Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
Good morning, Sheridan.
Sheridan Police Department Chief Travis Koltiska and Captain Tom Ringley said the WYO Rodeo went very well with coordinated law enforcement efforts and a shift toward family-friendly events+ a formal debrief will be held in the coming days.
20-year-old Isabella Yellowtail, a member of the Crow Tribe, was crowned as the 2026 Sheridan WYO Rodeo Queen in Sheridan—she will serve as a local ambassador for rodeo and Wyoming traditions in upcoming events.
Sheridan County School District 2 approved a $72,500,944.14 budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year — including $57,254,452 from the general fund to support school operations.
At a board meeting on July 14, SCSD#2 announced its participation in the Community Eligibility Provision program so that students at eligible schools including Henry A.
Coffeen+ Highland Park+ Woodland Park+ Meadowlark+ Sagebrush+ The Wright Place+ John C. Schiffer Collaborative School+ Story Elementary will get free breakfast and lunch starting July 1 and continuing until June 30, 2029.
Jesse Ludikhuize, Sheridan County Emergency Management Coordinator, said sandbag filling locations are open across the county with free sand and free sandbags for residents to protect their homes.
Residents must fill the sandbags using their own shovels & gloves and work with a partner for safety.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation announced an update on the Buffalo Main Street Project, stating that on South Main Street from the Bypass Road to Interstate 25, Croell will begin paving the wear course today — tabs will be placed for striping.
Work on the Angus-to-Brock section will resume later this week if weather permits, and North Main Street is finishing service line connections as motorists face short delays due to traffic control and wet paint.
The Music Man
5:30-9:00 p.m. — Kalif Shrine Center Business Office — Cost not specified — Enjoy a funny and touching family musical that has charmed audiences for decades.
The Music Man
5:30-9 p.m. — Kalif Shrine Center Business Office — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a funny, warm, and romantic production that's perfect for the whole family.
Teen Zine-Making & Collage Station
9 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. — Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library — Free entry — Unleash your artistic side at the collage and zine-making station.
Sam Morton - Reading and Book Signing
5:30-6:30 a.m. — Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of Sam Morton's new book in the Winged Spur series with readings and discussions.
Teen Zine-Making & Collage Station
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM — Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library — Free entry — Unleash your artistic side with collage art and zine-making activities.
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