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At the December 19 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting, the commissioners went into executive session at the beginning. Afterward, the board reconvened into regular session, where they voted and passed the approval to appoint Kristina McNeff to the District Court Clerk position for Hot Springs County. The previous District Court Clerk, Terri Cornella, retired on December 1. The commissioners voted and passed the approval of the Professional Services Agreement with Ardurra for...
The Bighorn Bowhunters gathered to practice their archery skills last Thursday at the fair building. Mike Ervin draws his bow as he aims at his target. The group practices weekly on Thursdays at 7 p.m. New members are welcome....
At the December 19 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, town attorney Marshall Keller presented three ordinances for their third and final reading. First was a water rate increase from $19.80 to $25.00 per month. Second was to increase the number of bar and grill liquor licenses from two to four. The third was to amend ordinance 864 to correct a typo, but doesn’t change the language meaning. The council voted and passed the approval of all three ordinances separately. The ordinances will take effect when they are published in the Independent R...
Last Tuesday, Kristina McNeff was sworn in as the Hot Springs County District Court Clerk. The HSC Commissioners appointed her to the position earlier that day. McNeff was previously the deputy to Terri Cornella who retired on December 1....
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com wia WNE In a last-minute deal, the day before facing the Wyoming Public Service Commission, Rocky Mountain Power admitted a major accounting error regarding fuel cost overruns and agreed to a $9.4 million rebate, resulting in a reduction to the utility’s second major rate hike of the year. Commissioners on Tuesday approved the “energy cost adjustment” settlement agreement that was hashed out between the utility, a coalition of its industrial consumers in the state and representatives of the Wyoming Offic...
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, Dec. 18 10:42 a.m. Deputies helped an individual who was reporting spam calls. 3:58 p.m. Agency assist for the Police Department. 5:54 p.m. Report of a vehicle versus deer crash on 130 Highway 20 South....
On Thursday, a traffic accident involving a vehicle crash with injuries occurred at the intersection of Amoretti Street and S 6th Street. The event resulted in the arrest of one driver with the alleged charges of driving while under the influence of alcohol and violating a stop sign....
Marla Kalal, John Fenton and Kim Bartlett prepared the People for People Christmas Day meal at the Episcopal Church. Volunteers served 90 meals to those who ate in and delivered 120 meals out to members of the community. The event was festive and many people connected for the holiday....
Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails is pleased to announce the 13th consecutive year of its popular First Day Hikes on January 1, 2024. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. On New Year’s Day, people of all ages can kick off the New Year out of doors with access to hundreds of free guided hikes organized in all fifty states. “This outdoor event has become an annual tradition for families and nature lovers of all ages, with 370...
The month of January has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in January 1924. · Millionaire oil broker Courtland S. Dines is shot in the abdomen at his home on January 1. When police arrived on the scene, they found alcohol on the premises, causing a scandal during the Prohibition era. · Flooding causes the water level of the Seine to rise in Paris, forcing the closure of railway stations on January 2. · The exiled King Ferdinand is granted permission to return to Sofia by t...
Hot Springs Health has recently been made aware of our main hospital number (307) 864-3121 being used in an attempt to scam members of the community. The caller ID shows the call coming from the hospital. During the call, the person on the phone misrepresents themselves as an employee or representative of the hospital, and asks for personal information including Social Security Numbers, Medicare ID numbers, and other personal information. The caller may attempt to use an unpaid hospital bill as an excuse to gain this information. While the...
Alzheimer’s disease is expected to impact nearly 13 million Americans by 2050, including 10,000 Wyomingites today, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. So, as you contemplate your New Year’s resolutions for 2024, consider there are steps you can take yourself to maintain and improve your cognitive function. Research has shown lifestyle changes like improving diet and exercising regularly have helped drive down death rates from cancer, heart disease and other major diseases. These same lifestyle changes may also reduce or slow your risk...
Charles “Charlie” Clifford Ferree passed away on December 25, 2023. He was born on June 28, 1964. The family invites you to celebrate the life and legacy of this incredible man who left his mark on every life he touched. Join them on Saturday, Dec. 30, for a rosary and funeral rights at St. Francis Church, 815 Arapahoe in Thermopolis, beginning at 1 p.m. Following the services, there will be a reception with refreshments at 2:30 p.m. at 719 North Highway 20. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Independent Record.... Full story
Vicki Jean Person, 72, passed away of natural causes in her country home on December 19, 2023. She grew up in Butte, Mont., the middle child of three, and went to the University of Utah to study Dance. There she met, married her 1st husband Val Gibson, and started her family. She came to Thermopolis in 1980 and discovered her calling as a Caregiver. She was diagnosed with MS in 1994, but had been in remission for the last 30 years. She worked as a CNA at HSCMH making an impression on every soul... Full story
Kathleen "Peggy" Toepke, 94, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness. The daughter of Henry and Ellen (Shobe) Starck, she was born June 20, 1929, in Bismarck, N. D. She grew up in Judson, finishing first grade and transferred through 10th grade at McVille, N.D., then graduated from Bismarck High School. After completing nursing school in Bismarck, she married Kermit James Toepke in Judson, N.D. They resided in Watford City, N.D., for 31 years where she... Full story
Last Tuesday, Lindon Quinn, top, placed her ticket in the jar to potentially win some of the prizes at the Bank of Thermopolis open house and holiday raffle. Bottom, Linda Ziegler, Barbara Welch and Melvin Austin in the back, select various foods and desserts at the Gottsche open house....
The Hot Springs County High School Speech and Debate Team hosted a home novice tournament while some varsity students simultaneously competed in an online tournament on December 15-16. The Bobcats finished with two second place 1A/2A trophies: one for the Hot Springs Novice Holiday Miracle tournament and the other for the Lander Invite online tournament. Coached by Lyle Wiley, Alyssa Brown, Grace Martin, Riley Jeffs and Jean-Luc Willson, the Bobcat varsity students worked the home tournament. Four students competed online while running the tour...
The HSC Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring our Community Blood Drive on January 8-9. They are very excited to be able to offer a two-day drive, which is a thank you to the community of wonderful donors. Both blood drives will be held at the Senior Citizen’s Center, Monday’s time will be 2-6 p.m. and Tuesday’s drive will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. A reminder that each donation has the power to save up to three lives. Especially now when the blood supply is critically low, it’s a great time to donate. There is always a need for blood and only vo...
Wyoming Pioneer Home resident Katherine Boelens gets a hug from Santa at their annual Christmas party....
At the December 20 Hot Springs County Travel and Tourism board meeting held at the Quality Inn, Treasurer Audra Dominguez gave the financial report and said their most recent lodging tax revenue deposit was $17,631.37. This amount was down 21% compared to the previous year that month. Also, during a discussion about their budget, the board voted and passed the approval to authorize director Jackie Dorothy to ask the State of Wyoming to investigate if the state would coop in the cost of printing...
