Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of July.
Good morning, Sheridan.
Monarch/Underground Miners will host its annual picnic on Sunday, Aug.
2 at 11 a.m. in Sheridan.
The Wyoming Office of Tourism will start announcing five Wyomingites as Mavericks on LinkedIn starting Monday, July 27—each honoree shows a unique spirit of independence, with the final maverick revealed on Friday, July 31.
Gas prices in Sheridan are rising as global oil market shifts drive statewide trends, and drivers may face further increases this summer.
Local consumers should keep an eye on the pump.
Wyoming Game and Fish warns motorists that drought is drawing big game to highways as moist borrow pits create unplanned green spots—attracting animals searching for food and water—and urges drivers to slow down, especially during early morning and late evening hours.
Jacob Martin, appointed by the City Council in August 2024 to a three-year term, has been elected board president+ he said he met many strategic plan goals and invites the community to share ideas.
Sheridan water officials lifted the priority water administration on Friday along Little Goose Creek and Big Goose Creek upstream of town (only priority water rights may use the flow).
Intra-state stream regulation remains in effect.
State Engineer Gebhart announced today that priority water administration in the Tongue River Basin is lifted after Montana’s May 5 call due to low stream flows that kept the reservoir from filling.
SEO will contact affected owners + only priority water rights may divert under stream regulation.
University of Wyoming researchers led by Associate Professor Thomas Boothby and grad student Tyler Gonzales are using water bear survival methods to dry RNA-based medicines for room temperature storage; the project received an NSF STAR Project award + it could ease shipping for areas without reliable refrigeration.
THE Black Tie, Sheridan's renowned saddle bronc horse, overcame a severe stifle injury with groundbreaking arthroscopic surgery — returning to set a new arena record at the local rodeo.
Riders praise his resilience and unwavering performance on the big stage.
Snacks & Stories
11 AM – 12 PM — Sheridan County Public Library Fulmer Branch — Free entry — Enjoy delightful snacks and engaging read-alouds as part of the Summer Reading Program.
Prenatal Preparation Workshop
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Sheridan County YMCA — Free entry — Join community partners for an informative series covering various aspects of pregnancy.
Neighborhood Pop-Up Camp
4:30-5:30 p.m. — North Heights Park — Free entry — Enjoy pirate-themed fun with ice cream treats and prizes for kids of all ages.
Snacks & Stories
11 AM – 12 PM — Sheridan County Public Library Fulmer Branch — Free entry — Enjoy delightful snacks and engaging read-alouds as part of the Summer Reading Program.
End of Summer Reading Program Celebration
12:00 – 4:30 PM — Sheridan County Public Library Fulmer Branch — Free entry — Celebrate summer reading with books, snacks, and games for all ages.
Neighborhood Pop-Up Camp
4:30-5:30 p.m. — North Heights Park — Free entry — Experience pirate-themed fun with ice cream treats and prizes for kids of all ages.
The Imaginaries Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Whitney Commons Park — Free entry — Enjoy live Americana tunes from a talented husband and wife duo.
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