Good morning, Sheridan.

Sheridan City Planner Kelly Schroeder and local resource council members are leading walk audits today to check pedestrian safety and accessibility on selected streets.

The project, funded by an AARP Community Challenge microgrant, invites residents to email their observations and may guide future safety improvements.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is underway, drawing about 500,000 riders through Sheridan and Johnson Counties until Aug.

16, and local highway patrol urges motorists to allow extra following space — especially in poor weather — to reduce safety risks.

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Halo Salon LLC with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Friday, Aug.

7 — the new hair and nail salon is owned by Dee Hall and is located at 219 N. Main St.

Gillette College received candidacy from the Higher Education Commission and a peer review team will soon visit the campus to assess accreditation, which may lead to funding changes for Sheridan College when Gillette levies 4 mills for state funds, with full accreditation possible by fall next year.

SCSD#1 classes will begin Monday, Aug.

24 — Superintendent Jones said the district is simplifying supply lists and addressing staffing and housing challenges while new students must pre-register and returning students register by Tuesday, Sept. 8.

At a 6-1 vote, Sheridan College trustees approved a resolution warning that if a November ballot to limit property taxes passes, college programs may be cut due to decreased revenue.

Board Chair Tracy Swanson and President Dr. Walt Tribley emphasized the need for full funding to sustain services.

On August 5, Governor Mark Gordon signed an order letting trucks carry large hay loads to help farmers in drought areas.

As hay moves in, local weed and pest groups warn buyers to check for invasive weeds — and report any strange plants to keep land safe.

American Red Cross needs blood donations amid a critical national shortage that may affect local medical supplies.

Sheridan residents who donate by Aug. 31 can earn a $20 Amazon gift card - type O donors receive a $10 bonus.

Wyoming Game and Fish reminds hunters to submit deer and elk samples for chronic wasting disease testing as the 2026 hunt season begins.

Samples may be dropped off at game check stations (or through online guidelines at regional offices) with results available within weeks.

At Cowboy Challenge Two on Saturday at Sheridan Speedway, Sheridan’s Chad Switzenberg, Justin Elmer, Justin Will and Griffen Switzenberg finished from fifth to eighth, and local Bernard Fischer ended 11th in the marquis IMCA Modified race while Tony Leiker from Gillette won his second consecutive feature with a clean sweep.