Good morning, Sheridan.

The Downtown Sheridan Association will host the season's final 3rd Thursday Street Festival from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sept.

17 along Main Street. The event features live music by the InstaGators, food vendors, and other activities (attendees are asked to leave pets, bicycles and skateboards at home for safety).

On Saturday, Sept. 19, the Museum at the Bighorns hosts a program honoring All-American Indian Days and the Miss Indian American Pageant from 10:00 a.m. to noon, followed by a plaque unveiling at the County Fairgrounds at 2:00 p.m. + a guided walk at The Arboretum at 3:00.

Sheridan’s literary community will host the Mountain West Book Fest this Saturday at Whitney Commons Park—featuring over 20 authors and vendors.

Event organizer Jessica Bohnsack worked with local writers M.S. Gorza and Brooke May to create the festival.

Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Manufacturing Month throughout October to highlight local manufacturers; the Chamber & Manufacturing Works are offering tours of businesses and insights on employment opportunities, with schedule details available on its website by Oct. 1.

The Wyoming Department of Education announced that applications are open for the Wyoming Patriot Schools Program, which recognizes schools for excellence in civic education—awardees will be honored on Veterans’ Day, Nov.

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This summer, wildlife officials in Sheridan report a rise in black bear conflicts as drought forces bears to forage in urban areas and residential spaces — officials ask residents to secure trash and pet food to reduce encounters.

On Sept. 11, 1890, Wyoming held its first state election after statehood and elected officials including Governor Francis E.

Warren. The vote marked a key step in shifting from territorial rule to state government.

At a recent Sheridan City Council business meeting, Sam Watson of Jason’s Friends Foundation proclaimed September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to help families facing childhood cancer & brain or spinal cord tumors, noting the nonprofit has spent over $9.4 million assisting local families since its founding.

The Lady Broncs hosted Riverton Saturday and won 3-0 in their home season opener.

The team showed strong play, energizing local fans for a promising season ahead.