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Nominations are currently being accepted for the fifth annual local kids dig at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. The dig itself is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., and includes lunch. Regularly $100 per child, the scholarships cover those costs. Nominees must by ages 8-12 and Hot Springs County residents, and 12 spots are available. During the dig, kids will dig at the dinosaur quarry, do prep work in the lab and a variety of other museum activities. They will collect surface fossils at the Sundance Sea formation, and help...
Through all of the weather delays and schedule changes this season, it was Storyteller that came on top of the Hot Springs County Rec District's Adult Co-ed Softball League, with a 22-7 victory over One Eyed Buffalo on Tuesday, July 23. Standouts from the game were Amanda Deniz with a 1.000 average, two runs and three runs batted in for Storyteller, and Darren Elder with a 1.000 average, two runs and one run batted in for OEB. Just before the championship match, the Rated "R" Superstars secured... Full story
The youngest, up and coming Bobcats have the opportunity to get some football reps in with the Jr. Bobcat Football Camp and Youth Football, both sponsored by the Hot Springs County Recreation District. The Jr. Football Camp will be held August 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. The fee is $20 per player. The non-padded camp is for third through eighth graders and you may register either at the rec office or online at www.hscredreation.com. Youth football is for those in first through sixth grade with registration running through Aug. 22. Fees for...
Mark your calendars today for the fourth annual Hot Springs County Airport Fly-In, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10. Enjoy a free pancake breakfast starting at 7 a.m. The event runs until 11 a.m. with door prizes and plenty of opportunity for the whole family to look over the airplanes at the airport....
Thermopolis hosted a 2019 WJRA rodeo July 20 and 21. Top placers during the two-day event are listed below, and full results are available online at wjra.info/results.html by clicking on the "KCI Rodeo Portal" link. Saturday, July 20 Peewee Barrel Racing: Claire Castleberry, 20.525; Marlee Thar, 21.552; Elon Murray, 22.814; Hoyt Peil, 23.214; Grady Hicks, 24.154; Quade Sadler, 24.343 Peewee Pole Bending: Claire Castleberry, 26.411; Grady Hicks, 26.425; Hoyt Peil, 27.502; Bella Moore, 32.664;...
Members of the Shoshone Nation from Fort Washakie will be fundraising for the Gift of the Waters pageant on Friday, Aug. 2 from 4-8 p.m. at the Kiwanis shelter in Hot Springs State Park. Indian tacos will be available for $7 each, or you can get some frybread and honey for $3 or a soft shell taco for $4. Soda and water will also be available for $1. For more information, call 307-258-9861 or 921-1551....
GILLETTE — Wyoming has come a long way from its roots. But when it comes to gambling, some lawmakers believe the Cowboy State today isn’t much different from its wilder days. “On the surface, it really is the Wild West,” said state Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower. “It’s do whatever you want until someone says no.” Driskill wants the state to get a handle on gaming across Wyoming before it gets out of control. In June, the Joint Committee on Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources, of which Driskill is co-chair, decided not t...
Monica Jones had a good selection of vegetables at the first Farmers Market of the season....
Hot Springs County Fair kicked off with the horse show Saturday. It was a beautiful summer day and fun was had by all. Results in order of finish include: Showmanship FFA Showmanship – Kaitlyn Schmuck Senior Showmanship – John Maier Intermediate Showmanship – Arin Adams, Ellis Webber, Hayden Overfield, Lexi Overfield, Remi Adams, Tymber Eckley Junior Showmanship – Kamryn Farrell, Chloee Owsley, Logann Farrell Pee Wee Showmanship – Scotlyn Armajo, Chance Stothart, Casen Eckley Halter Quarter h...
Youth showed dogs of all shapes and sizes during the 2019 Dog Show, Monday night. Judge Mary Martin gave each animal a close inspection, asked kids questions about their dogs and gave plenty of advice for prepping and showing them. Full results from the show will be in the Aug. 8 edition....
CASPER — A WalletHub data analysis has ranked Wyoming’s education system the 10th best in the nation for 2019, the group said in a press release Monday morning. The Equality State came in behind a slew of East Coasters who dominated the top five. Nebraska was eighth, and North Dakota ranked ninth. The study — conducted by the rankings-happy website WalletHub — used 29 metrics across two broad areas, safety and quality, to measure the school systems. Wyoming’s scores on the various metrics were mixed. It was best in the nation in some categorie...
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Attorney General’s office filed suit last week against Equifax Inc. for allegedly violating the Wyoming Consumer Protection Act. The lawsuit filed in Laramie County District Court alleges Equifax partook in unfair and deceptive trade practices in connection with “consumer transactions prohibited by the Wyoming Consumer Protection Act.” The case comes as Equifax reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in connection with its 2017 data breach that comprom...
With the start of school just around the corner, it is time once again for the People for People Backpack program to get rolling. The program consists of a group of volunteers in the community dedicated to stopping hunger for local children by filling backpacks with food that are distributed on Friday’s so they have something to eat over the weekend. Many of our youngsters depend on the school lunch program to get their nutrition, and the backpack program ensures there are simple things the students can fix themselves to eat. There are plenty o...
August is officially here, and in addition to being the last few weeks of summer vacation the month is also recognized as National Wellness Month. Hot Springs County Nurse Manager Tricia McPhie offered a few tips to keep in mind in order to stay health Drinking more water is important. It helps to flush out toxins, and hydration has effects on your physical performance and brain function. With the summer settling in to some not too hot temps, get outside and exercise. Any form of outdoor activity can help improve your physical and mental...
The Wyoming Department of Health wants residents to avoid bringing home illnesses from summer’s fun and traditional animal events and exhibits such as fairs, rodeos and petting zoos. Courtney Smith, WDH epidemiologist, says diseases such as salmonella, E. coli, campylobacter and others can be picked up from contact with animals. “Every year we receive reports of diseases linked to animal-focused events,” she said. “We want these occasions to remain enjoyable for everyone who attends.” “Many of the germs come from feces and only a tiny amount...
The Lights On Afterschool program wrapped up its summer sessions last week with camping trips. Middle school students explored the wilderness, while elementary students set up camp in the school gym....
Participants from the Big Horn Basin are dominant in the lineup at the Fifth Annual Big Horn Basin Folk Festival, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4, in Hot Springs State Park. The festival showcases the handwork and creativity of Wyoming’s artists, craftsmen, musicians, and storytellers. Wyoming’s Year of the Woman and Herstory are a running theme for this year’s event. Festival music and stage performances by area artists include Dan Haley (Worland), blues and other favorites; Dr. Mongo (Thermopolis), eclectic covers; Harold Hutson & Friends (...
“Moccasined feet of Indians trod the paths surrounding the Big Horn Hot Springs long before the coming of the first white man.” These words open the “History of the Spring” written by Jessie L. Duhig and found in the program for the annual Gift of the Waters Historic Indian Pageant performed at 6 p.m. on Aug. 3 and 4. The pageant honors when Chief Washakie, in 1897, entered a federal treaty and ceded about 10 square miles of the northeast corner of reservation having the Big Horn Hot Springs. Chief Washakie put a clause in the treaty which p...
At 90 years old, reading a newspaper and waiting for lunch to start at the Thermopolis Senior Center, Frank Walker has seen and done plenty in his life. A Thermopolis resident since 2016, he and his family were born in Lucerne. He recalled growing up in the second house across the tracks on the right side and going to school in the red brick school house that has since been torn down. "There used to be a white post office right at the corner," he further recalled, "and Mrs. Allen ran the post...
Parents will want to mark their calendars for a fun evening for the kids as the Transportation Department with the Hot Springs County School District presents a transportation carnival. On Aug. 16, from 5 – 7 p.m., bring the kids to meet their bus drivers and register for the 2019-2020 bus routes. There will be a dunk tank, face painting, pie face, hotdogs and more for the entire family. The bus garage can be found at 704 Springview, across from the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds....
First Baptist Church Pastor Harvey Seidel provided rides for students in the church's Vacation Bible School, in a carriage drawn by horses Smoky and Topaz. There was a bit of a holdup when a kingpin on the carriage came loose, but plenty showed up to hold the horse team, make repairs and get them on their way. The horse-and-carriage rides were a fitting part of the Bible School's theme, "Giddy Up Junction."...
