Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
Good morning, Sheridan.
On June 19 the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Sheridan Fly Rod Company—Joey’s Fly Fishing with a ribbon cutting in Sheridan.
The company makes custom fishing rods for a personalized experience in varied waterways.
Sheridan College’s third annual Broadway Musical Theater Intensive will culminate in three performances of WORKING, A Musical starting Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m. and continuing on Saturday, June 28 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Kinnison Hall at the Whitney Center for the Arts — tickets range from $20 to $30.
Sheridan school officials support increased teacher pay + greater funding for counselors as Wyoming plans to change its school funding model this summer.
Sheridan Community Land Trust received a $15,000 gift from Powder River Basin Trout Unlimited on June 20 to start a detailed survey of 6,000 feet of Big Goose Creek near 14 Lane Ln.
The grant will support mapping the creek's cross-sections and profiles—work planned to improve habitat for fish and wildlife while enhancing local outdoor recreation.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is holding a public meeting Monday, June 30 at 5:00 p.m. at the Sheridan Regional Office at 700 Valley View Dr—this meeting will gather public input on proposed Chapter 52 changes that reclassify otters as nongame wildlife and set requirements for reporting accidental takes of otters and foxes, while written comments are accepted until 5:00 p.m. July 31.
The State Loan and Investment Board approved $500k for Sheridan to buy a new fire engine—while it did not act on a parking funding request.
On June 7, a federally required mass casualty drill took place at Sheridan County Airport to test emergency response plans for a simulated CRJ200 passenger plane crash.
County Commissioner Nick Siddle attended the after action review and said one issue was found that must be fixed to keep FAA certification — the drill is held every three years.
Runners began the 100-mile race at 9 a.m. on June 20th at Tongue River Canyon Campground despite some trail damage from last year’s Elk Fire, and all race spots were filled.
Today the 52-mile, 32-mile and 18-mile races start at 5 a.m., 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. from Jaws Trailhead and Dry Fork near Burgess Junction - racers continue their challenge.
Sheridan WYO Rodeo
6-10 p.m. — Sheridan County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling rodeo events while supporting a great cause.
Sheridan WYO Rodeo
6-10 p.m. — Sheridan County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of live rodeo action in Sheridan, WY.
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