Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
Good morning, Sheridan.
🏘️ Community
Phorge Makerspace moved to 1205 Broadway St. after receiving a Sheridan College grant in 2023 and was featured on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to share its workshop offerings.
It offers 24/7 access to equipment for 3D printing, CAD/CAM, laser cutting, and other tools—inviting locals to join its creative community.
The Wyoming Community Foundation Open Chess Tournament will take place in Sheridan from May 2nd to 4th and will feature players of all skill levels including three chess grandmasters, three national masters, three life masters and state champions from Wyoming, Montana and Colorado. The elite division starts Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Bridges campus on 13 Lane Lane off Big Goose Road.
💼 Business
On April 23, the Chamber of Commerce held an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting to welcome new member Catering by Bino’s, Bino’s Corner and Wholesale—located at 748 N.
Main St. and known as a cherished local legacy that began with Papa Bino in the early 1950s.
🎭 Culture
The WYO Performing Arts and Education Center will host Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at the WYO Theater on May 1 at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature high-flying stunts, funny tricks and circus acts — mixing old styles with new art while tickets are available at different prices for adults, seniors, students and children.
Director Carrie Edinger of the Museum at the Bighorns gave an update on the remodel of the historic Woolworth building at 171 North Main.
Eight weeks into the first phase the interior layout is taking shape and phase two will design exhibit space and a preservation room for over 30,000 historical items — a move expected to attract more visitors.
🌲 Environment
Sheridan County Weed and Pest Control District (SCWP) has urged landowners to watch for rising grasshopper numbers as early nymph stages emerge from mid-May to June.
Landowners should report counts of 14 or more grasshoppers per square yard, especially during the critical stage (1st to 3rd instars), to help trigger timely treatments.
🏛️ Government
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met in Casper on April 21-22 and approved regulation and season-setting changes for the 2025 hunting season after nearly a year of stakeholder input.
Updated details plus revised harvest quotas and boundary adjustments will be posted online by early May.
The Wyoming Community Development Authority said local leaders must act on the housing shortage because state lawmakers did little to help with workforce housing, and towns like Upton used WCDA tools to study local needs—based on the state plan.
The plan shows clear steps for cities and counties to build more homes for new workers—using ideas that have worked in other areas.
Sheridan Police Department swore in a new officer on Friday afternoon at City Hall.
The department said it will prioritize hiring additional officers in 2025.
City Engineer Thomas Morneau presented details on a major pavement maintenance project in the North Heights area during Monday night’s City Council study session — the project is in its second phase and staff recommended awarding a $2.33 million bid to LJS Concrete and Excavating — with the bid set for review at the next City Council meeting. Mayor Rich Bridger is expected to give final approval at that meeting.
🎉 Sheridan Events
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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.
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.
2025 Ignite Conference
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM — Sheridan College — Free entry — Network and gain insights at the 10th annual Ignite Conference hosted by the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce.
Ribbon Cutting for Studio Three O Seven
12:15-12:45 p.m. — Studio 3O7 — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening of a new full-service salon with a ceremonial ribbon cutting.
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