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Photographer John Harris captured this scene from near the Wedding of the Waters south of Thermopolis....
The Hot Springs County Fair Horse Show was held Saturday at the fairgrounds with both 4-H and FFA youth competing in a variety of events with their equine partners. Results include: PeeWee Showmanship – 1. Kamryn Farrell, Allen Thurman, Logann Farrell, Mackenzie Buckner, Soren Webber Western Pleasure – 1. Kamryn Farrell, Allen Thurman, Logann Farrell, Mackenzie Buckner Barrels – 1. Logann Farrell, 2. Kamryn Farrell, 3. Mackenzie Buckner, 4. Allen Thurman Poles – 1. Logann Farrell, 2. Kamryn... Full story
When the weather heats up, everyone is looking for a way to cool off which means the pools in Hot Springs State Park are packed with people enjoying the slides and other attractions....
The Thermopolis WJRA (Wyoming Junior Rodeo Association) Rodeo is hitting town at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 30 and 9 a.m. Sunday, July 31. Shawna Farrell said this year they are expecting 75-80 contestants, aged 4-16. “There are rodeos all over the state all summer long,” she said. Farrell said the state finals will be held Aug. 20 and 21 in Glenrock. Entries for the rodeo will be taken from 5-9 p.m. on Monday, July 25 by calling 307-921-0729, Farrell said. “Local kids are welcome,” she said. ...
The 2016 Hot Springs County Fair is underway with a “Let’s Stirrup Some Fun” theme. The horse show was held Saturday. There is plenty of action coming up to keep participants and spectators busy. The shooting sports shotgun competition will be held Thursday, July 28 at 6 p.m. at the Bob Milek Memorial Gun Range. The dog show kicks off a packed week of events on Monday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. on the grassy area to the east of the indoor arena. Tuesday is move-in day when all building exhibits must be brought to the 4-H building from 8 a.m. until...
Gottsche physical therapist and dance instructor Tess Slapper took two groups of dancers to perform for the seniors at the Wyoming Pioneer Home. Slapper said two different classes performed. "The first was a Creative Movement class, made up of 3-5 year-olds," she said. "They performed two songs - 'Peanut Butter Jelly Time' and 'Return to Winnie the Pooh Corner.'" The other class that performed was a Jazz class for ages 6 and up, Slapper said. "Most of the girls, and one boy, performed for their...
The Hot Springs County Recreation District has begun registration for youth football, youth volleyball and adult league volleyball. Youth football registration dates are now through Aug. 8. No registration will be accepted after Aug. 15 unless registration is extended. Registration received Aug. 10-14 will be charged a late fee. The youth football league is for first through sixth grades. Fees are $35, plus a $55 equipment deposit. The equipment deposit will be returned at the end of the season...
Thermopolis Middle School students are keeping busy during the summer Lights On program. Tuesday marked their mythbuster session and it was great fun. Top left, Rylen Davis and Noah Hill work diligently to create a circle with Pringles®. Top right, Bowen Aldridge and Tanner Jensen finally complete their circle of Pringles® only to have it topple. Bottom right, Jazmen Jensen takes part in the cinnamon challenge, where she is asked to keep a spoonful of cinnamon in her mouth for 60...
More than 130 artisans and crafts persons from 32 Wyoming communities will participate in the Big Horn Basin Folk Festival, Aug. 6-7, in Hot Springs State Park. The Festival celebrates the handwork and creativity of Wyoming’s own artists, craftsmen, musicians and storytellers. Events include musicians at the pavilion in the park, a juried art show & sale, artisan and guild demonstrations, plus hands-on activities for kids. Kiwanis Trading Post has a variety of other arts and crafts for sale as well as the food court. Four area guilds will d...
Tuesday evening, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees approved budgets for the year starting July 1. Chief Financial Officer Shelly Larson explained earlier this year the budget had to be sent to the County, which approves the amount it will fund to the hospital. Each year, she said, it’s unknown what funding will be given. In addition, Larson noted, there were major contracts with physicians that were going on — Red Rock Family practice for the emergency department and...
Jurni Nicodemus gets inspiration from her older sister at the Lights On family art program Monday night. Families were encouraged to work together to create their masterpieces at Ralph Witters Elementary School....
