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Tidbit Tuesdays Has Expanded

By Ron Richter on Mon 06/07/2010 04:20am
Tidbit Tuesdays begin this week at the Sheridan County Museum.

Tidbit Tuesdays at the Sheridan County Museum will begin tomorrow on the porch of the museum. This is the third year of the program and it continues to expand because of its popularity. Curator of Museum Education Nathan Doerr.

Showdown over Wyo. 'Code of the West'

By Audrey Foree on Sun 06/06/2010 10:01am

It's showdown at high noon over the Code of the West, Wyoming's official code for living a virtuous life like the ideal cowboy.

Casper Marathon draws traveling runners

By Audrey Foree on Sun 06/06/2010 09:57am

The Casper Marathon has special meaning for one runner. Vicki Becker of Binghamton, N.Y., is racing in Sunday's marathon to complete her tour of marathon running in all 50 states. And it comes just one day before Becker turns 50.

Joey's Fly Fishing Season is ON!

By MaryJo Johnson on Sun 06/06/2010 05:00am

Begun as a pilot program in 2007, Joey's Fly Fishing Foundation is just about to begin its second full season as an up-and-running, non-profit youth mentoring organization. Founder Joey Puettman tells us that the first of 43 camps begin Monday, June 7th.

Miss Wyoming 2010 Crowned

By MaryJo Johnson on Sun 06/06/2010 12:30am
Alicia Grove, Miss Wyoming 2010, with the eight other contestants and pageant entertainers.

Miss Wyoming 2010, Alicia Grove, Miss Sweetwater County from Rock Springs, was crowned at the WYO Theatre in Sheridan Saturday night. Sheridan Media's Mary Jo Johnson has more.

Wyoming Looks To Adopt Montana Anti-Meth Program

By Shane Bryant on Sat 06/05/2010 11:06am

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) - Wyoming is looking to adopt an anti-meth program that has proven successful in Montana.

Cause of Casper Red Lobster Blaze Still Unknown

By Ron Richter on Sat 06/05/2010 07:20am
Cause of fire at Casper Red Lobster is still under investigation.

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - Casper fire officials say a blaze that destroyed a Red Lobster started in the building's storage area but investigators are still trying to figure out a cause. Three employees were in the building Tuesday morning when the fire happened but no one was injured.

“The Dance” is Here to Stay

By Ron Richter on Fri 06/04/2010 06:56pm
The Dance is here to stay.

The fundraising campaign to purchase the sculpture “The Dance” that adorns the front lawn of the Historic Sheridan Inn began a little over a year ago. Thanks to a generous donation, the funds have been raised and the sculpture will remain in front of the Inn permanently.

Search Continues for Missing Man in Yellowstone

By Ron Richter on Fri 06/04/2010 06:23pm
Seach for missing man in Yellostone continues.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) - Yellowstone National Park officials say they continue to search for a 25-year-old Oklahoma man who may be missing. Park officials say Peter Louis Kastner, of Oklahoma City, has not been heard from for some time. Rangers believe it's possible that Kastner has been in the Yellowstone area for two weeks and may be using a fake name.

Rabies Clinic Begins Next Week

By Ron Richter on Fri 06/04/2010 01:05pm
Dog and Cat Shelter Director Cel Hope

The Dog and Cat Shelter of Sheridan will be holding their annual Rabies Clinic Monday June 7th through Saturday June 12th at the Kendrick Park bandshell. With the rise in rabid skunks in our area, Shelter Director Cel Hope says this is a great opportunity to get your
animals vaccinated.