Good morning, Sheridan.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites families to join Kids Fishing Day at The Bear Lodge Resort Pond in Burgess Junction on June 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Resident youth under 14 do not need a fishing license while children ages 14-17 can purchase a $3 license and nonresident rules differ + free lunch is provided and families must RSVP.

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Renatus Exteriors with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on April 25 — the contractor, owned by Jeremy and Jamey Nehring, builds custom homes, roofing, siding, downspouts and windows at 1705 N.

Main St.

Fraudsters target Wyoming residents with text scams posing as the Wyoming Department of Transportation by threatening to cancel driving privileges and directing recipients to a spoofed website for false fines + law enforcement and cybersecurity experts say the scheme is part of a growing trend that exploits local long-distance drivers.

Jill Benson, Sheridan artist Joel Ostlind and Buffalo-based artist Lisa Norman appeared on Public Pulse to discuss a new 10 ft.—by—66 ft. art installation set to be placed on the Woolworth Building.

The work—financed by Security State Bank and managed by a committee led by Paul Del Rossi—will be unveiled at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 18.

A large crowd joined museum staff, board, and volunteers at the preview of the Museum at the Bighorns Phase 1 relocation project held on Tuesday, June 10 (in the historic former Woolworth’s building) before the museum opens to the public today.

The event featured a silent auction fundraiser, slide show, raffle, and a Crow Blessing given by Leonard Bends as the museum prepares for upcoming exhibits and events.

At the June 9 meeting, school board members reviewed the Fifth Street Greenhouse update with new grants for produce and student involvement—officials also discussed a concealed carry policy, which they approved by an 8—1 vote and will reconvene on July 14 at 6 p.m.

Today, WYDOT reported that paving for the curb and gutter at the Main Street–Fort Street intersection will begin this week after turning off the signal and installing three-way stop signs—motorists should expect lane closures and flagging operations for several weeks.

Utility work continues from Fort Street to Snyder Street, and projects to install a box culvert and a new storm drain pipe on South Main Street will occur soon.

Wyoming Highway Patrol Captain Erik Jorgensen urged local drivers to look twice before merging, accelerating or turning so that motorcycles are not at risk - noting that 6,335 motorcyclist deaths and 82,564 injuries were recorded in 2023.

He recommended a two-second following gap or three to four seconds in bad weather and stressed that helmets, though not required for riders over 18, remain strongly advised.

Sheridan's Kamari Barth is the first from Wyoming to play in the Susan Polgar Girls’ Invitational—she will compete from June 21st to 25th on Webster University campus near Saint Louis where over $285,000 in prizes and scholarships will be awarded.

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.

Sheridan WYO Rodeo

6-10 p.m. — Sheridan County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling rodeo events while supporting a great cause.

Sheridan WYO Rodeo

6-10 p.m. — Sheridan County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of live rodeo action in Sheridan, WY.