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The Town of Thermopolis and Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office (HSCSO) issued a joint statement on Tuesday explaining the details of an officer involved shooting that resulted in a man’s death on Monday night. One officer from the Thermopolis Police Department(TPD) and one deputy from the HSCSO were involved in a lethal force incident that started when the TPD was called to the 300 block of Clark St. in Thermopolis for a welfare check at approximately 5:25 p.m. on September 9. According to the joint statement, upon arrival, the TPD off...
Jayci Mead, Chris Shoemaker, and Casey Fisher check their coolers they won during the live auction at the Gottsche Boots and Bling Fundraiser held last Saturday. Shoemaker had the winning ticket for a gun in his cooler....
At the September 3 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, Town Engineer Anthony Barnett reported that Hot Springs County Commissioners approved a plat change for the potential transfer station location. Mayor Adam Estenson said that the location announcement will be made forthcoming pending from “fine tuning of the contract”. Barnett also mentioned that chip seal work will going on from Amoretti to Broadway between 6th Street and 8th Street. During citizen participation, Jacqueline Michel and Ell...
Following a wind event the tore through downtown Thermopolis on Monday afternoon, a lightning strike started a fire in the Warm Springs area southeast of Thermopolis. The fire was reported around 3 p.m. Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department personnel quickly responded to the scene. The fire grew to a reported 1,600 acres as of Tuesday morning. A statement released Tuesday morning from the fire department said they would continue working on the West Warm Springs Fire. Progress was made on the...
Hot Springs County Assessor Daniel Webber has announced that applications are available to apply for the Long Term Homeowner’s Exemption for 2025 on your property taxes. In order to qualify for the exemption, you must meet all of the following criteria: •You must be at least 65 years old at the time you apply •You must be the legal owner of record of the property you are applying to receiving the exemption on as of January 1, 2025 •The property for which you are applying for the exemption must be your primary residence and you must reside...
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, Sept. 3 7:22 a.m. Deputies assisted two individuals with a civil dispute over mechanical work. 10:36 a.m. Darrick Andrew Collins, 21, from Casper, was arrested for alleged probation revocation. 9:16...
Randy and Violet Olsen were traveling southbound on Highway 20 near Kirby when a trailer load of straw caught fire. Within minutes, the truck, trailer and straw were engulfed. Both were able to exit the vehicle safely. Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department members responded and extinguished the vehicle and fire and a fire in nearby brush....
John Lumley, guest speaker Ethan Asher, and Crystal Hollatz visit during Gottsche's Boots and Bling Fall Fundraiser last Saturday evening at the HSC Fair Building. The evening included dinner, live music, games, auctions, prizes, and more. Proceeds from the evening will go to support patients at all Gottsche locations in Wyoming....
The Wyoming Shriners will be holding their statewide meeting and a parade in Thermopolis. The parade will be Saturday, September 21 beginning at 11 a.m. to celebrate their regional conferral, where they make new Shriners from candidates. The parade will start on the usual path on Senior Avenue, moving to the stoplight and then end at the VFW. Local Shriner president Dave Voorhees and member Eric Kay invite the public to come join the celebration. They also invite local groups such as emergency s...
Plein Air in the Parks will be taking place at Hot Springs State Park on September 11-15. There are a number of events that are open to the public and the full schedule of events. Online registration for artists is available at https://pleinairintheparks-hotsprings.eventbrite.com or artists may register in person during the event. Now in its seventh year, Plein Air in the Parks is a collaborative program by the Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming State Parks. The tradition of plein air painting includes on-site painting and drawing outdoors....
A Cookie Jar Auction to benefit Logan and Sesi Shumway and their premature twins will be held on Saturday, September 28 at 6 p.m. at the fair building. The Shumway’s twin boys were born on July 31, 2024, at 29 weeks gestation. The family said, “They have also been in the world for a month now. Both babies have reached so many milestones and grown so much already. Koa is 1 lb 14.5 oz, which is 6.5 oz higher than his birth weight. Zion is 2 lbs 10 oz which is 13 oz higher than his birth wei...
The University of Wyoming Extension has appointed three educators to vital leadership positions. Hot Springs County educator Barton Stam is the program leader for the agriculture and natural resources team. Natrona County educator Joddee Jacobsen is the new community vitality and health program leader and Samantha Krieger is now the 4-H youth development program leader. Barton Stam, the new agriculture and natural resources (ANR) program leader, has served UW Extension for more than two decades. His leadership experience within UW Extension...
Hot Springs County residents experienced a trifecta of events on Monday that have left many stunned and in shock. A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds blasting through town that caused a major amount of damage to various vehicle and buildings. As the wind was subsiding, a lightning strike heard around the community started a wildfire southeast of Thermopolis called the West Warm Springs Fire. By far the most tragic of the events was an officer/deputy involved shooting that resulted on the death of a local man. Officials are releasing...
We have the best Fire Department around! Saturday we were bringing a stack of straw from Worland and at the Kirby area, the straw got hot and caught fire. A good samaritan from Worland called the fire department. The Sheriff’s Department and a Highway Patrolman stopped the traffic. It only took minutes to burn the truck, trailer and straw. They kept working until the fire was clear out. A neighbor even brought a tractor over to help. We want to thank all of you who helped and helped save the countryside from burning more than it did. My wife a...
by Jennifer Cheney, HSC Community Prevention Specialist September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time for us to come together, raise awareness, and demonstrate that no one has to face their struggles alone. Let us use this month as an opportunity to engage in open conversations about mental health, to offer our support to those in need, and to work towards preventing suicides in our community. During this month, and throughout the year, we can create hope in our families and in our community by educating ourselves about...
by Jill Kruse, DO School is back in session so it is time for a little pop quiz. What is an item that almost every student carries? If you said backpack you are off to a great start. Do you know what it takes to be at the head of the class? Let’s find out if you are a star student or need to brush up a little on your backpack knowledge. Most students carry a backpack filled with their books at some point during their school day. Did you know a heavy back pack can cause neck, shoulder, or back pain. Those narrow straps can also compress on nerve...
Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Mortimore, 59, of Thermopolis, Wyo., began the ultimate vacation on Monday, September 2, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side. A vacation that came far too soon, but one she'd prepared herself for after battling cancer bravely. Rebecca Lynn Westlake was born September 19, 1964, in Riverton, Wyo., to Alan Dwight and Juanita Kaye (Leake) Westlake. Becky grew up in Riverton, Wyo., and graduated Riverton High School with the class of 1982. She met her future...
At the August Travel and Tourism meeting, due to a vacancy on the board, acting Chairman Mike Sinclair nominated William Robinson to become the next acting Chairman and that Ryan Shaffer be Secretary until November. The board voted and passed the approval of the nominations. When that time comes, they will officially vote for the election of officers for the next year. Director Angie Guyon and the board discussed their training compliance with the State Department of Audit. They are almost completely done with the training. Guyon also...
Otis Franklin Nelson, 81, passed away peacefully on September 8 after a long period of declining health. Otis F. Nelson was born on August 9, 1943, son of Franklin H. and Delta E. (Jones) Nelson in Thermopolis, Wyo. He was the seventh of nine children. Otis graduated from HSCHS in Thermopolis in 1961. After high school Otis attended college and played football NWCC (Northwest College) in Powell, Wyo. He enlisted in the Navy in 1966 and spent the majority of his Naval career on the USS Spinax, a...
Airport Fly-In The Hot Springs County Airport will be hosting the 8th Annual Airport Fly-In and Model Airplane Fun Fly on Saturday, Sept. 14. Come check out the airport and be treated to a free breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Door prizes will be available. Summer picnic Hot Springs County Historical Society and Hot Springs County Pioneer Association will hold their annual summer picnic on Saturday, Sept. 21 beginning at 12:30 at the Lower Terrace Shelter, near the boat dock, in Hot Springs State Park. Meat and drinks will be provided. Please bring a...
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcats hosted Tongue River on Friday, September 6. While the local inhabitants of the Town of Thermopolis welcomed the Eagles team and their fans to town, on the gridiron, the visitors were addressed as opponents by the home team. On a perfectly balmy fall day, the Bobcats treated the visiting Eagles to a 34 to zero loss. Coming on the heels of their scrimmage win against Newcastle last week, the defeat of the Eagles was well received by the Bobcats faithful fans. For their home opener, the Cats came to...
The Hot Springs County High School Lady Cats varsity volleyball team played host to Lander on September 5. Facing a very competitive team in the Class 3A Tigers, and in a back-and-forth contest, the Lady Cats came away with a three to two win – 25-22, 16-25, 19-25, 25-23 and 15-11. Thirteen year head coach, Shannon Hill, said she was very pleased with the tenacity of the Lady Cats to hang in there, and come away with the win in five sets. “This is not an easy division. There are a lot of very good teams we will see this year, but I expect tha...
The Hot Springs County High School golf team played host at the Bobcat Invite last week, with two rounds of golf at the Thermopolis Golf Course. Mother Nature contrived to provide two great days of weather for the event on September 5 and 6. The Lady Cats finished in second place, with a team score of 615. The girls from Cody finished in first place, with a team score of 564. The Bobcats finished the tournament in sixth place (689), while the team champions were the team from Lander (621). Outstanding senior, Hayden Overfield, took the boys...
The Hot Springs County High School cross country team was at the Wyoming Indian School last week for a very competitive cross-country track meet. Five members of the Bobcats team were entered in the event, with scores of the top four runners combining for the Cats team score of 96 – good for a sixth place finish. Lander finished atop the board in team scores at 32 points - with three of their runners finishing in the top ten spots. Outstanding junior Jadeth Elder came in first in the boys event, with a time of 17:52 – on a pace of 5:30. Jun...
Thermopolis Middle School cross country competed in Lovell last Thursday. Results include: Girls - Kylie Geis, 63rd, 19:23; Jadriene Jeffs, 65th, 19:29; Amelia Johnson, 70th, 20:03; Elena Ketner, 71st, 20:14; Haleigh Ralston, 98th, 28:24; Jessi Moore, 105th, 314:47 Boys- Tristan Galovich, 10th, 13:48; Tanner Myers, 17th, 14:33; Cameron Martinez, 24th, 15:05; Talon Owsley, 28th, 15:32; Oliver Strenger, 29th, 15:34; Gavin Livingood, 42nd, 16:12; Joel Skelton, 48th, 16:29; Allen Thurman, 49th, 16:33; Apollo Jenks, 50th, 16:35; Braxton Egger,...
