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The Thermopolis Independent Record won first place in major awards for Advertising Excellence in the Division B category at the 2024 Wyoming Press Association (WPA) convention held recently in Cheyenne. The IR also received an honorable mention in major awards for Typographic Excellence. The awards were judged on papers dated November l, 2023 and October 3l, 2024. WPA’s Division B includes 12 Wyoming papers with circulation ranging from 1,400 to 3,000. Judging for the Advertising Excellence award is based on two issues picked by the WPA and one...
Recently, the White House named Emmy Hergert, a former teacher at Thermopolis Middle School, a recipient of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). PAEMST are the nation's highest honors for teachers of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Emmy Hergert is a seventh grade mathematics teacher and instructional coach at TMS. She began her 14-year career in education teaching at Saratoga Elementary School for two years followed by Ralph...
At the January 16 Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board meeting, Tourism Director Angie Guyon presented the financial report. As of December 31, 2024, the board’s total assets were $228,025.94. This includes $219,990.73 in their Money Market account and $8,035.21 in checking. In the previous year, their total assets were $221,178.84. Regarding their December 21, 2024 lodging taxes, they received $9,997.96. In the previous year, their lodging tax revenue was $5,412.93. Guyon also explained t...
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Thermopolis will inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions. Middle s...
Thermopolis Middle School has released their honor rolls for the first semester of the 2024-25 school year. 5th Grade A’s/B’s: Baylee Bears, Gunther Bihr, Joshua Blair, Morgan Blakesley, Abel Cordingly, Ellie Denton, Penelope Evans, Connor Fairbanks, Ben Farrell, Jonathan Haddix, Brooklyn Hunter, Bain Lahoe, Jaylee Larson, Fletcher Lewis, Ike Marvel, Skylar Ohrt, Aksel Polson, Hayden Robinson, Tristan Steadman, Ruby Stotts, Khloe Zimmerman 5th Grade All A’s: Maggie Culbreath, Jennifer Deromedi, Kyle Egger, Kade Enis, Brice Garrison, Joshua Hadd...
Hot Springs County High School has released their first semester honor roll. Superintendent, 4.0 - Ann Allen, Cannon Boren, Gage Bowman, Jon Bryce, Sean Bryce, Elijah Budd, Nolan Collins, Ava Dafoe, Jacoby Elder, Jadeth Elder, Logan Farrell, Hayden Franklin, Alexis Garrison, Ammon Gevas, Teancum Gevas, Isabela Hetzel, Hanna Hill, Clayton Hubele, Reagan Huckfeldt, Orion Jenks, Paige Jones, Morgan Jones, Clayton Keller, Cole Keller, Marguerite Keller, Aubriana Layman, Kacey Mackay, Benjamin Mansfield, Alec Martinez, Carter Mascorro, Mac...
WY Walks for Seniors On January 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 fundraiser There will be a special cookie jar auction fundraiser for Skyler Ohrt on Saturday, February 1 at the fair building. Dinner...
On January 14, the Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Service District held their monthly meeting at the Annex building. Overall, this month’s meeting was an organizational function where they voted on accepting their bylaws and reviewed policy & procedures, calendar, grant policy & procedures and service contract. During the meeting, the board voted and passed the approval to state in their bylaws that the Senior District will not accept gifts, donations or endowments and will only use tax dollars for their functions. During their d...
The Hot Springs Speech and Debate team finished in second place in 1A/2A at the first ever Riverside Jurassic Classic Speech Tournament held at Riverside High School in Basin on January 18. Coaches Lyle Wiley, Alyssa Brown, Riley Jeffs, Markie Whitney, and Tyler Kay traveled with a team of 10 Bobcats to compete with 9 teams and over 120 entries. The one-day Riverside tournament excluded debate events, so Bobcat debaters had a weekend to focus on interpretative and platform events. The only debate event held at the tournament was the...
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...
