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At about 7:30 Sunday morning, the Thermopolis Police Department responded to a pursuit coming out of the south end of Wind River Canyon. Though initiated by the Wyoming Highway Patrol, local police took over the pursuit of a white Chrysler 300 in town. Officers located the vehicle, which was northbound, at Fifth and Broadway. The 300 later turned on to Park Street and was lost for a short while. Officers received a report the vehicle had gone up the hill leading to the old airport and was on a... Full story
Members of the Risen Son Christian School Flag Corps perform at the Encore Talent Show on Sunday. The group won the Elementary division of the competition. From left, Skylar Lippincott, Madison Shaffer, James Whitt and Maile McCumber. For complete results see page 3....
Mass shootings, school shootings in particular, seem to have become an almost weekly occurrence in the United States. Parents and citizens are calling out for more security in our schools and the school districts are doing all they can, as quickly as they can, to provide that additional level of security. Hot Springs County School District is currently working on a single point of entry system in all three schools that includes a ‘buzz in-buzz out’ area at each main entrance. According to Sup...
On the afternoon of Wednesday, April 4, law enforcement and emergency personnel responded to an accident at McDonald's. According to information from the Thermopolis Police Department, Allen D. Keech from Montana was southbound driving a white Ford F150 when he appeared to be choking. The truck entered the alley behind Julia's Rentals before driving through the lot at the business, striking several pieces of equipment and materials. The truck then crossed Sixth Street and entered the restaurant...
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. Sheriff’s office Wednesday, April 4 3:46 p.m. A juvenile female was told to stop letting people ride on the hood of her vehicle. 3:55 p.m. Assist with Wyoming Highway Patrol regarding a wreck in the canyon, in Fremont County. Thursday, April 5 8:36 a.m. Report of a deer in the road. The an...
The Second Friday ArtStroll in downtown Thermopolis, this Friday and Saturday, will feature seven photographic artists, plus textile artists and a selfie contest. Stroll hours on Friday evening are from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The ArtStroll continues Saturday during regular business hours. Jeb Schenck and his photography will be featured at Flying Eagle Gallery during the month of April. Schenck is a world photographer, taking many trips to South American and other countries. Go along on a trip as you view his photos and see the sights that most...
During those cold winter months, the Hot Springs County Rec Department hosted a Winter Walk Wyoming from November through February. Participants in the program walked laps at the armory, with corresponding destinations. When they reached a destination, they put their markers on the specific stop, with all stops on a large map at the armory. Winter Walk Wyoming saw 12 participants, and with 2,058 miles on the map course Kay Rush was named the champion of the event. Rush noted she tried to go to...
It was largely a musical evening at the Hot Springs County School District auditorium, with contestants taking to the stage during the annual Encore Talent Show. Winners in each division include: Elementary — Risen Son Christian School Flag Corps first, Tate Roberts and Trevin Shaffer performing “Who’s On First” second and Madison Shaffer playing “The Addams Family Theme Song” on piano, third. Middle School — Lillian and Ruthanne Johnson singing a duet of “Through It All” first, Trenton May singing “The Story I Tell” second and Brooklyn V...
As with any month, there are a number of celebrations happening in April. Among them is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The local Department of Family Services office and Public Health, are providing opportunities to help the children in our community. On Thursday, April 12 at 6 p.m. there is a free Love and Logic parenting class, and on Monday, April 16 from 5-7 p.m. there will be a Community Café at Hot Springs County Library to discuss the resources and services that are available to children or families. Whether you plan to attend these...
Occasionally thoughts more profound than, “What’s for dinner?” and “Are you washing clothes tomorrow?” cross my mind. I visualize happenings such as running into an acquaintance who asks, “What do you think about eternity?” or “What are we going to do about the at-risk dams around the country?” It’s at times like these that I remove my glasses, making sure I point at least one bow at the person who would dare ask such a question on a nice spring day, and reply, “Now there’s a question for one to ponder.” I do that in hopes that by the time I...
I finally finished a project last weekend that has taken me literally two years to accomplish. I now have a “Heritage Wall” in my home filled with a panoramic photo of Gebo surrounded by photos of my Burnell and Stewart relatives. Its good, sometimes, to remember where you came from. While going through the old family album to pick out the photos I wanted to use I found a photo of my grandfather with his first car near the tunnels in the canyon. Although in his 20s, the photo brought back mem...
Anthony Frederick "Tony" Day, 65, passed away April 5, 2018, in Billings, Mont., from complications of Alzheimers. Born July 26, 1952, in Kimball, Neb., he was one of four children of Richard and Nellie (Hoke) Day. After graduating high school in Grover, Colo., he worked in the oilfield industry and was involved in the family farm in Bushnell, Neb. He then spent a short time in Belen, N. M., in the motel business. In 1981 he moved to Thermopolis, Wyo. Tony married Penny Koester April 2, 1985,... Full story
William Terrance "Terry" McCann, 59, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away surrounded by family on Friday, March 30, 2018, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyo. He was born to the late William L. McCann and Shirley K. Varilek (Gardner) on December 4, 1958, in Hot Springs, S.D. Terry grew up in Thermopolis with his mother, Shirley Gardner, step father, John Gardner, and his four siblings. Growing up Terry was active in the Special Olympics. He graduated from Hot Springs County High School in... Full story
The Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative (WBCI) invites you to support the 28 local coffee shops across Wyoming hosting the Cups4Cups event. Locally, Storyteller is participating. Volunteers with WBCI are coordinating with local coffee shops across Wyoming to host the first annual statewide ‘Cups4Cups’ event on Saturday, April. Participating coffee shops will “pink out” their business, offer specials to promote the event, and donate a portion of their proceeds to WBCI. Funds will be granted into a breast cancer early detection screening voucher pro...
The revitalization of an American institution, the American Legion, will begin in Thermopolis this Saturday at the VFW. According to District 4 Commander Jerry Clark, the Thermopolis post was established on October 18, 1919, but has not been active in town for some years. This weekend they are inviting all veterans to come down to the VFW starting at 10 a.m., where they will be available to get the ball rolling on getting our post back in action. “There is so much we can do for our veterans,” Clark said. “We’ll elect a new commander and get...
Saturday, the Thermopolis Wrestling Club competed in the Greybull Folkstyle Tournament. There was no team score, but the wrestlers won third place for total match points. In PeeWee, Fletcher Lewis placed first and Aksel Polson placed third in Division 37, Tucker Sayler placed first in Division 40 and Tanner Myers placed second in Division 50. In Bantam, Fischer Lewis placed first, Ryker Sayler placed second and Brayli Price placed fourth in Division 43-45, Jackson Skelton placed second in...
Though the high school and middle school track teams were set to compete this past weekend — high school at Powell, middle school at Burlington — both meets were cancelled because of the weather. Middle school tracksters will compete in Powell on Saturday, April 14, starting at 9 a.m., while the high school team will dig in at the Roy Peck Invite in Riverton on April 14 at 9 a.m. Thermopolis will host a middle school and high school triangular with Worland and Ten Sleep on Thursday, April 19 at 4 p.m....
The Hot Springs County Rec Department Adult Co-Ed Basketball League finished its regular season on April 4. Vicklund Pharmacy had a 70-34 victory against Carquest. Top scorers were James Van Heule with 18 points for Vicklund and Brennan Mortimore with 17 for Carquest. One Hill of a Cizzle had a 63-44 win against Hoosier Daddy. Top scorers were Brandon Deromedi with 19 for One Hill and Zac Wagon with 11 points for Hoosier. Red Rock pulled off another win with a 59-50 victory against Merit Energy. Top scorers were Paul Collamer with 29 points...
The Warrior’s Guild first annual Buffalo Bash 5K is scheduled for Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 a.m., starting at the Hot Springs State Park pavilion. All ages are welcome to participate, and there will be two routes to follow. The 5K route leads through the buffalo pasture, but there is also a children’s route which is two times along park sidewalk paths. Following the main event, there will be pizza and a Jiu Jitsu open mat at The Shop Gym at 210 Highway 20 South. Cost for the event is $10 per person, and all proceeds will go to The Shop, to...
High school students have an opportunity to test their fishing skills on Friday, April 20 during the second annual Thermopolis High School Fishing Tournament. There will be a tournament meeting at 12:25 p.m. in the high school parking lot, with the tournament itself beginning at 12:30 p.m. Teams must be back in the high school parking lot by 6 p.m. for their fish to count. As to any limitations as to where students can fish, Coach Matthew McPhie stated, “If they can get there, they can fish it.” Teams are made up of two to three ind...
Tis Spring, when a young man’s heart turns to baseball. Registration for Hot Springs County’s Recreation District youth baseball is running now, through May 4. Boys and girls, ages six and older may sign up. There is tee ball for the six and seven-year olds, coach pitch for the eight and nine year olds, minors for those 10-11 and majors for those 12 and older. A mandatory parent meeting will be held at the armory on May 8 at 6 p.m. If you have any questions about the upcoming baseball season, please call the rec office at 864...
Last Friday, students at Ralph Witters Elementary students and staff participated in Wear Blue 2018, a day dedicated to child abuse prevention across Wyoming and the country. “April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and prevention can change a child’s life,” said Wyoming Governor Matt Mead. This year, Prevent Child Abuse America will be used #WearBlueDay to highlight ways that people can prevent child abuse by mentoring, donating or becoming advocates in their community. They will be using their social media channels to explain how those actio...
Ever wondered what it was like in California during the 1930s? Well now you can find out as the Hot Springs County High School Drama Club presents “The Villain Wore A Dirty Shirt” on April 24th, 26th, and 27th at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Set in the town of DigALittleDeeper, the play follows Sweet Sally and Sheriff Jack B. Nimble as they attempt to catch the notorious villain, Phineas Flatbug...er...worm. The Cast Includes: Shianne Yarrington as Sweet Sally, Katie Burrows as Olympia Klenz and Ophelia Klenz, Ryan Slagle as Coyote, Kyle Mos...
Thermopolis will again be home to a hospitality and customer service workshop. Last year saw Casper College Certified Hospitality Educator Ginny Garner bringing advice on the bigger picture of tourism across the state and how people in Thermopolis can be a part of that. On Tuesday, April 17, Debbie Disney and Christine Hill of Timberline Hospitalities will present the “Keeping It Simple In Hospitality Service & Sales Seminar” from 2-4 p.m. at the conference room at Big Horn Federal. A focus of the seminar, which is free and open to eve...
Amy Ready helped families register their youngsters for Kindergarten at Ralph Witter Elementary last Thursday. This year saw about 30 students already registered, and after getting signed up students had the opportunity to meet their teachers and other school staff....
