Good morning, Sheridan.

On Dec. 18, the Sheridan Community Foundation awarded more than $157,000 to local nonprofits as it celebrated its mission of boosting community support through charitable giving.

The Chamber finished strategic planning this past August — Board President Aaron Sopko said they focused on engaging local businesses during a transition year.

On Sunday, Dec. 21, ten youth riders from Pine Ridge, Northern Cheyenne and Wind River Reservations rode from the Sheridan Fairgrounds to the Fetterman Monument, retracing an ancestral route from 1866.

Community members gathered to listen to flute music and drumming before attending a pot luck dinner at Kearny Hall.

Natural History Museum director Tom Hebert announced a drawing for a family to win an all expenses paid private dinosaur dig donated by a generous supporter.

The winner will be revealed during the museum’s grand reopening Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Sheridan College campus (1 Whitney Way).

Tongue River Middle School students excelled at a state robotics tournament (Casper) that showcased their technical skills and teamwork.

Their success reflects the school’s strong focus on STEM education.

On Thursday, the U.S. House voted to remove Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves, a decision that could affect how local wildlife is managed.

Local experts (including regional land managers) say residents should watch for any changes in wolf policies.

The Johnson County Healthcare Center board approved credentialing requests during a recent meeting, including appointments and reappointments for teleradiologists Dr. Brian Zhu and Dr. Amir Hedayati and teleneurologist Dr. Hussain Danish, and confirmed DO Jaden Morrison’s residency from Dec. 15 to Jan. 11.