Good morning, Sheridan.

The Downtown Sheridan Association — recognized for meeting rigorous performance standards — was designated as an Accredited Main Street America program.

In the 1890s, the Bighorns area had a busy mining settlement that later became a ghost town because harsh winters and few roads stifled growth.

Its legacy lives on in the nickname ‘City of Broken Hearts’—a name that recalls the town’s steep decline.

The Bighorn Arts Collective announced plans Friday for its second annual festival, which will take place Saturday, August 9, from 12:30 to 6:30 pm at Whitney Commons in Sheridan.

The free, family-friendly event will feature live music, hands-on arts activities, writing workshops, an artisan village and food trucks, and will be headlined by Damn Tall Buildings—a Brooklyn-based trio that blends bluegrass, Americana and swing.

Local historian Judy Slack said that in the 1890s miners built Bald Mountain City on a gold rush scam after small flakes of gold were found — when no real gold was discovered, people left the town and it was abandoned by 1896.

Today, visitors can see the remains of old cabins and rock foundations on the mountain, though most artifacts have been lost.

In 2024, Wyoming welcomed 8.7 million visitors as travel spending increased 1.6% (reaching $75.8 million) and grew at a 3.9% annual rate over the past decade.

The boost in tourism raised state tax revenue by $7.6 million and added 440 jobs, with Sheridan County’s direct tax revenue climbing 4.9% to $3.8 million.

Sheridan City Council will consider a resolution to dedicate Krinkee Park as a public park in memory of Sergeant Nevada Krinkee at its June 2 meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, and Mayor Rich Bridger said the dedication ceremony will be on Tuesday, June 10 at 4 p.m.—the agenda also includes ordinance readings for council business.

The Met Live In HD: Il Barbiere di Siviglia

11 AM – 2 PM — WYO Performing Arts and Education Center — Tickets starting at $70 — Experience a live HD performance of the classic opera.

Melissa Carper Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — Kalif Shrine Auditorium — Suggested donations of $15/person — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Melissa Carper and Bonnie Montgomery.