Good morning, Sheridan.

The Story Women’s Club will host its 51st annual Turkey Dinner on Sunday, Oct.

4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its clubhouse in Story to serve 300 to 500 meals featuring turkey, trimmings, and homemade pies as a fundraiser for clubhouse expenses.

At Monday’s meeting, the city council proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month after assistant director Rhonda Weber read the proclamation and executive director Yvonne Shirey explained challenges in supporting victims; representatives will join Public Pulse on Tuesday, Sept. 29 to discuss their work.

At the Museum at the Bighorns—honoring former Miss Indian America winners—Isabella Yellowtail recounted lessons from her Crow heritage and her time as WYO Rodeo Queen while accepting a $1000 scholarship to continue her education.

On Saturday, Sept. 19, attendees visited the Fairgrounds after the Miss Indian America program to honor All-American Indian Days with a plaque dedication; Judy Slack explained its significance — a symbol of peace in local heritage—while a scheduled arboretum walk was canceled due to rain.

A Wyoming court decision has put teacher pay + inflation back in focus, prompting lawmakers to review how the state calculates the cost of educating students.

Officials say the change could affect millions in school funding.

Morrison-Maierle has created an endowed award for UW College of Engineering students in spring; eligible sophomores and juniors in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering with a GPA of 3.0 will be nominated by faculty to bridge their studies and future careers + meet industry needs.

Whitney Benefits and Sheridan College have partnered with local school districts and employers to offer internships, job shadows, and apprenticeships for students in Sheridan and Johnson counties.

The program uses YouScience to match interests with regional career paths—a step to retain local talent.

On Sept. 29, the Sheridan Community Land Trust will partner with Piney Island Native Plants and the Bighorn Native Plant Society for a Discovery Session that explores traditional knowledge of native plants in our community.

Sheridan Economic and Educational Development Authority approved plans to put 5-foot gravel shoulders on Yellowtail Drive from the Weatherby building north to near Agripark to ease traffic for the growing hi-tech park.

The project must finish by year-end pending city approvals + cost is just under $70k.

A selection of 15 hearty casserole recipes offers fall food ideas for busy evenings in Sheridan, featuring beef, chicken, vegetable, and breakfast options.

These dishes promise quick prep times & a warm meal on a chilly day.