Your source for news in Hot Springs County
Your source for news in Hot Springs County
Sorted by date Results 851 - 875 of 4367
Tiffany Simeral's students for her Suzuki School of Violins performed Monday night at the Risen Son Baptist Church. Some students started only four months ago. It was well attended by families and friends. The children were at various levels in their performance and all was enjoyable....
The Hot Springs State Park's ponds make a great resting stop for the Canadian geese that come each winter season. Visitors to the park can find many opportunities to see them. The ponds are located near the Big Spring on the way to the buffalo pasture....
A bald eagle searches for his dinner from high atop a tree....
Lain Thorpe fires one off during the VFW Cornhole Tournament held New Year's Eve at the VFW Post. The team of Gary Sikes and Carson Dickenson were crowned Cornhole Champions at the end of the event....
Tourists enjoy a walk on the terraces in the cool, steamy atmosphere in Hot Springs State Park....
Wyoming State Parks, Historical Sites and Trails hosted First Day Hikes in state parks around Wyoming on New Year's Day. Hikers, including Basil Sorenson, right, joined in on the hike through Hot Springs State Park....
In a year most everyone is going to remember for COVID-19, there were many other memorable things that happened in Hot Springs County in 2020. The following is a look back at an important, unique story from each week of the Thermopolis Independent Record. January January 2, 2020 The Discover Thermopolis shop located in downtown Thermopolis now has the largest selec tion of hot sauces in the state of Wyoming, according to owner Howie Samelson. The store has over 700 different flavors and it...
The Hot Springs County Museum recently added a new display to its features that celebrates the legacy of the late Dorothy Grace Buchanan Milek. The Pioneer Association chose Cynthia Garbin to create the Milek display, as Garbin is very familiar with Milek's legacy in the area. Garbin said, "Milek is very special and important to the community. I felt very honored when they asked, 'would you like to do this?'". Milek, whose husband was the late Bob Milek, had five children and is known as an... Full story
On a cold day, a family enjoys the hot water at the pools in Hot Springs State Park....
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....
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...
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....
Members of the Hot Springs County High School's Drama Club performed Antigone as the one-act portion of their drama showcase. Like many other activities, drama is using a virtual format for their state competition this year, so all performances from the showcase have been recorded and sent in for adjudication....
The Hessenthaler home south of town is covered with decorations and was one of the homes included in the Tour of Homes Scavenger Hunt....
Jackson Coates is all concentration as he plays his clarinet during the middle school Christmas Concert on Monday....
Shoppers, remember to drop off your receipts at the Chamber of Commerce office to entered into the Merry Christmas Market. Exciting news was announced that a Secret Santa has donated additional money to win in the contest. Every week people have a chance to win $250 in Chamber Bucks. To be entered into the contest, bring in receipts from participating businesses with your name and phone number on the back. Bring them to the chamber office at 220 Park Street between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. You can also upload a copy of the receipt to...
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will “Share the Light” on Christmas Eve with a brief outdoor service at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Everyone is welcome to attend the service and everyone in attendance will receive a luminaria to take home with them. Luminaria are a tradition in the southwestern states and Mexico at the holidays. They are small paper bags that are put out by families on Christmas Eve and are lit at dusk. The little bags of light line walkways, window sills, roof tops, etc. and are designed light are to invite Christ into the hom...
Members of Thermopolis Community Church share the Christmas spirit by doing some caroling around town....
Thermopolis Middle School music director Drew Brown prepared his students for an afternoon of Holiday tunes presented at the auditorium on Monday. Although seating was limited, those in attendance enjoyed the performance....
A horse watches with concern as a grass fire burns through his pasture about seven miles north of Thermopolis on December 9. Thermopolis Volunteer Firemen were able to keep the flames from getting too close to the horses or to any area buildings....
