Good morning, Sheridan.

The Johnson County School Board honored local Special Olympian Carson McGee with an award at a recent Special Olympics event—Kelsey Moore introduced him, explained the award, and thanked the board for its financial support that lets local athletes compete when many districts no longer back the program.

The U.S. Forest Service announced earlier this month that Crazy Woman Canyon on Forest System Rd. 33 will not open this season because a bridge is being replaced — the work is in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration and Johnson County.

Officials urged the public to use alternate routes — the project is expected to continue through September.

Sheridan City Councilman Andrew Patceg and Public Works Director Hanns Mercer said the roto mill and overlay project will start early this summer after the Capital Improvement Program finished replacing the North Heights water main.

The work aims to fix long-term pipe deterioration from acidic soils—crews will complete Phase 2 quickly for affected residents.

After a presentation by Human Resources Director Heather Doke, the Sheridan City Council unanimously approved a one-year contract with International Association of Fire Fighters Local #276.

The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance amending chapter nine of City Code and a resolution for the final plat of the Riverstone Park Phase Two Subdivision—more details will follow.

A federal judge blocked the firing of health workers from the Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program after miner Harry Wiley sued over his black lung diagnosis — the order restores job protection for workers who screen coal miners in Wyoming and West Virginia.

Dr. Michael Kinney, SMH’s Specialist of Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, appeared on Public Pulse to introduce himself and discuss the new Behavioral Health Unit designed to meet growing local mental health needs.

He has worked with the team since Fall 2024 and the unit — developed under the Growing for You campaign — is projected to open early in 2027.

Ribbon Cutting for Studio Three O Seven

12:15-12:45 p.m. — Studio 3O7 — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening of a new full-service salon with a ceremonial ribbon cutting.

The Met Live In HD: Il Barbiere di Siviglia

11 AM – 2 PM — WYO Performing Arts and Education Center — Tickets starting at $70 — Experience a live HD performance of the classic opera.

Melissa Carper Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — Kalif Shrine Auditorium — Suggested donations of $15/person — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Melissa Carper and Bonnie Montgomery.