Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
Good morning, Sheridan.
The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee restarted its Lunchtime Conversations About Open Spaces series at Luminous Brewhouse from 12 to 1 p.m. on March 25, discussing ways to attract pollinators, wildlife, and community benefits from small acreages—its next session is set for April 22 at noon.
Starting April 18th, The Sheridan Press will publish content online only on Fridays — ending its weekly print edition.
The digital shift gives local readers a new way to access the news on that day.
Ucross announced free art events on April 18 where the public will join an artist and curator talk at 11 a.m. at Kinnison Hall at Sheridan College and a gallery reception at 6 p.m. at the Ucross Art Gallery on Big Red Lane in Clearmont.
The exhibition The Language of the Land, featuring work by 2024 Ucross Fellowship Native American artists, will be on view until May 10 and is supported by state and national arts funding.
First Lady Jennie Gordon urged lawmakers to review a federal summer nutrition program to feed 35,000 children facing hunger as Wyoming officials have twice rejected the aid, and the Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration will add childhood nutrition to its review.
Wyoming Education Superintendent Megan Degenfelder supports the move—saying that food insecurity harms learning—as advocates warn that many rural kids risk missing meals during the summer.
Wyoming will appeal a ruling from February that declared the Legislature underfunds schools—state officials say they will soon file the challenge.
The state plans to present its case to adjust education spending as ordered by the judge.
City Works Director Kevin Silbernagel told the council that the project’s spring continuation is delayed by about one month due to a delay in receiving materials (the project is still on track to finish in October).
Special Spring Services
11 a.m. — Old Apostolic Lutheran Church — Free entry — Attend a welcoming service with communion and Sunday school following the worship.
Billy McGuigan Concert
7-11 p.m. — WYO Performing Arts and Education Center — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening filled with an electrifying performance by Billy McGuigan.
Due West: The Unbroken Journey
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sheridan Hotel & Convention Center — $600 VIP Table or $40 General Admission — Experience a journey benefiting REACH with dinner and community spirit.
Sheridan Empty Bowl Event
5-6:30 p.m. — Sheridan County Fairgrounds — Tickets available at the door — Experience a fun evening of live music and games while supporting local neighbors in need.
Big Horn Home Builders 2025 Home & Garden Show
April 25-27 — Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sheridan Hotel & Convention Center — Registration required — Explore the latest trends in home and garden at this annual community event.
The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — WYO Performing Arts and Education Center — Tickets available — Experience a blend of circus acts, vaudeville, and sideshow thrills from the legendary Bindlestiff Family Cirkus.
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