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During a recent meeting of the Thermopolis Town Council, Travel and Tourism Director Amanda Moeller said she did some paperwork for the State of Wyoming a couple months ago regarding opportunity zones, noting the town of Thermopolis was recommended by the governor to be such a zone. However, it is still 30 days before the secretary of the treasury will accept the town as an opportunity zone. Moeller summarized being accepted as an opportunity zone acts something like a new market tax credit... Full story
In a case filed on Nov. 16 in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Ill., plaintiff Frank Sacca alleged that Wyoming Whiskey, as well as Brad Mead, Katherine Mead and David DeFazio breached a National Sales Director Employment Agreement. Though a Wyoming company, the business has had multiple sales staff in Illinois, directed considerable efforts to market its product in the state and has had significant communication with its employees and other residents in Illinois. Documents further state...
In the fall of 2016, Governor Matt Mead asked the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources to develop an Outdoor Recreation Task Force to assess, make recommendations and address improving Wyoming’s outdoor recreation sector. Since that time, the task force, consisting of private business owners, the Wyoming Outdoor Council, conservation groups, the forest service, BLM and others have created a list of 11 things Wyoming can do to up the ante on the state’s recreation opportunities. The...
Monday in Hot Springs District Court, Holly Herrera was sentenced to three to five years in prison on each of three counts of child endangerment — exposure to methamphetamine — and one year on a charge of second-offense possession of methamphetamine. Herrera was found guilty of the charges in February, which are from a July 1, 2017 incident. She and three juveniles were passengers in a vehicle stopped for not having illumination on its rear license plate. During the stop, there were dif...
Thermopolis Volunteer Firefighter Rod McQueen at the scene of Tuesday's accident on Hwy. 120, around mile marker 27. The two vehicle, head on collision between a pickup and a motorhome resulted in the deaths of three adults. According to Highway Patrol, the driver of the pickup, which was traveling in the direction of Thermopolis, for unknown reasons swerved before over-correcting into the oncoming lane, striking the motorhome. Friends traveling in tandem with the occupants in the motorhome...
Josi Thurgood was crowned prom queen during grand march Saturday in the school auditorium and using a sombrero in honor of the Cinco de Mayo theme, Logan Meier was crowned king....
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 Tuesday, May 1 9:06 a.m. Report of a vehicle passing a school bus. Wednesday, May 2 4:39 p.m. REDDI report, though the suspect vehicle was located and the deputy did not observe any reason to stop it. Friday, May 4 8:31 p.m. Report of a vehicle passing a school bus. The dr...
The body of 66-year-old David E. Cathey was found at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 3 in the Sand Draw area around Gebo. According to information from the Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office, Cathey’s body appeared to have been there about five to seven days before it was discovered, and an autopsy showed the cause of death was exposure. According to the report, James Mischke and Holden Hergert were heading through the area to do some target shooting when they discovered the body, which had bla...
The Second Friday ArtStroll/Still Strolling Saturday in downtown Thermopolis, May 11 and 12, will feature art of the hunt artists and celebrates Mother’s Day. Stroll hours on Friday evening are from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The ArtStroll continues Saturday during regular business hours. This is a good opportunity to see some new art and artists and to shop for the favorite “mom” in your life. This month’s Stroll also welcomes the opening of Sallie Wesaw’s Blue Bison Fine Arts Gallery, at 515 Arapahoe. Wesaw works in many media and has created a new str...
Ryan J. Clayton of Nottingham, UK recently published an academic paper on a specimen with some peculiar pathologies at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. Clayton stated he volunteered/interned at the center in the summer of 2013. He started university to do his undergraduate degree in Natural History in 2014 and in 2017, the final year, he had to do a dissertation. He asked the center if there were any projects he could do and was told about some bones with strange features. “At first it was assumed this could be a new species,” Clayton said, “bu...
The P.E.O. chapters will host a Mother’s Day salad luncheon on Saturday, May 12 from 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. at the Community Hall. In addition to the meal, there will also be door prizes and entertainment provided. Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased by contacting and P.E.O. member, Kathy Taylor at 864-3231 or Judy Kenast at 921-9994. Proceeds from the event will go to women’s education....
Thermopolis Volunteer Fire chief, Mark Collins, was presented an award on Tuesday night as the longest-running chief in the department's 99-year history. Collins has been chief for 15 years. In the background, his children are on face-time so they could see dad get his award as well....
This Sunday, we celebrate the ones who brought us into this world, the matriarchs, the ones who kissed our booboos, read us stories, gave us treats and toys when we were good but whose wrath knew no bounds when crossed. It’s a day for moms. When considering Mother’s Day presents, there is plenty to take into consideration. Flowers, candy and jewelry top the list, but it’s important to make sure the blooms are her favorite color or type, the chocolates are extra sweet and the gemstones and setting are the ones the special lady of your life...
National Stuttering Awareness Week begins May 7. Did you know more than three million Americans stutter? That’s more than the populations of Wyoming, Vermont, Alaska, North Dakota, and Washington, DC…combined. One percent of your readers stutter, and up to five percent of children stutter for a time during their early developmental years. In the spirit of spreading awareness, the most important thing you and your readers can do for someone who stutters — or for anyone you are speaking with — is listen. Listen to what they have to say rather...
I would like to send a big thank you to members of the Thermopolis Police Department and the Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office for their help and compassion over the last few weeks with regard to my property that was stolen. I really appreciate your help and dedication to the citizens of this community....
You can go on the internet and find a special day or special week for almost anything these days, from National Hamburger Day to National Coloring Book Day, but for all of us, one of the most important should be Teacher Appriciation Week. Let’s face it, without a teacher you wouldn’t be able to read this. Without a teacher, I wouldn’t be able to write this. I have had four special educators in my life that I appreciate on just about a daily basis, not just for what they taught me in the class...
Beth Legg, 52, of Worland, Wyo., passed away April 30, 2018. Beth was born May 24, 1965, to James Legg and Ann (Miller) Legg in Vermillion, S. D. She spent her summers in Bartlesville, Okla., with her beloved Grandma Dorothy and Grandpa Rip where she developed a love of roses, cooking, and laughter. Bethy shared her grandma's compassion for those who are hurt, poor, and forgotten. She earned a degree in special education from the University of Wyoming, and she spent many years teaching in Wyomin... Full story
William "Bill" Taylor Reed, 83, of Worland, passed away May 6, 2018, at Thermopolis Rehab and Wellness Center. Bill was born November 2, 1934, in Sheridan, Wyo., to Thomas and Alice (Hebbert) Reed. He attended school in Sheridan, Wyo. Bill enlisted in the Navy in 1952 and served with honor on the USS Iowa and the USS TE Chandler. He spent 38 months in Korea serving his country. He married Marian (Andrews) on July 27, 1956, in Casper, Wyo. They were married for 50 years before Marian passed in 20... Full story
Students at Thermopolis Middle School and Hot Springs County High School spent last week taking the latest Wyoming State Assessment tests, WY-TOPP, which replaced PAWS testing this year. Taken completely online, students had to complete all of the sections electronically, while PAWS had been strictly paper and pencil the last few years. Every student from fifth to 10th grade had to test in reading and math, while science was added for eighth graders and 10th graders. For the first time in many y...
Jarek Sorenson as Reginald Punnett and Josiah Butler as William Bateson speak about their role in genetic studies during the Thermopolis Middle School's Living Wax Museum last week....
Though Friday saw the final regular season meet for the Hot Springs County High School Track and Field team with the Bobcat Invite, it was the first meet in which Cullen Becher was able to compete, having been released to do so. Becher underwent some minor knee surgery earlier this year. Coach Ernie Mecca said it was great to see the senior getting to compete, and noted Becher will be competing at Regionals this coming weekend. Becher took 11th in the 800 meters with a time of 2:17.81. Though... Full story
The Thermopolis Middle School Track and Field team hosted the conference meet here on Saturday, and coach Stephanie Metz said the team had a lot of good runs. Fifteen team members will see action at the Best of the Best meet on May 8 in Lander. Among the Best of the Best competitors are: Dazlynn Hunt in the 200, 400, 800 and 1600; Kaitlin Barral in the shot put; Ethan Music in the 100 hurdles and 200 hurdles; Jayci Basse in the 100 hurdles, 200 hurdles, 100 and 200; Lexi Overfield in the 800;...
Monday night saw the 80th annual FFA Awards Banquet, with 25 members and 152 guests in attendance. Following a dinner at the Hot Springs County High School ag building, those attending traveled to the auditorium for the awards ceremony. Among the important parts of Thermopolis FFA activities and programs are community, chapter and student development. Students work diligently all year to fulfill the requirements of the chapter application. This year the chapter earned a Two Star rating, and...
The University of Wyoming Extension Service is offering a real food class to help you not only save money, but eat healthier this year. The classes begin on Thursday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at the extension office, 328 Arapahoe. During the five weeks of classes, you will learn how to reduce packaged and processed foods you use as well as sugar, plan meals, shop and cook using whole, natural ingredients. You will receive a booklet of recipes, handouts, weekly food samples and get some new ideas while learning new skills. The classes are free and you...
The Bobcat golf team traveled to Cody last Friday for the Cody Invitational. According to coach Jacob Smith, there were a few standouts at the tournament, including Hudson Roling, shooting a 69, his lowest high school tournament round. Tyler Kay started out his high school golfing careen with an impressive 124. Smith said Jeffry Clark, Kyle Roessing and Maddie Stam are continuting to improve their games and are playing well this spring. The Bobcats host their home tournament this Friday starting at 10 a.m....
