Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
Good morning, Sheridan.
Sheridan Community Land Trust is calling on volunteers to clean up the Historic Huson Homestead on Saturday, August 23 from 9 a.m. to noon, where volunteers will board windows, secure the door, whack weeds, and do light maintenance (3581 US Highway 14-16, two miles north of Clearmont).
The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 30th Annual Christmas Stroll with the theme '30 Years of Strolling' for 2025 and will announce a winning button design in a few months — the Chamber also plans to reward shoppers wearing a Stroll Button with Chamber Bucks on Stroll Day and each Saturday through Christmas.
On August 14, A/C School held its first One Claw House Party as a back-to-school celebration with food, music, and community fun; DJ Mike Guyer played music while Superintendent Chase Christensen fried hamburgers.
The event also introduced new elementary houses House Koa and House Meraki and featured a gym mural showing house crests and sports stats.
Sheridan Police Chief Travis Koltiska shared safety tips for children walking to school, urging parents to walk new routes with their kids and follow rules like using marked crossings and looking left—right—left before stepping off the curb.
He advised families to use sidewalks when available, wear bright clothing in low light, and contact school districts for further safety resources.
Jessen Wheat Company in southeastern Wyoming—eleven miles north of Pine Bluffs—is adopting regenerative farming practices to restore its dry, windy plains and give back to the land.
Smoke moved into Sheridan County skies early Thursday and is expected to linger through the weekend as active wildfires continue in the state.
The city council and School District 2 board will vote today on extending the Sheridan Recreation District agreement— a program that has offered active opportunities for local youth over the last 50 years.
The vote will shape the future of these recreational services for families in our community.
The Sheridan County Commission approved Resolution No. 25-08-020 for the county’s application for 2026 CMAQ funding to support a dust mitigation program, and Engineer Ken Muller outlined the program details.
Wyoming lawmakers met with technology experts on July 15 to review why some constituent emails were labeled as junk and never reached their legislators—causing many voices to be lost.
The subcommittee explained that bulk messages sent to several officials are blocked and now state leaders must decide whether to fix the email system or let it continue.
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.
307 Auto Glass Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
12:15-12:45 p.m. — 307 Auto Glass — Free event — Celebrate the opening of 307 Auto Glass with a festive ribbon cutting ceremony.
Wine Fest: Sheridan Uncorked – VIP Experience
5-9 p.m. — Verdello Olive Oils & Fine Foods — $125 — Savor exclusive wines and local bites while supporting downtown Sheridan's community development.
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