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  • WJRA Rodeo this weekend

    Holly Thomas, Reporter|Jul 23, 2015

    It’s time for the younger generation to show their stuff at the Wyoming Junior Rodeo Association (WJRA) rodeo July 25 and 26 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. The WJRA is expecting 40 to 50 cowboys and cowgirls. Performances start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, 9 a.m. on Sunday, and Cowboy Church will be offered at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Grand stands are open to the public and entry to the fairgrounds is free. Contestants are split into three age groups with a list of eligible events. Pee Wee c...

  • Summer band runs August 3-20

    Staff Report|Jul 23, 2015

    The Hot Springs County Recreation Department will be offering their annual summer band program August 3-20 at the high school band room. The program will offer beginning and advanced music lessons along with music theory and all-state mentoring. Upcoming 5th grade students through seniors in high school are invited to attend the music program. The program will run from 8-11 a.m. Registration for summer band is Tuesday, July 28 from 6-7 p.m. in the high school band room. Please contact music teacher Dustin Olsen at 307-864-6540 if you have any...

  • 4-Hers return from Washington D.C. with a load of memories

    Holly Thomas, Reporter|Jul 23, 2015

    Seven Wyoming kids visit Washington D.C. and experience the big city for the first time with subways, commuter traffic, historic landmarks, and even fireflies. This is not describing a new movie, but rather the experience five Thermopolis and two Laramie 4-H'ers had on their recent trip to the nation's capitol. The trip was the second year Hot Springs County 4-H had participated in the leadership conference, Leadership Washington Focus, which is open to 7th and 9th grade 4-H members. Last year o...

  • Celebrating 100 years of Kirby

    Lara Love, Editor|Jul 23, 2015

    Attendees of the 100th Anniversary celebration in Kirby Saturday enjoyed entertainment, food and learned a little about the history of the small town north of Thermopolis....

  • Youth horse show results

    Staff Report|Jul 23, 2015

    The Peewee and 4-H and FFA Youth Horse Show was held Saturday at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Results include: Showmanship Pee Wee – 1. Allen Thurman, 1. Logann Farrell, 1. Kamryn Farrell, 1. Mesa Allen Junior – 1. Kamry Bowman, 2. Lexi Overfield, 3. Garrett Titmus, 4. Kadance Bowman, 5. Hayden Overfield, 6. Layne Myers Intermediate – 1. John Maier, 2. Emme Norsworthy, 3. Oakley Bowman Senior – 1. Liz Rhodes, 2. Kaitlyn Schmuck, 3. Katelyn King FFA – 1. Liz Rhodes, 2. Katelyn King, 3....

  • Ward gets initial approval on land use change for gravel pit

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter|Jul 23, 2015

    Paul Ward came before the Hot Springs County Planning Commission last week with a request to change a portion of his property from agricultural to industrial. Ward would like to take approximately 14 acres of his land above the irrigation ditch and create a gravel pit. The area in question is something of a hill, approximately 20 to 30 feet above the ditch, and Ward intends to basically level out the land, removing the gravel in the process. He told the board he had been approached by an oil...

  • Hospice meeting change

    Staff Report|Jul 23, 2015

    The Hot Springs Hospice Foundation has changed the date and the place for their monthly meetings, effective with their August meeting. From now on, hospice meetings will be held at 5 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Wyoming Pioneer Home. If you are interested in helping with the hospice foundation or would like more information regarding their meetings, please call Sharon Skiver at 864-3151, extension 2001....