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Rod Miller: A Campfire Christmas
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Twas the night before Christmas, ‘round the ol’ campfire. Coyotes were howlin’ out past the picket wire."
Rod MillerDecember 22, 2024
Joan Barron: A Dark Chapter In The Push For Women's Rights
In January, 1973, the Wyoming Senate voted to ratify the ERA. “Supporters in the gallery cheered and rushed outside to crown the nearby statue of Esther Hobart Morris with a garland of gold carnations."
Joan BarronDecember 21, 2024
Bill Sniffin: Curse The Darkness! Celebrate The Days Getting Longer – Yippee!
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, “Alas, here in Wyoming, this weekend marks the first official day of winter, too. We still might have four and half more months of wintry weather.”
Bill SniffinDecember 21, 2024
Jonathan Lange: The Reopening Of Notre Dame Signals Renewed Hope For Our Civilization
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "Notre Dame’s reopening is a visible sign that the Prince of Peace has not abandoned us for our many sins. The Word of God still has free course. It is preached and available throughout the Christian West. We should not take that for granted."
Jonathan LangeDecember 21, 2024
Dennis Sun: A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer
I ain’t much good at prayin,’ and you may not know me, Lord – for I ain’t much seen in churches, where they preach Thy Holy Word.
Dennis SunDecember 21, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: New Babies In The Family Highlight Real Meaning Of Christmas
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "Three new Shurmurs have joined the extended clan in the month of December. It’s never a bad time to have a baby.”
Sally Ann ShurmurDecember 19, 2024
Tom Lubnau: An Amazing Secret Petroglyph Shows Summer Is Coming
At a secret spot in Wyoming at sunrise on the winter solstice an amazing thing happens. When the sun just crests over the horizon, the sunlight points to a spot on a native American petroglyph which shows the days will start getting longer.
Tom LubnauDecember 19, 2024
Rod Miller: The Wyoming Freedom Caucus And See-Through Government
Rod Miller writes: "If the Wyoming Freedom Caucus is serious about government transparency, then they have a stalwart ally in yours truly. If they want to shred all the veils of government secrecy, then I’ll pull my weight in the trenches with ‘em."
Rod MillerDecember 18, 2024
Candy Moulton – Three of Wyoming’s History Keepers
Wyoming has a long list of people who help preserve and promote the history of the state. Glen Call in Afton, Jack States in Lander, and Dick Perue in Encampment, are three people I've worked with this year who are keeping history alive in their communities.
Candy MoultonDecember 17, 2024
Sheriff's Auction: How Much Life Is Left In These Cars & How Much Should You Bid?
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen says the three police cruisers being offered at a sheriff's auction on Wednesday could be a good purchase for the right amount. He thinks there should be plenty of life left in them, but, as always, buyer beware.
Aaron TurpenDecember 17, 2024
Bentley’s Amazing Paint Protection Film and Why It’s Not for the Rest of Us -- Yet
There are few things as expensive as the paint on a Bentley. Many of them have a paint cost that is equal to the average price of a car for the rest of us. There's a reason for that.
Aaron TurpenDecember 17, 2024
Dave Simpson: They're Not Worried About The Debt
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Some of the smartest guys I know aren't very concerned that our national debt topped $36 trillion last week. One told me, "'Why worry about it? We'll be dead before the (bio material) hits the fan.'"
Dave SimpsonDecember 16, 2024
Cassie Craven. Aliens Are Real. And So Are Moderates In The Senate
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “In addition to aliens being real, I also know that there are moderates in the Senate in leadership positions. While these facts seem stranger than fiction, here they are nonetheless."
Cassie CravenDecember 15, 2024
Rod Miller: Wyoming's Signature Cocktail Is The Ice Slough Mint Julep
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "When the julep hits your gullet, it’s like drinking brimstone distilled in lye, with an after-taste of death on the trail. But you’ve come this far, so you drink it all. Momma keeps making juleps ‘til the jug is empty."
Rod MillerDecember 15, 2024
Joan Barron: The 2025 Wyoming Legislature Is An Aberration
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "After 50 years of tracking the Legislature I have no clue about what the new class will do when they gather next month for the general and budget session."
Joan BarronDecember 14, 2024
Bill Sniffin: For Christmas, Lots Of Wonderful Gifts To Buy Right Here In Wyoming
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Let’s just give a plug to all the locally-owned stores in your city or town. They range big-to-small. Spending your money there not only helps them, but that money spreads itself around your community.”
Bill SniffinDecember 14, 2024
Jonathan Lange: Lawfare Against Sorority Sisters’ Attorneys Tries To Stifle Debate
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "In this case, activists have been playing both ends against the middle for years. When it is advantageous they publicize the transgender sorority member's chosen name to the world. But when it is disadvantageous, they censor it and punish those with the temerity to say his name."
Jonathan LangeDecember 14, 2024
Dennis Sun: Farm Bill Needs To Get Passed
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "If Congress fails to pass the farm bill by Jan. 1, 2025, dairy prices, corn, cotton, rice and wheat would end up with price supports much higher than 2024 market prices."
Dennis SunDecember 14, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: It's An Obsession Rooted In Flour, Sugar And Butter
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "As we pass the halfway point of Advent, it’s time to confess my newest and completely out of control obsession. Cookies."
Sally Ann ShurmurDecember 12, 2024
Tom Lubnau: Military Academy Candidate Interviews Were An Inspiration
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Last weekend, I had the great pleasure of serving on the military academy interview committee. The committee interviewed 21 young people seeking to get a nomination to a military academy. Those 21 young adults were a true inspiration."
Tom LubnauDecember 11, 2024
Candy Moulton: Hooray for Wyoming History at UW
Candy Moulton writes: “As someone who loves and writes about Wyoming history, I’m thrilled about the university and the state’s commitment to the study of our past with the Phil Roberts Faculty Fellowship in Wyoming History and the West.”
Candy MoultonDecember 10, 2024
Rod Miller: Wyoming Democrats & the Elusive “Different Result”
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "So, Democrats in the Wyoming Legislature were cold-shouldered when committee assignments were recently handed out. As expected, they grumped and groused about being left out. That’s really the only response available to them because they simply don’t control enough seats to effect any other outcome."
Rod MillerDecember 09, 2024
Dave Simpson: She'll Never Re-Gift This Present
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "My late father in-law, a great guy, once gave his wife a butcher knife and a meat grinder for Christmas. There was speculation in the family about what she might cut off and grind up."
Dave SimpsonDecember 09, 2024
Cassie Craven: Live Not By Lies
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “Justice Jackson’s Imaginary Equal Protection Clause theory reimagines that the law must protect you as a special category, even if your category is outside of reality. If this logic holds, next up are classifications for astrological sign, furry identification and favorite sandwich.”
Cassie CravenDecember 08, 2024