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Just like the good ol' days, dozens of Thermopolis residents were out dragging main on Saturday evening, honking and waving at all their neighbors along the way. Jeff Strong had a blast in the back seat while his wife, Jeannette, did the driving.... Full story
Local businesses in Thermopolis have taken significant measures in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many wonder where their futures lie. The nation’s overall reaction to the Coronavirus has been strong with President Trump, state governors and local town mayors all essentially shutting down many businesses, except for federally recognized essential ones, to prevent the spread of the virus. Some residents are in fear, others are in denial and others have hope in the face of this abrupt e...
On March 26, Hot Springs County identified its first positive case of COVID-19. The individual was tested and hospitalized here but is a Washakie County resident, therefore, it counts as the first confirmed case for Washakie County. Wyoming’s coronavirus case count topped 100 Tuesday morning as 14 cases in seven counties brought the state’s total to 109 at press time. The Wyoming Department of Health reported new cases were detected in Campbell, Fremont, Johnson, Laramie Natrona, Sheridan and Teton counties. The number of cases has more tha...
With coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) now affecting many aspects of daily life, Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) representatives want residents to recognize the need to take care of their mental health along with protecting themselves from disease. “We know this outbreak is likely stressful for people for many different reasons,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH. “The fears and worry we may experience can be at times overwhelming.” Matt Petry, Behavioral Health Division senior adminis...
With the announcement from District 20 Wyoming State Senator Wyatt Agar that he will not be seeking reelection this year, Linda Weeks has put her name in as a candidate to replace him. "I have never aspired to be a candidate and have spent a great deal of time considering whether I should run," Weeks said. "But after 12 years of helping behind the scenes in the political arena, it's time for me to step up to serve the State of Wyoming, and most importantly, the constituents of District 20....
Colin Jones with Jadeco Electric climbs a ladder to replace some burnt out bulbs Friday on the swinging bridge in Hot Springs State Park.... Full story
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 Tuesday, March 24 4:29 p.m. Tiphanie I. Reynolds, 22, was arrested on a warrant. She was originally arrested on a Colorado warrant and a Hot Springs County warrant. Colorado released her from their warrant and...
Warm spring weather has allowed rock work to begin on the new entrance sign to Hot Springs State Park.... Full story
Thermopolis has been chosen as one of just three Wyoming towns to participate in the Main Street Façade Improvement Grant Program through Main Street America. Thermopolis joins the Laramie Main Street Alliance and Downtown Rock Springs in receiving grants up to $25,000 for improving downtown facades. Wyoming Main Street manager, Linda Klinck said, “Wyoming Main Street is excited for this opportunity for the Main Street programs in Laramie, Rock Springs and Thermopolis. “The Main Street appr...
Hot Springs County High School's Lyle Wiley was recently chosen as Coach of the Year for 1A2A by the Wyoming Speech and Debate Community. "Humbled. Grateful. Never going to stop working for my HSCHS students and our Wyoming students," Wiley said. "I could not do what I do at HSCHS without coach Cindy Glasson, the support from our administration, Breez Daniels, Dustin Hunt and Brandon Deromedi, the help and kindness of our coaching community, the willingness and sacrifice of my darling wife and... Full story
One of the summer’s events folks look forward to is the annual Kiwanis Craft Fair and Folk Festival and this year, there are a few changes in store. Held on the first full weekend in August, the event is now being handled by the Nature and Discovery Center and has been renamed “Wyoming Discovery Days.” To keep everything running smoothly, the Nature and Discovery Center has hired Whitney Barton to oversee the organization of the event. Fairly new to Thermopolis, Barton comes here from Utah, although she is originally from Northern Calif...
Many businesses in local communities have been forced to shut down abruptly without having time to think about their mail delivery. Typically, a local post office will hold mail for 10 days before beginning to return it to the senders. On March 28, USPS issued a new emergency policy. The delivery office will now hold mail for 30 days, giving local business owners an opportunity to contact postmasters and make arrangements for the delivery of their mail. Once the business reopens, delivery should immediately resume unless other arrangements...
Orlando Joseph “Joe” Armajo, 82, passed away March 24, 2020, at Hot Springs County Hospital in Thermopolis, Wyo. Born February 5, 1938, in Fort Washakie, Wyo., he was one of 8 children born to Adolf and Edith (White Plume) Armajo, Sr. While serving in the Army he met his future wife, Ruth Leatherman, who also was in the Army. They married June 9, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas. For most of his life, Joe was a heavy equipment operator in the mining industry in Wyoming and South Dakota, including over 20 years with Kerr McGee Mine at Jacob’s Ranch... Full story
Savanna Bell Shumway Baker, 84, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020, surrounded by family in Logan, Utah. Savanna was born in Penrose, Wyo., on August 31, 1935, to Lenard and Edith (Ready) Shumway Her family lived on a large farm in Thermopolis, Wyo. They had fun teasing, laughing, singing and dancing, while working hard. She grew up milking cows and riding horses. She rode horses to school and in parades. She helped her mother with the cooking, cleaning and sewing and became an excellent seams... Full story
Connie Lee Elliott, 78, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Born June 22, 1941. in Worland, Wyo., she was the daughter of Joe Fred and Jessie June Walker. A homemaker, she enjoyed home decorating, gardening and was well-read. She was a member of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her sons, Douglas Chandler of Clearfield, Utah, and Tracy Raines of Washington state; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and her companion, Jim Bruckner. Connie was preceded in... Full story
Elisha Smith, 42, passed away on March 10, 2020. She took joy in watching movies with her fiance and stepchildren, swimming, floating the Bighorn River, as well as just sitting by said river. She had a dog named Lily Rose and a puppy named Yoda. She was proficient at cooking amazing dishes, some of them favorites at Thanksgiving. She was allergic to chocolate and peanuts, but Christmas fudge wasn't something she could pass on. Her occupation was taking care of her mother and father. She... Full story
Will Schreiber, Logan Cole and John Brooks enjoy themselves on the tennis courts along 14th Street.... Full story
Many ranchers, farmers and other people are beginning their annual agricultural weed burning, and resources are available to help people make good decisions when planning these burns. Each year, as spring burning season increases, at least a few of these burns get out of control. “Frequently, our calm mornings turn breezy to windy during the afternoon,” said Tim Troutman of the National Weather Service Riverton office. “Having an up-to-date wind speed and direction forecast can help you decide whether or not dropping the match is worth the r... Full story
Blake Morsette, along with family members Janine Carpenter, Tyson Medina and Kyla Morsette, follow isolation guidelines while still having fun blowing bubbles off their deck.... Full story
Now that we’ve got a little more sunshine in our days most of us have a little more energy, too, so the urge to start your spring cleaning may be upon you. So where do you start? Professionals suggest the first thing to do is to create a schedule for spring cleaning that can be done over a period of time rather than trying to do it all in a single weekend. Separating your cleaning into different rooms lets you focus on one area at a time to keep on task. First things first, de-clutter. Studies have shown a disorganized home adds to your s...
