Good morning, Sheridan.

The Sheridan Gem and Mineral Show will be held at the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sheridan Hotel and Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 4—organizers Sara Heywood, Bill Bradshaw and Eddie White invite local residents and rockhounds to view vendor displays featuring gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils and interactive activities for children.

Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter will offer vaccination clinics in May for rabies—parvovirus and distemper vaccines at $15 each with an optional free exam designed to alert pet owners to potential issues.

Shelter officials Hannah Edwards and Sue Johnson shared the plan on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse and urged residents to vaccinate their pets during National Pet Month.

Two Sheridan individuals faced arraignment Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court as 37-year-old Brittin Smith pleaded not guilty to a felony drug distribution charge for allegedly selling Xanax—while 47-year-old Shad Bracken, arrested on March 26 for speeding and drug-related charges, also pleaded not guilty, with jury trials set for September 22 and pretrial conferences scheduled on August 26 at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Following last Friday's order from the Department-of-Government Efficiency to cancel nearly $400 million in AmeriCorps grants, Wyoming organizations face a loss of about $2.4 million in annual funding that may reduce services in education, conservation and community health.

The cuts have already terminated AmeriCorps VISTA positions and halted new hires by groups such as the Wyoming Conservation Corps and Teton Science Schools.

City staff recommended a bid for more work on the North Heights subdivision + the city plans to complete the second and third phases of its rotomill and overlay project later this year.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has released the third edition of the Wyoming Landowner’s Guide to Fences and Wildlife — a free resource that details fence designs to help ensure wildlife can move safely.

Copies are available at regional offices and through partner organizations statewide.

The Sheridan Chess Association announced Monday that three chess grandmasters will travel to town during the first weekend in May for the Wyoming Community Foundation Open chess tournament + local fans can look forward to high-level games from the celebrated players.

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.