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Unofficial results came in late Tuesday night for local Hot Springs County 2022 Primary Election races. In the race for Hot Springs County Commissioner, incumbent Tom Ryan was the top vote earner with 935 votes. Paul Galovich received 873 votes compared to incumbent Jack Baird’s 835 which will send Galovich to the General Election in November with Ryan. Joe Martinez received 672 votes. For Thermopolis Mayor, incumbent Mike Chimenti received 528 votes and Adam Ryan Estenson received 500. Both will advance to the General Election. In the race f...
Wyatt Ramsey (85) crashes into Luke Mead (K9) at the Thermopolis Demolition Derby this past Saturday night. For more photos and results see page A12....
At the August 10 Hot Springs County Emergency Planning Meeting held at the Fire Hall, Coordinator Bill Gordon met with participants who represented different entities, such as Gottsche, the Fire Department, the Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Family Services, and others. Gordon reported that the recent siren test last Saturday, August 6 went well and asked the participants for feedback on their experience during the test. They reported that they could hear the sirens from the Wedding of t...
In the next couple of weeks, work will begin on a new native plant garden around the north entrance to the Hot Springs County Courthouse. Last October, Les Culliton, County Maintenance Supervisor, approached the Red Dirt Master Gardeners to discuss ideas to improve landscaping around the main courthouse entrance. A subcommittee was formed, including Culliton and four Master Gardeners: Brian Strampe, Susan Blevins, John Fenton and Kim Bartlett. The group pursued and obtained a grant from the Wyoming Native Plant Society, and received additional...
In preparation for your kids returning to school, knowing about safe driving in school zones is important. The legal speed limit in school zones is 20 mph. In Thermopolis, there are several areas of school zones, one is for the Middle School on 14th Street, and the other surrounding the high school and elementary school on Park Street, Springview Street, Arapahoe Street and Senior Avenue. Being safe and driving carefully are a must. However, if you happen to speed through one of those school...
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. Correction In the August 11 edition, the incorrect title for Hot Springs Health’s new hire Dan Hemann was given. The correct title is Chief Clinical Officer. The Independent Record apologizes for this error. Sheriff’s Office...
The Red Dirt Master Gardeners held their annual Farm to Fork Fundraiser Dinner at the Community Hall Sunday evening. Guests enjoyed a variety of Mediterranean Cuisine made from locally sourced meats and produce....
The local Thermopolis Rotary Club will be holding its annual Turtle Trek fundraiser on August 20 starting at 1 p.m. The event begins with 1,000 small floating plastic turtles that are poured out at the Big Spring in Hot Springs State Park and they float down a small channel of water and eventually reach the first of the cooling ponds near the terraces and The Swinging Bridge. Each turtle is marked with a number and depending upon which turtle reaches the finish line first, then that, of course, is the winner. There are also several other...
Hot Springs State Park Superintendent Kevin Skates announced that the boat ramp in the State Park will be closed all day Thursday, August 18. They are preparing for the second annual River Dance, which features the band Blackthorns who perform classic and modern rock. The music begins at 8 p.m. on August 18. The band will perform at the boat ramp parking lot. The free concert is sponsored by Steve’s Plumbing and Heating, Dairyland, and Discover Thermopolis Print Zone. People should bring their own beverages and lawn chairs....
Renard Le Blanc now offers his Elite Taxi service to residents of Thermopolis and Hot Springs County. Le Blanc’s taxi business originally was based in Riverton starting in October 2019, just prior to the Covid pandemic. Elite Taxi not only provides rides but can be used as a food delivery service. Elite Taxi’s fees are different depending on the needs of the customer. For in-town rides, the cost is $10 one-way. For out-of-town rides, prices are varied. For example, a ride from Thermopolis to Worland is $45; a ride to Riverton’s airport is $1...
We have come to the “Dog Days” of summer when the mornings are cool and the afternoons so hot you just want to sit on the porch with the pups and enjoy something cool to drink. It also marks the start of school and before long it will be crisp leaves, flannel shirts and football. These are some of the days we can cherish the most as we kiss the summer good-bye to welcome the beauty of fall. We really have been lucky in Hot Springs County this summer. We have had a number of grass/range fires, but they have been contained fairly quickly. We are...
Irene Bruckner, 76, went home Saturday, August 6, 2022, to be with her Lord Jesus Christ after a long struggle with illness. She died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. In Irene's younger years she was an active member of the Eagle's Auxiliary. Throughout her life she enjoyed motorcycle riding, square dancing, horses, crocheting and arts and crafts. A lover of animals, she especially loved dogs and had a dog grooming business. A strong woman, she devoted her life to her... Full story
Robert "Larry" Lawrence Burnell passed away recently in Eugene, Ore., at the age of 85. Larry was born in Gebo, Wyo., in 1937 to Ina and Bob Burnell. Larry attended school in Thermopolis and enlisted in the Navy soon after he graduated high school. Being the oldest of eight children, Larry was seemingly a great babysitter as well as protector of all the younger siblings growing up. Larry is survived by his sister, Patricia Lea Burnell Williams, whom he was very close to and spoke with nearly... Full story
Whitney and Wade Holmes share a presentation of their time spent in and around Cairo, Egypt. The presentation was held at the Hot Springs County Library last Friday evening....
by Tatum Epperson The Thermopolis Bobcat Boys’ and Girls’ golf teams kicked off the season with their first tournament in Powell last week. Head Coach Brandon Deromedi said “We got off to a good start in Powell last week. It is always nice to get the first tournament of the year under our belt because there is a huge difference between competitive golf and leisure golf.” He said he was very proud of everyone’s performance.” Coach Deromedi was especially proud of Lilly Johnson who accomplished her first ever tournament. He said “She learne...
Dawson McLean dodges a nerf ball at the Thermopolis Nerf event held in Hot Springs State Park last Saturday....
Transient man arrested for setting another man on fire CHEYENNE (WNE) – A 54-year-old transient man was arrested early Sunday morning after Cheyenne Police said he set another man on fire. Kenneth Potter, 54, was found at Martin Luther King Park with a knife and lighters in his possession. He was arrested and booked into the Laramie County Jail on an aggravated assault charge without incident. At approximately 1:15 a.m. Cheyenne Police officers were dispatched to a report of an aggravated assault at 1111 Martin Luther King Court, according t...
The eighth edition of “Wyoming and County Profiles” has been released by the State of Wyoming, Economic Analysis Division. The updated 2021 publication provides a multitude of frequently requested statistics that measure the demographic, social, economic, housing, and revenue conditions of all 23 counties and Wyoming. More than 30 topics are covered with today’s release, such as population by age and race, employment and wages by industry, educational attainment, income and poverty, commuting, and land ownership. “The County Profiles provide...
At the August Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce board meeting held at Big Horn Federal, under old business CEO Meri Ann Rush reported on the July 25 Meet the Candidates Forum which was held at the Middle School. Rush said it was well attended, however, there was some “push back” about allowing people to read letters on behalf of absent candidates because of the length issues. Candidates were limited to two minutes in their speaking times. There was also a discussion about having the...
Justine Whitt and her three-year-old daughter, Hadley, came to visit the Fair Building to vote on Tuesday, August 16. Voters steadily came in that day and made their election choices in the Primary....
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce held its annual Demolition Derby on Saturday, August 13. The winners are First Place, Casey Seiloff, $3,000 plus trophy; Second Place, Kelley Faylor $1,500 plus trophy; Third Place, Rob Laing, $800 plus trophy; Fourth Place, Bryce Harvey, trophy. The Mad Dog Winner was Payton Gonzalez, $250 plus trophy. For the Truck Derby the winners are First Place, Blake Williams, $1,500; Second Place, Reagan Severance, $750; Third Place, Riley Shaffer, $500....
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Swine Breeding: Hampshire, Senior Gilt: Jay Ritchey Breeding: Crossbreed, Senior Gilt: Ann Allen Grand Champion Gilt: Jay Ritchey Reserve Champion Gilt: Ann Allen Feeder 130-150: Teagan Allen Feeder 161-170: Brody Sorensen, Brayden Jones Feeder 181-188: Cadence Steadman, Cadence Steadman, Alayna Scheel Feeder 199-206: Talon Owsley, Jayssie Owsley Feeder 220-223: Tymber Eckley, Tymber Eckley 225-227: Alix Sorensen, Owen McCumber 232-238: Tymber Eckley, Alix Sorensen, Blakeley Postma, Mac McCumber, Sawyer Wilson, Blakeley Postma 241-247: Talon...
FFA Mechanics: Lexi Overfield, blue Barley: Hallie Martinez, blue Rye: Alec Martinez, white; Camden Weyer, yellow; Isabella Hetzel, green; Ryan Axtell, pink Alfalfa for hay: Alec Martinez, red; Hallie Martinez, white Meadow Foxtail: Alec Martinez, white Mixed Grass, legume: Alec Martinez, white Mixed Grass, sheaf forage: Alec Martinez, white Orchard Grass: Alec Martinez, white Reed Canary Grass, 3 inches: Alec Martinez, red Rye for hay: Alec Martinez, white Alfalfa for seed: Cholee Owsley, white Brome Grass: Hallie Martinez, red; Cholee Owsley,...
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