Good morning, Sheridan.

Sheridan Community Land Trust will host the free SCLT Explore History program featuring historian Donovin Sprague discussing the Powder River Expedition in eastern Wyoming.

Two sessions will be held — one at The Hub on Smith on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and one at the Tongue River Valley Community Center in Dayton on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to noon — inviting community members of all ages to learn about regional history.

Sheridan County School District #2 will host a community conversation about potential legislative impacts on public schools on Feb.

10 at 6 p.m. in the Commons Room at Sheridan Junior High School.

Sheridan County School Districts 2 and 3 are hosting legislative forums this month so community members can ask questions and share concerns — details on locations and schedules will be announced soon.

Wyoming legislators will consider new education measures in the upcoming 2026 session, and local educators are watching for proposals that may shape classroom programs.

Wyoming has had a warm winter with little snow, and meteorologists say if February’s temperatures hold, cities such as Casper and Cheyenne may record one of their warmest winters – meteorological winter started on Dec.

1 and ends Feb. 28.

Wildlife researchers have used 120 remote cameras in Yellowstone to capture millions of photos and employ AI to sort species to reduce animal stress, and a recent Wyoming Game and Fish operation near Parkman saw two helicopters collide during a capture attempt, with no injuries reported.

Sheridan officials say the Wyoming Business Council has boosted local projects + driven community growth as lawmakers consider proposals to limit its role.

They expect the council’s support to benefit residents while discussions continue.

Lawmakers will review three major health bills when the legislative session begins on Feb.

9 to address changes in essential health care services for residents.

Sheridan National Alliance on Mental Illness is adding support groups + events to meet rising local participation and demand for mental health resources.

Residents can access these opportunities to connect and learn more about community support.