Good Day
Sheridan
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Sheridan. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, August 26th, a North Carolina climbing team near Cloud Peak noticed a small reflection on a backpack and notified the Sheriff’s Office — SAR teams later located Grant Gardner’s remains near the gear, and his body is now being taken home to his family. City of Sheridan
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sheridan County Sheriff Levi Dominguez and Undersheriff Lt. Doug Sanders warned parents that a sextortion scam is forcing children to send explicit images using mobile devices—officials stress that keeping an open dialogue about online safety can help prevent further abuse. Sheridan Media
- ➤ A 46-year-old Sheridan man named David Lopez was sentenced in Fourth Judicial District Court for distributing methamphetamine—he received a split sentence of 90 days in the county detention center followed by three years of probation with 27 days credit and must check in by 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 1. Sheridan Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sheridan Community Land Trust is offering free walking tours that explore the history of Big Goose Creek with one tour on Tuesday, September 9 at The Hub on Smith from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and another on Tuesday, September 16 at the TRVCC in Dayton—led by Carrie Ida Edinger of Museum at the Bighorns. Sheridan Media
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Agriculture columnist Dennis Sun says beef prices keep rising with record sales affecting consumers and producers—he notes that tough choices on replacement heifers and low calf ratios add to the uncertainty. His report shows beef is both a market challenge and a key factor driving higher meat counter prices. Cowboy State Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Grove Learning Collective, a new private school, opened on Monday, Aug.25 in Sheridan + welcomed 15 students into its program. The Sheridan Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin signed a document at the state Capitol with Gov. Mark Gordon and Sen. Cynthia Lummis to approve Wyoming’s coal ash program primacy—this approval starts a 60-day public comment period. Once the comment period ends, Wyoming will manage coal ash disposal—state officials say the move gives local regulators control to update rules faster. Casper Star-Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County Healthcare Center Chief-of-Staff Dr. Brian Darnell said former chief Dr. Lisa Mullen left on Wednesday—her last day, and the center hired Dr. Hagge who will start in November. He noted that interviews are ongoing to fill the walk-in clinic provider position so hospitalist shifts will be largely covered through next year. City of Sheridan
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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.
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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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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.
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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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Wolf Creek Wrangle Trail Run
7:30-11:30 a.m. — Eatons' Ranch — Cost varies — Experience a thrilling trail run through scenic views with a chance of bear sightings.
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50th Anniversary Celebration of the Creative Fiber Guild
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Sheridan College — Free admission — Celebrate half a century of creativity with stunning displays of fiber arts including quilts, clothing, and more.
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