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A Wisconsin couple has been transported back to Hot Springs County to await charges related to the theft of 2007 Saturn passenger van. The Thermopolis Police Department utilized social media to alert the community about the theft, as well as security video footage which shows the couple pulling up to the van in a green Dodge, also reportedly stolen from Worland, getting in the can and driving off headed south. According to information from the Park County Sheriff’s Office, Cody Milton Wallace, 2...
Caps went up and confetti came down with the presentation of the Hot Springs County High School Class of 2018. During the ceremony, Salutatorian Shianne Yarrington and Valedictorians Haley McDermott, Mary Ryan and Stormy Cox gave advice to their classmates, entertained the audience and provided some humorous comments about the class. See their speeches on Page 12....
The end of the school year is, literally, just a day away. That means the flurry of summer activities and tourists is again getting ready to fire up for the next few months. Travel and Tourism Director Amanda Moeller said they’ve been doing the regular radio spots and promotion of special events, noting those events are also promoted on the digital billboards in Gillette. Kicking off this Memorial Day weekend and running through Labor Day is the annual sticker venture between Travel and T...
Primary election day will be upon us before you know it and the filing deadline for elected officials in Thermopolis and Hot Springs County is June 1. To file for county offices, please visit the county clerk’s office, and for Thermopolis, please see the town clerk at town hall. The primary on August 21 will have the following on the ballot: Hot Springs County: Two County Commissioners (4-year terms) One County Assessor (four-year term) One County Attorney (four-year term) One County Clerk (four-year term) One Clerk of District Court (... Full story
A sight that has become something of a staple in Thermopolis the last few years, Hawk's Avenue of Flags, may not be on display this Memorial Day due to the theft of four flags and poles. The theft was discovered on Monday when sometime between 6:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. a bag containing the flags, a note and $311.50 was found outside the VFW. The note said the theft occurred some time in January when the trailer that is used to store the flags was parked at Raptor's on Shoshoni. Signed by "A Single Mo...
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. Correction In last week’s edition regarding scholarships for Hot Springs County High School seniors, Shay Skar received the general endowment scholarship and Hudson Roling received the Ruth Clare Yonkee Johnson scholarship. The Thermopolis Independent Record apologizes for the error. Sheri...
Monday afternoon, Hot Springs District Court saw three subjects sentenced to probation. Ambra O’Brien was sentenced to five years supervised probation for possession of a controlled substance. The charge stems from a July 1 incident, during which O’Brien was found to have Oxycodone. O’Brien was picked up after a report came in of her walking down the center line of Highway 20. According to court documents, O’Brien said she also had marijuana and LSD on her, and it was previously stated the amo...
The rising and falling temperatures in spring and summer can make prime conditions for funnel clouds and even tornados. Take some precaution and make sure you have a safety plan in place....
We may only be near the end of May, but the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department is already thinking about the 4th of July fireworks display and are unfortunately coming up short. According to fire chief Mark Collins, it takes about $12,000 to create a 20-30 minute display. This year, one of the department’s main funding sources cut their donation from $5,000 to just $1,000, a huge blow to the event. “The fire department has been doing this show since 1962,” Collins said, “and the community has always been generous.” The cost of the fireworks...
Registrations are now closed for the Hot City Summer Slam 3-on-3 basketball tournament May 26 and 27 in the Hot Springs County High School parking lot. The tournament is hosted by the Bobcat Booster Club and all proceeds will go to Bobcat Athletics. There are several different age groups for those 10 and younger on up to those 30 and older. There will be vendors on sight such as, Beartooth Concessions, a Robotics Club food booth, Speech Team Pepsi Trailer, Mama Z’s Pizza, Wyoming Big Kahuna Ice Cream, LuLaRoe and gift type items. There will b...
Jump Rope For Heart is a national education and fundraising events sponsored by the American Heart Association and the Society of Health and Physical Educators. Jump Rope For Heart events are conducted in school by physical education teachers. The money raised goes directly to the American Heart Association and every little bit helps. The kids at Ralph Witters Elementary along with our great community raised over $4,500 for the American Heart Association. That money will be spread out through...
Wyoming Connections Academy, a tuition-free virtual public school, will host free information sessions for families interested in learning about its online program and individualized approach to education. Wyoming Connections Academy is a program of Big Horn County School District No. 1, which is accredited by North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), an accrediting division of AdvancED. The information session will provide families with an opportunity to meet with a Connections Academy teacher,...
Hot Springs Dance, LLC is putting on their dancing shoes to bring Thermopolis a new recital, “On Broadway”. Dancers from age three and up will perform everything from tap dancing to ballet, hip hop and contemporary dance during the show beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday evening, June 1. The recital will be held in the school auditorium and is free, however, donations would be appreciated. There will also be roses for sale at the door for your favorite dancer....
Saturday saw the 2018 WYO Quarter Horse Ranch Spring Sale at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. The sale brought in buyers from 22 different states, and a total of $728,260 The high seller for the event was Lot 32, Choice Two Remember, a Buckskin which sold for $32,000 to a buyer from Maryland. Next highest was Lot 21, Two Eyed Partner, a Buckskin which was a half brother to Choice and went for $25,500 to a buyer out of Massachusetts. The high selling two-year-old was Lot 26, Wyo Spark and...
This weekend there’s plenty going on. School is letting out for the summer, the annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament is happening and temperatures are expected to be high enough to make plenty of plans for outdoor activities for a three-day holiday weekend. But remember to keep in mind what we are celebrating on Memorial Day. While we should make time to honor all members of the military for their service, this day is set aside specifically for those who made the ultimate sacrifice and died in active service. According to the U.S. Department o...
Its time to pull out the shorts and tank tops! No, wait, jeans and a sweatshirt. Oh, let me grab my raincoat while I’m at it. Fickle Mother Nature in the spring, letting us wonder until the last minute what we need to bring with us when we leave the house in the morning. Having been born and raised here, I have realized keeping at least a sweatshirt and probably a rain jacket in my car year-round is a sound idea. And while we may be a tad frustrated at picking out a cute outfit the night b...
Alberta Irene Robertson, 84, passed away on May 13, 2018, at the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin. Alberta was born on July 5, 1933, to Albert Gabriel and Alice Lillian (Veitch) Irene. She graduated from University High School in Laramie. She attended 2 years of college at UW. On June 19, 1953, she married Rex Ramsey. To this union were born two sons, Dan and Jim. The couple later divorced. She married Bud Robertson on January 14, 1961, in Ft. Collins, Colo. Two daughters, Carole and LaNora... Full story
The Hot Spot Car Rally Committee hosted a cruise event Friday evening, with members of the public bringing their favorite rides for a quick drive through the town. Upcoming cruises are scheduled for June 1, 8 and 15, and the annual car show will be June 16 and 17....
The Hot Springs County High School Football program will be hosting the inaugural hot dog eating contest this Friday. Come enjoy some friendly competition and meet the staff and players of the 2018 Bobcat Football team. The contest is open to all members of the public, and contestants will eat as many hot dogs with buns as they can in four minutes. Competitors can use a beverage to help down the food, and water will be provided. The contest begins Friday at 5 p.m. in front of the high school. Sign up with football coach Matt McPhie. Entry fee...
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Raegan Stanley, M.S., CCC-SLP from Thermopolis is collaborating in a research study for the University of Wyoming dealing with a treatment technique for Parkinson’s patients. Parkinson’s is a degenerative neurological disease that affects numerous individuals. Stanley states that a common Parkinson’s symptom is speech impairment. The treatment technique being studied is called Lee Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT) Loud. This technique was developed in 1985, and there is a plenty of evidence proving the effic...
The Hot Springs County Library Summer Reading Program will be June 1 through July 13 this year. With a theme of “Libraries Rock!” activities will include a visit from Peter Davison, a “poet of motion,” creating musical instruments, possible rock painting and a talent show. The summer program is open to students who will be in grades 1-5 this fall and activities will be each Friday, 10:30 a.m. until noon, but there is no program on July 6....
Last weekend the Hot Springs County High School Track and Field finished their season as 17 students - 10 girls and seven boys - competed at the State Championships in Casper. Both teams continued to set personal records, and Olivia Weyer's eighth place height of 9'0" in the pole vault was a new school record. Other personal records were Haley McDermott's 10th place time of 64.25 in the 400 meters and Logan Cole's ninth place distance of 43'9" in the shot put and 13th place distance of 114'4"... Full story
The Hot Springs County Recreation District’s Adult Co-Ed Softball League saw its first games on May 15, with The Team We Like The Most (TTWLTM) beating Robin Batsman 27-8. Standout performers in the opening game were David Evans with TTWLTM with an average of 1.000, two home runs and five runs, and Joe Maul for Robin Batsman, also with a 1.000 average, two home runs and two runs. The action continued with a matchup between Slide One In and One Stop Repair, with One Stop coming out on top in a 2...
Get your running shoes on and prepare for Running with the Buffalo, a Ready, Set, Run! Road race on Friday, June 8. The race starts in Hot Springs State Park and will run through the buffalo pasture. Pre-registration will guarantee a t-shirt for all participants and awards will be given to the top finisher in each age group of the run. Pre-register at the rec district by June 1 for $15, or register the day of the race starting at 6:30 a.m. for $20. Ready, Set, Run! kids who complete the program are free. The race will begin at 7 a.m. For more...
Third grade students have been learning about the career opportunities available, what experience they might need and the salaries they can expect. Recently, they used this information to write about their future career plans. When I grow up I'm going to be a foot solider. My job responsibilities are loyalty,duty,respect,personal courage,selfless service,integrity,and honer. My work environment is the battlefield. You need to be at least 18 or have a high school deploma. You will not make money...
