Good morning, Sheridan.

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce began accepting applications on Thursday, Oct.

1 for the 2027 Leadership Sheridan County class to develop emerging local leaders. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review program details soon.

A train sparked a fire along Interstate 90 from Parkman to Aberdeen Exit on Tuesday, burning 100 acres and prompting teams from Tongue River Fire District, Ranchester Fire, Big Horn, Goose Valley, Sheridan Fire-Rescue & Clearmont to protect structures; the fire was declared contained by 6:02 p.m.

Sheridan College student Jordan Carroll will present the one-hour documentary Grit & Grace at the Whitney Center for the Arts on Friday, Oct.

9 at 6 p.m. The free screening will include a Q&A with women ranchers and supporting partners.

On September 24, the Ucross Foundation held a gala at its historic ranch in northern Wyoming where over 200 artists and patrons raised over $400,000 and honored Naoma Tate with the Outstanding Patron of the Arts Award (the event featured a cocktail reception, silent auction, and dinner).

City Council approved the 53-acre Black Tooth Business Park on Sheridan’s east side today, and officials said expanding development may later require a new emergency route – a change they are monitoring closely.

At Monday, Oct. 5 board meeting, SCSD#2 was named Best School District in Wyoming for 2027 by Niche.com, with Kristia Garriffa and Trustee Ed Fessler praising the district, and the meeting noted Boys Tennis champ Ben Bujans seeking college scholarships (a sign of broad school success).

Sheridan College and University of Wyoming introduced the Cowboys Express Transfer Program that gives students a direct path to continue their education at UW—streamlining the transfer process for aspiring scholars.

Southern New Hampshire University announced its summer honors, and five Sheridan County students earned spots on the President's and Dean's lists (recognizing top academic performance).

Wyoming lawmakers are exploring a licensing pathway for foreign-trained doctors — they noted concerns that the change may only partly ease the local doctor shortage.

Johnson County Healthcare Center Chief-of-Staff Dr. Brian Darnell met with the hospital board on Oct.

6 to request approval for Dr. Avinesh Bhar's appointment for sleep study over-reads in the upcoming program and to re-appoint Dr. Kimia Kani and Dr. William Taylor for radiology services.