Good morning, Sheridan.

SCLT Explore History is offering two free walking tours to show how Big Goose Creek shaped the area.

Participants meet at The Hub on Smith on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to noon + wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

The national arts show is now on display downtown as Ballard's Fine Art Gallery hosts the juried NOAPS exhibition — the show offers collectors a diverse range of paintings priced between $1,300 and $15,000.

Lawmakers passed a draft bill on K-12 physical education requirements sponsored by the Joint Education Interim Committee, and local schools may see policy changes after upcoming discussions.

Gov. Mark Gordon signed Executive Order 2026-006 extending relief permits for vehicles carrying livestock feed and livestock (addressing shortages from drought and wildfires); the order takes effect when the current permit expires and runs until no later than Oct.6.

County commissioners approved a change to public health hours after Health Manager Kristin Friedrich explained that the fully staffed office will now accept walk-ins as well as scheduled appointments, and the office will close on Fridays from Sept.

4 until Nov. 20.

Sheridan County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement Wednesday for a $606,000 project to stabilize an eroding section of the Tongue River near Kleenburn.

Construction is planned to start soon.

The Story Lions Club screened 34 children for vision problems during Story Days at the Story Museum on Saturday, referring four children to their parents' preferred optometrists in its new free program (local Lions clubs and the Salvation Army helped fund vouchers for follow-up care).

Amie Holt Care Center residents are eagerly awaiting a custom-built van, funded by the JCHC Foundation + community donations, that will boost safety and independence at the facility.