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Tragedy was averted this weekend as two hunters located 82-year old Wayne Hockaday who had been missing since Wednesday. Hockaday left a note at his residence saying he was going hunting last Wednesday afternoon. When he had not returned after dark, the Sheriff’s Department was notified and Hot Springs County Search and Rescue activated. Search and rescue were out overnight on Wednesday, searching the Black Mountain area where Hockaday was believed to have gone. When he was not located that n... Full story
From 2000 through 2010, 649 million votes were cast in general elections, there were 47,000 UFO sightings, 441 Americans were killed by lightning and there were 13 credible cases of in-person voter impersonation. UFO sightings are more common than voter fraud. So is getting hit by lightning. With election time just around the corner, County Clerk Nina Webber and her deputies conducted the mandatory voting machine test last Friday morning. Each of the five voting machines are hand-loaded by the c...
A few months ago the Thermopolis-Hot Springs County Economic Development Company (EDC) set up a survey for people to share their thoughts on the county strengths and challenges, as well as items such as where they do their shopping and receive services such as medical and dental. Amanda Moeller, CEO for the EDC, said she hasn’t had time to really collate the information, but some of it stands out on its own. There were a total 101 respondents for the survey, though it allowed for people to s...
Thermopolis Volunteer Firemen and Mortimore Ambulance Service responded to a two-vehicle collision between the first and second tunnels in Wind River Canyon Friday night. First responders from Fremont County, specifically Shoshoni, were also on scene as the accident was across the county line in Fremont County. According to Wyoming Highway Patrol, there were three injuries with the accident. A Glenrock man was reportedly traveling north on US 20 toward Thermopolis when, for unknown reasons, he...
The Hot Springs State Park new 20 year master plan will be unveiled on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center, 110 Carter Ranch Road. A brief presentation by HSSP Superintendent Kevin Skates will explain the highlights of the master plan. Discussion and questions from attendees will follow. The public is invited to attend the unveiling and share their thoughts with Skates....
Kolby Riveria looks a bit apprehensive at the mysterious smoke coming out of the cup at the Lights On Afterschool Celebration, but Dallyn Griffin is taking it all in stride. Students and their siblings, along with parents, were treated to dinner and a selection of games and experiences revolving around things that glow in the dark. The evening culminated with lighted luminaria on the Thermopolis Middle School's front lawn....
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. Sheriff’s department Tuesday, October 18 3:27 p.m. Report of a vehicle parked on private property. The owner was contacted, and stated the vehicle had broke down and he planned to move it in a couple days. The vehicle was moved. Wednesday, October 19 6:23 p.m. Report of hunters trespassing on Bu...
Thermopolis Police Department responded to a one-vehicle rollover at about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19. According to the report, Mona Riddle was southbound on Sixth in a Ford Explorer, when the accelerator stuck. The Explorer struck three other vehicles, a decorative light post and a traffic control sign before rolling near the 800 block of South Sixth. It was reported that three people in one of the struck vehicles suffered whiplash. Riddle stated she tried to apply the brakes to get the...
Monday in Hot Springs District Court, Samantha Messick was sentenced to three years of supervised probation. Messick who was arrested June 30 for her involvement in a high-speed chase on a stolen motorcycle, pleaded guilty earlier this year to conspiracy to wrongful receiving, concealing or disposing of property and interference with a peace officer. A third charge of possession of a controlled substance was dismissed. Messick was sentenced to 2.5 to four years in prison on the conspiracy...
Moonlight Madness is coming to downtown Thermopolis once again on Thursday, Oct. 27, beginning at 4 p.m. There will be great specials from local businesses all over town that will be open for the festivities, and don’t forget to trick or treat at the downtown stores. There will be a kid-friendly haunted house at the H.O.P.E. Agency from 4-6 p.m., and the Pinnacle Bank costume judging will begin at 5:45 p.m. at Bicentennial Park. Those looking for a bit to eat can stop by Masonic Malta Lodge No.17 from 4-7 p.m. for a taco; each is made on a 1...
The fourth annual Pheasants Forever, Wedding of the Waters Chapter banquet has much in store for its annual banquet Saturday, Oct. 29 in its work to enhance the sport and keep youth involved in pheasant hunting. The banquet starts at 5 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. It features adult and kids games to test your luck to win valuable prizes. A live auction will feature 22 items including artwork, food, drink, firearms and more. There will also be 10 raffle buckets and 10 silent auction items. The chapter is completely...
Recently, Kaila Jones placed fifth in the Open Class A Bikini division of the Yellowstone Classic. Jones said the Classic is a bodybuilding competition, where athletes train in different divisions, including Bodybuilding, Figure, Physique, Classic Physique and Bikini. She further explained competitions like Figure are judged more on muscle and how cut a person looks, whereas Bikini is focused more on the softer side, and not so focused on muscle. However, she pointed out "they still want you...
Thursday and Friday, Scotsman Donnie Macdonald and Irishman James Keigher, collectively known as the "Men of Worth" entertained the community through their music and wit. In addition to a concert Thursday night - which featured guest appearances from Chauncey Morris and members of the high school choir - the pair visited the local schools, singing to and educating the students....
The Internet is not the latest, “greatest” thing to come along and threaten to upend the newspaper industry. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh’s historic flight across the Atlantic Ocean was covered by Fox Movietone News. It sparked rumors and fears of the end of the newspaper industry. The advent of radio news and later, television broadcasts, led to the more rumors that newspapers were done as an industry. But ink and pulp have persevered. Not every newspaper from 100 years ago is still around, but many of the ones that are left are stalwarts of wh...
To the good people of Thermopolis, We want to thank you for the treasure that you have in Hot Springs State Park and the good people who work there. At the end of August we stopped in Thermopolis to enjoy the hot springs on our way home from visiting family and friends in the Southwest. I removed my wedding rings before enjoying the mineral springs and, somehow, lost them between the locker room and my car. We reported the loss to the police and received excellent help there. When we returned to the pool, the people on duty that day diligently...
It’s almost here. The day when everyone hits the polls — unless they chose to fill out an absentee or early ballot. It’s almost time for the big top to come down on the political circus for a couple more years. I make this reference only in regard to the presidential election, much like I have since front-runners Clinton and Trump were announced. It almost seemed like a bad joke just a few months ago, and now in a couple weeks one or the other will be leading our country for the next four years....
Lois Jean (Collins) Quintana, 72, passed away on September 9, 2016. Lois, the youngest daughter of Noel and Mildred Collins, arrived two months early on October 17, 1943, in Worland, Wyo. She had a strong will to live and that strength followed her throughout her life. Lois grew up in Thermopolis, Wyo., with her older sister Linda and younger brother, Jerry. She graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1961. She often reminisced about her job at the local drug store and at KTHE, the local radio... Full story
Lily Ann Schallot Carey was killed in an accident on Sunday, October 16, 2016, in Stillwater, Okla. Lily was born in Worland, Wyo., to Shawna Schallot and Aaron Carey. She attended schools in Thermopolis, St. George, Utah, and Morrison, Okla. She was living in Stillwater at the time of her death. Lily was a new mother to a beautiful son, Samuel. We will miss Lily's laugh and fun personality. She is survived by her parents, Shawna (Jamin) Baumeister and Aaron (Cristalle) Carey; siblings,... Full story
If you missed the Grand Opening of One Eyed Buffalo last Saturday, you missed a great time with a standing room only crowd. Under new ownership with Binky and Jennifer Fisher, along with their partner Darin Homer from Casper, the OEB is now a family friendly sports bar featuring nine big screen televisions and a whole new menu. Whether you're in the mood for a delicious flat bread pizza, smoked ribs, brisket or pulled pork, you'll find it at OEB. There is also a full bar now, including domestic...
Civil Air Patrol spotter Jerry Cowles looks on as pilot, Capt. Jeff Baum, center, and coordinator, Lt. Col. Mike Carlson, right, map out the flight plan for searching for missing hunter, Wayne Hockaday....
Tuesday evening, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees heard from Board Attorney Ron Jurovich, who presented on the potential transition of governance. Should the initiative to create a hospital district pass in the upcoming election, Jurovich noted there are still a number of proceedings that could happen — namely the dissolution and termination of the County Memorial Hospital. He stressed the hospital board may or may not vote to dissolve the hospital. Should the vote b...
Three-year-old Kathrine Waid stands next to a monster pumpkin at the Hot Springs County Library. Patrons are invited to guess the weight of the pumpkin, grown by the Red Dirt Master Gardeners. Prizes for boy, girl and adult divisions will be awarded later this month for closest guesses....
With a twist on the classic novel by Bram Stoker, the University of Wyoming will present a ballet performance of “Dracula: the Legend in Motion” at the auditorium on Nov. 3 The piece is choreographed by Jennifer Deckert, and features an original score by Sean Stone. According to the UW website, the show “portrays the wonder, desire, and terror of “Dracula,” a story of passion and courage that takes us from the mystery-shrouded depths of Transylvania to the stylishly steam-punked streets o...
Last week saw Irish and Scottish musical duo Men of Worth performing in Thermopolis, and the Celtic music continues this week, as Matthew Gurnsey, the Kilted Man, comes to Hot Springs County Library Thursday evening, beginning at 7 p.m. Gurnsey uses his music and wit to take audiences on tales of love, voyages and the colorful lives of the every-man. Among the instruments he plays are the concertina, bodhran, mandolin, penny whistle, bowed psaltery and the bones. The last of these is named so...
Next month, fourth grade students will get an interesting look at the history of Wyoming when “Buffalo Bill” Boycott and Dr. Jo (Flower of the Prairie) come and visit with them, Nov. 3 beginning at 10:40 at Ralph Witters Elementary. Boycott said the program, “The Legacy of Wyoming” includes performance on fiddle, banjo, mandolin and guitar; while he is experienced in playing all four instruments, Dr. Jo sticks to the guitar and banjo, and they both harmonize their voices. Among the topics the ad...
