The Johnson County Fair continues Tuesday with sheep the featured livestock for the day. There will be the Sheep Show, Lamb Feed by the Johnson County Wool Growers, and the big event, the Sheep Lead in the evening. Additionally, the Exhibit Hall has its Grand Opening, Sweet Treats from Sheridan College in Johnson County, the …

The Hospital Board of Trustees for the Johnson County Healthcare Center have approved funding for the budget for Phase II of their current capital construction project. Shawn O’Dell, with O’Dell Construction, gave a presentation to the board at their recent meeting, telling them the preliminary estimated budget for Phase II was $8.5 million, which

As the temperature continues to climb, several counties in southeast Montana are taking preventative measures to prevent a wildland fire from breaking out. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks have placed Stage 1 fire restrictions in Big Horn, Treasure and Musselshell counties. Campfires at FWP sites are in place except for Tongue River Reservoir State Park,

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan to be a District Court Judge for the Eighth Judicial District serving Goshen County. Secretary Buchanan will remain in office to fulfill his forthcoming duties and ensure a smooth transition before taking the bench. In a media release issued by Gordon’s Office, Buchanan

The 45th Annual Dayton Days kicked off on Friday, July 29, with the Cow-pie classic, tennis shoe kick off, and a pool party on Friday. On Saturday, July 30, the Dayton/Ranchester Rotary Club served a pancake breakfast. There was also a one-mile fun run, and then the parade began at 10 a.m, followed by a …

Never in Wyoming history have we seen an election like the GOP primary of 2022. These three hotly-contested races are a fight for the soul of the Republican party.  Although it is called the Republican primary, it is easy to predict that 15,000-plus Democrats and Independents will have a big effect on who wins the …

Butch Jellis, deana harragarra waters, and Leonard Bends. harragarra is wearing authentic Kiowa dress. It was a cool, sunny morning for the Miss Indian America Collective’s Tribute Tree Planting Ceremony on Friday, July 29 at the Kendrick Mansion Arboretum.  Six trees were planted, and more are planned. The Miss Indian America Collective’s tribute

LOCAL TRACK AND FIELD – Tomorrow Sheridan high school will be hosting an all-comers track meet, Sheridan high school Head track coach Taylor Kelting says it’s a fund raiser for two year old Caysn Cates from Buffalo who is battling leukemia. Kelting says this is the second year for the event. And Taylor says it’s …

On the agenda for their Tuesday meeting, the Sheridan County Commission will consider the Huckeba Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and the submission of an application for federal funding for their 2023 Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) project. There will be a resolution to amend rules and regulations governing the division of land; and consideration of

The Johnson County Fair and Rodeo Week may have started this past weekend with a few events, but kicks off a busy week today. Monday’s schedule includes the Horse Show, 4H judging, Open Class Exhibit judging, the Cat Show, Pocket Pets Judging, and the mandatory 4H/FFA exhibitor meeting. Tuesday is Sheep Day at the fair, …