Good morning, Sheridan.

Sheridan resident Carla Crayton has been named Wyoming’s Andrus Award winner by AARP Wyoming.

She was honored for her service to the community.

On September 1 at about 4:57 p.m., a 1965 Piper 828 flown by Earl Palmer left Sheridan County Airport for Boise and crashed in the Bighorn Mountains—killing 13-year-old Amelia Palmer while investigators with the NTSB and FAA examined the scene, with 54-year-old Earl Palmer and 53-year-old Cindy Palmer receiving treatment and 11-year-old Aeron Palmer returning home.

State Historic Site staff invite those interested in history to tour LX Bar Ranch on September 21 starting at 9 a.m. from Clearmont; visitors will ride a bus to explore the ranch’s sandstone main house and other historic outbuildings—tickets cost $20 and capacity is limited to 45 people.

Writers Grace and Ian Cannon-Wallace discussed their new Dinosaur Rock Musical on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, which aired at 9:06 a.m. on September 4 on 930 KROE and 103.9 FM.

The musical — featuring rock hits reworked with dinosaur-themed lyrics and performances by the Young Theatre Makers Ensemble — will be staged at the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center on Sept. 6 and Sept. 7 with educational activities from local partners.

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported that unemployment remained at 3.3% in July since the seasonally adjusted number did not change from June — the rate is seen as steady.

Today, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department urges hunters to exercise extra care with campfires and avoid active or recently burned areas due to high wildfire risk under National Preparedness Level 4—fire bans are in effect and violators may face steep fines.

The Sheridan City Council approved the first reading of a rezoning ordinance on September 3 to allow Derby Club to conduct pari-mutuel wagering by changing 1.78 acres from the B-1 to the M-1 zone—City Planner Kelly Schroeder said the Future Land Use Map shows the area can support a broader mix of commercial uses.

Sheridan County Commission approved negotiations with SWCA Environmental Consultants to revise its Community Wildfire Protection Plan using $132,000 from the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments Forestry Division—County Administrative Director Cameron Duff noted that this approval sets the stage for future contract discussions, and County Fire Warden Chris Thomas recommended SWCA over Y2 Consultants. The decision will help guide the county’s wildfire planning in upcoming meetings.

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.

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.

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.