Good morning, Sheridan.

The Sheridan County YMCA now offers new swim lessons led by a new Aquatics Director, with classes available for children aged 6 months — 14 years and private sessions for adults to fill the gap left by the Kendrick Pool remodel this summer.

Executive Director Liz Cassiday said the program builds water safety skills and boosts confidence for all who join.

The Chamber welcomed new member Seasonal Services LLC with a ribbon cutting on April 3 (led by managing member Tyler Short) as part of its Ambassadors event.

Seasonal Services offers custom landscape design, installation, sprinkler installs, dirt work, dump truck services and concrete flat work (among other services).

Rising Wyoming country music artist Ian Munsick will perform his new song God Bless the West on The Kelly Clarkson Show today—bringing his cowboy pride to a national stage.

He previously appeared on the show with his hit Long Live Cowgirls and will use this performance to reach a wider audience.

The Arts at Sheridan College will present its annual PRISM concert featuring M.E.A.T. and the SC chamber choir on April 17 at 7 p.m. in Kinnison Hall at the Whitney Center for the Arts.

Sheridan High School’s We the People team returned from Washington, D.C. on April 13 and won the Unit 1 award—best out of 48 units nationwide—and the team includes Rachel Keegan, Nicholas Matheney, and Lincoln Robbins.

Starting this fall, Sheridan College will offer a 20% discount on on-campus housing for students—The college will cover the remaining cost so students pay less.

The Wyoming Legislature’s YouTube channel has nearly 220,000 views this year — more than in all of 2024—and livestreams every meeting so citizens can watch government in action.

Local observers say the online coverage boosts transparency while some question if it truly makes people more informed.

According to WYDOT, as of April 14, downtown Main Street is open from Fort Street to the north side of the Clear Creek Bridge although lane closures and flagging operations are in effect between Fetterman and Angus as well as between Fort and Holland while utility work switches traffic until paving starts early May—motorists are urged to drive carefully and residents will be notified 48 hours before any water shut-downs.

Kendrick Golf Course opened its season on April 7th—Sheridanites enjoyed several days of warm weather that boosted play on the links.

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.

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.

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.

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.