Good morning, Sheridan.

The Fall Fest returns to Fulmer Library (its second year) with games for children and a silent pie auction to support library programs.

Dates for this event and the Downtown Sheridan Association’s Monster Mash have not yet been announced.

Construction on Kendrick Park Pool began just over a year ago and is nearly finished as the city will reopen the facility for Sheridanites in summer — officials say the project meets community needs.

The Sheridan Community Land Trust will host a free barbecue from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept.

28 at Aspen Trailhead at Red Grade Trails to celebrate the opening of the Highlander Trail—supported by Wyoming Pathways—which connects the Aspen Trailhead to the Little Bear Loop in the Bighorns.

The Natural History Museum of Wyoming in the Mohns Center at Sheridan College, led by Director Tom Hebert, held a volunteer workshop on September 25 with over 60 participants and features dinosaur bones and local plant fossils.

It will host a Women in Science event on October 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. — the program is part of its fall lineup that relies on community expertise.

The Wyoming Department of Education announced it has been awarded a $24.4 million CLSD grant from the U.S. Department of Education to improve literacy for children from birth through grade 12—funding reading instruction and professional development for educators.

State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder said the grant will help create a statewide literacy system that engages families and communities.

Earlier this summer, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department released about 2,000 rainbow trout—resistant to whirling disease—into the North Tongue River to help reverse a steady 15-year decline in trout numbers.

Fisheries biologist Andrew Nikirk said the agency will track the fish for signs of reproduction in 2026 as part of its ongoing efforts to restore the population.

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded nearly $11 million on Thursday to help Wyoming veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes — Volunteers of America Northern Rockies received $10.9 million during fiscal year 2026 to fund housing, counseling, and healthcare support.

A legislative committee advanced a bill draft on government data privacy this week that stops the sale or trade of personal data without a person's clear consent — and it requires rules on how long data can be kept.

The bill will move forward as a committee-sponsored measure during the 2026 budget session after changes clarified how public records are handled.

The Wyoming Highway Patrol introduced its new Dispatch Center platform on September 16 that uses the Carbyne APEX system to improve response times by offering silent texting, live Spanish translations, and caller-activated location pings — a major upgrade from the old phone system.

Sheridan City Council accepted a Safe Streets for All grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation for $200,000 with a required $50,000 public match, noted Public Works Director Hanns Mercer.

He said the grant leads to a safety plan — once complete, the city will ask for another grant to fund projects that follow the plan.

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.

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.

Family Caregivers Support Group

9:30-11:00 a.m. — The Hub On Smith — Free entry — Connect with fellow caregivers and share support in a welcoming space.

Scary Things Deadlift Showdown

10 PM - 2 AM — Forge Gym — $40 entry for competitors 16 and older, free for youth 15 and under — Join a Halloween-themed charity deadlift competition and enjoy family-friendly festivities.

Family Caregivers Support Group

9:30-11:00 a.m. — The Hub On Smith — Free entry — Connect with other caregivers and find support in your journey.