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Hot Springs State Park has feeding tours in the buffalo pasture on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays that bring the buffalo very up close and personal....
Dozens of kids and adults gathered in Hot Springs State Park last Saturday for a ferocious Nerf gun fight. Thermopolis Nerf hosted the afternoon of food and fun. “Hides” that the players may take cover behind during the Nerf war were strategically placed between trees so they could run from one to the other, hide and shoot, all while trying to eliminate all their opponents....
The students of Hot Springs Dance performed to a packed auditorium last Friday evening. Dancers from the tiniest to adults showed off their tap, ballet and even hip-hop skills. Group performances were absolutely on par with modern dance shows you would see in much larger venues....
The abundance of rain in the past few weeks has certainly brought plenty of green to Wind River Canyon as well as colorful wildflowers. The resulting rise in the river level and some needed sunshine have made ideal conditions for rafting the rapids or some relaxing fly fishing....
Khi Davis puts up a shot over an opponent during the Hot City Summer Slam 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament last weekend. The rain took a break for a couple days, allowing 100 teams - 18 more than last year - to hit the makeshift courts in the high school parking lot. See more action from the tournament on Page 5....
Have you ever wondered how to learn to mountain bike? Or maybe you’re an “old hat” at fly fishing. Whatever your level of knowledge of the great outdoors, Hot Springs County Recreation and the Hot City Outdoor Alliance is having a special day where beginners and veteran outdoor people can come together at their first Hot City Outdoor Day. You may only participate in one group, but the day begins with check in at the Washakie Shelter in Hot Springs State Park at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8. Ev...
The sixth annual Thermopolis Brewfest, sponsored by Main Street Thermopolis, takes place in downtown on Saturday, June 1 from 3-7 p.m. The Brewfest features Wyoming craft beers, live music and a dance performance, food and merchandise vendors, a corn hole tournament, a tour of buildings in the downtown historic district, and kid-friendly activities. “The Thermopolis Brewfest, in downtown, will showcase craft beers along with local food and a fabulous music line-up, ” according to Suzanne Samelson, the Main Street president. “This early June...
Hot Springs Dance LLC will present it show, Once Upon a Time, on Friday, May 31 at the Hot Springs County High School Auditorium. The show will explore 18 different stories including Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Jack and the Beanstalk, through about 130 dancers performing ballet, contemporary, tap and hip-hop. Tess Williams said the dancers have been practicing for four months and are well prepared to bring the show to the stage. She added this is their third spring show and one of the best they’ve done. The doors will open at 5:20 p.m. a...
It was graduation day for Amy Ready's pre-school and Archer Price, Lillyana Reed and Gabe Ryan were thoroughly enjoying the event....
The Wyoming State Board of Outfitters and Professional Guides meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Days Inn. The New Outfitter Training Course will be held at the same location on Tuesday, June 18, at the same location beginning at 2 p.m. The State Board of Outfitters, in conjunction with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, is holding meetings across the state to discuss interagency cooperation and action in regards to illegal outfitting and associated wildlife and land use violations in Wyoming. Game warden...
Josh Schmidt, a former U.S. Marine and veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission, will conduct community outreach services in Thermopolis on Wednesday, June 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center and 1-3 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Museum. Services will also be available in Worland on June 5, 8-10 a.m. at the Worland Community Center. Schmidt is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans claims or VA healthcare. A...
Players drove around each other and got in what shots they could during the Hot City Summer Slam. Brandon Deromedi said it was great to have such nice weather for the event in the middle of all the rain. Money from the tournament goes to Hot Springs County athletic teams to help with meals, camps and travel costs....
4-H youth from across Wyoming will have the opportunity to attend the 2019 Wyoming 4-H Horse Camp, right here in Thermopolis on June 10 and 11. Youth will be checking in on Sunday night between 5 and 8 p.m. with a start time that Monday at 9:00 a.m. The focus of the camp is to provide practical, hands-on training to improve safe riding and handling skills. Horse safety is a big part of the camp along with basic seat and balance, control of the animal, how to turn on its haunches, forehand, reining, showmanship and more will be taught during...
Kids Need to Read (KNTR) will be arriving at Hot Springs County Library with Grow Your Library, an inspiring library donation program led by KNTR Board Member Gary Mlodzik and his wife Tina. Inspired by the Mlodzik’s shared love of reading, family, and public libraries, this program delivers free books and story time to local libraries and children during the couple’s travels. The 24th national Grow Your Library event will be visiting the library during Storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 6. Gary and his wife will read with the children,... Full story
The Hot Springs County Fairgrounds will be home to the Junior Livestock Show on Friday, June 7 beginning at noon. Participants will enter their animals the day of the show, and the order of showing will be swine, lambs, heifers and beef. Weigh in times and fees are: 9:45 a.m. for swine, $25 per head; 10:30 a.m. for lambs, $20 per head; and 11 a.m. for cattle, $30 per head. Prizes include buckles, banners and cash. There will also be a Joey Mahoney Memorial PeeWee Showmanship event for all species, for ages seven and under. There is no entry...
Rosalie Willson performs with teacher Melene Mierzejewski observing during a piano recital Sunday afternoon at the high school auditorium. Fifteen of Mierzejewski's students brought their talent to the stage....
There is nothing quite like driving through the buffalo pasture in Hot Springs State Park and having the buffalo surround your vehicle. Hot Springs State Park will now be having public tours of buffalo feedings, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, free to the public. Meet the park crew at Smokey Row Cemetery at 8 a.m. and follow them to the feeding area. Bring your cameras for some great photo opportunities! While there is no guarantee the buffalo will come to feed, you will have the chance to take pictures, up close and personal, from the...
Mark your calendars now to attend an Indian Tacos and Fry Bread Fundraiser for the Gift of the Waters. On Friday, May 31, gather at the Kiwanis Shelter in Hot Springs State Park for delicious, authentic Indian Tacos, Frybread and honey and soft shell tacos from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. The Gift of the Waters Pageant Committee is pleased to have members of the Shoshone Nation from Ft. Washakie come to help with this event by making all the goodies for sale. Indian Tacos will be $7, Frybread and honey, $3 and soft shell tacos, $4. Pop and water will a...
Though it was a bit wetter than usual, VFW Post No. 2281 members conducted Memorial Day ceremonies at the two cemeteries and the Park Street bridge....
Members of the Hot Springs County High School graduating class of 2019 celebrate after receiving their diplomas during Sunday's ceremony in the high school gym....
The 36th Annual WYO Quarter Horse Spring sale was held at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds last weekend. The crowd included buyers representing 18 different states, bidding on 29 geldings, eight two-year olds and 12 yearlings. Top seller at the spring show was Motown in Hollywood, a palomino gelding which fetched $42,000. The horse will find its home in California. The second high seller was Hesa Shiny Nickle, a bay gelding that went for $36,000. The beautiful bay will find its home in Utah....
This Memorial Day marks the fourth year featuring Hawk’s Avenue of Flags at Monument Hill Cemetery, named after Airman 1st Class Donald “Hawk” Hawkins. This is also the second year the Big Horn Basin Freedom Riders will be in charge of placing the flags at the cemetery on Monday morning, starting at 7 a.m. Volunteers are needed to place the flags in honor of the veterans that morning and to retire them that evening. If you would like to help with the placing of the flags, meet at the Monument Hill Cemetery....
John Dorman Sr. works to help the bricks set a bit better in one of the downtown planters near the flagpole. The planters have since been filled with dirt and will feature underground sprinkler systems....
The sixth annual Thermopolis Brewfest, sponsored by Main Street Thermopolis, takes place in downtown on Saturday, June 1 from 3-7 p.m. Main Street Thermopolis has announced a lineup of popular regional musicians, and there will also be a performance by Hot Springs Dance, LLC at the Brewfest. “The Brewfest committee has pulled together a great roster of regional musicians,” according to Suzanne Samelson, the Main Street president. “This early June event is a great kick-off to the brew festival calendar and a great opportunity to make a week-...
The Smoking Waters Art guild will present a Wheelie Slow Draw Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15, during the regular ArtStroll, as the stroll is happening the same weekend as the Hot Spot Car Rally, June 14-16. During the draw, artists can start a painting or drawing of “something on wheels” Friday night during the ArtStroll, and finish it Saturday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The event will be at the Masonic Lodge, 521 Arapahoe. Artists, art students and anyone else who might be interested is invited. Slow draw paintings will be auctioned off...
