As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, Bighorn National Forest employees are encouraging the public to be extra careful with campfires, where they are allowed, and combustible materials to prevent human-caused fires. Summertime out on public lands can be full of great memories if the right safety measures are practiced. In a release, the

The Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter is a no kill shelter that operates primarily on donations and grants.  Full time staff maintain the care of the varied animals housed within the facility. From dogs and cats to gerbils and even fish, the staff are kept busy with feedings, adoptions, meetings and care.  But the shelter …

First lady Jenny Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative delivered 1,400 lbs of beef to The Hub on Smith on June 28.  The Wyoming Hunger Initiative seeks to build greater awareness and increase collaboration and participation in the fight against childhood hunger. The organization’s mission is to end hunger and food insecurity throughout the Cowboy State.

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Reconstruction work is planned for Dayton Gulch Road, aka Forest System Road 15, during the 2022 summer season. Road work is expected to start around July 12, 2022, with clearing and grubbing of roadside brush.  Other phases will include road reconditioning, improving sight distance on several corners, aggregate placement, and dust abatement. Minor delays

Five members of the State Champion Sheridan High School Girls Golf team, along with 2 from Kelly Walsh, are competing against some of the best high school golfers in the country. The golfers are competing in the 3-day National High School Golf Association National Invitational at Pinehurst, North Carolina. Samantha Spielman, Gabi Wright, Katie Jorgenson,

Lake Stop Resort on Lake De Smet has several events planned for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. In a news release from Sue Washut at Lake Stop, it states that the events will include a fireworks display on Saturday July 2nd, starting at sundown, depending on any burn ban and the wind speed. Food …

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee hosted a candidate forum for the primary election candidates on Monday, June 27 at 6 p.m. at the WYO Theater. A good crowd attended the event. Jodi Hartley, Chamber of Commerce’s Marketing & Communications Director, commented on Monday’s event. The Monday night forum consisted

On Monday afternoon, June 27, the Sheridan City Fire-Rescue held a two-part ceremony at the fire hall on East Works. The first part of the ceremony was dedication of the new Tower Truck for the Fire Department. Fire Chief Gary Harnish explained about the dedication ceremony. But, since the new truck weighs around 80,000 pounds, …

Plans to maintain the historic Meadowlark Dam and spillway, built in 1936, will begin mid-July and end in early September. Lake levels will begin to lower as early as the end of June and will remain low throughout the remainder of the season. Repairs are needed to replace collapsed spillway walls, erosion at the outlet, …