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Dennis Sun: Uncertainty Creates Lower Prices and More Questions
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "President Trump wants to import more lean beef into the U.S. It shouldn't have much affect on the price of hamburger, as it's is the most popular beef product. The issue is the integrity of the beef product. Is it safe?"
Dennis SunSeptember 12, 2026
Ken Buck: Americans Are Worried About Threat To Democracy. It's Not Trump Or Republicans.
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Americans are not naive. They understand there is a real threat to our democracy knocking at the door. But it's not Trump or congressional Republicans, no matter how hard the media tries. It's the creep of socialism."
Ken BuckSeptember 11, 2026
Rod Miller: September Memories Around the Ol’ Campfire
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Two weeks into September and the weather still felt like July, version 3.0. Cowboys sat as far away from the campfire as they could to escape the withering heat. Even the nighthawks were sweating as they swooped above."
Rod MillerSeptember 11, 2026
Tom Lubnau: Medicaid Expansion — We Are Already Paying The Bill. Are We Suckers?
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "If we expanded Medicaid, the federal government would pay a large chunk of the uncompensated care. The question is, are we suckers for paying the bill ourselves rather than letting the federal government pay part of the bill?"
Tom LubnauSeptember 10, 2026
Fred Harrison: A Reply to Wendy Volk And Patricia McDaniel — Let's Debate The Real Issue
Columnist Fred Harrison writes, "I appreciate Wendy Volk's response to my earlier column. I also read Patricia McDaniel's letter which called my column misogynistic, compared it to an incel website, and said newspapers should 'muzzle' me."
Fred HarrisonSeptember 09, 2026
Dave Simpson: Thanks For The Memories, Laramie
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “I almost never take the fast, I-80 way around Laramie when I head home to Cheyenne. The memories as I head east on Grand are just way too fun to miss.”
Dave SimpsonSeptember 08, 2026
Gail Symons: Clearly, Wyoming Voters Dislike Bullies. Don't Be One.
Columnist Gail Symons writes: "In 2026, voters rejected numerous candidates tied to bully-style campaigning. But bullying still works when the complacent crowd allows it, or the intellectually lazy crowd joins it."
Gail SymonsSeptember 06, 2026
Bill Sniffin: A Chance Encounter With A Wyoming Connection On A Remote Idaho Road
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “We were 700 miles north of Fremont County, Wyoming, and yet were being hosted by a fellow County 10 person. What a great coincidence.”
Bill SniffinSeptember 06, 2026
Joan Barron: No More 'Pennies From Heaven,' Or Anywhere Else
Columnist Joan Barron writes, “Next for extinction is the nickel. During the Great Depression, a nickel would buy you a candy bar or a ticket on a city bus to ride anywhere in town. That coin is also doomed.”
Joan BarronSeptember 05, 2026
Jonathan Lange: I'm Not Buying The Hype About DOJ Observers
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “I think that the citizens of Wyoming are tired of being used as extras in B-movie agitprops. We’ve seen this flick playing in Colorado since globalist millionaires flipped it from a reliably red state to a Rocky Mountain bastion of blue.”
Jonathan LangeSeptember 04, 2026
Dennis Sun: Celebrating Grazing
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "One of the issues worldwide is rangelands remain almost invisible to those who finance and govern the natural world. Maybe not so much in America, but around the world, this is an issue."
Dennis SunSeptember 04, 2026
Rod Miller: On Election Day, Wyoming Will Define the Term “Conservative”
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "What is your bullshit detector telling you about Checkgate Becky? Your vote will determine how Wyoming defines the word conservative."
Rod MillerSeptember 04, 2026
Tom Lubnau: About Rebecca Bextel's Cute, Far-Fetched 'Plan'
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Bextel proposes new programs while promising to shrink government. She picks legacy industries to the exclusion of new development, and promises executive orders that are the jurisdiction of the Superintendent of Public Instruction."
Tom LubnauSeptember 03, 2026
Ken Buck: We Are Not in a Recession. So Why Are We Borrowing Like It?
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Despite a lot of talk about fiscal responsibility, lawmakers in Washington are continuing to run up the tab on America's already maxed-out credit card."
Ken BuckSeptember 02, 2026
Fred Harrison: The Road We Are On — A Conservative's Reckoning
Columnist Fred Harrison writes, "To the remnant of the Freedom Caucus: you are not finished. You are chastened. Slow down. Build coalitions. Bring people with you. And next time — do not hand your enemies the weapon they use to destroy you."
Fred HarrisonSeptember 02, 2026
Dave Simpson: All Sam Wanted Was To Come Home
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “I've been there more times than I want to remember. And left without a truly loved member of our family. All I could think of was hip dysplasia. Cancer. An enlarged spleen.”
Dave SimpsonSeptember 01, 2026
Gail Symons: Friday Was A Preview Of What To Expect From The Defeated Freedom Caucus.
Columnist Gail Symons writes, "The Wyoming Freedom Caucus waited less than a day after the primary election to make one thing clear: 'THE WYFC IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE.' The dispute that erupted between lawmakers Friday gave Wyoming an early look at what that might mean."
Gail SymonsAugust 31, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Old Gal Didn’t Disappoint – On My 57th Annual Trip To Yellowstone
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "I just completed my 57th annual trip to Yellowstone, and once again I came away feeling blessed. The weather was nearly perfect, the traffic was manageable, the wildlife cooperated, at least somewhat, and the old park looked as beautiful as ever."
Bill SniffinAugust 30, 2026
Joan Barron: Scrappy Freedom Caucus Members Soldier On
Columnist Joan Barron writes, “The Audit Committee, with an unusually high Freedom Caucus membership, took a big hit two days earlier in the Republican primary election. But seven Freedom Caucus members showed up for the meeting.”
Joan BarronAugust 30, 2026
Ray Hunkins: The Godfather Of Wyoming’s Golden Football Era
Columnist Ray Hunkins writes, "A few weeks ago, I wrote a column for this publication titled 'The Father of Wyoming Football,' in which Red Jacoby was named as the obvious choice. But, another name kept surfacing who is, in a sense, the 'godfather' of Wyoming football’s golden era."
Ray HunkinsAugust 29, 2026
Dennis Sun: Celebrating the Sheep Industry, Concern Over Beef
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of lean beef to be imported with no out-of-quota tariff. Trump also wants ranchers to build up their herds to raise national numbers. He doesn’t realize ranchers would be building up their herds if it were profitable and if there wasn’t a multi-state drought."
Dennis SunAugust 28, 2026
Jonathan Lange: God Still Knows How To Perform Miracles
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “While July 4th is celebrated with the noise of artillery shells, how shall we celebrate the silent miracle of August 29th? Today’s 250th anniversary marks not the achievement of men but the providence of God.”
Jonathan LangeAugust 28, 2026
Rod Miller: ABC, Fringe Parties, Write-Ins And Wyoming’s General Election
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Chuck Gray won the GOP nomination with 27,000 votes, less than 25% of the total votes cast. Expressed in other terms, 75% of Wyoming Republicans, or about 100,000 cowgirls and cowboys, voted for Anyone But Chuck."
Rod MillerAugust 28, 2026
Tom Lubnau: UW President Shane Reeves Could Have Gone Anywhere. He Chose Wyoming.
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Shane Reeves understands that to be a great leader, he needs to listen first. Then ask hard questions and truly listen to the answers. Of all the places in the country he could have chosen, and there were many, he chose Wyoming."
Tom LubnauAugust 27, 2026