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At the September 17 Thermopolis Town Council meeting held at Town Hall, Mayor Adam Estenson and the council went into executive session to discuss a report from Police Chief Pat Cornwell regarding the recent officer involved shooting. Upon their return to the regular session, Mayor Estenson said, “I will briefly talk about what was chief’s report. We gave the council an opportunity to ask questions about the officer involved shooting, which is still under investigation by the Division of Cri...
Rita Evens sends Wyatt Johnson on his way with a large moose cookie jar up for bid during the Cookie Jar Auction to benefit Logan and Sesi Shumway and their premature twins held last Saturday evening at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Auctioneers John Holm and John Gerrells continually donate their services to community fundraisers like this one. Approximately $38,000 was raised for the family....
On Monday, September 23 at the fair building, members of the community representing various boards and districts gathered to discuss the possibility of pursuing funding for the construction of a potential community center. Leading the discussions were Recreation District Director Brian Parker, Hot Springs County Commissioner Phil Scheel and his wife Shurie. They were also assisted by Kristin Fong from the Wyoming Business Council. Shurie Scheel said that the meeting’s purpose was “to begin a c...
On Monday, September 23, Hot Springs County School District #1 Superintendent Dustin Hunt made a surprise announcement to the Thermopolis Middle School (TMS) students and staff at the Bill Malloy Auditorium that the U.S. Department of Education recognized them as one of the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. The Department of Education recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of the National Blue Ribbon Schools, including three schools in Wyoming. This prestigious recognition highlights...
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, Sept. 23 6:57 a.m. Deputies assisted a family with an unruly male child causing a parent distress. 6:12 p.m. Citizen dispute over leaving a gate open in the Red Canyon Road area. No physical violence...
Save the date for The Red Dirt Master Gardeners annual Farm 2 Fork Dinner on October 13 from 4-6 p.m. at the Community Church Hall, 631 Big Horn St. This year they are focused on Harvest Soup and Salads. Red Dirt Master Gardener members Stefani LaBeau and Marla Kalal are organizing the event. LaBeau said, “The dinner is important because basically it’s a community service and fundraiser. It raises awareness that the Red Dirt Master Gardeners exist, and it’s a way for us to give back to the community and the community to support us if they...
Candidate forum A meet the candidates public forum will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Thermopolis Middle School. Each candidate will have a chance to give a two minute introduction and there will be time to visit with the candidates. All candidates registered to run in the general election have been invited. The event will be live-streamed on the Chamber’s Facebook page. Suggested office specific questions, not candidate specific, can be dropped off at the chamber. Cast and Blast Thermopolis Fly Shop will be presenting Cast and B...
KeriAnn, right, and Shayna Castillo and their daughter, Sedona, visit Holly Turbyfill with the Hot Springs County Public Health booth during the Community Baby Shower held at the Hot Springs County Annex last week. The event allowed new and expecting moms and families to discover the community resources available to them....
If you missed the Monday school board candidate forum, there were several interesting questions asked and answered. We will be running the information from that event in next week’s issue. On Thursday, Oct. 3, the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce is hosting a meet the candidates forum starting at 6 p.m. at the Thermopolis Middle School. All candidates registered to run in the general election have been invited. This is another opportunity for voters to hear from the candidates and visit with them following the question/answer p...
As many of you know, our beloved Memorial Avenue of Flags, a cherished tribute to those who have served our country, suffered significant damage during the recent windstorm on Flag Day. The flags and poles, which stand as symbols of honor and remembrance, were torn and displaced, leaving our community’s heart a little less bright. The Memorial Avenue of Flags has always been a place for reflection, gratitude, and pride. It is not only a tribute to our veterans but also a gathering point for commemorative events that bring us together as a c...
William "Chuck" Charles Buchanan, beloved son, and friend to all passed away early on September 22, 2024, at the age of 71. Chuck was born March of 1953 in Thermopolis, Wyo., and was the second child of Don and Ruth Buchanan. He was a lifelong believer and would often speak with true fondness about his faith-Chuck had many buddies, but his best friend was always Jesus Christ. Chuck touched the lives of those around him with his warm spirit, big smile, and hearty laughter. His family and friends...
It is with great sadness that we are sharing the loss of our deeply loved daughter, Mikayla Rae Chrisien. Mikayla was born on Nov. 13. 2003, to Charles and Connie Chrisien. She was born in Alaska and grew up there and in Thermopolis, Wyo. Mikayla was the older sister of Tyler Chrisien. The two were close as kids, she called him her "best friend" in a letter that the family recently found. They remained close even as they both grew up and had become adults. As a child Mikayla loved being...
Douglas H. Kimsey, 84, of Thermopolis, Wyo., entered into God's kingdom on September 24, 2024. He was born July 5, 1941, in Durango, Col., to Hoke and Josephine Kimsey. He spent his early years on the family ranch in Colarado where he learned an appreciation for hard work and the value of a dollar. On a hunting trip while in the Air Force he met Joni Blom and they where married soon after. To this union was born one son Mike. They later divorced and he married Rhonda Kimsey. For the better part...
The Wyoming Pioneer Home held an Appreciation BBQ last Saturday afternoon. Volunteers, donors and friends enjoyed a visit with friends and family at the gazebo behind the home....
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcats football team faced off with the Bulldogs in Lovell last Friday. After coming away with an hard-fought win in Kemmerer the week before, the Cats were looking to extend a win streak. The Bulldogs, however, had other plans. After going down 13 to nothing in the first quarter, the Cats came roaring back, to put up two touch-downs in the second period, and were up 14 to 13 with the halftime clock about to run out. A late touch-down pass, and a successful PAT, however, left Lovell up 20 to 14 at half-time....
The Hot Springs County High School Cross Country team competed in the Warrior Invitational on Thursday, September 26. Teams from nine schools were in attendance. Senior, Trajn Swalstad of Worland won the boys race, running a time of 15:57.6. Buffalo won the boys team event, with a combined score of 38. The Cats had six runners entered. Junior, Jadeth Elder, finished in 14th place with a time of 17:49.1; junior Cole Keller ran 19:17.5; freshman, Trevin Shaffer, ran 20:11.0; sophomore, Teancum Gevas, ran 20:55.1; freshman, Clayton Keller, ran...
The Thermopolis Middle School Cross Country team was in Worland last Thursday to compete in the Warrior Invitational. Despite the hot temperatures, the boys team ended the day in 3rd place. Next up for the middle school team is the Bobcat Invite next Thursday at the Thermopolis Golf Course. The girls will run at 2 p.m and the boys at 2:30 p.m. Results from Worland are: Girls: Kylie Geis, 66th, 18:02.20; Jadriene Jeffs, 67th, 18:06.20; Amelia Johnson, 75th, 18:48.00 Elena Ketner, 81st, 19:42.10 Boys: Gavin Livingood, 10th, 12:37; Tanner Myers,...
The Thermopolis Gymkhana Series has wrapped up their 2024 season. Year end results include: LEAD LINE Hardest Effort - RyeLynn Aleman Best Never Giverupper - Lennox Borgen Best Bud in Sport - Ethan Mills Handiest Horseman - Mesa Farrar Liveliest Lil Buckaroo - Coy Brower Best Barrel Buring Buckaroo - Jentry Christian PEEWEE Barrels - Thea Edgeington, Jax Christian, Tucker DeGanahl/Taryn Agar, Madison Slack, Avery Parker Poles - Tucker DeGanahl, Thea Edgeington, Taryn Agar, Madison Slack, Jax Christian, Finlee Hall Goats - Taryn Agar, Tucker...
The Lady Cats Volleyball team faced off with Shoshoni (6-13-1) this past Friday, and then played Greybull (13-9-3) on Saturday. Both matches were conference games. The ladies were dominant against the team from Shoshoni – going 3 and 0 (25-15, 25-17 and 25-16). Against Greybull, the Lady Cats won the first game by two points (27-25), and then proceeded to drop two close games, by scores of 26-24 and 28-26, respectfully. Flashing their skill level, the ladies evened things up by winning the f...
At the September Hot Springs County School District #1 (HSCSD#1) Board of Trustee meeting, after reconvening from executive session, Trustee Joe Martinez said, “Mr. Chair, I move to approve an addendum to the superintendent contract that states: superintendent may perform outside contract and or consulting work for educational firms, provided that work is not for Hot Springs County School District Number One, and his outside work does not interfere with his duties to Hot Springs County School District Number One. Superintendents outside of w...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Posts threaten mass shooting; Natrona County school district, police say threat is not ‘substantiated’ CASPER (WNE) — The Natrona County School District announced in an email Friday that there is no “substantiated” threat to schools after concerns grew out of a social media post threatening mass shootings. The post that began circulating Friday on Facebook alleged a student was threatening to attack multiple schools Monday. School district officials said in a press release that they worked with the Caspe...
At the September 17 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting, the commissioners held a public hearing to receive comments about the Community Development Block Grant Applications and Supporting Documents. No public comments were given. The grant applications are for work to be done at two locations, the Common Ground building and the property at 518 Arapahoe. The commissioners voted and passed the approval of Resolution 2024-15 for the Block Grant Application so that remodeling could be...
The University of Wyoming Extension has released an updated publication promoting the local food movement across Wyoming, connecting consumers with producers. The “2024 Wyoming Specialty Crop Directory” has nearly 1,100 listings, including many for producers and the specialty crops and products they offer. These offerings include fresh vegetables and fruits; culinary herbs and spices; honey; homemade goods such as jams, jellies, salsas, barbecue and hot sauces, pickled and fermented vegetables, and fruit pies; hard cider; and wine, among man...
Elena Ketner helps Kylie Geis put on her glow stick bracelets in preparation for the Glow Run 5K last weekend. The run was a fundraiser for the Bobcat Cross County team....
