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It’s that time of year again. Time for crashes, bashes and the roar of engines as the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce hosts the 2015 Thermopolis Demolition Derby. The event will be held at the Hot Springs County Fairgounds Saturday, Aug. 15, starting at 6 p.m. Grand prize this year will be $3,000 cash with the second place winner taking home $1,000, third place $700 and fourth place $500 along with trophies for the top four. In addition to the main event, there will also be a truck derby and a men’s and women’s “Herbie” derby wit...
Starting off the Tuesday, August 4 Town Council meeting was the approval of a catering permit for the fair grounds during the Demo Derby. Town citizen Hanes “Butch” Hall approached council with a request for assistance constructing a well for raw water. Assistant to the Mayor, Fred Crosby instructed Hall that all he needed was a permit which he could apply for online. Hall’s second request was for a simpler process to request information regarding town laws. Council informed Hall that all town... Full story
Grant Coates hesitates before petting a wondrous and friendly velociraptor the Wyoming Dinosaur Center staff let loose for children to see during their 20th year anniversary celebration....
GDA Engineers held a public meeting with members of the steering committee last Thursday evening to discuss the Black Mountain Road planning study. The purpose of the study is to determine what improvements are needed to upgrade nearly 9 miles of Black Mountain Road to make it safer for those traveling the road as well as meeting the needs for Hot Springs County in the future. The meeting was the final one before GDA puts together a series of proposals based on input from the public and...
On the Record policy It is the Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police calls” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Fire Department Friday, August 7 9:45 a.m. Fire fighters responded to a motorcycle accident at the intersection of 6th Street and Shoshoni. Sunday, August 9 8:43 p.m. Fire fighters responded to a motorcycle accident at mile marker 122 on Hwy 20 South. Sherrif’s Office Tuesday, August 4 10:31 a.m. A dep...
The Bureau of Land Management continues its investigation into the deaths of 21 domestic horses that had been abandoned on public land in a remote area northwest of Thermopolis. BLM Special Agent Joe Nardinger confirms that the horses were shot and that investigators are working with cooperating agencies to follow up on leads. “The assistance we have received from the Hot Springs Sheriff’s Office has been invaluable to this investigation,” said Nardinger. In addition to the $2,000 reward the BLM is offering, The Humane Society of the United Sta...
Fishing enthusiasts now have a new place to shop in Thermopolis: Round Top Flies and More at Round Top Motel is open for business. The shop opened the middle of July and is ready to cater to fishermen and women of all types with flies, lures, nets, and more. Although outdoorsmen are not able to purchase fishing or hunting licenses at the shop at this point in time, license sales are in the works. For those looking for something fun or functional, the shop also serves as a gift shop offering...
Last Saturday's Farmers Market was bustling with shoppers at a variety of booths downtown next to Bicentennial Park. The Farmers Market is held every Saturday into September....
The power of positivity is a powerful thing and it is highlighted in Casper native Jennifer Zerba’s new book, Healing Humanity from behind the Shears. A cosmetologist for 25 years, Zerba recognized the inevitable drama that seemed to linger in the cosmetology world. After attending a conference in Billings, Mont. she was inspired to write a book with the goal of inspiring others to stop the negative cycle. Zerba worked at A Cut Above in Thermopolis for a little over two years and recognized t...
For many rural families, summer climaxes at fair time. “Why?” you may ask. Well, it’s not a simple answer. Imagine acquiring (purchasing, being gifted, etc.) a steer calf. This calf is not a pet but rather livestock that will be sold in less than a year’s time for the purpose of slaughter. Your task is to, on a daily basis, nurture this animal, feed it, and handle it to best prepare it for show. You may have a young lifetime of experience working with cattle, but this steer is yours and it is y...
I am so glad I taught at the schools at the time when vocational education was looked upon with enthusiasm. Today at Hot Springs County schools we no longer have the courses for the world of work. Our business education is nil, family and consumer science is nil, industrial arts is not good and auto mechanics is good but should have a full day to meet the student’s needs. We used to have two full time industrial arts teachers and the person building your house, making changes in your house, roofing are all graduates of the high school p...
Fifteen years ago this week, the Kate’s Basin Fire was raging up on the divide between Hot Springs County and the Wind River Reservation. On August 11, 2000, in a place called Mexican Pass a firefighter lost his life in that fire. His name was James Alan Burnett. Mr. Burnett was 51 years old and though he lived in Hatfield, Arkansas, he worked for Oklahoma Forestry Services. He came to Wyoming as part of a five man team, first to battle the Enos Creek fire and then the enormous Kate’s Basin fire. Through the winds and flames some very bra...
Well, it seems there is at least one unhappy person in our community, someone who leads such a melancholy life that he/she can only attain satisfaction by spreading his/her misery to others, including our local businesses. This person sought to attack my employer by filing an anonymous (of course) complaint with the fire chief. This person hides behind the cloak of anonymity just as others have done recently through complaints on social media. Such brave people. The complaint was that my employer was creating the business’s main product u...
Gerald “Jerry” Love, 87, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015, at home surrounded by his family in Merced, Calif. He was born on August 2, 1927, in Merced, Calif. to Alton and Lurina (Freeman) Love. Jerry grew up in Merced. He graduated from Merced High School in 1945. After high school, he met and married the love of his life, Mary Warren, in 1947 and had three beautiful daughters: Sharon, Kathy and Becky. His first job was working for Nordman’s Ranch, where he tended to many ranch jobs including the turkey farm until he leased it to start... Full story
Featured here is a small pond with hand-made water wheel by Austin Rush. The wheel is part of Kay Rush's future garden and adds a peaceful and beautiful element to her yard....
An Arts in the Park free concert can be heard on Thursday, Aug. 13 on the pavilion in Hot Springs State Park. Featuring Blinddog Smokin’, a 2015 Grammy nominee for Best Blues Album, the entire family is sure to enjoy their special brand of blues, soul and funk. The music starts at 7 p.m....
The Hot Springs County Tour 23 Report is in and upon inspection, several themes emerge. The report came from a workshop last spring where a group of community members were selected to discuss the past, present, and future of Hot Springs County – an activity that was conducted in all of Wyoming’s 23 counties - in an effort to identify themes across the state that will be discussed at the Governor’s economic forum in November. Looking back can sometimes be helpful when preparing for the futur...
Emergency responders were called on scene to a motorcycle accident about half-way through Wind River Canyon Sunday night. The male driver was transported to Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital and then Life Flighted....
Prevention Management of Hot Springs County will be hosting a special workshop on alcohol, drug use and abuse prevention featuring officer Jermaine Galloway, “Tall Cop”. “Tall Cop Says Stop” is a program used for education, training and enforcement that all parents, school teachers, law enforcement, counselors, nurses and anyone who works with our youth should know and understand. Galloway, at 6’9”, is an intimidating presence, however, he is devoted and passionate about the training an...
Every parent wants to know where their child stands developmentally and the Hot Springs County Preschool Screening and Health Fair is just the ticket to get the information you need. Between Aug. 18 and 20, any child up to age four may have a free developmental screening at the Ralph Witters Elementary gym. The screening includes vision, hearing, speech and language, motor skills and pre-academics. Part of the Hot Springs County Child Find Program, the free screening is sponsored by Hot Springs County School Dist. No. 1, the Children’s R... Full story
Even the employees got in on the fun as Wyoming Dinosaur Center's Jessica Lippincott gets her face painted during their 20th Anniversary Celebration Saturday....
Despite the windy conditions the turn out for Friday's Relay for Life event, including the survivor's and caregiver's dinner above, was good. Teams raised over $21,000 for cancer research....
The Annual VFW Picnic will be Sunday, August 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Washakie Shelter in Hot Springs State Park. Members, auxiliary and guests are welcome. For more information, call the VFW at 864-2686....
Everyone is invited to celebrate 70 years and three generations with a special open house at Mortimore Funeral Home. The open house will be held on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. Mortimore Funeral Home is located at 620 Arapahoe....
A representative from Riverton Workforce Center will be at the Hot Springs County Library Tuesday, August 18 from 10 a.m.-noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m. The Riverton office of the Department of Workforce Services is also available by phone at 307-856-9231 or visit their website at wyomingworkforce.org...
