Your source for news in Hot Springs County
Your source for news in Hot Springs County
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 26
At the May 17 Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting, County Assessor Dan Webber came to present the 2022 Abstract for the Board of Equalization. The commissioners then recessed and reconvened the meeting under the Board of Equalization. Webber said that the locally assessed value of properties in Hot Springs County is $59,988,460 and that is the number on those estimates. Webber added, “It’s up roughly $7 million. It was in the $52 million range last year. We got through the 30-day app...
John Ryan, front, Jack Hetzel and Liz Ryan hike up the new Roundtop trail following the grand opening ceremony held last Saturday at the trailhead. The view from the trail is amazing....
Candidate filing periods are open for federal, state, county and town offices. Deadline to file is May 27, 2022. Hot Springs County Offices file with the Hot Springs County Clerk. Offices with terms expiring include: two County Commissioner seats - currently held by Tom Ryan and Jack Baird (4-year terms), Assessor - currently Dan Webber, Attorney - currently Jill Logan, Clerk - currently Becky Kersten, Clerk of District Court - currently Terri Cornella, Coroner - currently Mark Mortimore, Sheriff - currently Jerimie Kraushaar and Treasurer -...
At the Thermopolis Town Council meeting held May 17, during citizen participation, the council voted and approved alcohol permits for OEB Saloon, for two events, the Republican Party Dinner at the Fair Building and the Thermopolis Brewfest on Broadway Street, June 5. The council also voted and approved an alcohol permit for Central Bank and Trust for the Beer and Brats Meet and Greet at the bank for indoor use. Town engineer Anthony Barnett reported that the bid opening for the water project...
The Bobcat Booster club is preparing to host the annual Hot City Summer Slam 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29 in the Hot Springs County High School parking lot. Bring a lawn chair and sunscreen to cheer on your favorite players during a couple of action packed days of competition featuring boys and girls, teenagers and adults of all ages....
People for People Backpack Program will be providing weekend bags of food throughout the summer. Curbside pickup will start, Thursday, June 2. The food will be available between 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. every week on Thursdays through August 25. The location will be 642 Arapahoe Street at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Volunteers will need to meet at 9:45 a.m. to prepare for delivery. They will have a representative there to direct volunteers. The Backpack Program will provide shelf-stable food. If there are any questions please contacted Judy...
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, May 17 1:58 a.m. An agency assist involving the Thermopolis Police Department on a call for a domestic disturbance. 11:40 a.m. Report of fraud involving a victim who was charged $130 on his credit card w...
Laurie Harvey, Karen Palmer, Tami Prellwitz, Mary Wojciechowski, Carrie Wolfe and Janet Chimenti repaint the brand tiles on the Pioneer Cowboy and Horse statue located downtown that is dedicated to the first 100 years of Thermopolis History (1897-1997)....
Becky Kersten has notified, by letter, the Hot Springs County Republican Central Committee that she filed for election for the Office of Hot Springs County Clerk. Becky Kersten worked as Hot Springs County Clerk since her appointment on August 31, 2021. With a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 14 years of governmental financial statement auditing, budgeting and accounting, former work in the oil and gas industry, and experience in the public education accounting sector, she brings a strong knowledge base to her position as Clerk. Kersten said...
Julie Mortimore has announced that she is running for re-election as Hot Springs County Treasurer. She is hoping to add onto her 40 years of service. Mortimore began her service in November of 1982 and was promoted to the position of Chief Deputy Treasurer in 1984. She was elected as county treasurer in 2014. She has worked to implement changes to benefit the citizens of HSC including the simplified offering of credit card payments, online payments and more. “I have kept on top of recent legislative changes regarding the collection and b...
The Wyoming Native Plant Society Wildflower Weekend is being planned in Thermopolis for June 3-5. Weekend activities will include native plant hikes, workshops and talks. With our world class natural hot springs and spectacular geology, the area has an interesting and diverse suite of plant species. Hike options will include wildflowers from desert to foothills to montane peaks, a diverse array of rare and endemic plants and breathtaking views of the Bighorn Basin landscape. Locations include: Hot Springs State Park, Copper Mountain, Tensleep...
Ryan Mosser, Jeryl Tippets and Austin Barral recite the Boy Scout Oath at the Court of Honor Ceremony. Mosser and Barral were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout....
Hot Springs County Sheriff Jerimie Kraushaar is running for re-election after serving a four-year term. Kraushaar described some of his accomplishments at that time and said, “We managed to mainstream our detention center to have video court and have a much more complete jail policy and inmate handbooks. We’ve been able to implement new rules and give the inmates the ability to have hearings if there is any disciplinary action taken. They have the ability to have a hearing now, which they didn’t have in the past, to be able to contest what they...
by Lara Love Plans are underway to put up the Memorial Avenue of Flags at Monument Hill Cemetery on Monday for Memorial Day. If there is significant chance of rain, the flags will not be put up as many of the flags are original coffin flags and have to be protected since they cannot be replaced. Please be understanding if the flags cannot be placed due to weather concerns. If they are put up, be sure to visit the cemetery and view the awesome display of the Avenue of Flags. Memorial Day is a federal American holiday observed on the last Monday...
Judy Evonne Annan, 75, died Saturday, May 21, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis. Born April 17, 1947, in Afton, Wyo., she was one of three daughters of Wayne and Evonne (Daniels) Thornton. Judy attended school in Big Piney, Wyo. On June 1, 1963, she married Larry Keith Annan in Big Piney, Wyo. To this union was born four children. The family lived in various towns throughout Wyoming, including Cody, Shoshoni, Big Piney, LaBarge and Riverton. The couple moved to Thermopolis in 1998. Judy... Full story
Judith Irene Pulis Neese, 76, died Monday, May 16, 2022, in Benbrook, Texas. She was born June 10, 1945, the daughter of Pastor and Mrs. Harley Pulis in Worland, Wyo. At age 2 the family moved from Manderson, Wyo., to Thermopolis, Wyo., where she lived until graduating from high school in 1963. She graduated from Rockmont College in Longmont, Colo., in 1967, where she was fondly nicknamed "Giggles" by her friends. She then earned her Master's Degree in Christian Education from Southwestern... Full story
Kathryn K. “Kay”Bjorklund, 98, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at her home in Thermopolis. A celebration of her life will be held this summer in mid July.... Full story
The eighth annual Thermopolis Brewfest, sponsored by Main Street Thermopolis, takes place downtown between 4th and 5th Streets on Broadway on Saturday, June 4 from 4pm to 8pm. The Brewfest features Wyoming craft beers, live music, food and merchandise vendors, a corn hole tournament, a tour of buildings in the downtown historic district, and kid-friendly activities. “The Thermopolis Brewfest, in downtown, will showcase craft beers from around Wyoming along with local food trucks, non-food vendors, and a fabulous music line-up,” according to...
Members of the Bobcat Track and Field team competed at the State Championships in Casper last weekend. “While you really never know what can or will happen at State Track, one thing you can bank on is some bad weather. Our kids competed in snow, rain, wind, and the cold, and I was really proud of the mental toughness they showed in doing so. Our team motto all year was “Nobody Cares, Work Harder” and they showed that mentality at state,” said coach Calder Forcella Ina King won second in the girls triple jump with 34-08.00, just behind first pla...
Hot Springs County High School Rodeo team members competed in Gillette on May 7 and 8. Roedy Farrell took first in bareback riding both days with a scores of 76 and 74. Jase Longwell came in sixth on day one in tie down calf roping with a time of 14.72. He came in second in steer wrestling on day two with a time of 20.60. Jhett Longwell and his partner Tate Bishop came in 12th in team roping on day two with a time of 12.78 In Casper on May 13 and 14, Roedy Farrell came in second in bareback riding on day one with a score of 59 and was second on...
Hot Springs County Pioneer Association has announced the winners of the 2022 Thompson Writing Contest. This is the eleventh year that the Pioneer Association has administered the writing contest within Hot Springs County schools. The contest is in memory of long-time County School Superintendent Jessie C. Thompson and offers cash awards to those students who enter a work centered around the history of Hot Springs County and Wyoming. The winners this year are, in order of finish: Ralph Witters Elementary 3rd grade: Ivory Galovich, Hannah Boren,...
This year's Gymkhana series kicked off May 14 at the fairgrounds. The next event is set for June 5. Results include: LEAD LINE Barrels - Josie Penn, Marlee Evans, Chisholm Moline, Eleanor Allen, Jax Christian, Laramie Penn Poles - Josie Allen, Eleanor Allen, Jax Christian, Chisholm Moline, Marlee Evans, Madison Slack Goats- Marlee Evans, Josie Allen, Jax Christian, Eleanor Allen, Dawson Nicholls, Rebecca Ready Flag Race - Josie Allen, Eleanor Allen, Casey Kennedy, Dawson Nicholls, Jax...
At the 2022 Hot Springs County High School graduation, two students also received a degree from Central Wyoming College in addition to their high school diploma. Jacob Randall and Lee Grimm, took dual credit courses for the past four years and their efforts and achievements allowed them to get an associate’s degree. Even though Randall and Grimm started taking college-level courses in their freshman year, it was a surprise to both of them that, in their senior year, they would be able to b...
Thermopolis Middle School students were honored last week to wrap up the 2021-22 school year. Eighth graders Kamryn Farrell and Ellis Webber were selected as Bobcats of the Year. Other awards include: Eighth grade Outstanding Language Arts Students: Cruz Mascorro, Mesa Longwell, Lucille Andreen Patriots Pen Essay - Alix Sorensen Most MAP Growth: Armani Dukes Highest MAP Scorer: Kaycee Stothart Wax Museum Winners: Best Speech - Kamryn Farrell, Best Props - Jay Ritchey, Best Backdrop - Ellis Webber Outstanding Social Studies Students: Madison...
Awards were handed out to Ralph Witters Elementary students last week to wrap up the 2021-22 school year. Awards include: Kindergarten Music: Aydree Phillips, Roberta Hough, Liam Bohleen Science: Scarlett Deromedi, Bailey Peek, Liam Bohleen PE: Jake Ohrt, Hazel White, Brennen Corwell Citizenship: Taysen Neef, Josie Allen, Eleanor Allen Most Improved Math: JonD Darnell Most Improved Reading: Bailey Peek Most Improved Writing: Mara Jennings Math Achievement: Parker Wychgram Reading Achievement: Ryder Mayer Writing Achievement: Andrew Coates 1st...
