale. Sale donation items will be accepted through Friday, March 10. Drop them off in the parish hall from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. For pick up of items or for more information, call the church at 864-3629....
There will be a Hunter Education Internet Completion Course held on Sat., April 15 from 8 a.m. - noon at the Thermopolis Middle School Commons. This certification option is the mandatory second half of a two-part hybrid online independent study. Student must have first completed the online at-home study portion of Wyoming Hunter Education before taking this in person course. The course is four hours and instructor led. Students are requited to be at least 10 years old to participate. However, this course is recommended for ages 12 and older. It...
Hot Springs County High School Athletics Hall of Fame is taking nominations from now through August 6 for this year’s class of inductees. The categories for hall of fame members are male athlete, female athlete, coach/administrator, special contributor and team. Team nominations are no longer necessary, as any team that has won a state championship is automatically nominated. Nomination forms are available at Farm Bureau Insurance at 610 Park St. or can be requested via email at markw@rtconnect.net. Completed forms can be returned via email o...
With the first day of Spring right around the corner, this weekend marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m. Thanks to technology, most of our cell phones will make the leap on their own. Don’t forget to set all your other clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed Saturday night or change them Sunday morning. Under legislation unanimously passed by the Senate last March, known as the Sunshine Protection Act, the seasonal changing of clocks would have effectively been eliminated in the U.S. Despite initial e...
I feel uplifted and blessed by having attended the World Day of Prayer gathering Friday at the fair building. We find such goodness in Thermopolis! We see so many people helping to build the kingdom of God by being kind and caring as well as generous not only in their time but also their money to support many worthy and meaningful fundraisers. We see people reaching out and helping with the same genuine love our Savior showed. In his first epistle to the Corinthians Paul stated “There should be no schism in the body but that the members s...
Daryl Jean "DJ" Lottman was born November 12, 1935, to Everett Lottman and Mabel Goertz (Lottman) in Dell Rapids, S. D., at the end of the Great Depression and the Start of World War ll. DJ left this earth on February 12, 2023, and was preceded in death by his siblings, Terry Lottman, Eugene Lottman and Sandra German. DJ is survived by his siblings, Judy Gebhardt, Gloria Haugse, Kenny Lottman, David Lottman, Linda Tracy, Douglas Lottman; his five children, Becky Wiskus (Richard), Scott Lottman... Full story
Roy C. Richins, age 85, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away peacefully on Monday, February the 27, 2023, at Hot Springs Health of natural causes. He was born September 26, 1937, to Kenneth and Esther Richins in Ogden, Utah. He married Frances Stephens on September 24, 1960. Their marriage and life was blessed by three sons. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1962. Roy retired from Iron Workers Local 27 and the Uinta County Road and Bridge. Roy was a perfectionist who could build... Full story
Tamara “Tami” Lynn Lehman, 63 of Casper, Wyo., passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023, in Casper, Wyo. Tami was born in Hot Springs County, Thermopolis, Wyo., to Orval W. Lehman and Marlys V. Tjepkes on October 15, 1959. She attended Hot Springs County High School and graduated with the class of 1978. Tami enjoyed cheerleading for the wrestling team and baton twirling for the band. At a young age she showed interest in caring for children as she lived her life as a natural caretaker. She took pride in her role as a homemaker and her fam... Full story
Mathew and James Cordingly begin the prayer gathering at the fair building last Friday. The prayer was very well attended by many representatives of churches. Prayers of thanksgiving, repentance, and forgiveness were offered....
Thermopolis FFA Chapter results at the District Speaking Contest include: Creed, top, l to r, Jayssi Owsley, third; Maile McCumber, second and Kamryn Farrell, fourth. Bottom, Extemporaneous, Rylee Agar, first; Prepared, Taylor Agar, first and Extemporaneous, Kallie Van Heule, tied for second. All first through third place individuals move onto regionals on March 27....
The varsity Bobcat boys basketball team traveled to Mountain View last week for 3A West Regional Tournament action. In their first game, the Bobcats went up against Lyman, losing 51-73 at the final buzzer. “I thought our team came out and played really well in the first half against Lyman. No one was really able to gain an edge in the first half as both teams were trading buckets,” said coach Shane Corpening. He added, “Offensively, we came out and really shot the ball well in the first half. Gavin, Cord, and Kanyon all knocked down some huge...
The varsity Lady Cats basketball team traveled to Mountain View last week for 3A West Regional Tournament action. On Thursday, the Lady Cats faced the Pinedale Wranglers, falling with a final score of 55-20. “Pinedale was a strong team and would be a tough matchup for us. We had a game plan of forcing traps on at halfcourt to cause disruption in their offense. They had two solid players that could handle the ball and a decent post player who cleaned up underneath the rim as well as getting second chance opportunities with her r...
Members of the Thermopolis Wrestling Club competed at a variety of tournaments last weekend. Results include: North Big Horn-Freestyle 10U 53-56 - Gabriel Ryan placed 1st and scored 16.5 team points. Round 1 - Ryan won by tech fall, 12-2 over Fletcher Lewis; Round 2 - Ryan won by tech fall, 10-0, over Chase Parks (Sheridan); Round 3 - Ryan won by fall, 0:10, over Payton Benjamin (North Big Horn Rams); Round 5 - Ryan won by tech fall, 12-2, over Cayden Dickerson (North Big Horn Rams) 10U 53-56 - Fletcher Lewis placed 2nd and scored 11 team...
by Mary Steurer Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — In a step that could pave the way for broader changes to Wyoming’s property tax system, Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday gave his signature to a proposed constitutional amendment to make a fourth tax class exclusively for residential property. Right now, residences fall under the same tax class as commercial and industrial property. In other words, they’re all taxed at the same assessment rate of 9.5%. As climbing residential property taxes put the squeeze on Wyoming homeo...
At the February 28 Hot Springs Health board meeting held in their conference room, CEO Scott Alwin gave his report and said that Laura Budd has accepted the position of Foundation Director/ Grant Writer. Budd will begin on April 10. Also, Tim Teson has accepted the Surgical Director position. Regarding Patient Experience, Alwin said that “On Feb. 13 and 14, Robert Grossman from Custom Learning Systems was on site to provide a Leadership Briefing Training, along with orientation for our S...
Ralph Witters Elementary Kindergartner Tinzley Neeff was one of the many students who had a great time during Glow Week at the school....
