Good morning, Sheridan.

The 42nd-annual Lake DeSmet Fishing Derby hosted by the Buffalo Lions Club took place over Memorial Day Weekend and raised funds for club initiatives as winners received prizes and cash at the club headquarters at Lake DeSmet.

The Bighorn Arts Collective announced that acclaimed Americana duo The Imaginaries will headline the Collective Arts Festival on Aug.

8 at Whitney Commons in Sheridan, set to bring vibrant music to the community.

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported on Tuesday that the state’s unemployment rate dropped from 3.6% in March to 3.5% in April.

Science Kids, a Sheridan-based nonprofit providing outdoor science education since 2009, will begin summer classes on June 15 for children ages 6 to 14 and host a free bat walk on June 21 at an Unplug event — in collaboration with the Community Land Trust.

Superintendent Scott Stults, who resigned earlier this year to take on a new role (executive director at Wyoming Association of School Administrators starting July 1), attended his final SHS graduation on Sunday.

He served SCSD#2 for five years and was named Wyoming Superintendent of the Year last May.

Sheridan High School is celebrating its class of 2026 with an event that honors its long tradition (a practice where seniors passed a tomahawk to the next class until 1966).

Civics 307 and WY Vote, two Wyoming-based nonpartisan organizations founded by Gail Symons, offer educational resources on government processes and voter registration (providing essential tools to help locals prepare for upcoming elections).

The City Council approved a new restaurant liquor license for Olha’s Market today.

Assistant City Clerk Michaele Shapiro explained that licenses have unlimited availability and require 60 percent of gross sales from food services over 12 months.

The Wyoming Board of Medicine licensed 234% more OBGYNs since 2017, yet fewer now have a Wyoming address—raising concerns about local maternity care access.

HAUS PARTY

12 PM – 11:59 PM — Ice Haus Eatery — Free entry — Celebrate summer with live music, local vendors, food, and drinks at this community-focused outdoor event.

Free Front-Line Employee Training Workshop

8-11:30 a.m. — Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sheridan Hotel & Convention Center — Free entry — Enhance your customer service skills and exceed guest expectations with expert training.

Chamber Lunch Program

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sheridan — $25 per person — Enjoy a networking opportunity with a buffet lunch included.

Itty Bitty T-Ball for Young Kids

5:00 – 6:45 PM — Sheridan County YMCA — Registration required — A fun introduction to T-Ball for ages 4-5, focusing on fundamental skills and social interaction.

Wes Urbaniak Music: Big Horn Run Kickoff

4-8 p.m. — Sheridan, Wyoming — Free entry — Enjoy live music while you prepare for the Big Horn Run in a scenic forest setting.

Coffee & Chat on Homeownership with Habitat for Humanity

10-11 a.m. — Innominate Coffeehouse & Bakery — Free entry — Discuss homeownership opportunities while enjoying coffee in a welcoming atmosphere.

Free Build Friday

10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Sheridan County Public Library Fulmer Branch — Free entry — Enjoy a creative day crafting Lego and Duplo masterpieces for kids of all ages.