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The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 3.8% in March to 9.2% in April. In Hot Springs County, the unemployment rate jumped from 4.4% in March to 6.9% in April. In April of 2019 the unemployment rates was 3.1% in HSC. Given the large number of layoffs and other economic disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the increase in unemployment was widely expected. Job losses were seen across all areas of the state and i...
Governor stands with event organizers to support their decision CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and representatives from the state’s largest rodeos announced today that six of Wyoming’s large rodeos and events will not take place in 2020. This decision factored in economics, health concerns and logistics. The cancellation decision was made collectively and includes the Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo in late June as well the Cody Stampede, Central Wyoming Fair & PRCA Rodeo in Casper, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo and Break... Full story
There have been eight confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Hot Springs County, As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 26. Seven are considered active, one recovered, no current probable cases and two recovered probable cases. In Wyoming there are a total of 648 confirmed cases, 202 unconfirmed probable cases, with 607 recoveries. COVID-19 cases shot up by 30 over the weekend. Recoveries also saw an increase of 24. On Tuesday, the Wyoming Department of Health reported that another Washakie County resident previously identified as a laboratory-confirmed...
Members of VFW Post 2281 performed services at Monument Hill Cemetery, pictured, Riverside Cemetery and Park Street Bridge on Monday for Memorial Day.... Full story
Several financial issues were discussed, including the next year’s budget amongst others, during the May 19 Thermopolis Town Council meeting. Town Attorney Mike Messenger gave the first reading of a price increase for the legislature and the courts increase in cost for operation and maintenance of the computer software system and operation for the municipal court and for all courts as well. This is amending Ordinance #848 increasing the court automation fee from $25 to $40 pursuant to Wyoming s...
With over 150 cubic yards of concrete already poured, WYDOT is making their way down Sixth Street on one side with hopes to the other side soon. The ADA corners at Mack's Market and the Dollar Store were completed on Tuesday before the crew moved over to O'Reilly's and the Smoking Waters Bar area. They will be near Amoretti next week with plans to be at Broadway in the next three or four weeks. Crews said traffic was very heavy on Friday with the three-day weekend and they noted there were a...
Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies will hold a Drive-thru Mobile Pantry at the Thermopolis Middle School, 1450 Valleyview Dr., Saturday, May 30, 1-3 p.m. There are no qualifications to receive this food, you will just need to provide your name and phone number. “Wyoming knows about leaning in. When faced with a strong headwind, we lean in to get to where we are going. As COVID-19 impacts our state, Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies is leaning in by increasing food distributions across the state. In the month of April, over 1.8 million pounds of f... Full story
The local Mason's Chapter called the Malta Lodge #17 is looking to restore its 115-year-old building which was built in 1905. The Lodge has done many local philanthropic charity events and they seek to do more. The effort is led by members Eric Kay and John Brooks. Currently, they are trying to raise awareness and funds that will hopefully lead them to matching grants. Kay explained that the building has had some DIY work done over the years, but it's been 20 years since any major work has been...
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. Wyoming Highway Patrol Monday, May 18 10 p.m. Kalven McPerson was arrested by Highway Patrol. The offence was not available at press time. Sheriff’s Office Monday, May 18 10:27 a.m. Report of a tractor that caught fire on Hi...
A couple of the newborn buffalo calves in Hot Springs State Park nuzzle each other.... Full story
The Wyoming FFA was forced to cancel its convention due to Covid19. The convention was to take place April 15-18 in Cheyenne. It was decided to hold an online celebration, the 2020 Wyoming FFA Jubilee. This way they could recognize members and advisors and their accomplishments over the 2019-2020 Wyoming FFA year. They offered videos and online workshops. Several Themopolis FFA Chapter members were recognized as part of the state jubilee. FFA State Degree recipients are: Audrey Axtell, Spencer Axtell, Hunter Bartholomew, Logan Shumway and...
Main Street Thermopolis organized an effort to clean-up downtown Thermopolis on Thursday, May 21. Sidewalks were swept and garbage was gathered up to give downtown a spring cleaning.... Full story
Activities Director for the Hot Springs County School District, Brandon Deromedi, presented the district’s plan for summer workouts for fall sports last week, including weight room and open gym plans. Deromedi and the district proposed their plan to the State Department of Health and are waiting for final approval on some items. Having received permission to begin phase one, starting June 1, the weight room will be opening following recommended guidelines. There will be a maximum of 16 a... Full story
The H♦W Youth Camp will be holding the “Diamond In the Rough Golf Tournament”, Saturday, June 6 at 1 p.m. at the Green Hills Golf Course in Worland. The tournament format is an 18-hole scramble that consists of 4 person teams of either men, women or mixed teams. Entry fees are $100 per player which includes: green fees, cart rental, mulligan package, dinner and awards. The purpose of the “Diamond In The Rough Golf Tournament” is to raise matching money for a Daniels Fund Grant the H♦W Youth Camp board received to make improvements at the camp....
Our summer plans may not be starting out the way we had hoped, but there is still plenty to do right in our own backyard. This worldwide pandemic doesn’t stop those of us living in Wonderful Wyoming from enjoying the beauty that surrounds us, however. While you may not be able to go on that Caribbean cruise you had planned, you can still see plenty of exotic fish in the cooling ponds in Hot Springs State Park. Some of them are absolutely huge and kids love feeding them and watching them splash around. Perhaps hiking is more your idea of a g...
The Hot Springs County Travel and Tourism Board met to discuss their current budget with some changes and next year’s budget as well. In her financial report, Tourism Director Jackie Dorothy reported for the current year so far they are under budget with expenses reaching $116,000 out of a total allotment of $200,000. This makes some of their money carryover into the next year. In Dorothy’s Director’s Report, she discussed their strategic marketing plan. Dorothy wants to focus on this for the n...
Roger James Richardson, 52, passed away on January 10, 2020, in St. Louis, Mo. He was born June 21, 1967, in the U.S. Army Hospital, Fort Gordon, Ga., to Brian Lee Richardson and Eva Kathleen Shoopman. He spent his childhood in Thermopolis, Wyo., and his teen years in Springville, Utah. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at age 18 and served for 26 years. During his career he was a crew chief on a C-5 Galaxy and those duties took him all over the world. He enjoyed his career immensely and retired as a senior master sergeant with many military... Full story
Fern Rosean Porter, 100, lifelong Newcastle resident, passed away peacefully May 25, 2020. Fern was born on February 13, 1920, to Agnes and Phil Rosean. She was born in her aunt’s millinery shop which was located behind Newcastle’s present day post office. One of the highlights of her life was her 100th year birthday party this past February. Fern never lost her sharp mind and excellent memory, although impaired hearing sometimes put her at a disadvantage. On October 31, 1941, Fern married Daniel Porter. They had been married 66 years at the... Full story
Members of the Big Horn Basin Freedom Riders set up 110 flags on Memorial Day along the Avenue of Flags in Monument Hill Cemetery to recognize and honor fallen soldiers.... Full story
Hot Springs County Recreation District Director, Anja Abbott, informed the Hot Springs County School District’s Board of Directors they have managed to cut about $45,000 out of their budget. Abbott said they are trying to cut the little stuff here and there in order to get the budget in line. This year, they are requiring ever group asking for funds to do a presentation, even if they’ve been getting money from the Rec District for years. Abbot said they have decided to wait to send any funding u...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners met briefly as the County Board of Equalization in order to sign the 2020 abstract of Hot Springs County. County Assessor, Dan Weber, put the abstract together, which includes everything his department assesses by categories, including private property, industrial and agricultural. It will now be sent to the state for their approval. Emergency Management Coordinator, Bill Gordon, and Public Health Director, Tricia McPhie, informed the commissioners, as of last week there were three active cases of COVID-19 i...
