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Tourists walk the boardwalk of the terraces in Hot Spring State Park during the cool, morning temps. Hot steam rises and makes a fascinating display....
At the November 17 Town Council meeting, Mayor Chimenti said he recently had a meeting with Dr. Miller about COVID-19 and the increase in the county and Thermopolis. Chimenti asked the council for approval to lock the doors to Town Hall and have the public make appointments when necessary to see someone. Payments to the town would be dropped off in a box outside the front doors. If someone makes an appointment, they would have their temperature taken. Chimenti added that Dr. Miller said he and other county health officers asked for a mandatory...
Legislative committees for the upcoming 66th Legislature were finalized last week and those members will be confirmed and newly elected legislators sworn in in January. In the House of Representatives, Rep. Eric Barlow (Gillette) was elected Speaker of the House; Rep. Albert Sommers (Pinedale) was elected Majority Floor Leader; Rep. Mike Greear (Worland) was elected Speaker Pro Tempore; and Rep. Jared Olsen (Cheyenne) was elected Majority Whip. Rep. Cathy Connolly (Laramie) was elected Minority Floor Leader; Rep. Andi Clifford (Riverton) was el...
Hot Springs County Public Health Officer, Dr. Vernon Miller, spoke with the Hot Springs County Commissioners last week, advising them the COVID-19 pandemic numbers in the county are not getting better, in fact, they are getting worse. Cases in Hot Springs County have jumped largely in the span of two weeks with nearly 150 tests still awaiting confirmation by the state laboratory. The lab is very backed up due to the number of tests being done all over the state, making the wait anywhere from...
On Thursday, November 19, Sheriff Jerimie Kraushaar received a call directly from County Health Officer Dr. Vernon Miller. Miller informed the Sheriff that he received a threatening message by voicemail and played the message for him. The recording was an adult male who allegedly intended to cause harm to Dr. Miller because of his health orders to the county mandating citizens wear masks. Deputy Casey Freund went to Dr. Miller and recovered the voicemail audio. The county was able to call the...
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as decorations go up throughout town....
Cheyenne – In response to rising cases of COVID-19 and increasing strains on medical facilities, Governor Mark Gordon announced additional statewide measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19, ease the pressure on Wyoming’s healthcare system and preserve the viability of the state’s economy.The new health orders issued by the State Health Officer will take effect on November 24. There are no business closures included in the new orders. They reduce the size of indoor and outdoor gatherings. These are part of a series of measures the state...
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, November 16 1:05 p.m. Report of a subject on West Sunnyside who received a credit card in the mail that they didn’t apply for. The female subject called the credit card company and reported it as frau...
Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Christmas Committee has been busy planning for the holiday season. Saturday, November 28 kicks off the Christmas Season with Shop Small Saturday. Make sure to Shop Local first. Additionally, for Small Business Saturday, Red Dirt Master Gardeners will be holding a Thanksgiving Farmers Market and Craft Fair on November 28 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. It will be $10 per booth. It will be held at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Please call 864-3028 for more information. The Annual Lighted Christmas...
Hot Springs County School District food service team handed out meals for students to have during distance learning....
by Dan Nordberg, SBA’s National Director for Rural Affairs and Region VIII Administrator Small Business Saturday is a relatively new American tradition. While Black Friday has been an informal holiday for more than 60 years, it wasn’t until 2010 that the Saturday after Thanksgiving earned its official title, designating it as a day to shop local and support hometown retailers. In a year where businesses have faced profound challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Small Business Saturday may be more critical than ever before. In fa...
Matthew Clint Maines, 41, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Wed., Nov. 2, 2020, at his home in Thermopolis, Wyo. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Nov. 30, 1978, to Tom and Billie (Irick) Maines. He attended Goshen High School. After graduation he worked a s a carpet layer for many years. Matt enjoyed many adventures in his life such as fishing, camping and the great outdoors. He has a passion for cooking. He enjoyed spending time with his family and taking care of others either by... Full story
Tina Sani, 55, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis after a period of failing health. She was born August 6, 1965, in Turlock, Calif., the daughter of John and Donna (Johnson) Perez. In 2013 she married Terry Sani in Las Vegas, Nev., which joined together their families. A homemaker, she enjoyed crafts, hunting rocks and polishing them, and movies. She is survived by her mother, Donna; husband, Terry; children, Kyle Happ of Thermopolis, Terrance Sani Jr of Turlock, Calif., and Kayla... Full story
David Charles Smith, 79, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Hot Springs Health. Born May 30, 1941, in Greybull, Wyo., he was the son of John and Mary (Giovanni) Smith. He graduated from Manderson High School. On June 16, 1963, he married Frances Ann Bury in Thermopolis, Wyo. To this union was born three children. David was first employed at Hot Springs County School District #1. He was then employed at Reda Pump and later employed by Hot Springs County where he became head of maintenance until his retirement. David could fix anything... Full story
Audrey Love, 87, passed away November 21, 2020, at Hot Springs Health. Graveside services will be held at Monument Hill Cemetery, Tuesday, December 1 at 11 a.m....
Many people take advantages of the warm days to walk along the boardwalk on the terraces in Hot Springs State Park....
You are invited to Adopt a Tree in Hot Springs State Park to decorate for Christmas. All families, businesses and groups can join in on the fun. There are 12 areas available for adoption. All trees are first come, first serve. HSSP will provide the power. Those adopting the areas will need to provide lights, extension cords, timers, etc. and do the decorating. Lights must meet safety regulations and much be LED bulbs only. The deadline to have the decorating done is December 3. The decorations must be removed by January 17, 2021. Sign up forms...
The Bank of Thermopolis is sponsoring and organizing the Senior Citizen Angel Tree for Thermopolis Rehab and Wellness and the Wyoming Pioneer Home. You can pick up names at the Bank. All gifts need to be wrapped and returned no later than Monday, December 14, to ensure our seniors receive their gifts by Christmas. For questions please contact Bank of Thermopolis at 864-3787....
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission is available for telephone appointments only throughout December. Lori Crump is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims, or VA healthcare. Crump can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims, or request healthcare. Due to health concerns regarding COVID-19, all appointments for Fremont, Hot Springs and Teton Counties will be conducted via t...
At the November Travel and Tourism Board meeting, Treasurer Matt Hughes released his financial report. For the month ending in October, they collected $30,267.83 from the lodging tax, and they received $8493.65 from CARES Act funds in that time. Hot Springs County has been performing over other destinations and is one of the top-performing counties in Wyoming. Hot Springs County had only 12% down from last year compared to the Wyoming average of 31%. They outperformed Fremont, Teton and Park...
At the most recent Chamber of Commerce meeting, Director Meri Ann Rush reported on the profit and loss for the Banquet that was held on October 3. They had 150 tickets sold and there were 129 meals served. Rush said many people would buy tickets to give to someone else. The banquet did make a profit and Rush said that “it was surprising.” Moonlight Madness was a success with the chamber filling 163 bags. Rush reported that there was great attendance and that she was “shocked there were that many...
by Kathryn Palmer Wyoming Tribune Eagle The Wyoming School Boards Association voted last week to support raising the state’s 4% sales tax by 1% – which would go directly toward education expenses – to help fill in the enormous education budget gap facing the state. “Nobody loves taxes. Nobody likes to say ‘Tax me more,’” said Brian Farmer, executive director of the WSBA. “But I think what was really important in the discussion among our membership was that they believe that cuts alone are not going to resolve the issue and that revenue has to...
American flags were proudly flown in downtown Thermopolis on Veterans Day....
An event folks in Thermopolis look forward to each year, the Annual Christmas Tree Festival, has unfortunately been cancelled for this year due to COVID-19. The Community Fund Board released the following letter in explanation of the cancellation. “The Thermopolis Community Fund would like to thank everyone who has participated in the Annual Christmas Tree Festival over the years. Whether you were decorating, buying, or volunteering, it has helped the event become one of the most celebrated traditions here in Thermopolis and has given thousands...
