Archive - Aug 27, 2011

19th Annual Elks Youth Rodeo Gets Underway

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The first contestant in the rodeo program in Senior Barrel Racing, Cashlee Cunningham, comes around barrel two and heads for number three as the 19th Annual Elks Youth Rodeo got underway at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds on Saturday morning at 8:00 am. Cashlee turned in a respectable time of 17.945 to get things started.

The first contestant in the rodeo program in Senior Barrel Racing, Cashlee Cunningham, comes around barrel two and heads for number three as the 17th Annual Elks Youth Rodeo got underway at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds on Saturday morning at 8:00 am.

CHAPS Benefit Polo Cup is Sunday

By Brad Estes on Sat 08/27/2011 06:00am
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The 3rd annual Children and Adults in Partnership Benefit Polo Cup will take place Sunday at the Big Horn Equestrian Center.

Wheels Up

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This pup trailer filled with oil took the corner at East Ridge Road and KROE Lane a little too tight Friday afternoon. The tanker did not rupture and there were no injuries involved in the accident.

Photos by Ron Richter

A construction worker looks over the damage.

Steady Progress Made on Fires in the Bighorns

By Ron Richter on Sat 08/27/2011 12:06am
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Steady Progress Made on Fires in the Bighorns

Additional resources arrived, and steady progress was made Friday on the eight lightning caused fires on the Bighorn National Forest. Fire crews with the Bighorn National Forest were reinforced Friday by 3 hot shot crews, additional smoke jumpers and a helicopter.

The Dogs Will Swim

By Ron Richter on Sat 08/27/2011 12:06am
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The annual Dog Swim is Saturday at Kendrick Pool.

The Kendrick Pool will close for the season today by going to the dogs so to speak, as canines will be more than welcome to cool off with a dip this afternoon in the pool. Recreation Specialist with the Sheridan Recreation District Nick Dore.

Fires Continue to Burn in Yellowstone

By Ron Richter on Sat 08/27/2011 12:01am
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Several new fires are burning in Yellowstone National Park.

Five new fires have been discovered in Yellowstone National Park, which now brings the total of fires reported in the park this year to 14. Yellowstone Public Information Officer Al Nash says that all of the fires are relatively small in size.