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Through the assistance of several law enforcement agencies, three pounds of methamphetamine were kept out of Thermopolis and surrounding communities on Sunday, Oct. 27. Hot Springs County Sheriff Jerimie Kraushaar said the sheriff’s office received information from a confidential informant, that 2.5 pounds of meth was coming through Thermopolis, at which point a half pound was supposed to be dropped here. “Of course, we didn’t want that to happen.” Though one of the subjects was known, a secon...
Sheriff Jerimie Kraushaar shares his stash of goodies with an adorable trick or treater at the third annual First Responders Trunk or Treat. Kids from all over town converged on the event featuring the ambulance service, police department, search and rescue, WYDOT, highway patrol and the fire department....
Locals need to be prepared for the closing of another business in Thermopolis with the recent purchase of IGA from the Super Foods Corporation. IGA’s employees were informed Tuesday morning that their doors would be closing November 25 and contents of the store would be liquidated. Eric Mackay, owner of Mack’s Market, is the new owner of the building. According to Mackay, Super Foods contacted him about the opportunity to purchase the business and Mackay saw it as an opportunity for another bus... Full story
Things are starting to slow down for the season out at the Hot Springs County Airport according to FBO Nate Messenger. Now that spraying is over and most of the fishing season is at an end, Messenger said their fuel sales have dropped a bit, but they still had 116 total operations at the airport during the month of October. Those operations included turbo prop aircraft, twin engine piston aircraft, three helicopters and even four jets along with 40 single engine aircraft. Messenger said they...
During their Tuesday night meeting, Thermopolis Town Council approved Town Attorney Mike Messenger to draft a change to the town’s ordinance regarding nuisance yards. Messenger explained he was approached by Nuisance Officer Ame Longwell, who has raised concerns that people who received tags designating their property as a nuisance would simply pay the current fine of $25 and not do anything to clean up their property. Longwell suggested there be a per diem charge added for every day beyond the 10 days allowed people to clean up their p...
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 Wednesday, Oct. 30 12:50 a.m. Report of suspicious activity in the Lucerne area. The complainant believed subjects were spotlighting, but no suspicious activity was located. Thursday, Oct. 31 4:53 p.m. Emma B. Dorman was arrested on a Sweetwater County warrant. 5:05 p.m. R...
Thermopolis Police officers are sporting new uniform patches, which have a new shape and more color than the previous circular designs, at upper left....
Monday in Hot Springs District Court, Aaron M. Munger was sentenced to 3.5 years probation and 180 days in the Hot Springs Detention Center on charges of felonious restraint and misdemeanor reckless endangerment. Prior to his sentencing, Munger pleaded guilty to the charges which were lessened from two felony counts of aggravated assault and battery. The charges stem from a March 23 incident in which Munger struck female subject with a .45 Springfield 1911, pinned her to the ground and threatened to kill her. The assault came after the two...
Businesses that accept $100 bills from patrons are advised to make sure they’re real, as reports have come in this past week of counterfeit $100’s being passed. The bills have also shown up in Worland and Red Lodge Montana, Police Chief Julie Mathews said. Mathews advises anyone who receives a $100 bill to check it with special pens that indicate right away if the money is fake or not. Other methods of determining if a bill is fake include holding it up to a light to determine if there is a security code and checking the feel of the paper. Mat...
Thanksgiving is a time for Americans to reflect on all they are thankful for in their lives. This year, what are you most thankful for? The Thermopolis Police Department and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are teaming up this holiday to tell you what’s on the top of our thankfulness list: seat belts. Proper seat belt use is the single most effective way to save your life in the event of a crash. So whether you’re driving across the street or across the country to reach your Thank...
All who are young at heart are invited to Stroll during the November Second Friday ArtStroll. “Young at Heart” artists of all ages will display their art during this month’s Second Friday ArtStroll and Still Strolling Saturday on November 8 and 9. Second Friday ArtStroll will be from 5-8 pm on Friday, and during regular business hours on Saturday. Art created by children from Head Start, Children’s Resource Center, and HSCSD1 Pre-K Academy will be showcased. The Head Start art display is hosted by Gooseberry Gardens. Discover Thermopolis is the...
Among the stops for Halloween trick-or-treating was Risen Son Southern Baptist Church. In addition to candy, the church also provided hot dogs and popcorn....
The Thermopolis Good Sam’s Club (Round Top Good Sam’s) at their meeting on Friday, the Nov. 1, elected club officers for the upcoming 2020 year. Back in the saddle again as President is Sam Marshall. This will be Sam’s second time around in this particular office. Stepping down from her stellar year as President and now the upcoming Vice President is Donna Cole. The Stickneys have tied up the Secretary and Treasurer position. Charlie continues his contribution to the club as their Treasurer, while his wife, Jo Ann, has become the incom...
The Hot Springs County Historical Society will be hosting Phyllis Baker and Cynthia Garbin this Saturday for a special presentation on The American War Mothers – Claude Branham Chapter of Thermopolis. For many generations, mothers have bravely sent their young sons and daughters off to war while supporting them from the home front. In honor of “The Year of the Woman,” Baker and Garbin will present a mother’s side of the war effort throughout America’s times of conflict. The program will feature a walk through the new exhibit in the museum, o...
Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The date is significant, as the major hostilities of World War I ended formally on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., when the Armistice with Germany became effective. Unlike Memorial Day, which recognizes those who have died while in military service, Veterans Day honors all who have served. To recognize the day, and those who served, VFW Post No. 2281 will host a program including Honor Guard and speeches in front of the post building, 302...
There’s a chill in the air, the perfect time for a Chili Cook-Off. The third Annual Hot Springs County Search and Rescue open house and chili cook-off will be this Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. Stop in to the Search and Rescue building on 14th Street and buy your tasting bowl for just $4. The bowl allows you to try all the chili concoctions from mild to hot and spicy for the brave of heart. If you would like to participate in the cook-off please contact James Coates at 864-2622 to sign up. The cook-off is open to any interested c...
Still coming off the sugar high from the bags of candy passed out at Halloween — not to mention the discounted bags picked up at the stores starting Nov. 1 — advertisements online, over the radio waves and on television are already coming at us for the holiday season. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of consumerism this time of year with all the advertising, but it’s important to keep in mind that the greatest gifts you can give don’t cost a thing. With Thanksgiving just a couple weeks away, thought turn to turkey dinner with all...
I’m in a rather philosophical mood today. I think it started when I stepped out my back door and my feet flew out from under me and my head cracked on the bottom step. Maybe it jarred something loose. Anyway, I’ve been thinking a lot about the choices we make in life, both the good ones and the bad ones. Of course, at the time, all of our choices seem like good ones. It’s not until later that we realize we could have done something completely different and the outcome may have been amazi...
Ralph Witters Elementary students and staff alike showed off their costumes on Halloween as they walked the halls. The parade also took them to Hot Springs County High School....
Steven Grant “Steve” Weaver, 61, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital after a short battle of bladder cancer. Born August 7, 1958, in Sheridan, Wyo., he was the son of Virgil and Anna Mae (Dykes) Weaver. Coming to Thermopolis as a youngster, he graduated from Hot Springs County High School. Following graduation, he was employed by well servicing companies including McCumber Well Service for twenty years. On November 17, 1979, Steve married Kimberly Sue Beyette in Thermopolis. He was easygoing, known for... Full story
David A. Hoxsey, 81, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center. Born August 7, 1938, in St. Helens, Ore., he was the son of Francis and Ethel (Campbell) Hoxsey. Following high school, he worked as a car mechanic, then became a millwright for a chemical plant in Oregon. He enjoyed fishing and hunting In August of 1960 he married Peggy Olson in St. Helens, Ore. The couple came to Thermopolis, Wyo., in 2007, later returning to Oregon. In 2018 they... Full story
Wilma Slane, 85, of Lander, Wyo., passed away November 3, 2019, in Lander, Wyo. Wilma was born on November 4, 1933, in Thermopolis, Wyo. After retirement from the Wyoming Life Resource Center, Wilma devoted her time to homemaking and collecting. She is survived by her son-in-law, Gerald Caskey; brothers, Neil Freudenthal, Steve Freudenthal, Dave Freudenthal and Denis Freudenthal; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Candice Caskey; parents, Lewis and Lucille Freudenthal; and sisters, Janice McCord, Wanda... Full story
What started out as a one-time thing with a bored eighth grader in the stands at a basketball game has turned into a three-year mini "career" for sophomore Hayden Mayne. If you haven't heard yet, Mayne is the teenaged voice of the Bobcats, calling the games using his cell phone so those who can't make the games can still hear them via Facebook. For a time, Mayne was the manager for boys basketball and even did some of their video, but his heart lies in calling the games and he's well on his way...
Varnie Striplin moved to Thermopolis in 2000, though he was originally born and raised in Albany, Ga. He graduated in 1956 from Moultrie High School. As to what brought him here, Striplin said it was "to find a nursing home that would take my mom and dad, and put them in the same room," that home being Canyon Hills Manor. His brother-in law, who was born and Lusk and lived in Casper, and his dad worked at the old Sideboard. They encouraged Striplin to come up and see the facility, and on that...
Joe Doak and the Worland Football Officials Association has been selected by the Wyoming High School Activities Association to officiate the Class 3A Semifinal playoff game between Powell and Cody. The game will be played in Cody on Friday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m....
