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Wyoming Senate Vice President Ogden Driskill (R) will be in Thermopolis next week to answer questions from the public regarding the concessionaires in Hot Springs State Park. Chairman of the Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee, Driskill will be at Storyteller on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 2-4 p.m. Chairman Driskill is the sponsor of SF116, a bill that allows the state to terminate the contracts of any concessionaires on state property that do not have the proper contracts...
Members of the Big Horn Basin Riders were up before the sun in freezing temperatures on Monday morning setting out the flags at Monument Hill Cemetery. In spite of the frozen conditions, Hawk's Avenue of Flags flew once again....
The Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has been called in to investigate allegations of a use of force incident involving Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Deputies. Sheriff Jerimie Kraushaar said there is body cam and dash cam evidence from the incident that will be reviewed along with interviews of those involved. Sheriff Kraushaar said once DCI finishes their investigation and makes a determination, he will release more information. The deputies involved are still on active duty while the investigation is conducted. The investigation w...
Things are still not over for Aethon when it comes to the proposed expansion of drilling at the Moneta Divide field. Water quality issues that surround both Alkali and Badwater Creeks are still under heavy scrutiny by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Aethon and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Originally, the DEQ, along with Aethon, did a sampling of water and soils in the two creeks and the DEQ determined the addition of the 4,200 wells Aethon plans to drill would not...
The Thermopolis Police Department is working with the Secret Service to investigate the circulation of $5 bills that have been bleached and altered to appear to be $50 bills. The bills will pass the pen marker test as they are made on real currency paper. There are also counterfeit $100 bills being circulated. They are marked with Chinese writing and have the serial number LGQ03229158. A suspect has been arrested and charged for passing of counterfeit $100 bills. Karl Bert Loos Jr. is facing... Full story
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. Correction The story regarding Workforce Services in Thermopolis should read the date services will be here is Nov. 26, rather than Nov. 19. Times and location remain the same, 10 a.m until noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Hot Springs County Library. Sheriff’s office Tuesday, Nov. 5 12:04 p.m....
Just after 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel responded to an accident at mile marker 143 on Highway 20 North. The driver, Raymond Dreiling of Worland was northbound driving his company vehicle, when he nearly went off the east side of the road. After overcorrecting, he went off the west side, entering the ditch and rolling 1.5 times before striking a boulder. He was able to crawl out of the wreckage and was transported to the hospital, then released the next...
While many of you may have already had the chance to try the deliciousness that is being served at P6 Station, their Grand Opening is the perfect opportunity for the rest of you to give it a taste. This Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. P6 will not only be offering some terrific deals they will have a spinning wheel for a chance to win a free meal, all specialty pizzas will be just $10 and if you buy a P6 shirt you get a free dessert. Owner Ryan Shaffer said they want to thank everyone in town for their patience while they’ve worked out t...
The Friends of the Library had quite a successful year for 2019 with all of their volunteers donating countless hours to give a helping hand to Hot Springs County Library. During their annual meeting they elected their new slate of officers for 2020, with Cindy Toth as president, Suzanne Samelson, vice president, Kathy Taylor is treasurer, Becky Hutson, secretary, and Mary Alldredge, Roberta Elwell and Joan Stetler as directors-at-large. A $4,500 donation from the Owl Creek Foundation along with another donation from Tegeler and Associates and...
A new display at Hot Springs County Museum provides information about the Hole in the Wall Bar and a glimpse a the poker rooms of the Old West....
Watch any old Western movie, and it’s a pretty safe bet there’s going to be a saloon scene with outlaws bellying up to the bar or playing a few hands of stud at a nearby table. Hot Springs County Museum now has that same atmosphere along its northern display walls. Home to the Hole in the Wall Bar for several decades, heading to the downstairs area now provides one a bit of history about the bar and a glimpse into the poker rooms of the past. Museum Director Racine Morgan said the area adj...
Pull out that pencil and mark your calendars to attend the “Kickoff to Christmas – Christmas Campers” this year at the State Park Headquarters on December 1. A fundraiser for People for People, the Christmas Campers are taking the place of the Tour of Homes. The group currently has 13 campers registered to attend the fun evening, each of which will be decorated with lights and lots of Christmas cheer. While you tour the campers, enjoy the music of Eric Kay and other local musicians, a fire dancer, Miranda Bressler, from Casper, sip some hot c...
If you’re ready for some fun and to help out a good cause, start practicing your shooting – basketball shooting that is, for the Annual Turkey Hoop Shoot sponsored by the Hot Springs County Recreation District. The Turkey Shoot is open to everyone from second grade through 15-years old and will be held at the armory on Friday, Nov. 22. Registration will be at 6:30 and the cost is just a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the Holiday Baskets program. Shooting will start at 7 p.m. with the first place winners in each division tak...
While not scientific by any means, the question was recently asked, “What would you like to see go into the former Shopko building?” There were some interesting answers like a roller rink, an outdoor retail outlet, a laser tag arena and even a lumber yard/agricultural combo with things like appliances or a paintball arena. Realistically though, most of the answers were for things like a store similar to Shopko with household items, clothing, shoes and whatnot. There were also suggestions of ano...
It used to be in my younger days (which were a long time ago) that November was primarily the month before December, which meant it wasn’t that much longer before Christmas. As time has passed though, and memories have been added of places and times and people which impacted my life in some way, positively or negatively, I have learned that Thanksgiving is more than the preamble to super shopping Friday or Christmas. It is truly a day when it is appropriate to spend time remembering those moments that have made such a difference in our l...
NaWana Virginia Sawyer Wallace passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019. She was born April 24, 1932, in Penrose, Wyo., the second child of Merlin and Virginia (Moody) Sawyer. Her childhood years were spent on the M-L ranch at Kane, Wyo., which her paternal grandparents, Levi and Rhoana Sawyer owned. When the ranch sold, her parents bought a house in Lovell, where NaWana received her education graduating from Lovell High School in 1951. She met her husband of 67 years, Earl D. Wallace in Lovell... Full story
Gwenda Urbigkit, 68, of Billings, Mont., passed away on Sat., Nov. 2, 2019, due to health complications. She was born on March 4, 1951, to Virginia and Earl in Waterloo, Iowa. Gwen lived in Thermopolis, Wyo., for many years with her husband, Walk Urbigkit, running the airport with him. Gwen loved knitting and crocheting and owned her own business by the name of Navigator’s Needle. She was a giving person and volunteered with organizations like People for People. She was a member of Kiwanis and was very loving. Gwen is survived by her m... Full story
Robin T. Peterson, 82, passed from this life on October 18, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Casper, Wyo., on July 31, 1937, to Walfred A. and Mary Lurene Kipp Peterson. Robin spent his childhood in Lance Creek, Wyo., and his high school years in Thermopolis, Wyo. He attended the University of Wyoming (undergraduate), the University of Wisconsin and the University of Washington (PhD)—his “three Ws” whose football programs he followed his entire life. In 1961, while a PhD student at the University of Wisco... Full story
Starr D. Garoutte, 73, passed away suddenly at her Thermopolis, Wyo., residence November 7, 2019. Born July 7, 1946, in Sioux City, Iowa, she was the daughter of Harold and Ruth (Dodge) Kenderdine. She lived in Iowa, Minnesota, and came to Wyoming in the late 1970’s. Starr later moved to Thermopolis. During her life she worked in all forms of food services. She enjoyed the great outdoors, camping and gardening. She attended the Risen Son Southern Baptist Church. Starr is survived by son, Chris Mohr of Thermopolis; daughter, Emma (Joshua) G... Full story
Pasquale “Pete” Cavalli, 89, passed away suddenly November 6, 2019, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Born June 21, 1930, in Gebo, Wyo., he was one of three children of Bertolo and Maria (Lazzaroto) Cavalli. He graduated Thermopolis High School and then joined the National Guard in 1948. Called into active duty during the Korean Conflict, Pete’s artillery battery was called the Cowboy Canoneers. Following his discharge in 1952, he attended the University of Wyoming acquiring a degree in geology. Returning to Gebo he was c... Full story
It may only be the middle of November, but deadlines for mailing out those Holiday cards and gifts are quickly approaching with the United States Postal Service. If you’re shipping within the 48 contiguous states, ground service must be mailed by December 14. First Class mail needs to be at the post office by Dec. 20, Priority mail by Dec. 21 and Priority Mail Express by Dec. 23. If Alaska or Hawaii are your destination, First Class mail needs to be mailed by Dec. 18 for Alaska and Dec. 19 for Hawaii. Priority Service is Dec. 19 for both d...
The Second Friday ArtStrolls feature shopping opportunities for those of all ages....
The Bobcats fought a tough battle against the defending state champs Friday night in the 2A Wyoming High School State Football Semifinals, but in the end, Buffalo proved too strong. Bobcats ended their season defeating five different 2A opponents. Friday night's game included touchdowns by Duder Harvey, Jase Longwell, and Logan Cole. "It was Coles' team leading 13th touchdown on the season," said coach Matt McPhie. Harvey threw for 177 yards Friday vs the Bison. Cole grabbed five receptions for... Full story
The middle school’s girls basketball teams are spending a lot of time on the court and improving with every game they play. Last week, in their games against long-time rivals, Worland, the seventh grade A team lost, however, the B team came out with another win. Unfortunately, both eighth grade A and B teams didn’t fair well, losing both games. High scorers against the young Lady Warriors were Jayssie Owsley for the 7A team and Kamryn Farrell for the 7B team. On the eighth grade side was Dazlyn...
This week marks the last playoff games for the Hot Springs Recreation District’s Adult Co-ed Volleyball League, before the league championship on Nov. 20. During matches on Nov. 6, Kikyapunkas was victorious over Lord Have MRSA, 25-13 and 25-15, but fell to How I Set Your Mother later in the evening, 25-16 and 25-13. 2 Legit 2 Hit won a couple tight games against Gassed by Gottsche, 26-24 and 29-27. But Gassed wasn’t done for the night, and took down Beavis and Bumphead in a three-game set. Gassed took the first game with a 25-14, but lost the...
