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Ryan Mosser, Jean-Luc Willson and Aiden Freeman added a little jazz to the high school Christmas concert last week. Freeman, pictured at right, has been named to the All State Jazz Band as a freshman. One of the pieces the trio performed, "Frosty the Snowman", was arranged by Freeman specifically for this concert....
Dean Perantaux, IT specialist for Hot Springs County, brought something of a reality check to the Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting last week, informing them of a security breach at a large business in Fremont County. Perantaux said he was just sitting down for Thanksgiving dinner when he got a call from the company that their system had been seized by ransom ware, a type of internet hacking that encrypts a company’s entire data system, making it completely unusable. A Serbian group, whic...
At the December 15 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, Wyoming Finance Insurance agent Luke Anderson presented himself at the request of Assistant to the Mayor Fred Crosby. Crosby wanted Anderson to take a second look at the town’s properties and assets to see if there is a better way of insuring them. Anderson’s work covers the Big Horn Basin and he has 21 years of experience, eight with his current company, and has been in the Cody office for 13 years. His title is regional vice president. And...
Thermopolis Police Chief Julie Mathews and Hot Springs County Sheriff Jerimie Kraushaar have issued a joint statement saying they will rely on ongoing education efforts and voluntary compliance in their enforcement of public health orders. The statement reads, “The Thermopolis Police Department and the Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office has recognized the COVID-19 pandemic as a serious threat to the community. It has been our goal to help our community members and law enforcement staff to understand the health and safety guidelines that have b...
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, December 14 6:33 p.m. A vehicle slid off at Windy Point in the Wind River Canyon. There was no major damage. The driver called for a tow truck. Wednesday, December 16 2:30 p.m. Report of an accident invol...
On December 3, the Thermopolis Police Department teamed with the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation in taking down the Thermopolis King Pin of a multi-state/multi-person drug ring. This drug ring involved residential areas throughout multiple Thermopolis neighborhoods. These efforts led to the arrest and multiple charges of Thermopolis resident Terrance B. Sani and several other drug ring members. Officer Mike Mascorro was the instrumental investigator for the Thermopolis Police Departme...
As part of its commitment to responsibly developing our energy and natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management has analyzed a proposed bentonite mining project located in Hot Springs County. The BLM Worland Field Office will accept comments on the environmental assessment through January 19, 2021. “The BLM analyzes and supports the development of sustainable mining projects like this for the benefit of the local community and economy,” said BLM Worland Field Manager Mike Phillips. Wyo-Ben, Inc. plans to mine bentonite from claims loc...
Many of our local churches have special services coming up during the Christmas season. Community Federated Church will have Christmas Eve Services at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. First Baptist Church will have a Christmas Eve service on December 24 at 6 p.m. Pastor Seidel will be speaking. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will have a service on Christmas Eve at 4 p.m., It will be a luminary ceremony, sharing the light of Christ as an outdoor service. Hot Springs Christian Church will have their normal services Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Assembly of...
Written bids for nine animals from the state bison herd will be accepted at the Hot Springs State Park office in Thermopolis until 5 p.m., January 12 for the purchase of the following bison: four 2020 heifer calves, three 2020 bull calves, and two 2019 yearling heifers. All animals have all been properly vaccinated. Minimum bids are as follows: $1,000 for 2020 calves and $1,300 for yearling heifers. Bids will be accepted for any or all of these bison. Each animal offered will be sold to the highest bidder, subject to the minimum bid specified...
Wyoming State Park, Historical Sites and Trails invites people to participate in a “First Day Hike” on Friday, January 1 beginning at 11 a.m. Hikers will meet at the Chamber of Commerce office. An easy half mile hike and a more difficult one mile hike will be offered. Refreshments will be served after the hike and prizes will be handed out. For more information visit wyoparks.org. or call (307) 777-6323....
This Christmas, along with the upcoming New Year, is almost certain to be unlike any before. Physical distancing and public health orders have changed how many plan to celebrate. Along with the regular stressors of the season, many are dealing with additional stress due to the fall out from COVID-19. In August of this year, a Wyoming-based suicide prevention lifeline became available which will strengthen the response available for state residents who find themselves in crisis, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “If you, or so...
by Ryan McConnaughey Petroleum Association of Wyoming A ban on oil and natural gas development on public lands by the U.S. President-elect would severely harm the economies of eight western states, according to a Wyoming Energy Authority study conducted by University of Wyoming Professor Tim Considine. Over the next four years, the human cost of fulfilling the campaign pledge would be an average of 72,818 fewer jobs annually. Lost wages would total $19.6 billion, economic activity would decline $43.8 billion, and tax revenues would drop $10.8...
Ward (Bud) Stephen Ross, Jr. passed away on December 18, 2020, at the age of 81. Bud was born in Powell, Wyo., (before Cody had a hospital) to Ward & Loretto Ross. He was the youngest of his four siblings. He grew up on his family ranch in Cody, Wyo., where he was able to experience gathering wild horses from McCullough Peaks with his brothers. Later, alongside his lifelong friend, Ronnie Gambill, he took up trapping bobcats with his dogs and finding artifacts. In the 40's, at a young age, he... Full story
Michael "Mike" Lee Farmer, 68, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at his residence in Thermopolis, Wyo. Born in Cody, Wyo., on August 12, 1952, he was the son of Wilbur "Dean" and Mary Ann (McLean) Farmer. In high school he earned honors and scholarships in music. He married Vivian Lee on November 22, 1975, in Thermopolis where the couple resided until moving to Casper in 1978. Mike worked in the oilfields as a Hydrogen Sulfide Consultant. Moving to Sacramento, Calif., he worked as a Home... Full story
The Bobcats wrestled a home dual last Thursday against Wind River. Although they lost the dual, it was exciting as it came down to the heavyweight match. With injuries at 182 lbs., the Bobcats had to give up too many weights. "We lost some close matches in this dual that came down to conditioning. We still did not look as sharp as I would like and our third periods did not go our way," said coach Travis McDermott Then on Friday the wrestlers had three duals in Worland. "We progressed very well...
The Lady Cats basketball team had a challenging week facing off against Worland, Rawlins and Glenrock with a 0-3 finish. Tuesday the ladies fell to the Lady Warriors, 60-50, but they battled tough after trailing in the first quarter, 18-4. They went into the half trailing by just five points, 29-24. The second half was a battle as the Lady Cats fell behind in the third by 15 points, only to cut that lead to four, late in the fourth quarter. "The girls battled hard all night and came up short in...
Jase Longwell slips between two Rawlins Outlaws during their 71-43 loss. The boys also lost to Worland, 84-55 but won against Glenrock, 53-35 in last week's games. At press time there were no comments from the Bobcat's coach. Bobcat and Lady Bobcat basketball action will start again after Christmas break....
Hot Springs County High School’s Speech and Debate team had another successful weekend as the attended the virtual Cheyenne East Holiday Classic, bringing home third place in 1A/2A. Jean-Luc Willson made his way to the semi-final round in varsity extemp and senior, Dion Lahoe worked their way up to the semi-final round in varsity poetry. Freshman Acacia Harris adds another great weekend to her first season, making it all the way to semis in novice poetry. While the Holiday Classic is always one of the largest tournaments the Bobcats attend, t...
The Hot Springs County Travel and Tourism board met for its December meeting last week in the form of a public hearing per its compliance requirements according to law. Treasurer Matt Hughes presented the financial report ending in November 2020. They were at the time of the meeting 54.4% successful in dispersing their CARES Act funding and by that next Friday will have fully spent the CARES Act money according to the requirements of funding. Also, worthy to mention is that the November income was $30,267.93, which was 32% higher than the...
Dear Santa, I want a big box of nerf bullets, fortnite, nerft guns, bath bombs PS4 and an atv. Ben Dear Santa, Please can i have a barbie. I want a little christmas tree with lights also a mailbox. Avery Dear Santa, ps5 phone ex box ps4 wolverine custom fortnite nerf gun. Joshua Dear Santa, I wot a tv remote play dog and a ps4 and mini frig. Gunther Dear Santa, I want a citin a rele wane play and i want star lambow exbo. I loe christmas love Laney Dear Santa, i want a nerf rifle hov bord....
Ralph Witters Elementary students performed their Christmas concert on December 17 in the auditorium. Public attendance was not allowed, but each grade was recorded and videos can be viewed on the HSCSD#1 website....
The Elf on the Shelf at Ralph Witters Elementary wished all the students a Holly Jolly Christmas Concert....
Some say it is all about the accessories. This Thermopolis Middle School student seems to agree as she performs during her band concert....
The Hot Springs County High School choir presented some wonderful tunes at their concert last week....
Local children off all ages composed the letters to Santa printed in this section. Some included artwork which also appears. The IR staff has gathered up the letters and forwarded them to the North Pole. Thank you to our faithful advertisers for your support....
