Good morning, Sheridan.

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Globe Life Family Heritage Division with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on June 12th — the division offers supplemental health insurance that pays benefits directly to clients to help with out-of-pocket expenses, and local agent Laurie Jean assists those interested.

The 7th annual Johnson County Weed Bounty program kicked off on June 12 with Wyoming Game and Fish Department support as volunteers removed thousands of pounds of invasive weeds to help protect native rangeland and wildlife—participants earn payments for removing and reporting noxious plants that threaten local ecosystems.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department runs AIS check stations to stop invasive species like zebra and quagga mussels and curly pondweed from spreading into waters used for water sports and recreation.

Boaters are asked to follow the Clean, Drain, Dry method to remove plants from their boats—an important step to protect local water quality.

On Monday night, the City Council approved the fiscal year 2026 budget at just under $140.4 million—passed by a vote of 6 to 1 with Councilman Andy Patceg opposing—and City Administrator Stu McRae thanked his staff for their work.

The budget will begin on July 1.

The City Council approved Ordinance 2293 that amends Chapter 9 of City Code related to courts, fines, and imprisonment on Monday night.

City Attorney Brad Thimmesch said the code has been revised many times while much of it remained unchanged since 1937.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Cody Sinclair and Liz Dearcorn appeared on Public Pulse to update the community on progress in building the new Behavioral Health Unit as part of the Growing for You campaign—this effort is raising funds to help local residents get needed mental health care. Dr. Michael Kinney has already met with around 300 community members while fundraising continues with a match fund from the O’Dell family to help close the $700,000 gap.

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.