Good Day
Sheridan
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Sheridan. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, September 13, about 30 people attended a Sheridan Community Land Trust walking tour of Fort Mackenzie led by historian Thomas Hatch, who presented a slideshow and explained the fort's history and its 1922 transition to a VA Hospital. Hatch pointed out important sites such as the old jail and parade ground — key parts of Sheridan's heritage. Sheridan Media
- ➤ Construction on the Tongue River pathway nears as eight-year-old Daniel Scott said he is excited to bike and walk with his family (residents expect the route to open soon). The Sheridan Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Wyoming dipped 2.3 cents per gallon over the past week, with the average price at $3.07 on Monday—GasBuddy.com surveyed 494 stations. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sheridan High School’s We the People program will host a judged mock congressional debate tomorrow—an event for Constitution Day that lets students practice debate skills. The Sheridan Press
- ➤ The Johnson County School Board approved September employment recommendations today. Marissa Overton became Special Olympics Assistant Sponsor, Kimberly Wienke took a new High Needs Paraprofessional role at Meadowlark Elementary, and Michael File was named full-time custodian at Cloud Peak Elementary — while Anita Harbarger moved to a floater and transportation position with the district. Sheridan Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Sheridan City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to rezone 31.8 acres on East 5th Street from an R-1 residential district to a B-1 business district—meant to allow multi-family residential use and future commercial developments. The ordinance will need two more council approvals before it takes effect while separate measures to deannex 3.64 acres and annex 4.15 acres near Kendrick Municipal Golf Course received second reading approval. Sheridan Media
- ➤ The City of Sheridan Landfill is accepting big game carcasses free during the hunting season to help stop Chronic Wasting Disease—hunters must dispose of any carcass removed from the kill site properly. Sheridan Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Wyoming Department of Health will hold public meetings starting Friday in Newcastle, a virtual session on Sept 23, and a closing meeting on Oct 2 in Laramie to decide how to use up to $800 million from the Rural Health Transformation Program to boost rural hospitals and improve health care access. Critics say the funds will not meet all needs in Wyoming—residents are urged to attend and share their input. Casper Star-Tribune
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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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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.
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Family Caregivers Support Group
9:30-11:00 a.m. — The Hub On Smith — Free entry — A supportive gathering for those caring for loved ones in Sheridan.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Focus is saying no to good ideas.
~ Sam Altman
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