Good morning, Sheridan.

Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter reported that its New Year’s Eve Gala raised $30,100, organized by Julio and Katusha Quintana, while the red carpet themed event built on past successes and will support shelter operations.

The Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Black Mountain Nordic during an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Jan.

28; the group promotes Nordic skiing and non-motorized winter recreation in the area.

Wyoming Community Foundation invites executive directors and board members to the 'Partnering for Impact' event at the Food Group in Sheridan on Wednesday, Feb.

4. Attendees can connect with the Sheridan-Johnson Counties Local Board for networking and discussion.

Resilience, a new exhibition at the Ucross Art Gallery, opened Jan.

29 and displays works by 2025 Ucross Fellowship Native American Artists. Free events include an artist talk at 11 a.m. at Sheridan College & a reception at 6 p.m. on April 17; the exhibit runs until May 15.

Sheridan High School senior Olivia Hardesty was nominated by U.S. Senator John Barrasso for the U.S. Air Force Academy—a nomination that recognizes her strong academic record—and it marks a proud milestone for local talent.

The Sheridan County Conservation District is helping landowners recover from the 2024 Elk Fire by removing hazard trees, protecting water intake, and replacing infrastructure + they are monitoring water quality on the Tongue River watershed and plan to add turbidity sensors when more funding is available.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is accepting nominations for the Outdoor Hall of Fame and Youth Conservationist of the Year award to honor outstanding conservation efforts.

Community members are encouraged to submit their entries before the deadline.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is advancing its partnership with Billings Clinic toward an affiliation agreement and resolution to strengthen community healthcare.

Officials expect the collaboration to benefit local services in the near future.