Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of June.
Good morning, Sheridan.
Dr. Richard Allan Fox presented his archaeological view of the Battle of Little Bighorn at the Bighorns Museum on Saturday, June 13 using metal detectors and eyewitness reports.
Museum Director Carrie Ida Edinger said Security State Bank Wyoming supported the event + an All-American Indian Days exhibit opens in July.
On June 11, the Brinton Museum hosted an oral history roundtable that connected tribal voices with Native American art on the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
The exhibit remains open through Sept. 14 and a re-enactment of the Rosebud Battle is scheduled for June 17.
Ucross Foundation is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at the grand reopening of the Big Red Ranch House.
The event features an exhibition by Sheridan artist and Ucross Trustee Arin Waddell (highlighting local art).
Sheridan County’s unemployment rate dropped from 3.5% in March to 2.8% in April while Johnson County fell from 3.3% to 2.7% according to the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services; seasonal job gains helped add 1,300 non-farm jobs statewide.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reported multiple bear conflicts and urged residents to secure attractants by storing pet food, grills, and garden items indoors.
Christina Schmidt said immediate reporting of conflicts helps manage bear activity (Sheridan is in bear habitat).
Two farms in Sheridan County are named beneficiaries of a statewide grant that will bolster their operations.
Officials said the grant is designed to support local agriculture and encourage long-term growth.
Sheridan Memorial Hospital invites community members to tour The Path Behavioral Health Center at a public open house on Wednesday, June 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering facility tours plus details on upcoming outpatient relocation mid-July and later crisis stabilization and inpatient services.
Sheridan Memorial Hospital has relocated its Transitional Care Unit to the Sheridan Green House campus + the program now offers patients a setting that feels like home with skilled recovery support after illness, injury, or surgery.
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.
Snacks & Stories
11:00 a.m. — Sheridan County Public Library Fulmer Branch — Free — Enjoy delightful snacks and engaging read-alouds as part of the Summer Reading Program.
Snacks & Stories
11 AM — Sheridan County Public Library Fulmer Branch — Free entry — Enjoy delightful snacks paired with engaging read-alouds for the summer reading program.
Snacks & Stories
11:00 a.m. — Sheridan County Public Library Fulmer Branch — Free entry — Enjoy tasty snacks while engaging with delightful read-alouds for summer fun.
Adult Evening Craft Club
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM — Sheridan County Public Library Fulmer Branch — Cost not specified — Unleash your creativity with adult crafts every Thursday evening.
Snacks & Stories
11 AM — Sheridan County Public Library Fulmer Branch — Free entry — Delightful snacks and engaging read-alouds for the summer reading program.
Crafting Together
12-2 p.m. — Sheridan County Public Library Fulmer Branch — Free entry — Engage in creative fun with crafting activities for kids and parents alike.
Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies Live Performance
2-6 p.m. — Sheridan College — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of live music, local food, and artisan vendors at Music on the Mall.
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