Good Day
Sheridan
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Sheridan. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mark Caudle, chair of the Story Days Committee, invited residents via Public Pulse to join Story Days 2025—an event running from Aug. 22—24 that features a parade at 10 a.m. on Aug. 23 and vendor and entertainment events throughout the weekend. Sheridan Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Stacker compiled a list of Wyoming's best public middle schools using Niche data that weighs academics, teacher and district grades, culture and diversity, and parent/student surveys. The ranking includes details such as enrollment and student-teacher ratios, and it features Sheridan Junior High School among the top picks (Niche). Wyoming News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council approved an ordinance on Monday night to amend article 2-VII of the city code and adjust the Capital Equipment Reserve and General Fund Reserve—City Attorney Brad Thimmesch explained the changes while Habitat for Humanity Development Director Meredith Sopko and County Coroner Dr. Robert Byrd presented details. City of Sheridan
- ➤ Wyoming legislators are debating a bill that would bar sexually explicit content from children’s sections in libraries, with some saying this could block access to texts like the Bible. Lawmakers heard graphic Bible passages from a Methodist pastor and postponed a vote until an October meeting in Cheyenne—hundreds of community members sent emails opposing the measure. Casper Star-Tribune
- ➤ Sheridan city council approved four vehicle purchases and created a new capital equipment reserve account to fund future equipment and vehicle replacements. The account will help the city plan for upcoming fleet upgrades — a proactive step for local government. The Sheridan Press
- ➤ Today, the Wyoming Department of Family Services is hosting a virtual town hall from 6 to 7 p.m. to get public comment on its draft Low Income Energy Assistance Program State Plan—designed to help eligible households with winter heating costs—and residents, service providers and local leaders can submit written feedback by August 22. Sheridan Media
- ➤ The Wyoming Game and Fish Department today released its 2025 hunt forecast for the Sheridan Region, detailing changes in license issuance, testing for chronic wasting disease, and adjustments in access on private lands—details that will guide hunters in planning their season. The report highlights that mild winters and careful management may improve conditions for big and small game while urging hunters to review updated regulations. Sheridan Media
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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.
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Jen Thompson Powerlifting Seminar
4-9 p.m. — Forge Physio & Performance — $150 — Learn powerlifting techniques from a world champion in an exclusive seminar.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you resist, persists.
~ Carl Jung
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