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At the January 7 Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting, Michael and Michele Stevens addressed the board to discuss the Tipi Retreat matter. Michael read a letter and said, “Honorable Commissioners, we stand before you today with two straightforward requests that could help resolve our ongoing situation and benefit our entire community.” “First: Opportunity for Remedy. The timeline of events is clear. In December 2021, this board issued a Cease and Desist Order to The Tipi Retreat and denie...
In a Tuesday, January 14 press release, the Wyoming State Parks announced the temporary closure of the Star Plunge aquatic facility at Hot Springs State Park following a recent two-week management agreement extension and ongoing negotiations for a potential sale to a new operator. “We appreciate the community’s patience during this transitional time. Our main priority is to ensure that the Star Plunge reopens as quickly as possible, providing the quality experience our visitors expect and deserve,” said Nick Neylon, deputy director of Wyomi...
At the January 7 Thermopolis Town Council meeting held at Town Hall, Mayor Adam Estenson swore in newly elected Council Member Tony Larson. Assistant to the Mayor Jim Jeunehomme updated the council on the flagpole installation which is tentatively scheduled for sometime in January, weather permitting. During the codes discussion, Jeunehomme reported that the town’s property insurance renewal was in and showed an increase. This was due to additional equipment items being added to their p...
The Hot Springs County Board of Commissioners is asking county residents to volunteer to serve on the Wyoming 250 Planning Committee. The local county 250 committee is based off Governor Mark Gordon’s Executive Order 2023-03 Establishing the Wyoming Semiquincentnnial Planning Task Force, to plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. This committee will be made up of a diverse group of citizens to work with the state and coordinate local events in Hot Springs County in 2026. R...
At approximately 11:00 p.m. on Thursday January 9, the Thermopolis Fire Department was dispatched to the 1000 block of Clark Street for a reported structure fire with a possible trapped person. Firefighters arrived to find a residence with active fire from the front window and door. Firefighters forced entry through the front door and attacked the fire, extinguishing the flames and keeping the active fire damage contained to the front living room area. Fire crews conducted a search of the home and located one adult victim who had unfortunately...
In our latest spotlight for our Where Are They Now? series, we are highlighting Hot Springs County High School graduate Enoch Hart who shared some of his adventures in life, starting with his childhood here in Hot Springs, through various business ventures, and to where he is today leading Wyoming Signs of Casper. Hart was born in Worland in 1979, grew up in Thermopolis and graduated in 1998. His father grew up in Battle Creek and his mother grew up in Grass Creek. Hart went to Lucerne school...
by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com via Wyoming News Exchange Emerging from the locker rooms, Scott Forke felt better, like he always does after a session in the Star Plunge’s Vapor Cave, Lobster Pot and heated mineral waters. “I love it,” he said. “For me, it’s therapeutic.” Forke lives in Cody, but drives to Thermopolis once or twice a month to spend time in the Star Plunge’s waters, which contain minerals like calcium carbonate, magnesium, potassium and silica. He’s been visiting the facility for 40 years and buys an annual membership. He...
Gun Show The Stars & Pipes annual gun show will be January 17 and 18 at the Hot Springs County Fair Building, 627 Springview. Friday the doors are open from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, contact Bradyn Harvey at (307) 921-0089. WY Walks for Seniors On January 17, 24 and 31, WY Walks for Seniors is hosting a 45-minute guided tour at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum in Cody beginning at 10 am. Everyone is welcome but only seniors and their caregivers are admitted for free when they join the morning walk...
The Hot Springs Speech and Debate Team earned second place in 1A/2A at the large Worlando Beach Speech and Debate Tournament held at Worland High School on January 10-11, 2025. Coaches Lyle Wiley, Riley Jeffs, and Markie Whitney traveled with 14 Bobcats to compete with 20 teams and over 270 entries. Bobcat debaters had a strong tournament, led by senior Rosalie Willson and sophomore Annalyn Sharp who earned second place in Policy Debate with an impressive 4-1 debate record. Junior Dean Bihr...
The Star Plunge aquatic facility at Hot Springs State Park remains open to the public due to the Wyoming State Parks granting an extension of the expiration of its current management agreement. The agreement was set to expire on Dec. 31, 2024. According to Wyoming State Parks, that two week extension is to allow Star Plunge management additional time to work out a potential sale. The Luehne family sued the state after Wyoming State Parks selected a new operator for the facility, which has been managed by the family since 1975. A Dec. 30 court...
by Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A citizen-led initiative to slash property taxes for qualified Wyoming homeowners by 50% was certified Friday by Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray to appear on the 2026 general election ballot. The “People’s Initiative to Limit Property Tax in Wyoming through a Homeowner’s Property Exemption,” spearheaded by former gubernatorial candidate Brent Bien, would exempt half of the assessed value of an owner’s primary property from property taxation, as long as the prop...
On Monday, January 6, Judge Bobbi Overfield swore in Kris McNeff as the newly elected (from a previous appointment) Clerk of the District Court and newly elected Hot Springs County Commission Bob Aguiar....
Hot Springs County Assessor Daniel Webber has announced that currently qualified Hot Springs County veterans or their surviving spouse should contact the Assessor’s Office by telephone to renew their Veteran’s Exemption for 2025 on their property taxes. If the applicant will be using the exemption for vehicle licensing, they will need to stop by the Assessor’s Office when they come in the courthouse to renew their registration. The exemption can only be used in one county in Wyoming for the tax year and if you are using it on your prope...
WY Walks for Seniors On January 17, 24 and 31, WY Walks for Seniors is hosting a 45-minute guided tour at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum in Cody beginning at 10 am. Everyone is welcome but only seniors and their caregivers are admitted for free when they join the morning walk and then they have the rest of the day in the museum to stroll. Participants are encouraged to attend all three dates. Skyler Ohrt Cookie Jar Auction There will be a special cookie jar auction fundraiser for Skyler Ohrt on Saturday, February 1 at the fair...
Do you bring something special to the world and love to entertain people? Enjoy comedy, singing, or performing an amazing piece? Get ready for show time! Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce is hosting Thermopolis Got Talent. That’s right, if you can make people laugh or move them with powerful music, or have some magic to show, or anything that engages the audience, try out for Thermopolis Got Talent. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in each category. The categories are: Elementary, Junior High, High School, and 18+. W...
At the December 19 Hot Springs County School District board of trustees meeting, an election of officers was held. Newly elected trustees were present, including Marshall Keller, Justin Budd, Jean Skelton and Nichole Weyer. They were joined by Sherman Skelton, Jennifer Axtell and Bethany Webber. For the election of officers, Marshall Keller nominated Justin Budd for chairman, and Nichole Weyer nominated Jennifer Axtell. Justin Budd, Bethany Webber, Jean Skelton and Marshall Keller voted for Budd for chair. Sherman Skelton, Nichole Weyer and...
There were many memorable things that happened in Hot Springs County in 2024. The following is a look back at an important, unique or interesting story that ran in the Thermopolis Independent Record each week throughout the year. We enjoying covering the happens in our community and look forward to capturing the moments and memories of 2025. Happy New Year! January January 4 At the December Hot Springs County School District #1 board meeting, during the public comments section, Bob Aguiar came to speak about academic statistics and transportati...
Unplug Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 7th & Arapahoe, is hosting Unplug Sunday, January 5 beginning at 5:30 p.m. This month’s performer will be Celtic harpist Heather Logan. The evening will include prayer, poetry, music and a simple supper will follow. Open House Risen Son Christian School and Eagle Nest Daycare will be holding an Open House on Thursday, January 9 at 5 p.m. They will be taking full time enrollments for the school and daycare. Walking tacos and other goodies will be available. You can ask questions and take tours. Historical So...
At the November Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board meeting, Tourism Director Angie Guyon reported that Pinnacle Bank “is concerned because we are holding too much money in the bank.” The money in total in their accounts is beyond the $250,000 FDIC insured threshold, with the board being about $60,000 over. According to the board’s financial documents at that time, the total amount of money the tourism board had was about $275,000. According to Guyon, per Wyoming Statute, the touri...
At the December 17 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, Town Clerk/Treasurer Tracey Van Huele presented Budget Resolution 582 to account for additional revenue or expenditures that were not planned for. The council voted and passed the approval of the budget resolution. During citizen participation, the council voted and passed the approval of Goose’s 24 hour alcoholic beverage permit for the Thermopolis PRCA Rodeo on December 31 at the fairgrounds. Mayor Adam Estenson held a public hearing for S...
At the December 17 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting held at the annex building, the commissioners voted and passed the approval of the Revenue and Expenditure Report and the Special Accounts Payable Warrant for $15,600 that was for the Community Development Block Grants. Shane Rankin of Road & Bridge requested the Approval of an Approach Agreement for a County Installation of a Culvert in Mud Creek Road. The commissioners voted and passed the approval of the approach agreement....
The January Community Blood Drive will be held at the Senior Citizens Center on Monday, Jan., 6 from 2-6 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Blood Drive is sponsored by the HSC Hospital Auxiliary. Walk ins are always welcome, but appointments are encourages. There are still open appointments that need filled so please consider donating. To make an appointment, go to Vitalant.org or contact the Community Blood Drive Coordinator, Melene Mierzejewski for an appointment at 307-240-1414. There is always a need for blood and only...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brooks Jordan, brooks.jordan@wyo.gov Hot Springs State Park's Star Plunge Pending Closure THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. – December 31, 2024 – The Star Plunge aquatic facility at Hot Springs State Park is set to close to the public at the end of this year due to the expiration of its current management agreement. Wyoming State Parks has agreed to extend that expiration by two weeks to allow Star Plunge management additional time to work out a potential sale. Despite the pending closure, the ongoing negotiations create opt...
At the November 19 Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board meeting, during old business, Chairman Will Robinson said regarding Tourism Director Angie Guyon’s pending tourism director contract, “It’s in the process. We’ve given you the preliminary or the interim one, then have been working on the final draft. We’re working with the attorney on it and getting it just right. We don’t want to leave out anything… We should have that shortly, hopefully within the next couple weeks.” Regarding the c...
In a heartwarming display of community support, Reverend Jami Anderson, a member of the Foundation for the Episcopal Church in Wyoming and Karen Shafer-Parish Administrator of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Thermopolis, presented Hot Springs County School District #1 Superintendent Dustin Hunt with a generous check for $6,950. This donation, made on behalf of the Foundation, will cover the lunch debt of students and families who have been unable to pay remaining balances from the first semeste...
