Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Sheridan. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local hunters now hire helicopter pilots to access landlocked public lands, and ranchers say the chopper flights disrupt their work. David Faubion organized three fly-in hunts since early 2024 (with pilot Tony Chambers) as the debate over public access continues. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Kendrick Mansion hosts its annual Holiday Open House December 5-7 (4:00-7:00 p.m.), where local volunteers offer live music, figgy pudding, hot cider, festive decorations, and a visit from Father Christmas; adults pay $4 and children enter free with an adult. Sheridan Media
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ As winter drives begin in Sheridan and Johnson Counties, Wyoming Highway Patrol Captain Erik Jorgensen advises drivers to prepare vehicles, allow extra travel time, and know their personal limits — a reminder that weather-related crashes nationally cause nearly 900 fatalities and about 76,000 injuries each year. Sheridan Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a recent Board meeting, Sheridan College President Dr. Walter Tribley said the Science Center renovation, estimated at $27 million with 45% local funding, may not receive state support after Governor Mark Gordon omitted it in his budget recommendation + he warned delays will increase costs ahead of the legislative session starting Feb. 9. Sheridan Media
- ➤ On Dec. 3, Governor Mark Gordon signed a proclamation naming Dec. 7 as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to honor those who served. The Wyoming National Guard will help observe the day across the state. Wyoming News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tour de Wyoming is preparing for its 2026 six-day route — covering 406 miles on paved roads through the Bighorn Basin and into Montana — with cyclists departing Powell on July 12 after a February lottery selection for 250 spots. Cowboy State Daily
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Holiday Swing Concert
7-9 p.m. — Whitney Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience a festive musical evening with the annual Holiday Swing concert directed by Dr. Eric Richards.
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High Mountain Holiday Bazaar
8 AM – 2 PM — Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sheridan Hotel & Convention Center — Free entry — Enjoy free lunch, drinks, and festive activities with over 25 vendors and photos with Santa.
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Writers and Authors Meeting in Sheridan
1:00 – 2:30 PM — Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow writers and share experiences in a welcoming environment.
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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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Santa Brunch at the Historic Sheridan Inn
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Open Range Bar and Grill — $40 for adults, $15 for children — Celebrate the season with a festive brunch and a special visit from Santa Claus.
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