Good morning, Sheridan.

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Brick & Bloom Boutique with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 29 at 150 Gillette St. in Ranchester.

Owner Shana Kyllonen leads the boutique (offering timeless finds for home and baby) as it joins the local business community.

On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Black Withers Equine Bodywork LLC with a ribbon cutting event; owner Cassie Morss provides equine bodywork to improve horse comfort, mobility and performance.

The Natural History Museum of Wyoming opens a second location in Ranchester to offer exhibits + interactive educational programs that engage visitors.

Executive Director Thomas J. Hebert said the new space at 480 U.S. Highway 14 meets the need for extra storage and stronger community outreach.

Rates in Sheridan County fell from 2.5% in May to 2.4% in June while Johnson County dropped from 2.4% to 2.2%, both levels now lower than last year.

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services said these declines came as seasonal job gains emerged in construction, leisure and business services.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has imposed an open fire ban on most Commission-owned lands statewide, including 45 Wildlife Habitat Management Areas and 199 Public Access Areas, due to extreme drought conditions and heightened fire danger.

Recreationists should verify local fire restrictions before visiting public lands.

Community information sessions are held this week to explain a poll question on a proposed Senior Citizen Service District with a maximum property tax levy of two mills for local homes.

Sessions are scheduled in Sheridan on Wed, Aug. 5, in Dayton on Wed, Aug. 5, and in Big Horn on Thu, Aug. 6 ahead of the Aug. 18 primaries.

At the third annual mutton bustin' competition held locally, youth like Ryker Cunningham tested their skills as his father advised him to 'just hang on.' The event continues today, engaging young riders with excitement.

Neighborhood Pop-Up Camp

4:30-5:30 p.m. — North Heights Park — Free entry — Experience pirate-themed fun with ice cream treats and prizes for kids of all ages.

The Imaginaries Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Whitney Commons Park — Free entry — Enjoy live Americana tunes from a talented husband and wife duo.