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Local Filmmaker Leon Schatz Will Use His "Superpowers" On An Upcoming Warner Brothers Production

By Betsy Love on Mon 02/22/2010 09:02am

Soon to be the latest in the big screen comic book craze is The Green Lantern, which will be filmed in New Orleans. This upcoming Warner Brothers production is directed by Martin Campbell and starring Ryan Reynolds...and also starring local filmmaker Leon Schatz. Sheridan Media's Betsy Love has the story

ESA Decision on Sage Grouse Expected This Week

By MaryJo Johnson on Mon 02/22/2010 07:30am

Wyoming News Service, Casper, WY - Once there were more than 2 million sage grouse throughout the West. Now, best estimates show there are somewhere between 200 and 300,000 of the birds left -- mostly in Wyoming, Colorado, Montana and Idaho.

No Guts ... No Glory

By MaryJo Johnson on Mon 02/22/2010 07:25am

by Judy Hagerott

Athletes and participants alike mustered up their courage this past Saturday as they jumped into the icy waters of Lake DeSmet, all for a good cause.

The 3rd Annual Sheridan Jackalope Jump is a fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Wyoming. According to event coordinator Kerri Pilcher, the Jackalope Jump was one of seven such fundraisers being held throughout the state.

Families Pack the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall in Support of Dogs and Cats

By MaryJo Johnson on Mon 02/22/2010 07:23am

by Judy Hagerott

If attendance was any indication, Saturday night's Dog and Cat Shelter's Family Fun Night should be deemed a huge success, as the Sheridan County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall was packed with 350 to 400 people for the event. Live music, a homemade chili feed, a bucket raffle, a live and silent auction, plus several children's games were highlights of the evening.

Calling All Entrepreneurs -- StartWest Wants YOU

By MaryJo Johnson on Mon 02/22/2010 07:15am

Small business owners, entrepreneurs and technology workers are invited to a special presentation. Sheridan Media's Mary Jo Johnson has more.

The "Wage Project" Workshop is Coming to Sheridan

By MaryJo Johnson on Mon 02/22/2010 07:00am

This Saturday, women in the workforce, or those considering entering or re-entering the workforce, are invited to a workshop to learn about negotiating fair wages.

One Week Left For Pennies For Presidents Day Fund Raiser

By Ron Richter on Mon 02/22/2010 05:59am

The challenge continues for the 7th annual Pennies for Presidents Day fund raiser that has pitted 5 local agencies against one another to see who can raise the most money throughout February for a great cause. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter has more.

SHAC To Host Open House This Week

By Ron Richter on Mon 02/22/2010 05:31am

Last week we told you about a recent $450,000 grant that was awarded to the Sheridan Housing Action Committee. SHAC will use the funding to help 25 local home buyers obtain affordable housing. Wednesday SHAC will be holding an open house.

Bill Would Distance Wyoming Sex Offenders And Schools

By Shane Bryant on Sun 02/21/2010 07:57am

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Registered sex offenders in Wyoming
couldn't move into residences close to schools under a bill
advancing in the state House of Representatives.

In Western Wyoming, Gas Industry Faces Crossroads

By Shane Bryant on Sun 02/21/2010 07:46am

PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) - The future of the natural gas industry in the Pinedale area has been a lot less certain lately due to the recession and what industry officials worry will be more regulation.