Good morning, Sheridan.

The Chamber of Commerce is planning a Manufacturing Month celebration in October—more than 10 local manufacturers in Sheridan and Johnson counties will host public tours on various days.

The Chamber is finalizing dates and times and will post the schedule on its website by Oct. 1.

Wyoming’s congressional delegation and state leaders condemned the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk—shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10th.

On Tuesday, September 9th, Carrie Edinger, Director of Museum at the Bighorns, spoke at the Sheridan Community Land Trust Explore History program at the Hub on Smith and shared artifacts from Big Goose Creek including photos of local floods and historical sites—while Kevin Knapp introduced the event. The program will be repeated on September 16th at 10:30 a.m. at the Tongue River Valley Community Center in Dayton—offering another look at the region's history.

Kim Cannon was named the honoree of the 2025 Lotus Award (WYO Performing Arts and Education Center) for guiding the theater through financial and political challenges, and she was recognized at a private reception on Sept 9 (Sheridan).

Wyoming Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell said Sheridan is a fantastic case study for boosting economic progress — his remark shows the city as a model for other communities and hints at more innovative strategies ahead.

Wyoming Highway Patrol Captain Erik Jorgensen and Lieutenant Louis Tegdesch urged drivers around Sheridan County to slow down during dawn and dusk+ when deer and other wildlife may cross roads more often as cooler temperatures bring increased activity+ to help prevent collisions.

Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced extra AIS inspection training for residents due to high public interest.

The free training will be held on Monday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Game and Fish Sheridan Regional Office—led by local specialist Reed Moore.

Today, the Sheridan Commission approved a request by the Last Chance Bar for a partial closure of Johnson Street in Big Horn for a customer appreciation party and the Volcan Collision Car Show scheduled for October 4 from noon to 6 p.m. The commission also approved a $50,000 Official Bond and Oath for Treasurer Jerry Eugene Davis of Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County—effective since June 30, 2025 and running through June 30, 2026.

Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis and Representative Harriet Hageman supported Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s decision to cancel the Public Lands Rule—saying it would help protect Wyoming land uses.

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.

Family Caregivers Support Group

9:30-11 a.m. — The Hub On Smith — Free admission — Connect with others who understand the challenges of caregiving for loved ones in a supportive environment.