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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Sheridan. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A comet discovered on March 29 by Vladimir Bezugly and Michael Mattiazzo is visible before dawn for the next week with binoculars and may brighten as it nears its closest approach to the sun on May 1. Experts say its tail might show up better than the core — so Sheridan residents are encouraged to check early morning skies for a clearer view. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ CHAPS Equine Assisted Services will host the 8th annual Tournament of Knights at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 26—tickets go on sale Thursday, May 1 on the CHAPS website. Sheridan Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sheridan Community Land Trust is inviting community members to join Unearthing Our Past, a Discovery Session that will have archaeologists from Cultural Resource Analysts Inc lead a survey at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 17 at 14 Lane Ln where participants will learn survey techniques and search for Plains Indian artifacts. The survey will take 4–6 hours depending on the number of participants. Sheridan Media
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ University of Wyoming Extension released a study that shows if Wyoming residents spent 5% of their grocery budget on local foods, local food production could add $36.3 million to the state's GDP while current systems contribute $24.4 million and generate $44.7 million in output each year. The study also found that from 2017 to 2022, direct-to-retailer sales increased 24% and direct-to-consumer sales grew 35%—trends that point to growing local food sales. Sheridan Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 10, Sheridan College hosted the Future of Learning event where educators and Governor Mark Gordon explained new ways to mix hands-on projects with classroom lessons — using work-based learning to prepare students for real jobs. Attendees saw displays in the lobby and heard from school leaders how these new methods may help keep high school graduates in Wyoming. Sheridan Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Parks Director Steve Gage updated City Council and Mayor Rich Bridger on the history and current state of Sheridan’s trail system and outlined new plans. He explained that residents favor soft natural trails and said that wayfinding signs will be installed this summer with possible mile markers added later. Sheridan Media
- ➤ Sheridan County and the city of Sheridan are preparing to fill potholes and repair washboarded roads as the weather warms—officials said the work will improve travel conditions. The Sheridan Press
- ➤ According to the Wyoming Economic Analysis Division, Wyoming’s population increased to 587,618 residents by July 1st, 2024 after adding more than 2,500 people, and Sheridan County grew nearly 400 residents to almost 33,000. The county’s 1.2% increase was the second highest statewide—after Crook County’s 2.4% rise. Sheridan Media
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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.
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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.
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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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RAGS AND RICHES Concert Experience
11 AM – 3 PM — Sheridan, Wyoming — Free entry — Experience the inspiring alt-pop sounds of the dynamic duo RAGS AND RICHES live.
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2nd Annual Sheridan Gem and Mineral Show
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday — Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sheridan Hotel & Convention Center — Admission varies — Explore a dazzling array of gems and minerals from various vendors.
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Tris Munsick & the Innocents Concert
7-11 p.m. — Sheridan College — Ticket prices not specified — Enjoy an evening of live music with Tris Munsick and his talented band, The Innocents.
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