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A suit filed by the Town of Thermopolis against the Hot Springs County Commissioners has been dismissed by Wyoming’s Fifth Judicial District Judge, John Fenn. The suit revolved around the differences in interpretation of the statutes surrounding Title 25 patients, with regard to “who pays for what”. Title 25 refers to patients who are detained by law enforcement who may be a danger to themselves or others and are made to undergo involuntary psychiatric treatment (WY Stat 25-10-110). Before the suit was even filed, the town had requested an in... Full story
Thermopolis Volunteer Firemen responded to a house fire Sunday night on Black Mountain Road. The mobile home, with several additions, was 75 percent gone by the time firefighters arrived. Chief Mark Collins said suppression efforts were hindered by freezing temperatures and water hauling from a hydrant a few miles from the scene. Collins said nothing about the fire looked suspicious and insurance adjustors would be investigating later this week. One female from the home was treated at Hot...
Monday morning did not start out well at Hot Springs County Counseling Center after a pipe burst some time over the weekend. Hot Springs County Maintenance Supervisor, Chuck Carver, told the County Commissioners he received a phone call first thing Monday morning, letting him know there was a water issue and parts of the building were flooded. When Carver arrived he found the source of the water, a burst pipe between the roof and the false ceiling in the southwest corner of the building. After...
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a preliminary accident report detailing the circumstances of the crash of a two-person airplane in northern Wyoming on Dec. 7 that took the life of pilot Grant Belden of Thermopolis on his 34th birthday. Passenger Miles Hausner, of Worland, is reportedly in stable condition in a Billings, Mont. hospital. Belden worked as a wildlife specialist with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) since 2007. He graduated from... Full story
On the Record policy It is the 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, December 14 2:42 p.m. A search warrant was requested on a property north of town. Karl Burt David Loos was arrested for a probation hold. 4:12 p.m. Report of a hit and run accident in Kirby. There was no information on any damages or suspect vehicles. Thursday, Decembe...
Whether you started weeks early or still have a few left on your list, the holiday shopping season is quickly coming to a close. Though shopping locally is important to keep businesses here, internet shopping, economic uncertainty and the weather can impact people’s spending behaviors. Tom Butler of Flying Eagle Gallery said the recent Shop Small Saturday was the best that he’s seen and he’s proud how many local folks came out. He further added he saw many people in the gallery that he’s never s...
The current plans for the new Wyoming Dinosaur Center include features such as a kids area, theater, restaurant and a viewing platform. Construction of the new facility at the business park south of town is expected to take about two years, with initial ground breaking in the spring of 2017....
With Christmas Day, Dec. 25 falling on Sunday this year, offices of the Town of Thermopolis, Hot Springs County and the H.O.P.E. Agency will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 thorough Monday, Dec. 26. After hours help will still be available through the H.O.P.E. Agency by calling 864-4673. The U.S. Post Office will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26, as well as the Department of Family Services and all four banks in town. The Independent Record office will be closing at 1 p.m. on Friday and will be closed through Monday, Dec. 26. Our office will reopen on...
People for People will be hosting their annual Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 25 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Everyone is invited to attend the free feast, which will feature turkey, spiral ham, potatoes and gravy and all the other goodies that make Christmas dinner special, including dessert. Whether you are alone for the Holidays or you just don’t feel like cooking, the buffet style service begins at noon and runs through 2 p.m. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 642 Arapahoe.... Full story
If you’ve been counting down the days until the Winter Solstice (the shortest day of the year) congratulations, we made it and now the days start getting longer. If it doesn’t seem that way perhaps it’s because, while the sun begins to set a little later from here until summer, it rises a little later in the day until January 3. So when Christmas rolls around this Sunday, even though you’ve told yourself, “the days are getting longer,” your eyes aren’t seeing the light of day any earlier. Some sleep scientists attribute this annual phenom...
It was wonderful to see the article on the People for People Program and its continued success. When it began so many years ago it would have been difficult to imagine its longevity and the commitment of so many people in the community. Hopefully this will be a never ending program....
Just wanted to thank the city for keeping main street looking as it has for many years. I came there (Thermopolis) at 14 from California in 1946. I fell in love with Wyoming and the town of Thermopolis, living there off and on for years. It has always been a pleasant memory, and to see main street looking as it did, the first time I ever saw it, is a happy memory. I’m glad the city has kept it just as it was. I remember how sad I was when the Emory Hotel was torn down, and the Carter over in the park. People came from all over and stayed in t...
About eight years ago, after our family witnessed our grand-nephews “opening” a humungous pile of Christmas gifts, quickly shoving them into a corner so they could quickly open the NEXT one, and then whining when they didn’t get “what they wanted”, our family made a huge change to our Christmas gifting and celebration. We reasoned that if the money we spent on unappreciated gifts had been donated to organizations that benefitted those who REALLY needed it, a huge difference could have been made for others! We decided then that we would NO...
Jeanie Frances Jacobs, 87, of Thermopolis, passed away Dec. 17, 2016, at Central Wyoming Hospice. Jeanie was born July 8, 1929, in Meeteetse, Wyo., to Roy and Mae (Edwards) Barham. She was a member for many years at the Thermopolis Episcopal Church. She loved being a homemaker, enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. She is survived by her son, Ron (Deb) Jacobs; daughters, Jackie Thorpe and Joey (Tony) Mullins; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; her... Full story
Sheila Sue Anderson, 55, passed away Dec. 13, 2016, at St. Anthony's Manor in Casper, Wyo., surrounded by her family. Born Dec. 11, 1961, in Thermopolis, Wyo., she was the daughter of George and Helen (Byer) Kinsel. Following graduation from Hot Springs County High School she attended Casper College. In Thermopolis she was a member of Community Federated Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. In 1988 she married Richard Anderson in Phoenix, Ariz. The couple later divorced. Sheila lived in... Full story
Rhoda Marian Bloomfield Gilliland passed away in Cody, Wyo., Dec. 12, 2016, on her 100th birthday. She was one of seven children born to Conrad and Mary (Carlson) Bjerke and was born in Conway, N. D. The family moved to Bowdoin and Malta, Mont., then moved to Powell, Wyo., in 1932 where Rhoda finished her last two years of high school. After attending Billings Business College she became a bookkeeper for the Ben Franklin Store and later was employed as secretary for Taggart Construction Company.... Full story
Over the past few weeks, a few lucky individuals have gotten a bit of a bonus to their holiday budgets during the 21 Days of Christmas event when a total $1,000 in Chamber Bucks was given out. Holly Thomas was the first winner selected, winning $200 Nov. 26. Francine Hauser won $300 Dec. 3 and Hannah Brooks took home the big $500 prize Dec. 10. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meri Ann Rush expressed her appreciation to the businesses and patrons in this year’s 21 Days, as well as Hot S...
The Christmas season with special church programs and services has arrived. The area schedule includes: Community Federated Church, Sixth and Big Horn – Dec. 24, Candlelight Christmas Eve service, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Dec. 25, one service at 9 a.m. First Baptist Church, 310 S. Sixth – Dec. 24, Christmas Eve service, 6 p.m., Dec. 25, 11 a.m. service Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 642 Arapahoe – Dec. 24, Christmas Eve services by candle light, 10 p.m.; Dec. 25 Holy Eucharist, 9 a.m. Living Waters Assembly of God, 318 N. Eighth – Dec. 25, 10 a.m.... Full story
Hot Springs County’s senior citizens won’t have to miss out on the fun of the “ball drop” with the Ring in the Noon Year celebration at the Senior Citizens Center. On Friday, Dec. 30 from 11:30 a.m. til 1 p.m., they will be having their own New Year’s celebration by ringing in the “Noon Year” during lunch, complete with their own ball drop, just like New York City. The meal that day is a center favorite, fried chicken, and sparkling cider will also be served for a New Year’s toast....
Jaydyn Boren and her parents, Stephanie and Sean, enjoy the Sandwich Swap at Ralph Witters Elementary....
After kicking off their wrestling season with a win over the Greybull Buffs on Thursday, the Bobcat wrestling team came out grappling even tougher at the Battle in the Big Horns over the weekend. "They wrestled phenomenally better on Saturday," head wrestling coach CJ Scholl said. "They took the demeanor of a junk yard dog and went after it." The Cats wrestled their way into the Gold Bracket for the second year in a row, knocking down Wheatland and Lovell before losing to Riverton, Worland and... Full story
It was a hard weekend for the Thermopolis Boys Basketball team, losing games against Riverton 78-42, Lovell 57-38 and Cody 69-39 during the East–West Classic at Lander. Coach Kevin Gerber said Trey Davis was “huge for us” in the game against Riverton, coming off the bench and hitting five three-pointers. He was the lead scorer for the game followed by Hudson Roling with 12. The game was tough for the team, Gerber said, with Noah Schwalbe getting into foul trouble early on. “I think he had, maybe...
The Lady Bobcats were in Douglas over the weekend, coming away with a 1-2 record from the East-West Classic. Head coach Cory Sova said the first game, a 55-31 loss against Lander, was not pretty. "The only real positive was taking care of the ball," Sova said. "We only had 13 turnovers. Lander struggled with 26 turnovers – some forced by us and some unforced." Sova said shooting was atrocious with 13 for 64 overall, although some shots rolled the rim and rolled right out. "We also struggled w...
During the Hot Springs Travel and Tourism meeting, the board visited with guest Durward Jones regarding a 30-second commercial spot and a three- to five-minute video to promote Thermopolis. At the last meeting, the board agreed to enter a contract, not to exceed $4,500, with Jones for the project. Jones attended the meeting to get an idea of the board’s desired vision for the project. At the previous meeting, there was some discussion about filming various events through the year. Jones said t...
Long-time County Commissioner Brad Basse had his final meeting on Tuesday after a farewell party at the County Annex. Above, Basse receives a plaque commemorating his years of service from Chairman John Lumley and Commissioner Tom Ryan...
