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During their Tuesday evening meeting, the Thermopolis Town Council heard from Jeremiah Balius, who operates Mr. B’s Childcare and was in favor of allowing people to have chickens in town. The debate of whether to allow chickens is one that has come up at several meetings, which Balius is aware of, but wanted to come to a compromise to allow 4-H kids to be able to participate. He noted he would like to have chickens but since he has a business out of his house he doesn’t want to have to move out... Full story
Mac McCumber eyes which block to take out during a game of Jenga with Toby Emery. The game was one of many available to play during the Family Fun/Math Night at Leroy Hayes field last Thursday. Students answered grade appropriate math questions to earn game points and turns....
The Hot Springs County Commissioners were on hand as Road and Bridge Superintendent Dave Schlager opened a pair of proposals for a municipal lease of equipment. The first bid amounted to a lease payment of $25,497 per year for three years. The second bid had a payment listed as $7,785, but Shlager nor the commissioners could determine if that was a monthly payment or a quarterly payment. Schlager will call the bidder to get clarification on the bid since three different offers were included in...
The Wyoming Department of Education recently released their findings for school performance among high schools in the state, including Hot Springs County High School. All schools in Wyoming receive a performance rating ranging from exceeding expectations to meeting expectations, partially meeting expectations or not meeting expectations. Overall, Hot Springs County High School (HSCHS) is meeting expectations based on the seven indicators of achievement, growth, equity, English learner progress,...
Vesicular Stomatitis (VSV) that has affected some of Wyoming’s equine, has now spread to cattle in three different herds. There has been confirmation from the Wyoming Livestock Board of one case in cattle Hot Springs County, and other cases are believed to be in Park and Platte counties. The disease was first discovered in Wyoming around late July when a horse in Platte county was confirmed by state and national veterinarian’s with the virus. Since then, twelve counties across the Cowboy State have confirmed cases in equine infections. Bit...
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. Sheriff’s office Tuesday, Sept. 10 10:13 a.m. Deputy provided standby as property boundary posts removed during the weekend were reset. 1:49 p.m. Report of a suspicious vehicle that might be related to a missing couple from Arizona. The deputy cleared the vehicle and there was nothing...
When a friend or loved one is in jail, those precious minutes visiting them through a glass window, using a telephone to talk, can mean a lot. But often there are circumstances that make it difficult or impossible for visitation at the Hot Springs County Detention Center. Making things easier is the addition of the center's new video calling service. Sergeant Detention Administrator Beth Price noted the regular visiting room will still be available, but the new service allows people to visit...
•Sept. 12: In 1922, a woman in a Cheyenne court brandished a horsewhip, planning to punish her husband. She was disarmed. •Sept. 13: In 1942, Casper attempted to close down its notorious “Sandbar” red light district in response to requests from the commander of the city’s Army Air Corps base. •Sept. 14: In 1893, a Rock Springs doctor reported on the “prevalance of typhoid fever in town.” •Sept. 16: In 1924, actor Tim McCoy visited Cody •to scout the area as a movie location. •Sept. 17: In 1924, a gas explosion at a Kemmerer coal mine ki...
Responders to an accident shortly after noon Friday had to cut a door of one of the vehicles to free the driver. The accident occurred when a northbound vehicle struck a westbound vehicle at the intersection of Fifth and Broadway near the flag pole. One subject was transported to the hospital with minor injuries....
The Big Horn Basin nature and Discovery Center Joint Powers Board will be hosting a community workday for the children’s outdoor learning area on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the children’s area site on Highway 20 North across from the armory. A free lunch will be served for those who help. Toddi Darlington with the joint powers board noted there will be projects available for people of all ages, and people should bring shovels, gloves, rakes and any other equipment they might need. Among the work will be installation of nat...
Seniors in Thermopolis and Hot Springs County should mark their calendars for a special “Senior Health Day” to be held next Tuesday, September 24 at the Senior Citizen’s Center. There will be a number of interactive, health related booths from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Those attending can learn about things like fall prevention, driver safety and even scam alerts courtesy of Hot Springs County Law Enforcement. Find out about all the resources available to seniors in the area with booths from the Wyoming Department of Health, Hot Springs Count...
A small group of local folks attended a workshop in Thermopolis recently, presented by the Wyoming Business Council, called “Strategic Doing.” The workshop was a follow up from meetings held earlier this year which resulted in reviewing various surveys that have been done over the last several years to determine what our community would like to see done in regards to improving our town. The workshop’s main objective was to give a little boost in getting some of the projects finished that have been started, or at least further along, and respo...
The Hot Springs County Pioneer Association and Hot Springs County Historical Society will be hosting their 2019 summer picnic on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. at the Kiwanis shelter near the pavilion in Hot Springs State Park. The membership and seasoned citizens are invited, and the event will recognize and honor our pioneers, especially those 90 years old and older. Meat, rolls and drinks will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service, and a covered side dish and/or dessert. For more information, call...
There’s certainly been a buzz at the corner of Sixth and Park, as a former gas station has been transforming into the P6 Station Stone Fired Pizza Co. over the past few months. Owner Ryan Shaffer said the goal for opening was mid-September, and he’s had a few soft openings. “We want to be ready for the public,” he said. “You don’t want to show up the first day with no idea what you’re doing, and make everybody have a bad experience.” The soft openings, he added, will help work out the kinks....
One of the interesting events during last week's Second Friday Art Stroll was the painting of masks done at Flying Eagle Gallery....
Homecoming football games have been a decades long tradition for Hot Springs County High School, and this Friday night marks another as the Cats take on Moorcroft at 6 p.m. It’s interesting to look back on that history. For instance, in 1948 they sold Season Tickets for the five home games. You could pick one up for $3 for adults and $2 for students. If that was a bit out of reach, you could attend a home game for 75 cents for adults, students paid just 50 cents and children could get in for a...
Virginia Mae Bury, 90, passed away September 16, 2019, at Washakie Medical Center in Worland. Rosary will be recited Thursday, September 19 at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, Thermopolis, with Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 a.m. with Father Randy Oswald officiating. Burial will follow at Monument Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family.... Full story
Duncan Seely Harris, 75, passed away of advanced kidney cancer at his family home in Jackson, Wyo., on May 16, 2019. As a youth, Duncan claimed both Wyoming and California as home. He was born Feb. 22, 1944, in Worland, Wyo., to Nadine Nostrum Harris, daughter of Helen and Alfred Nostrum of Thermopolis, granddaughter of Jacob and Amanda Nostrum, 1897 homesteaders in the Red Canyon up Owl Creek. At the time of Duncan’s birth, his father, Arden Seely Harris, was serving in the Navy in the Pacific. Upon his return, the young family moved to C... Full story
Clayton Clifford Kalli, 85, passed away on Sept. 16, 2019, at his home in Thermopolis after a battle with prostate cancer. He was born June 23, 1934, in Cromwell, Minn. He was the son of Hugo and Helen Kalli. After two years of college at the University of Minnesota he joined the Air Force and was sent to Denver, Colo., for radar and electronic training and became an instructor at Lowery Air Force Base. After being honorably discharged, he pursued a career in the electronics field which led to a job installing telephone switching equipment in... Full story
The Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails, in conjunction with various other state agencies, celebrate Wyoming Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28. As part of the celebration, day-use fees to all Wyoming state parks and historic sites that day are waived. In proclaiming September 28 as Wyoming Public Lands Day, Gov. Mark Gordon said, “Anybody that lives in Wyoming appreciates the value of public lands. And in Wyoming, our public lands are many.” According to the legislation sponsored by Representative Andy Schwartz of...
The Farmer's Market is still going strong through the end of this month with plenty of fresh produce, baked goods and more, Saturday, starting at 8 a.m....
Though the Thermopolis Bobcat Football team lost 28-14 while on the road at Buffalo Friday night, they made a significant effort late in the game. Coach Matt McPhie said, “After trailing 21-0 in the third quarter, the team rallied and answered with two touchdowns to cut the deficit to 21-14 with about five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The team battled. They handled adversity, stuck together and matched the physicality of the defending state champions. “The defensive effort was rea... Full story
Last Saturday, the high school cross country team got to test their legs during the state preview meet in Afton. Coach Stephanie Metz said it was good to see the course. “It was everything that we’ve been told. Lots of small hills, lots of elevation, so that’s what we’ve been training for.” Metz said the boys did phenomenal and she was impressed with their demeanor, attitude and perseverance through the race. “They all went out hard in the first mile and continued hard the second mile. Usual...
It’s been a busy week for Bobcat Ladies Volleyball with all three teams going to Powell last Thursday night, the freshmen girls were at home against Cody on Friday night and then turned around and headed to Buffalo for a tournament on Saturday. Coach Shannon Hill said all three teams played great volleyball against Powell, even though the freshmen and JV teams lost in three. “The JV team just barely lost their third in an amazing comeback,” coach Hill said, “falling short by two points, but they...
The Bobcat golf team had another great outing last weekend with a trip across the state to compete in Glenrock and Lusk. Coach Brandon Deromedi said Glenrock was a tough course, but the boys managed to place first by 37 strokes. Lusk was a tough day for all Bobcat golfers, but Deromedi said they again managed to sneak away with the boys winning the tournament by seven strokes. Hardy Johnson placed first in both tournaments. This week the Cats head to Lusk again, this time for the State...
