Good Day
Sheridan
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Sheridan. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Black Mountain Nordic, a nonprofit boosting Nordic skiing, received a $10,000 grant from the Sheridan-Johnson Counties Local Board of the Wyoming Community Foundation as part of a $227,592 fall award in 2025 — it plans to expand local non-motorized winter recreation programs. Sheridan Media
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns partners with homeowners in Sheridan and Johnson counties (targeting those 50 and older) to deliver essential repairs that keep homes safe and accessible. Habitat staff on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse explained that applicants must meet income and safety criteria. Sheridan Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The All-Schools 5th Grade Student Art Show remains on view through March 2 at the Brinton Museum in Big Horn. The museum will welcome visitors Thursday through Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. Sheridan Media
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ USDA reported that 15,000 small farms closed or consolidated in 2025, with Texas losing 2,000 and 8,000 of them being low-earning, while Wyoming remained stable without any farm bankruptcies (local Farm Bureau officials say consolidation is natural when operators retire). Cowboy State Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Wyoming Extension Sheep Task Force will host a free webinar on managing flock health during lambing season on Tuesday, March 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom, with a second session on Thursday, March 26. City of Sheridan
- ➤ On Monday, Feb. 23, SCSD#2 and NWCC held a joint meeting in Sheridan to discuss concurrent and dual enrollment and to relaunch their partnership as the Northern Wyoming Career Pathways Partnership, which officials said will offer work-based learning and credit transfer options to help students and families save money. City of Sheridan
- ➤ The Museum at the Bighorns has restarted school programs for third and fourth graders and expanded community events using interactive lessons from local history. It secured $25,000 (from the Teaching with Primary Sources Great Plains Region program) to support classroom visits and community tours. City of Sheridan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reported that the Access Yes program provided hunting access to 2,547,138 acres in 2025 across all 23 counties. It also granted access to 190,015 acres of public land, giving landowners wildlife management support while expanding public hunting and fishing opportunities in the region. City of Sheridan
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sheridan vintage snowmobile racers tested their sleds in preparation for West Yellowstone Expo ’26 set for March 6-7, and around 15 local racers will compete at the event. Sheridan Media
- ➤ Yesterday, senators Barrasso and Lummis honored Wyoming’s three Olympic athletes on the Senate floor as their remarks recognized Breezy Johnson’s gold in Alpine Skiing, Jaelin Kauf’s two silvers, and Anna Gibson’s historic showing in Ski Mountaineering at the 2026 Winter Games. Sheridan Media
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The Spicy Pickles Featuring Hannah Rodriguez
7-10 p.m. — WYO Theater — Ticket information not provided — Experience vintage jazz vibes and big-band energy with the sensational Hannah Rodriguez on vocals.
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Writers and Authors Gathering in Sheridan
1-2:30 p.m. — Sheridan County Public Library Fulmer Branch — Free entry — Connect with local writers at the first community meeting of 2026.
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Jukebox Saturday Night
2-5 p.m. — Kalif Shrine Center Business Office — No cost information available — Celebrate America's Swing Era with iconic Big Band music from the 30s, 40s, and 50s.
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Dale Watson Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — 42 N Main St, Sheridan, WY — Ticket information not provided — Experience heartfelt country music with Dale Watson's deep baritone voice and sharp wit.
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Tristan und Isolde
10 AM - 1 PM — WYO Performing Arts and Education Center — Ticket info not specified — Experience Wagner’s iconic opera featuring the stunning Lise Davidsen as Isolde.
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