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A number of parents and students were in attendance at the Tuesday night meeting of the Hot Springs County School District’s Board of Directors, having heard rumors that certain programs were going to be eliminated for the upcoming school year. Before opening the floor to public comment, board chair Nichole Weyer read a statement from the board asking people to understand that no assumptions should be made about certain programs based on whether or not a teacher is retained or let go. Weyer said... Full story
It was an emotional time for friends and family of Matthew and Reilly Schwan last Wednesday, after a jury found Matthew guilty of aggravated homicide by vehicle. The verdict capped off an already emotional three-day trial which involved testimony to Reilly’s being struck by a vehicle driven by Matthew in the early hours of May 14, 2016, the injuries she received and her subsequent passing after being taken off life support June 4. Though originally charged with driving under the influence w...
Saturday evening at the fair building, members of the community gathered for the 96th annual Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Among the festivities for the evening were the announcement of the 2016 Business, Non-Profit and Citizen of the Year. This year saw two recipients for Business of the Year - Thermopolis Hardware & Mercantile and Vicklund Pharmacy. Comments made about Thermopolis Hardware were, "This business has created a fantastic inventory to provide a service of... Full story
Rhiannon Muller received a pie to the face Friday at Thermopolis Middle School. In recognition of "Pi Day," members of the Mathcounts team challenged classes to a variety of math challenges; students chosen from among the winners were given the honor of selecting which team members would receive a pie....
On the Record policy It is the 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. Sheriff’s office Tuesday, March 14 7:05 p.m. Report of shots or fireworks in the buffalo pasture. Wednesday, March 15 10:17 a.m. Report of a dog off its leash chasing ducks. The dog could not be located. Thursday, March 16 7:35 a.m. Deputy assisted with a cattle crossing at mile marker 651 on Hig...
Monday in Hot Springs Circuit Court Lola Vialpando was bound over to Fifth Judicial District Court on charges including seven counts of forgery and three counts of theft. The charges allege Vialpando altered bank statements at her former employer between Jan. 29 and July 29 of 2016, and also altered account statements to omit certain transactions. Charges further allege she used company issued credit cards to make over 300 online and local purchases totaling almost $19,000 In addition to the...
A number of people decided to spend their Sunday enjoying the Bighorn River....
Thermopolis Special Olympics Bobcats will be doing their annual Jackalope Jump at Hot Springs County High School Saturday, March 25, starting at noon. This is the only fundraiser for the local Special Olympics team and they use the funds that are raised to help out the athletes with registration fees, hotel costs, and meal costs throughout the years’ competitions. The athletes have also been raising funds from the different businesses in Thermopolis. The athletes are extremely appreciative for the support that they have already received from s...
The Freedom Ball Adult Prom is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at the Days Inn. The Big Horn Basin Riders motorcycle club is hosting the event, but attendees don’t have to be members or bikers to attend. Fancy dress is not a requirement either, so people can dress casual if they choose. A variety of music will be provided by a DJ, and there will also be snacks and a cash bar. Commemorative glasses will be available for purchase, and a photo booth will help capture memories. T...
Hot Springs County Library is hosting a traveling photography exhibit showcasing the work of Edward S. Curtis through April 30. Pieces from Curtis’s The North American Indian, a grand work that provides a permanent record of 80 North American tribes, will be featured in the exhibit. Curtis produced the unique American record at great personal sacrifice. Beginning in 1898, he travelled the American West from the Rio Grande to the Arctic Circle. Working with written accounts, photographic images and sound recordings, Curtis gathered and a...
Its not often we have the opportunity to find out what happens to someone after the community has a cookie jar auction, but it has been almost a year since a fundraiser was held for a young man that raised around $11,000. Ty Miller, who lives in Fargo, N.D., was the recipient of Thermopolis’ generous heart when his grandmother, Sandra Bills, who lives in town, asked about an auction for her grandson who was suffering from a blood disease. Bills recently reported Miller, who is in eighth grade, has no disease left, that the donor blood he r...
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services has released the Wyoming unemployment rate for January 2017, showing an unchanged rate of 4.8 percent. From December to January, almost all county unemployment rates followed their normal seasonal pattern and increased. In Hot Springs County, the unemployment rate was 5% for January, up a bit from the 4.3% in December, but lower than the 5.7 percent we saw in January of 2016. Our labor force in the county was 2,462 people in December, whereas the labor force for January was 2,498. One hundred thirty...
Tucker Lee Bass drew for the winner during a drawing at the Central Bank and Trust Meet and Greet. Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meri Ann Rush announces the winner in the background....
Among the biggest topics of discussion within the past week has certainly been the trial of Matthew Schwan, evidenced by the number of people attending as well as the explosion of comments on our Facebook page. The trial was an emotional one for both sides — those supporting Matthew and the victim, Reilly Schwan — and the impact felt is far from over, and will likely see a fresh revival as the sentencing comes around. Among the comments seen online, and heard at the trial, was with regard to justice finally coming to pass in this case. Often ti...
Marilyn Johnette Ekdahl Belmain Mills, 82, passed away on March 13, 2017, while wintering in Salome, Ariz. Marilyn was born in Rawlins, Wyo., on October 30, 1934, to George Edwin Ekdahl and Cora Mae "Corky" Foster Ekdahl. She was born a third generation resident of Carbon County. Her great-grandparents came to Carbon, Wyo., in 1898. Marilyn graduated from Rawlins High School in 1953. She owned and operated Green Acres Kennels from 1968 until 1994. In 1973, she attended grooming school in... Full story
Hubert Donald “Don” Worley, 86, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017. A memorial funeral mass will be Wednesday, March 22 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church with Father Randy Oswald officiating. A Parish Vigil will be Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, prayers would be appreciated. A full obituary ran in the March 16 Thermopolis Independent Record.... Full story
Larry Lester Long, 69, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017, at his residence in Hot Springs County after a short illness. Born September 19, 1947, in Glendive, Mont., he was one of three children of W.A. and Mary Lou (Stovall) Long. After graduation from high school he joined the U.S. Navy on June 21, 1965, serving as a medic in Vietnam. He received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action serving with the First Medical Battalion First Marine Division. He served in the Naval Reserve and... Full story
Wayne Robert Hockaday, 82, passed away suddenly Mon., March 13, 2017, at Washakie Medical Center in Worland. Born at home on October 12, 1934, in Alamosa, Colo., he was one of five children of Fred and Wilhamein (Armstrong) Hockaday. After graduating from Montrose High School he attended one year at Adams State College in Colorado. He served in the US Army from1958 until 1962. In the 1950s he married Sonja Stewart. To this union was born four children. The couple later divorced. The occupation... Full story
Wyoming Dinosaur Center Executive Director Angie Guyon found out the last week of February she was appointed to a three-year term with the Wyoming Tourism Board. She takes over as the representative for District 5, which includes Hot Springs, Big Horn, Park and Washakie counties. Sandy Newsome formerly held the seat, though her term was up. Guyon said she applied for the seat, noting it was a simple process though letters of recommendation help. She received a letter from Wyoming Secretary of St...
James Benkusky with United Blood Services visits with Connie Taylor during a blood drive at the Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center, Monday afternoon. As Taylor provided her donation, the two discussed Benkusky's musical skills and various stringed instruments....
This Saturday will see the Thermopolis High School Bobcats hit the track at the Yellowstone Sports Medicine Invite at Cody. The boys track team will see three returning letter winners this year, with junior Cullen Becher, a two-year letterman, and sophomores Ethan Becher and Chandler Maddock, both one-year. The three will join senior Ryan Johnson, juniors Logan Meier, Liam Whitt and Jared Little, sophomore Kolby George and freshmen Jarron Mortimore and Tyler Kay. Coach Ernie Mecca said the boys... Full story
The Bobcat Speech and Debate team finished their season strong last weekend at the National Qualifying meet at Casper College. Coach Cindy Glasson said the team’s finish fits perfectly with what usually happens – bad State Tournament, good National Qualifiers. Although they didn’t have anyone qualify for Nationals in Birmingham, Ala. this summer, Tyler Kay and Katie Burrows did place fifth, making them the third runners-up for Nationals. “Tyler (Kay) and Katie (Burrows) did an amazing job,” Glasson said. “They were the only freshman te...
Members of the Thermopolis Wrestling Club competed at the Cody Wrestling Club Tournament over the weekend. Results include: Pee Wee: 35 Archer Price fourth; 40 Hoyt Peil second, Brayli Price third. Bantam 40-45: Garret White fifth. Bantam 55: Trevin Shaffer fourth. Bantam 65: Cannon Boren first. Bantam 70: Cannon Boren first. Intermediate 50: Lily Quintanilla second. Intermediate 65: Trae Owsley sixth. Intermediate 70: Colter Price fourth. Intermediate 80: Cody Bomengen fourth. Intermediate 87: Bridger Peil second. Novice 70: Dalton Price...
Things are ready to go at the Thermopolis Golf Course with their opening scheduled for April 1. Golf pro Donnie Bjorhus said a round of nine holes will be $17 this year and if you need to rent a cart to go along with your round, it will be $25. A full round of 18 holes will run $26 and adding a cart will make the cost $40. Family, couples and singles annual memberships are available as well. You can inquire at the pro shop for all the details. The first tournament for the 2017 season will be the Majors Tournament, April 7-9, followed by the...
by Cindy Glasson A second public hearing on the land use change request for a property on Black Mountain Road was held last week with the Land Use Planning Commission. Several surrounding landowners were in attendance including commission member Diane Winter who recused herself from the board for the evening in order to speak as a landowner in the matter. The land use change in question would take property owned by Leslie Branin from residential to commercial. Branin purchased the property with...
