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Tuesday night, the Thermopolis Town Council approved the placement of devices that will provide free wireless Internet (wifi) through RT Communications in downtown Broadway. Tobi Johansen with RT explained the company was approached by Main Street Thermopolis and Rotary about the project. The two organizations will split the cost of equipment, with RT paying for the service. There will be five or six access points along the downtown, with the main one fed from the RT building and the remainder...
Jessica and Joshua Blair admire one of the Christmas trees during the 18th Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Festival held at the Wyoming dinosaur Center Tuesday night. The festival raised $12,635. Proceeds go to the Thermopolis Community Fund....
The Hot Springs County High School Drama Team took first place in 2A at the State Drama Festival this past weekend in Rock Springs. Twenty-four students traveled and competed against students from around the state of Wyoming. In addition to the first place award, they also had six students receive All-State Medals and 19 students receive Honorable Mention awards. The six students that received All-State Medals and a Superior rating are: Ben Manning (Stage Management), Breeze Petty (Stage... Full story
The National Weather Service presented Chamber of Commerce Director, MeriAnn Rush, with a special award at Tuesday’s county commissioner’s meeting. During his portion of the meeting, Emergency Management Coordinator, Bill Gordon, read portions of the report he sent to the National Weather Service in Riverton after the strong storm that passed through the county the night of the Demolition Derby at the fairgrounds. Gordon recalled receiving a message from Tim Trautman with the weather ser...
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 Tuesday, Nov.29 12:11 p.m. A deputy provided traffic control on Highway 20 North while a vehicle was towed out of a ditch. Wednesday, Nov. 28 1:18 p.m. Report of a hit and run accident at a business south of town. Video of the suspect vehicle was recorded and the...
Following an extremely high-speed chase Saturday afternoon, the driver was stopped and taken into custody a few miles outside of town. According to Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) Lieutenant Erin DeVries, WHP troopers attempted to stop Yu Qun, who was driving a silver Kia SUV, starting at 2:14 p.m. near mile marker 30 on Highway 120. The vehicle was eastbound and travelling at over 100 miles per hour. DeVries said troopers were using lights and sirens to stop the Qun's vehicle, and they were...
The Wyoming Highway Patrol has recently been notified of a phone call scam circulating. Scammers are contacting the public stating a relative has been in a motor vehicle crash and arrested for driving while under the influence while stating the relative needs cash for bail and attorney fees. The phone numbers that the callers are calling from are being replicated (spoofed numbers) to look like they are coming from legitimate law enforcement offices in Dubois, Wyo., other parts of the state and surrounding states. The Wyoming Highway Patrol...
The Bighorn Bowhunters are beginning their 2018-19 season, having moved the backstops to the fair building. The season got underway Dec. 4 with an open shoot, and the club will offer animal targets for shooting beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6. Shoots will regularly be on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and should end by 8:30 p.m. Membership with the Bowhunters is $25 for individual and $40 for family. Costs for Tuesday and Wednesday night shoots are $5 for members and $8 for non-members each night. Youth age 14-16 will be charged $3 if they...
One of the best ways to get into the Holiday Season is to listen to a little Christmas music, and Hot Springs County schools have you covered. Christmas concerts will kick off with the middle school concert on Dec. 13. It will begin at 7 p.m. at the auditorium. Next on the schedule is the Pre-K concert which will also be held in the auditorium on Dec. 18. Music begins at 7 p.m. You’ll be treated to a double dose of Christmas cheer on Dec. 20 with a pair of concerts. Ralph Witters Elementary will hold their concert in the auditorium at 2 p.m. a...
Singers provide a bit of music during the Hot Springs County Pioneer Association's annual Christmas dinner at the Hot Springs County Senior Center last Sunday....
As we all gather ‘round the Christmas tree this holiday season, its good to keep in mind not everyone has the Merry Christmas we do. The Christmas Baskets program, started in 1982, filled 105 baskets using guidelines from the American Academy of Family Physicians to ensure at least the minimum amount and types of foods were placed in each box. If your family is in need of one of the Christmas Baskets, you may sign up from Nov. 5 through Dec. 7 at the H.O.P.E. agency at 426 Big Horn or at the Help Center at Common Ground on the corner of F...
The Department of Family Services is now taking applications for the annual Elf Tree. Annette Arey with DFS explained if someone feels they will not be able to provide Christmas presents for their children — ages 0-17 — they can stop by the DFS office at 403 Big Horn and pick up an application with pertinent information related to the child and gifts, such as what they would like to receive and clothing size. The information is put on a tag, and the tags decorate the tree. Arey noted signups will be taken until Dec. 12. Last year’s tree saw 126...
The leftovers of turkey and sides have dwindled and the snow’s sticking around a lot more, sure signs that we are well into the holiday shopping season. For those who put off fulfilling those wish lists until the few remaining weeks of the year, you don’t need to worry about travelling along busy and sometimes treacherous highways to get what you need. Sure, the official Shop Small Saturday has already come and gone, but there’s still plenty of time to take advantage of what we have locally before heading to the big box stores. And recen...
As one of many Thermopolis residents who utilize our residential sidewalks all year around I, along with my four-footed personal trainer, would like to say “thank you” to all of you who keep your sidewalks clear of snow and ice this time of year (with 10 inches of snow already, this is no easy task). “Thank you” also to the ATV and snow shovel angels who clear sidewalks for their neighborhood and for those who may be physically unable to accomplish this themselves. Your time and effort that enables us to stay upright is greatly appreci...
Thinking back to long ago Christmas seasons which usually started about the second week of December for most families, I’ve realized that those days were as joyous as they were for more than one reason. I wasn’t quite sure of the Santa Claus thing, but I was sure that my Daddy was on his way home after four long years of prayers that my mother never missed. Though I scarcely remembered him, I knew he was very special because anyone that meant so much to Mom had to be special. His return ran a “close as a whisker” race with that newborn in Beth...
Granted, we’re still a few weeks away from Christmas, but so far I’ve been really lucky in regards to my Christmas tree and my...cats. You’ve probably seen videos of nefarious fur balls eating ornaments, gnawing their way through light strings and even knocking the entire holiday beauty to the ground. I’ve had cats through the years who have done just that. “Fish” (yes, the cat was named Fish) was notorious for climbing up the center of the tree and peeking out at me from between the branche...
Dorothy Grace Milek 83, passed away November 29, 2018, in Thermopolis. She was born in Thermopolis on Nov. 14, 1935, to Samuel Reese and Grace Ann (Skelton) Buchanan. She was raised on the Buchanan farm in Lucerne and the ranch on Copper Mountain. She attended schools at the Sunnyside School and high school at Hot Springs County High School, graduating in 1953. She studied home economics at the University of Wyoming and Logan, Utah. Lifelong residents of Thermopolis, she married Bob Milek on Aug... Full story
L. Christian "Chris" Vosler, 84, passed away on his birthday, Sunday, December 02, 2018, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis following a period of declining health. Born in Burns, Wyo., in 1934, he was one of 15 children of Floyd and Valborg (Christensen) Vosler. Chris graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Master Degree of Science in Range Management. On February 12,1955, he married Patricia I. Meyers in Cheyenne. From 1953-1958 he was a bricklayer in Cheyenne.... Full story
In November, Thermopolis Game Warden Benge Brown responded to a call from a landowner on Owl Creek regarding two deer that were hooked together by the antlers, one of which was dead. On the way to his call, Brown also contacted Disease Biologist Eric Maichak. At the scene, Brown observed one of the deer appeared to have died from exhaustion. He noted there were no puncture marks on the dead animal, and in situations where deer become entangled they can sometimes fight so hard they overheat....
According to a report released this week by the Wyoming Business Council, Hot Springs County is ranked second in the state for assisted living bed and nursing home beds, and has the fifth highest poverty rate at 13.6 percent, 2.5 percent over the Wyoming rate of 11.1. The figures are part of the housing report for the county, a tool to help the community understand the current housing picture. The report further states the county has the 17th highest percentage of renters in Wyoming at 26.3 and the 19th highest income at $3,841 per month. The...
Though the heavy snowfall kept Santa and Mrs. Claus from visiting in November, the Christmas couple will be available at Thermopolis Hardware and Mercantile this Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Clauses will be available to hear Christmas wishes, take pictures with children and other family members, and deliver a few early holiday gifts....
The annual Christmas cookie and candy sale will be Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Community Federated Church Community Hall, located behind the church at Sixth and Big Horn. The sale can help make Christmas preparations a bit easier with a large selection of cookies and candies available at only six dollars per pound. People are encouraged to come early for the best selection....
Hot Springs Dance LLC will present The Nutcracker on Friday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. in the Hot Springs County High School auditorium. Tess Williams stated, “We have over 100 students performing from Thermopolis and Worland. We have 13 pieces being performed this year (our biggest show yet). Our dancers range from age 3 to 16.” Donations will be accepted at the door to assist with defraying costs for a new dance studio opening next season....
Last week, the Thermopolis Middle School Wrestling Team travelled to Cody for a quad dual on Thursday, Nov. 29, and to Riverton for a tournament on Saturday, Dec. 1. Coach Toby Emery stated, “In Cody, we dualed Powell and Worland, winning 15 out of 41 matches. On Saturday, three of our wrestlers placed in the top four at their respective weights. Roedy Farrell took first at 135 pounds, Ethan Music claimed third at 125 pounds and Colter Price placed fourth at 85 pounds. “There were 14 teams that participated in the tournament and plenty of tou...
Jayci Basse gets a shot off and Trinity Mohr darts through the defense during the middle school girls' game against Ten Sleep on Nov. 27....
