Good morning, Sheridan.

Zach Stewart of the Sheridan Recreation District received the 2026 WRPA Fellow Award on Sept.

30 for his commitment to parks and recreation. He advanced from supervisor in 2018 to recreation manager and served as WRPA treasurer since 2020 + held the role of Sports/Programming Chair from 2019 to 2023.

Construction of a new community building is underway at the Johnson County Fairgrounds as old buildings are torn down to make room for a space that will seat 500 and house the Fair Board Office + 4-H Extension Office; the building can be split into separate areas for multiple events.

The Wyoming Community Foundation connects donors with local nonprofits and scholarships through its Sheridan-Johnson board that identifies community needs.

Board Chair Steve Reimann said the program has been helping residents support causes they value + strengthening local communities since he joined over a decade ago.

On Wednesday, Oct. 7, Kennon Products at 1100 Hi-Tech Drive will host the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours event where attendees can enjoy breakfast including eggs + sausage + orange juice + pancakes, register for door prizes and network with the Kennon team. Advanced registration is appreciated.

At Sheridan College’s Pat Hamilton Memorial Short Round on Sunday, bullfighters displayed bravery and athleticism as photojournalist Clint Wood captured the event; bulls weighing 1,500-18,000 pounds took part.

The Natural History Museum of Wyoming will host its second annual Night of Discovery Gala at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

17 at the Ramada Convention Center to support family and veteran dinosaur digs plus unveil new exhibits. The event will feature dinner, entertainment by Rich Bratten, and both live and silent auctions.

A Way.com report shows Wyoming auto mechanics earn $26.59 per hour, ranking 28th among states.

Shop owners have raised labor rates to win technicians (since many say low pay drives them away), which in turn boosts customer charges.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has issued hunting season safety tips today, advising hunters to unload firearms in vehicles and wear fluorescent colors when required — Katie Simpson noted these measures aim to reduce accidental injuries by ensuring hunters know their targets and surroundings.

Johnson County Commissioners received an update yesterday from Anita Bartlett on a diversion project near Kaycee along the Middle Fork of the Powder River and on funding for another project, with engineering now in focus while no construction is underway.

Hunters in Wyoming are asked by the Game and Fish Department to submit lymph node samples from harvested deer, elk or moose to help wildlife managers track the spread of chronic wasting disease (detailed instructions are available online).