Good morning, Sheridan.

The First United Methodist Church in Sheridan will host Holiday Sparkle on November 8 — the event runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Columnist Dennis Sun said ranchers want to run their operations sustainably and earn fair incomes instead of receiving handouts.

He noted that high production costs and potential changes to live cattle import rules—with proposals by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and a planned visit by Mexican Agriculture Minister Julio Berdegué—have pressured the beef market during the busy selling season.

Families, educators and advocates with WYO Right to Read are urging lawmakers to pass the Language and Literacy Instruction, Assessment and Intervention Bill to ensure every student is screened early and taught using structured literacy—this bill will require a two-thirds vote from both legislative houses in the coming budget year. The coalition stresses that reading is a fundamental right and calls for evidence-based teacher training to close the literacy gap.

Two new hires joined the Wyoming Game and Fish Sheridan office this summer and in September.

Stephen Siddons became fisheries supervisor and focused on native fish management—while Zane Stewart transferred as a Buffalo game warden and looked forward to exploring local outdoor areas.

Bryan Pedersen, chair of the Wyoming Combat Sports Commission, has drafted a rule framework to guide how synthetic combatants and human fighters may compete—his plan sets licensing for robot operators and requires safety cutoffs for hybrid bouts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Land-Based Safety Awareness Discovery Session

6-8 p.m. — SCLT Community Rooms, 14 Lane Ln — Free entry — Equip your family with essential outdoor safety skills for your next adventure.

Inaugural Gala for the Natural History Museum of Wyoming

5-10 p.m. — Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sheridan Hotel & Convention Center — Ticket info unavailable — Celebrate the grand opening of Sheridan's new natural history museum with surprises, dining, and a keynote speaker.