Good Day
Sheridan
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Sheridan. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new whiskey made from 100% Wyoming-grown emmer wheat debuted Saturday in Powell to revive an ancient grain and support local family farmers. Nels Wroe of Dry Land Distillers teamed with the University of Wyoming’s Neolithic brand to produce this unique whiskey—priced at $129 a bottle—with strong local roots and ties to Sheridan. Cowboy State Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Neltje Doubleday Kings left her wealthy East Coast life to build a new life in Wyoming as a painter, rancher and businesswoman. She gifted her ranch near Banner to the University of Wyoming to create the Neltje Center for Creativity and the Arts—giving artists and students a place to work and learn. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ A Rock Springs inventor, William J. Johnston, developed a clockwork panoramic camera that captured a full circle view—he filed his patent in 1904 and his design changed photography while recording Native American life. Cowboy State Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columnist Gail Symons explains that Wyoming’s new school funding model shows higher average teacher salaries while districts cut staffing—leaving classrooms understaffed and real pay behind the reported numbers. The recalibration applies an 8.5% model increase for 2025-26 but does not boost the actual paychecks or classroom support. Cowboy State Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sheridan County Commissioner Christi Haswell announced that construction was completed on a new obstacle course for ATVs, dirt bikes, and side-by-sides at 3-Poles Recreation Area north of Sheridan on October 18th— the course was built with a grant from the Wyoming State Trails Program and adds a challenging feature to the county’s approved riding area. City of Sheridan
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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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