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Spartan races are a series of national and international obstacle races, with distances varying from three miles to half and full marathons. With no real set path outlined, competitors put themselves to the test as they run across rough terrain, up incredible elevations and obstacles that leave them wet, muddy, bruised and bleeding by the time they cross the finish line. Though one of these races is grueling enough, some go for three in a year, competing at the three events of Sprint, Super and...
Hunting seasons are underway across the state of Wyoming and in Hot Springs County. Although most Wyoming hunters are out to fill their freezer, it’s also about stories, making memories and occasionally bringing home a trophy. The 2017 hunting season forecast for the southern Big Horn Basin has been released by the Wyoming Game and Fish. Antelope - Pronghorn hunting in the southern Bighorn Basin will likely be better in 2017 compared to 2016. High fawn production during the past three years has translated into more pronghorn and improved h...
Johnny Dorman attempts a throw during the cornhole game Saturday at Oktobrewfest held downtown. His Worland competitors took home the first place prize of a custom set of cornhole boards....
Results from the September 16 Gymkhana are (in order of finish): Lead line – under 5 years old Barrels: Hoyt Peil, Ben Farrell, Cooper Nye, Sydney Nye, Joley Reid, Logan Stewart Poles: Hoyt Peil, Ben Farrell, Cooper Nye, Joley Reid, Logan Steward, Casen Eckley Goats: Casen Eckley, Scotlyn Armajo, Sydney Nye, Hoyt Peil, Kinley Postma, Ben Farrell Flag race: Talon Owsley, Logan Stewart, Cooper Nye, Blakely Postma, Scotlyn Armajo, Tylee Agar Dummy roping: Cooper Nye, Hoyt Peil, Sydney Nye, C...
Saturday night, the Days Inn was the site for the 10th annual Friends of the NRA Banquet. Though the number of attendees was down, with about 115 attending compared to 130 and even up to more than 160 in previous years, Cynthia Garbin said the crowd was plenty enthusiastic. Garbin said people really seemed to enjoy themselves and the live auction went really well this year. The gun of the year, a Daniel Defense M4 Carbine, went for $1,400, and there were several nice pieces that everyone was rea...
Alison Ivie is all smiles and laughter as she comes down the slide at Ralph Witters Elementary on Tuesday. Mikhail Gaball (left) and Jackson Skelton had been tickling everyone coming down the slide while Mike Dykes (far right) looks pretty unsure about the entire thing....
WYO Quarter Horse Ranch held their fall sale last weekend at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Carole and Bill Smith started holding their sales back in 1983, and have now become one of the premier horse sales in the country with their spring sale and fall sale. "We had the biggest crowd in years," Carole Smith said. "Every horse sold, too." There was a tie for top seller at this sale, "Oozin the Blues" and "Running Candy" both went for $35,000 each with one staying in Wyoming while the other...
The annual Hot Springs County Friends of the NRA Banquet is this Saturday at the Days Inn. Doors are scheduled to open at 5:30 p.m., with a dinner featuring baron of beef or ham at 7 p.m. NRA members and nonmembers are welcome. This year marks not only the 10th for the banquets, but also the 25th anniversary for Friends of the NRA. Because of the milestone, gun favorites from the past 25 years have been selected and are available in the standard package. There are at least 26 firearms available during auction, raffles and games, and the...
The Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation is bringing two music-based programs to Thermopolis this next week. The Piatigorsky Foundation is sending American Soprano Katharine Dain, and keyboardist and conductor Jeffrey Grossman. The pair will conduct a workshop at the Hot Springs County High School band room, beginning at 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, followed by a presentation at the Pioneer Home beginning at 2 p.m. Dain has been praised for “thrilling” and “heart-piercing” performances,...
Freshman Emme Norsworthy joined the rest of the freshman class at Friday night's football game to sign a pledge to finish high school....
The Community Federated Church will host a pancake supper on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the community hall located just behind the church, from 5:30-7 p.m. In addition to pancakes, the menu will also feature ham and eggs. Donations are accepted, and proceeds will go to the building fund....
Taylor Ivie, Mercede Martinez and Elizabeth Arcand helped lead the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence at Ralph Witters Elementary on Monday in remembrance of 9-11....
Oktobrewfest is ready to hit downtown Thermopolis this Saturday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Bring the family down for food, fun and games, including a corn hole tournament, a tour of historic downdown buildings and cake, to celebrate the 100th birthday of buildings in our historic district. The fest will feature local Wyoming breweries and live music throughout the day as well as a variety of vendors with items to purchase. One Eyed Buffalo Brewery will continue in the evening with live music starting at 8 p.m. Courtesy rides will be provided...
The Lights On After School program for Ralph Witters Elementary and Thermopolis Middle School kicked off this week, and Program Coordinator Elisa Daniels said there are already 200 students registered between the two schools. Regular hours of operation are 3:45-5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 12:35-3:30 p.m. Friday. The elementary will utilize the Vocational Building next to the Ralph Witters Elementary playground for activities. Daniels said previously the school was also used, but it...
Do you have an extra homecoming, prom or bridesmaid dress taking up space in your closet? Would you like to help a young lady for her special night? Hot Springs County High School will be taking donations of dresses. They have been helping recycle dresses to current students for high school dances for a few years now and their “stock” is running low. Please bring your donated dresses to the high school office any time. The girls will be able to go through the donations to find just the right dress for their upcoming event Sept. 30....
One of the more well known celebrations, particularly in New Orleans, is Mardi Gras. Translated to “Fat Tuesday,” the day reflects the practice of eating richer foods before the start of the fasting season of Lent prior to Easter. The celebration is coming a bit early this year to the Hot Springs County Senior Center, with their Mardi Gras event on Saturday, Sept. 23. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with dinner served from 5:30-7 p.m. The menu includes barbecue riblets, squash, rolls, a pineapple, mandarin orange and grape cup, and dessert. A sou...
Hot Springs County Public Health, in partnership with Safe Kids Wyoming, will kick off Child Passenger Safety Week/Month on Tuesday, Sept. 19 by encouraging parents to know the Wyoming law. Kids under 9 must be secured in an appropriate child restraint in the back seat of the vehicle. Children in rear-facing infant seats must not be in front of an active airbag. It is a primary offense to not have your child safely and properly secured. Law enforcement can and will stop you for not restraining your child correctly and you can be fined. This is...
Boy Scouts from all over the state will be hitting Hot Springs State Park this Saturday for their Council Camporee, one of the largest council events in the state. Each troop will be teaching a scout skill or activity to the Cub Scouts, like fire starting and survival skills, during the day. Scouts will take part in a mystery contest that demands knowledge of skills covered as a Tenderfoot, 2nd Class and 1st Class. The scouts won’t know what the contest is until it is revealed later Saturday morning. And there’s something for the Scout Mas...
Monday the Thermopolis Volunteer Firefighters and their families stationed themselves at the stoplight in downtown Thermopolis for the annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign. Over $4,000 was raised to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association who works to free individuals, and the families who love them, from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threatening diseases that take physical strength, independence and life....
Residents Lilly Hayes and Lin Davenport were among those joining Terresa Humphries-Wadsworth, director of suicide prevention in Wyoming, as she walked into Thermopolis. Humphries-Wadsworth is making a 15-day walking journey from Cody to Cheyenne to raise awareness and support for Suicide Prevention. Those who have lost friends, family or loved ones to suicide can go to walkacrosswy.com/in-honor-of and place their names on a list to dedicate miles in their memories....
The Second-Friday ArtStroll in downtown Thermopolis, September 8 and 9, will feature chalk art on the sidewalks. Chalk art promoter Toddi Darlington invites the public to join her in downtown Thermopolis to draw a picture or write your name during the fourth annual Get Your Chalk On ArtStroll. Darlington, a member of the Smoking Waters Art Guild, said, “I love helping to organize the strolls, but my real passion lies with the art activities. There is nothing more fun or gratifying than seeing a child’s face light up after making a piece of art...
The 10th annual Hot Springs County Friends of the NRA Banquet will be Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Days Inn. There will be at least 26 firearms available along with other items during a live auction, raffles and games. As in previous years, the popular Wall of Guns will also be set up. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner featuring baron of beef or ham at 7 p.m. Members of the NRA and nonmembers are welcome. Among the firearms available will be the Gun of the Year Daniel Defense M4 Carbine, a...
The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 11 from 3-7 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. According to information from Wyoming United Blood Services, 200 pints were sent to those areas impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Though more units are needed in those areas, the large movement of blood has also diminished local supplies. That means blood donations in the next couple weeks are extremely important, and existing as well as first time donors are encouraged to make and keep appointments. Though...
The days of summer are just about over, the perfect time to celebrate Oktobrewfest, presented by Main Street Thermopolis. On Saturday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. til 8 p.m., bring the family down for food, fun and games, including a corn hole tournament, a tour of historic downtown buildings and cake, to celebrate the 100th birthday of buildings in our historic district. The fest will feature local Wyoming breweries and live music throughout the day as well as a variety of vendors with items to purchase. One Eyed Buffalo Brewery will continue in...
The 17th Annual Fall WYO Quarter Horse Ranch Sale is set to begin at 1 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. There will be a performance preview at 9 a.m. the same day. This Friday, beginning at 7 p.m., there will also be a “Parade of Geldings” preview at the fairgrounds....
