Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
Good morning, Sheridan.
VOA of the Northern Rockies will host its annual fundraiser, Empty Bowl, on Thursday, Apr.
23 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall+ all proceeds benefit local veterans, youth and independent living programs.
In April 1905, Sheridan received a $12,500 donation from Andrew Carnegie to build a free public library as local citizens raised funds to secure a site (Loucks and Brooks Streets); the library opened by October 1905 and marked an important moment in community culture.
SCLT’s Kevin Knapp (History Program Manager) and John Graves (Director of Conservation and Resource Management) led a history tour Saturday at Big Goose Natural Area where Sheridanites learned about the K.N.
Garden and historic streetcar.
Families attended Family Day on April 18 at the Museum at the Bighorns to view the Smithsonian exhibit 'Voices and Votes: Democracy in America' on voting history, while free programs covering Wyoming’s suffrage and the evolution of political campaigns are scheduled for May 16 and May 19.
The Johnson County School Board renewed contracts for certified staff for the 2026-27 school year during its April 20 meeting, ensuring that teachers + principals and other certified professionals continue in their roles.
The wildfire protection certificate program (launched in 2022) now expands to help Wyoming homeowners use building science to protect their homes from wildfires.
Following the devastating fire season in 2024, state officials will launch measures to control invasive annual grass (IAG) across Wyoming.
The actions aim to protect remaining grazing and wildlife forage while supporting native species recovery.
University of Wyoming Extension specialist Kelsey Brock warned that aggressive amaranth species such as Palmer amaranth and waterhemp (first seen last summer) threaten crops by outcompeting and resisting herbicides.
Residents are encouraged to bring odd-looking pigweed samples to local weed offices for testing.
Sheridan County’s portion of Red Grade Road reopened for wheeled vehicles Monday, covering the snowmobile turnout area west of the Dome Lake Road intersection + the Sheriff's Office thanked the public and Road and Bridge crews for ensuring safe travel.
The Sheridan Mavericks hosted Helana at Bridges Field Saturday — Cole Connors and Parker Mudd each scored five goals as the team won 18-3.
Sheridan High School's boys team earned third place at the first Wyoming High School Fly Fishing State Championship in Casper on April 20 + nine teams participated, and organizers hope the event sparks a lifetime love of fly fishing.
Sheridan American Legion Troopers hosted the Miles City Mavericks in a doubleheader at Ernie Rotellini Field Sunday, winning 15–3 in the first game and 10–0 in the nightcap.
Jordan Glow Circus
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Sheridan County Fairgrounds — Tickets from $9.88 — Experience thrilling acts and family fun at the Jordan Glow Circus.
Jordan Glow Circus
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Sheridan County Fairgrounds — Adult tickets $20, children 2 and under free — Experience a dazzling circus performance for the whole family.
K-POP Guardians Live Tribute Show
4-5:30 p.m. — Sheridan County Fairgrounds — Cost info not provided — Experience an electrifying live performance featuring iconic K-POP hits and choreography.
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