Good morning, Sheridan.

Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site is offering Sunset History Wagon Tours (in partnership with Moon Hitch Wagon Company) during the golden hours, as visitors ride a horse-drawn wagon to learn how the fort once protected travelers on the Bloody Bozeman Trail.

SCSD#2 Superintendent Rebecca Adsit thanked staff on Aug.

19 for preparing classrooms ahead of full-day school starting Aug. 25 and invited families to share feedback to strengthen the school community.

At SCSD#3, students returned on August 17 as interim superintendent Jennifer Strong, a local educator with 32 years experience, spoke about making her role permanent—she highlighted work-based learning, enrollment growth, and plans for a horticulture class with help from local partners.

Students returned to Johnson County Schools for the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday and Buffalo Police Chief Sean Bissett asked residents to watch for children during a recent city council meeting.

He said the first day went well and hopes the positive trend continues.

The Sheridan College Foundation committed $3.5 million to build the new Sheridan College in Johnson County Center for Higher Education in Buffalo to expand trade and agriculture programs.

It also supports a scholarship match (up to $200,000) for local students.

GATE Autism Therapies will host an open house on Tuesday, Aug.

25 for local families interested in autism therapies. The event will offer an opportunity to learn about the services provided at the facility.

Sheridan County Community Prevention Manager Dr. Ann Perkins read a proclamation at the City Council business meeting, marking September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and urging locals to use the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (free and available 24/7) if needed.