Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Sheridan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AARP Wyoming is accepting nominations for its 2026 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Wyomingites who share their skills to benefit the community. The Sheridan Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Odd Couple female adaptation stars Chelsea Bestram and Valeri Hovland, with co-director Kathrine Lundberg stressing the strong chemistry between the leads + performances are scheduled for May 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 29 and 30 with matinees May 17 and 31 at the Carriage House Theater on the Trail End State Historic Site. Sheridan Media
- ➤ Grammy nominee Ryan Stevenson played for 90 minutes at The Rock Church Saturday, May 2, for 120 fans, following a Facebook call (one local shared that her newborn was named after his song). He returned to Tennessee for a break after the show. Sheridan Media
- ➤ On Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m. the Sheridan Community Land Trust will lead a guided walking tour of the Railroad Historic District starting at Grinnell Plaza — the free tour covers a ¾ mile route that highlights local rail history and advises comfortable shoes and water. Sheridan Media
- ➤ The Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum in Buffalo will host a talk on Nellie Tayloe Ross on Wednesday, May 20 at 5 p.m. in the Carriage House—Rick Ewig, a former history instructor, will lead the presentation. City of Sheridan
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sheridan County YMCA still has spots open in its summer camps for both full+half day sessions that keep kids active and learning. Scholarships are available to help every child join the camp experience. Sheridan Media
- ➤ Sheridan High School recognized Jane Buell as Classified Staff of the Year — her expert skills and organization earned praise from Principal Scott Cleland, who called her the school’s heartbeat for the district. The Sheridan Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At a recent City Council meeting, Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s clinic manager Jennifer Rasp-Vaughn read a proclamation to honor National Nurses Week, held May 6 to May 12, and noted that nurses provide essential care & support to patients in the community. Sheridan Media
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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.
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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.
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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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HAUS PARTY
12 PM – 11:59 PM — Ice Haus Eatery — Free entry — Celebrate summer with live music, local vendors, food, and drinks at this community-focused outdoor event.
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