Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
Good morning, Sheridan.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will hold a women-only hunter education course in Sheridan at The Hub on Smith Street on Friday, August 22nd from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, August 23rd and Sunday, August 24th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students must attend every session, pass a final test to earn a certificate, and pay a total of $15 while those 12 and under need a guardian.
Sheridan College now manages the Agripark Building and has added 40 horse stalls for its 50-member rodeo team—this expansion will reduce public events as the college prioritizes team practice time.
The college will decide which events remain open to the public while scheduling its annual rodeo on September 26th–28th and the season opener in Chadron on September 5th–7th.
School in SCSD#1 will start on Monday, August 18 as classes end in May, Dr. Jeff Jones said.
Enrollment is up each year although the district hired fewer new teachers and faces housing challenges (about half of staff lives in Sheridan) and did not add new special ed staff (a sign of strong current staffing).
Federal funding for Wyoming after-school programs was frozen in July but was restored on July 18, easing worries for children and their families statewide—this move secured aid for more than 6,000 kids across 79 sites including Lights On!
Lander. Local advocates and state officials say the renewed 21st CCLC funds will help guide safe, hands-on care and support working families as schools plan ahead.
The Sheridan Community Land Trust is hosting a stream restoration event at the Big Goose Natural Area on Wednesday, August 13 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Volunteers will work with Steady Stream Hydrology experts to collect data to guide future efforts — no experience is needed.
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.
Teen Zine-Making & Collage Station
9 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. — Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library — Free entry — Express your creativity through zines and collage art at the library.
Peter Antoniou Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — WYO Performing Arts and Education Center — Starts at $90 — Experience an unforgettable evening with comedian Peter Antoniou at WYO Theater.
Jen Thompson Powerlifting Seminar
4-9 p.m. — Forge Physio & Performance — $150 — Learn powerlifting techniques from a world champion in an exclusive seminar.
Plein Air Sketching Discovery Session
5:30-7 p.m. — SCLT Big Goose Natural Area — Free entry — Capture the beauty of fall landscapes with artist-led plein air sketching.
Big Goose Creek Walking Tour Artifacts Exploration
10:00 – 11:30 AM — The Hub On Smith — Free entry — Discover the historical artifacts related to the Big Goose Creek walking tour with insights from museum experts.
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