Your source for news in Hot Springs County
Your source for news in Hot Springs County
Sorted by date Results 1 - 19 of 19
The Hot Springs County School District has decided to move ahead with a daycare facility for use by district employees starting this fall. In a special meeting last Thursday, Superintendent Dustin Hunt informed the board, with three different scenarios available for the start of the 2020-21 school year, now is the time to begin an in-house daycare for teachers and staff. Hunt said with the three plans in play, the daycare would be the best way to keep the teachers in front of the students.... Full story
Lorado Reetz and Victoria Ross of Jackson Hole practice their horseshoe throws for a competition in Worland. They stopped off in Thermopolis and did a little practice throwing at the horseshoe pit in Hot Springs State Park. Reetz is a 2019 World Champion through the National Horseshoe Pitching Association....
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and Alexia Harrist, State Health Officer, have extended the Statewide Orders regarding COVID-19 through the 15th of July. There are no changes to the current orders regarding gatherings of 50 – 250 people, salon requirements, gym requirements or those that must be followed by hair salons, tattoo parlors, daycares and other businesses. Gordon said, “Given the increase in the number of cases we have seen in recent weeks, Wyoming has extended the public health orders currently in place through July 15. “We’ve seen 28...
On Saturday, June 27 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Amanda Hicks, of Worland, lost control of her vehicle at milepost 145 on US 20 (two miles north of Kirby). The vehicle Hicks was driving rolled over at least two times and came to rest on its passenger's side blocking both lanes of travel. Hicks had left Thermopolis earlier with her two dogs. She had came to get ice cream and was headed back home to Worland. She had her seat belt on and was going about 70 mph which was the legal speed limit....
On the night of Tuesday, June 24, some juveniles allegedly entered the Hot Springs County Recreation District Garage and caused damage. They also painted graffiti at the skate park. Inside the garage, the subjects spray painted a John Deere Gator side by side with an obscene image. A five-gallon bucket of paint was dumped all over the floor. The investigating officer could tell the Gator was driven because there were tire tracks through the paint. Signs hanging on fences were spray painted, the...
4-H and FFA youth had the opportunity to have their fair beef project's hooves trimmed on Wednesday at the fairgrounds. Kevin Nicol comes to Thermopolis every year to trim hooves. His hydraulic chute gently tilts the beef sideways so he can grind the hooves down. Trimming show calf hooves is an important part of animal care. Proper care will ensure a healthy and sound animal at fair....
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 Monday, June 22 9:58 a.m. Report of an 11-year-old female juvenile acting up, not listening and being abusive to their parent. 10:56 a.m. A custody dispute between a male and female involving a child being left...
Wyoming Hot Springs State Park (HSSP) has volunteers from all over the country who come with their RVs and help with the maintenance of the park. All of them feel extremely fortunate to spend their retirement years collaborating in gardening and upkeep. The relationships of the volunteers have become quite close and collegial. For the volunteers that come to HSSP, their work is done out of the goodness of their hearts and for an RV spot. They agree to spend 20 hours per week helping out. The...
The Wyoming Main Street “Shop Smart, Shop Safe” campaign kicked off last week and Main Street Thermopolis has been distributing window clings and decals at local businesses that promote safe practices as shopping gets busier this summer. Wyoming Main Street provided the window clings and has provided funding for several other safety promotions in the community, including a billboard on US 20, just north of town. There are also t-shirts being distributed to the shops and restaurants in the his...
If you’re looking for something fun to do with the little ones on the 4th of July, a kiddie parade will be going on in Hot Springs State Park at 10 a.m. Decorate your strollers or wagons, let the kids decorate their bikes and parade around the main sidewalk in the park. Meet at the parking lot by the Kiwanis shelter to join in the fun. There will also be a free 5k run/walk earlier that morning, starting at 7:30 a.m. to avoid the heat. These events are not associated with any organizations, but are approved by the state park for those f... Full story
Alpha Phi #1148 Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held the Annual Awards Ceremony and dinner. Awards Chair Jenifer Grimm presented the awards. Perfect Attendance: Carol Andreen, Brenda Barnes, Kim Enis, Ruth Galovich, Jenifer Grimm, Michelle Herring, Stefanie Ireland, Cindy Magelky and Linda Ziegler. 5 Years of Service: Shelly Brown 10 Years of Service: Brenda Barnes 30 Years of Service: Carol Andreen Jewel Pin earned and Pledge of the Year: Stormy Southwell Woman of the Year: Brenda Barnes Outstanding Educational: Linda Ziegler, “Quilt of V...
The Thermopolis Community Blood Drive will be held Monday, July 6, from 2-6 p.m. at the Community Hall behind the Community Church, 244 Sixth Street. There are some procedures that need to be followed due to COVID-19. For instance, everyone must wear a mask, temperatures will be taken before entering the blood drive area, and numbers are limited in the seating area before and after donations. At this time, there are doing appointments only, but please call Melene Mierzejewsky at 307-240-1414 to see if a walk in appointment is available. Those...
If you’re like most Americans, you’re probably gearing up for a Fourth of July celebration in honor of our nation’s birth. Depending on your situation, your plans may range from a red, white and blue themed party to binge-watching Netflix and snacking from American flag plates. “Taxation without representation!” was the battle cry in America’s 13 Colonies, which were forced to pay taxes to England’s King George III despite having no representation in the British Parliament. As dissatisfaction grew, British troops were sent in to quell the ear...
Virginia "Jenny" N. Coe, 64, passed away suddenly June 19, 2020, in Thermopolis, Wyoming after a massive stroke. Born July 1, 1955 in Hillsville, Va., she was the daughter of Howard and Alene (Smythers) Williams. For much of her life she worked as a waitress and for 20 years was a retail clerk at a truck stop. She married John T. Coe, Sr. The couple had two sons and two daughters. Mr. Coe died in 2013. Jenny enjoyed looking after others, keeping a clean house and spending time with her family.... Full story
At the age of 83, Patrick Kevin Kelly passed peacefully on Sunday June 14, 2020, with family by his side. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Leona Kelly, son Kevin (Chris), daughter Colleen (Craig), grandchildren Camryn (Miles), Madlyn, Jesse, Patrick and McKenzie, brother Mike, sisters Patricia and Eileen as well as many very close friends. He was preceded in death by his sister Sheila. Pat was born on December 19, 1936, in San Francisco. He attended Notre Dame des Victoires Catholic... Full story
Football players from across the state and surrounding states spent part of this week at the Big Horn Basin Football Camp in Thermopolis. Here, a receiver practices getting his hands around the pigskin and coming down without dropping it....
Austin Barral has been nominated for Junior Ham Operator of the Year for the state of Wyoming. The award is for ham operators 18 years or younger. Zieb Stetler nominated Barral and said he is “One in a Million.” Barral, 16, has a General License. He originally joined the Boy Scouts and got his radio merit badge under Stetler’s counsel and guidance. Barral took two tests for an operator’s license, both at the technician level and the general level, on the same day and passed both tests. Stetler...
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department will be doing their annual fireworks show for the July 4th Independence Day celebration, according to Fire Chief Mark Collins. He said that they are about $5,000 short on funds for the show compared to what they normally collect in previous years. They usually budget between $12,000 to $14,000 for a typical show. However, even though the funds raised this year are lower, John Fish, head of the fireworks committee, reports a pyrotechnician will come in...
The U.S. Census Bureau is sending postcards to an estimated 1.3 million post office boxes in communities where P.O. boxes are the only mailing address available. The postcards alert households that a census taker may drop off census invitations soon or will visit later to interview them. The postcards also provide information on how to respond to the 2020 Census online or by phone. Households are encouraged to respond to the 2020 Census as soon as they receive their invitation packet. Households that receive mail in P.O. boxes should provide...
