Good morning, Sheridan.

The Advocacy & Resource Center hosted its Make the Night Bright Walk on Thursday at Grinnell Plaza to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month, reminding survivors they are not alone.

The First United Methodist Church hosted its annual fall salad luncheon on Thursday.

Ella Fredrickson, who has attended since 1997 (and even before), noted she saw more people and more of the same faces over the years.

Sheridan and Johnson County Poets will host open microphone poetry readings in cooperation with WyoPoets on Oct.

17 to celebrate National Poetry Day. The event offers local poets a chance to share their work and inspire community creativity.

The Brinton Museum is hosting Indigenous Peoples’ Day events this October that focus on Native art, artists, histories, and cultural traditions.

The museum will offer varied programs for community members to celebrate indigenous heritage.

Professor Yu-Tsung (Rem) Tsai at UW is set to launch a four-year project using a $993,674 DOE grant to develop new quantum materials for computing, with experiments starting in Wyoming and follow-up measurements by Los Alamos in 2027.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking help after northern pike were found in Lake DeSmet near Buffalo during fall netting surveys, and asks anglers to report any pike caught to Fisheries Supervisor Stephen Siddons (307) 672-7418.

Officials warn that illegal fish stocking can lead to fines or jail.

The Sheridan County Conservation District Board recommended renewing agreements with Dayton and Clearmont to keep the free oil recycling program running as the Conservation District covers costs while towns provide tank sites—over 40,000 gallons have been recycled over 30 years and residents are urged to deposit used motor oil.

Gov. Mark Gordon signed two executive orders on Friday, Oct.

9 that ease transportation restrictions for agricultural products and fuel, aiming to lower high costs in Wyoming. The orders temporarily relax weight limits and adopt a federal hours-of-service waiver — measures designed to help local businesses and farmers.

Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office said areas west of Beckton Road changed to READY status in some spots while others dropped to NO STATUS.

Beckton Road remained closed at intersections with Soldier Creek Road and Big Goose Road to keep roads clear for emergency responders.

Jeff Barron, chief of Tongue River Fire District, said firefighters have contained the north side of the fire while burn out operations continue on the southeast and the southwest edge near the forest remains active.

Fire crews are working on the tail end to limit further spread.

Chief Jeff Barron of Tongue River Fire District said burn out operations are complete & mop up is in process.

Sheridan Fire-Rescue is urging residents to charge devices safely during Fire Prevention Week and throughout October.

Fire Chief Gary Harnish advises using manufacturer-approved chargers and charging devices on hard flat surfaces to reduce battery fire risks.

On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Big Horn Lady Rams hosted the Buffalo Lady Bison and won 3-1 at their home field in Sheridan.

The game showcased strong local sports talent in a tightly contested matchup.