Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
Good morning, Sheridan.
Veterans Village is hosting its Annual Ruck Race on May 17 at 8 a.m. to raise funds for a scaled-down development that will complete five small homes for homeless veterans in Sheridan County—participants can choose a light or heavy weight to run trails while organizer Blain Deahl noted he has identified 107 local homeless veterans on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse.
Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter Director AJ Evans invites community members to join the Annual Dog Jog 5K at Powder Horn for a donation based fundraiser that supports shelter animals + the event encourages runners, walkers and joggers to bring their dogs along.
Registrations must be made by emailing Powder Horn Membership Director Brittany Ennis + further details will be provided before the event.
Gov. Mark Gordon let a bill pass that will require proof of U.S. citizenship to vote in all elections and add a 30-day residency rule—Secretary of State Chuck Gray said the law will tighten election security.
The law will go into effect on July 1 and new voting rules are expected by election season.
Starting April 1, the Delivering for America plan will remove afternoon mail pickups from Wyoming post offices because each is over 50 miles from a regional processing center—officials say details for Cheyenne and Casper are unclear.
Lawmakers and postal workers are contesting the changes—following the early departure of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Monday.
Wyoming Game and Fish Department has held season setting meetings in the Sheridan Region since March 24 to discuss proposals with local hunters and the public.
The final meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 31 at the Game and Fish Sheridan Regional Office - written and online comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. April 2.
Yesterday, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on Frank Bisignano’s nomination to lead Social Security and Wyoming’s delegation said reports of the Rock Springs office shutting down were not true — only an unused room was set to close.
Local officials and Rock Springs Mayor Max Mickelson confirmed that seniors’ benefits will remain safe as the agency expands in-person appointments starting March 31 — easing local worry.
On Monday, a judicial nominating commission named three candidates—Attorney General Bridget Hill, Judge Stuart S.
Healy III, and attorney Anna Reeves Olson—for the governor’s consideration to fill the vacancy left by Chief Justice Kate M. Fox, who retires May 27. If Hill is appointed, the governor will name a new attorney general subject to Senate confirmation.
Spring Craft and Trade Show at Sheridan County Fairgrounds
This free craft and trade show features a variety of vendors and concessions, open to the public at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds.
Special Spring Services
11 a.m. — Old Apostolic Lutheran Church — Free entry — Attend a welcoming service with communion and Sunday school following the worship.
Billy McGuigan Concert
7-11 p.m. — WYO Performing Arts and Education Center — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening filled with an electrifying performance by Billy McGuigan.
Due West: The Unbroken Journey
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sheridan Hotel & Convention Center — $600 VIP Table or $40 General Admission — Experience a journey benefiting REACH with dinner and community spirit.
Sheridan Empty Bowl Event
5-6:30 p.m. — Sheridan County Fairgrounds — Tickets available at the door — Experience a fun evening of live music and games while supporting local neighbors in need.
Big Horn Home Builders 2025 Home & Garden Show
April 25-27 — Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sheridan Hotel & Convention Center — Registration required — Explore the latest trends in home and garden at this annual community event.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Sheridan.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.