Good Day
Sheridan
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Sheridan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On October 15, community members toured Sheridan College Technical Center to explore CTE classes such as Diesel Mechanics, welding and CDL training—this event was part of the Chamber’s extended Manufacturing Day tours running throughout October with more visits scheduled. Sheridan Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wyoming Game and Fish Department sent out its annual harvest survey starting Oct. 16 asking roughly 70,000 antelope, deer, and elk hunters to share their season details — the feedback guides future quotas and season dates — and those who complete the survey by Jan. 31 will be entered in a drawing for prizes. Sheridan Media
- ➤ Due to the federal shutdown, the Wyoming Department of Family Service paused new applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program for the 2025-2026 heating season effective Oct. 15—DFS will not approve any new requests until Congress passes a spending bill and funding is restored. Sheridan Media
- ➤ Wyoming’s Public Service Commission and industrial electric consumers filed appeals in Denver against a ruling that Rocky Mountain Power customers owe $23.5M—this decision, issued last September by Judge Kelly Rankin, is being contested over how costs for a 30% rate increase were allocated between in-state and other customers. The appeal will delay any immediate changes to customer rates while the dispute is resolved. Cowboy State Daily
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Family Caregivers Support Group
9:30-11 a.m. — The Hub On Smith — Free entry — A supportive gathering for those caring for loved ones in Sheridan.
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SALT Contemporary Dance Performance
7-9 p.m. — Whitney Center for the Arts — $10 – $30 — Experience an engaging evening of contemporary dance from the SALT Dance Company.
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Family Caregivers Support Group
9:30-11:00 a.m. — The Hub On Smith — Free entry — Connect with others in similar caregiving situations for support and resources.
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Chamber Lunch
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Best Western Sheridan Center — $25 per person — Enjoy a lunch buffet from Killy’s Smokehouse and connect with the community.
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