Staff report

Some of the top professional rodeo cowboys in the country are in Jerome this week. The Jerome County Fair's PRCA rodeo kicks off tonight, and features 20 contestants who have competed at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

Among the big names is Kimberly cowboy Jose Young, who currently sits eighth in the pro rodeo bareback standings with $661,549 in earnings this year. The bareback competition should be fierce as Jessy Davis of Payson, Utah, and Royce Ford of Briggsdale, Colo., will also be in Jerome. The two sit third and fourth, respectively, in the latest bareback standings.

Cody Hancock of Taylor, Ariz., is slated to take part in bull riding, an event in which he ranks 10th nationally. A 2000 world champion in bull riding, Hancock will look to put on a show for rodeo fans.

The rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m., each evening through Saturday, at DePaw Arena in Jerome.

Jerome County Fair PRCA rodeo Where: DePaw Arena, Jerome County Fairgrounds When: 7:30 p.m., today through Saturday Notable: The rodeo features 20 contestants with experience at the prestigious National Finals Rodeo.