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Horned owl chicks look out from the area of Legend Rock Petroglyphs. They were starting to get their adult plumage but were not quite ready to fly. They have since left the nest and are guarded continuous by an adult bird on a cliff completely inaccessible by anyone.... Full story
The organizational committee for the Annual Gift of the Waters Pageant has announced the event will not be held this year due to COVID-19. Barb Vietti, head of the organization, said it is out of concern for the elders of the Shoshone Tribe that the decision was made to cancel this year. Spectator numbers were an additional reason as the state will only allow gatherings of 250 people. “We were worried for the health and safety of the elders,” Vietti said. “So many of them have participated each year and with the pandemic we would rather they...
On Saturday a 28-pallet delivery arrived from Food Bank of the Rockies at the TMS parking lot. Twenty-five volunteers helped distribute the food that included both fresh fruits and vegetables, canned goods and frozen items to feed 804 people....
Summer time in Hot Springs County will not look the same as it has in the past with the nationwide pandemic creating safety concerns for a number of events both locally and statewide. Hot Spot Car Rally The annual Hot Spot Car Rally held on Father’s Day weekend has been canceled for 2020. But for some history about this special event, Randy Wahler started it in 1992 and he ran the show until 15 years ago. Later, Tawna McQueen took over with help from Diana Shaffer. The car rally was originally held at the A&W Restaurant when it was open. L...
A lot of hard work went into the food distribution on Saturday. In near 90-degree heat volunteers set up tents while six Sheriff's deputies and three police officers and other volunteers directed the 286 cars which passed through the line to receive their boxes of food....
A pair of yard sales brought out lots of folks last Saturday. Top, the Boy Scouts held a fundraiser at the Community Hall and below, there were all kinds of items available at the hospital's sale....
It’s hardly a secret that Wyoming fishing is top-notch, especially with 10 blue-ribbon trout fisheries across the state. But, the first Saturday in June the fishing gets a little better — because it’s free. On June 6, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites anglers to celebrate Free Fishing Day. Each year, the Game and Fish designates the first Saturday of National Boating and Fishing Week as a free fishing day when anyone can fish in Wyoming — Wind River Reservation and Yellowstone National Park excluded -- without a fishing license...
Have you noticed the new roof on the Federated Community Church? Because of the steep pitch of the roof, roofers had to be extra careful and use harness safety equipment to do the work....
The Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism and Thermopolis Independent Record are proud to announce our winners of the First Annual Spirit of Travel Photo Contest. Winning photos for each category and names of the photographers are featured on this page. Each winner receives $50 in Thermopolis Chamber Bucks. “It was a tough choice – we had so many great entries,” said Tourism Director Jackie Dorothy. “In the end, we chose the photographs that best represented tourism in Hot Springs County and had unique perspectives of our great area.” The winne...
The local Mason's Chapter called the Malta Lodge #17 is looking to restore its 115-year-old building which was built in 1905. The Lodge has done many local philanthropic charity events and they seek to do more. The effort is led by members Eric Kay and John Brooks. Currently, they are trying to raise awareness and funds that will hopefully lead them to matching grants. Kay explained that the building has had some DIY work done over the years, but it's been 20 years since any major work has been...
A couple of the newborn buffalo calves in Hot Springs State Park nuzzle each other.... Full story
Main Street Thermopolis organized an effort to clean-up downtown Thermopolis on Thursday, May 21. Sidewalks were swept and garbage was gathered up to give downtown a spring cleaning.... Full story
Activities Director for the Hot Springs County School District, Brandon Deromedi, presented the district’s plan for summer workouts for fall sports last week, including weight room and open gym plans. Deromedi and the district proposed their plan to the State Department of Health and are waiting for final approval on some items. Having received permission to begin phase one, starting June 1, the weight room will be opening following recommended guidelines. There will be a maximum of 16 a... Full story
The H♦W Youth Camp will be holding the “Diamond In the Rough Golf Tournament”, Saturday, June 6 at 1 p.m. at the Green Hills Golf Course in Worland. The tournament format is an 18-hole scramble that consists of 4 person teams of either men, women or mixed teams. Entry fees are $100 per player which includes: green fees, cart rental, mulligan package, dinner and awards. The purpose of the “Diamond In The Rough Golf Tournament” is to raise matching money for a Daniels Fund Grant the H♦W Youth Camp board received to make improvements at the camp....
Members of the Big Horn Basin Freedom Riders set up 110 flags on Memorial Day along the Avenue of Flags in Monument Hill Cemetery to recognize and honor fallen soldiers.... Full story
The Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Airlift Wing conducted an aerial salute to the health care professionals on the frontlines in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. The Air National Guard presented a two-ship C-130 flyover across the skies of each hospital around the state including Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital.... Full story
Hot Springs County School District #1 will be starting a Summer Food Service Program on Wednesday, May 27. Drive through meal service will continue to be offered at four locations in our county. Every free meal taken supports your local school nutrition program. There are free meals for any child 18 and under. There is no paperwork required and meals must be consumed off-site. Families can pick up meals Monday and Wednesday 11 a.m. thru 1 p.m. at these locations: Ralph Witters Elementary Loop,... Full story
The Red Dirt Master Gardener’s will be holding a plant sale and farmers market on Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. to noon at the Hot Springs County Library. There are still a few Community Garden raised beds available. For more information, call 864-3028....
JJ Hastie and his son Andrew have a blast boating on the Bighorn River just below the Hot Spring State Park Terraces. They relocated to Thermopolis from Utah in December.... Full story
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce board held a virtual Zoom meeting for May. the board did not meet in April due to the COVID-19 virus. Director Meri Ann Rush said in new business that the August 1 Pageant Day parade is still being planned. The theme is “I survived.” The parade will feature floats with families and businesses and since it’s an election year, the number of floats is expected to be higher. Rush stated the chamber plans on holding the parade unless they are told otherwise. Rush also reported that internet data for t...
A small herd of elk hang out on the slopes of Wind River Canyon across the river near Windy Point.... Full story
Hot Springs County High School seniors were celebrated Sunday during a memorable parade and the outdoor 100th commencement ceremony for HSCHS.... Full story
Jeanne Stevens and Lois Sager, grandmother and great-grandmother of Kaylee DeVries, celebrate at the 2020 HSCHS graduation parade by blowing bubbles, joined by their families and friends.... Full story
The deadline for the Hot Springs County Travel and Tourism scavenger hunt photo contest has been extended to include Memorial Day Weekend. The contest will now end Tuesday, May 26. Grab your camera and your family to take a drive around the county. You will have a chance to win $50 in Chamber Bucks and your photo published in the Independent Record. There will be six winners, one from each category. Jackie Dorothy, Tourism Director said, “This photo contest is truly a celebration of the Spirit of Travel and of the diversity of our County. I e...
Kaila Jones and Sharon Johnson have fun dressing up as they give away free food for the Ralph Witters Elementary Lunch Program. Payton and Elizabeth Straley were in line to receive their goodies.... Full story
