Good morning, Sheridan.

Local businesses have partnered to host several Halloween events for families — including downtown trick-or-treating at Monster Mash and festive gatherings in Sheridan.

The celebrations offer a fun way to mark the spooky season.

The Kalif Shriners are preparing to transform the Shrine Center’s tunnels into a haunted asylum for families on Thursday, Oct.

29 at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $5 per person or $20 per family & proceeds will support community programs.

State education officials are moving forward with new classroom standards that will change what students learn + challenges remain before full implementation begins.

Tongue River High School crowned TJ Watkins as homecoming king and Janie McDonald as queen on Oct.

20 — the school celebrated the event with strong school spirit.

Sheridan County school districts reported increased student proficiency on last year’s Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress + local scores improved in all subject areas.

The Wyoming Legislature’s School Facilities Committee met in Casper on Tuesday to discuss using major maintenance funds for small school renovations—lawmakers debated adding a cap, like 10% or $200K, to protect funds for big projects.

A half-day Zoom meeting in mid-December will draft revisions before the session begins Jan. 12.

Sheridan County Prevention Manager Ann M.

Perkins will host suicide intervention skills training next week. The session will help community members learn vital techniques to support those in crisis.

The Sheridan Amateur Hockey Association hosted the Blue vs. White Showcase game today at the Whitney Rink (M&M's Center), featuring varsity and junior varsity players on the ice.

Sheridan County YMCA staff has begun hosting introductory athletic classes for 3-year-olds & offering early sports experiences to local children at the center.