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by Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Although Gov. Mark Gordon cautioned lawmakers to remain conservative in their approach to spending money, issues such as rising property taxes, a severe lack of workforce and the need to address inflation were prioritized in his 2025-26 budget proposal. The Biden administration continues to push policy to reduce oil and gas production, one of Wyoming’s main sources of revenue, Gordon said. In anticipation of future fiscal shortfalls, the governor recommended a focus on...
Lindsay Hensley and her daughter, Audrey, purchase items from Mary Bell with bloominacresStudios at the Beta Sigma Phi Holiday Affair craft fair at the Thermopolis Middle School last Saturday....
Wyoming State Parks officials are inviting proposals for a significant and exciting development opportunity within Hot Springs State Park. “This RFP presents an unparalleled opportunity for innovative development and economic growth in the community and across the region,” says Nick Neylon, Wyoming State Parks Deputy Director. Wyoming State Parks is seeking proposals for a new lessee to develop, construct, operate, and maintain a lodging facility, aquatic facility, and conference center within Hot Springs State Park. The facilities may be sep...
The Bobcat Roundtop Yearbook captured the Silver Star and All-State Honors with a second place ranking in the 1A/2A division at the 2023 Wyoming Student Media Association (WSMA) Convention held at the University of Wyoming. The Bobcats won these honors with last year's book, which was published through Jostens with the theme: Trending Now. This was the second consecutive state convention and competition held by WSMA at the University of Wyoming and the second consecutive All-State finish for...
by Jackie Dorothy Jim O'Rourke, a sheep wagon enthusiast, was in Thermopolis Thursday searching for authentic wagons. During his three days in the Big Horn Basin, he was especially hoping to find one built by a Worland blacksmith, J. Wessel. The Sheep Wagon was first invented in Rawlins in the 1880's, he explained, but by 1910, blacksmiths in rural towns were building their own versions of the popular 'home on the range.' J. Wessel was one such blacksmith and O'Rourke's goal is to find Wessel's...
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, Nov. 13 4:28 p.m. Agency assist for emergency medical services. Tuesday, Nov. 14 9:43 a.m. A person reported they received suspicious checks in the mail after responding to a social media advertiseme...
Several local event are coming up to help celebrate the Christmas season. Get an early start in celebrating by signing up for the Lighted Christmas Parade. The deadline is November 28. The Lighted Christmas Parade will be on December 2 at 6 p.m. The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce encourages people to sign up now as you make plans for the design of your float. It’s time to enjoy the Christmas spirit together as a community and join together for fun. The parade’s route is the same as the Gift of Waters. It starts on Senior Ave...
Thanksgiving day is about more than getting together to eat too much and watch parades, movies and football all day. As you gather together with friends and family, what are you giving thanks for? What you give thanks for is not as important as is the basic concept of being thankful. The history of Thanksgiving is not without controversy, but it is indeed a national holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. As the cartoon to the right reminds us, there is always plenty to not be thankful for. This year,...
by Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D. I love Thanksgiving. I love preparing the food all day and enjoying it while sitting around a table with some of the people I love most. And there is one holiday tradition that I have grown to adore. As we sit down to eat, we share one thing we feel grateful for this year. Practicing gratitude has been shown to improve aspects of mental health and our sense of well-being, and it isn’t hard to understand why. Saying or thinking “I am grateful for…” feels really good and doing so regularly can help shape our out...
At the November 9 Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce board meeting held at Big Horn Federal, during old business CEO Meri Ann Dorman said they “met and exceeded expectations” for their Chamber Banquet, October 7. Dorman also said they are “tweaking” their planning of the event and are looking at moving it to the spring. Regarding Moonlight Madness, which was on October 26, Dorman said “It was cold.” Due to the weather, they moved the costume contest to Broadway Bakery. They gave out gi...
Jacklyn Ruth Snively passed away on November 11, 2023, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyo. Jackie was born in Ely, Nev. to Jesse and Ruth Wixom on Jan. 10, 1941. She attended high school in Big Piney, Wyo. She enjoyed camping, fishing, cooking and could browse through recipes for hours. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge for 51 years. Her family moved from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Big Piney, Wyo., when she was in high school. She met and married the love of her life, John Snively on... Full story
Last Friday, 17 members of the Thermopolis Middle School Wrestling Team took the mat at the Shoshoni Junior High Wrestling Tournament, with 14 of those individual wrestlers placed in the top four of their weight class. Six bobcat champions were crowned including: Fischer Lewis (77 lbs.), Tanner Myers (84 lbs.), Trenton Enis (98 lbs.), Tanner Delay (120 lbs.), Hailey Robinson (Girls 81 lbs.) and Briar Lahoe (Girls 107 lbs.). Four wrestlers placed second at their weight including Garret White (77 lbs.), Izzie Hetzel (Girls 107 lbs.), Brayli...
Ivey Goff and Talyah Myers, top, perform in "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon" during the Fall Drama Showcase. Bottom, Julia Quintanilla and Aubriana Layman also performed. The students performed individual pieces and a one-act play that they are preparing for the State Drama Competition later this month....
Christmas is right around the corner and it’s time again to call on the community to help make Christmas special for all Hot Springs County residents. Safe Haven of Hot Springs County has started taking applications for the annual Elf Tree. Families in Hot Springs County that could use help putting presents under the tree can pick up and turn in applications at Safe Haven, located at 316 Broadway St., #4. Applications are also being accepted at the Department of Family Services, 403 Big Horn St. Applications will be accepted from now until D...
by CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Authorities investigating the disappearance of a Cody woman found dried blood and an apparent bullet hole in the vehicle she was last seen traveling in, court records say. The SUV is owned by Katie Ferguson’s ex-boyfriend, Adam Aviles Jr., who was arrested last week amid the investigation. Aviles is facing a federal charge that alleges he illegally possessed ammunition, but the 26-year-old has not been charged in connection with Ferguson’s disappearance. Ferguson was last seen in ea...
Bobcat cheerleaders Lainie Boren, Adrianna Deere, Kaylee Bazzle, Marguerite Keller (on shoulders) and Delayni Custer perform during Hot Springs County High School's first spirit competition in the high school gym last Friday afternoon. Both cheer and dance teams from around the state performed their routines....
Hot Springs County High School class of 2014 graduate Christina Porath was sworn in as an admittee of the Wyoming State Bar in an October ceremony held in Cheyenne. She can now legally practice law in the state of Wyoming. She graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law with a Juris Doctor degree in May, 2022. She is the daughter of Daniel and Leila Porath of Thermopolis....
Sign-ups are being taken for Christmas Food Baskets through December 7 at Public Heath in the County Annex, 864-3311 or the Help Center at 426 Big Horn St., 864-3851. Basket pickup will be Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 7th and Arapahoe. Volunteers are needed on Thursday, Dec. 14 beginning at 6 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish Hall. For more information, call 864-3629 and leave a message....
Amy and Rees Ready look at the decorated trees at the "Anything Christmas" silent auction last Saturday at the Thermopolis Middle School. The auction benefited the People for People Backpack Program which helps provide meals to kids in the community on the weekends....
Wyoming Humanities just awarded a $2,000 Spark Grant to support the Hot Springs County Pioneer Association for their new project, “A Historical Podcast & Presentation of the Pioneers who Inspired Owen Wister’s The Virginian.” The story of many of these pioneers who inspired this famous book, such as ranchers Dick Washakie and Elizabeth Short, will be included in a podcast, “Pioneers of Outlaw Country,” and featured in a historical presentation at the Hot Springs County Museum. First-person narratives from the museum archives will be used to t...
The November Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board meeting was held at Audra’s Copper Coo. There was no board meeting in October due to the members attending the Fall Summit in Yellowstone National Park. Treasurer Audra Dominguez reported that in September the lodging tax deposit was $26,482.25, which was an increase of 1% with the average of $25,868.39. This was $270.17 more than the previous year. Additionally, for the lodging tax deposit for October they received $38,506.60 which was a 2...
The Hot Springs County Fair Board and Recreation Board installed a digital sign at the fairgrounds on November 14. This is in the same location as their previous sign. The digital sign came from Wyoming Signs of Casper, managed by Enoch Hart. Together with Jason Bowman of Monkey Welding and Chance Honeycutt of Wyoming Signs, they have installed the sign. Fair Board Chairman Joe Martinez said, "As part of our discussions, we felt it was a positive benefit for both the Rec District and the Fair...
