Opinion
Dennis Sun: Sticker Shock for All
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "For all those in the business of providing beef to consumers, prices have never been higher. Beef producers and feedlot operations are cautiously happy, as they realize commodity prices can go south at anytime."
Dennis SunAugust 08, 2025
Jonathan Lange: No Government Should Define Church Doctrine
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “A government with the power to judge between religion and politics is a government with the power over both.”
Jonathan LangeAugust 08, 2025
Tom Lubnau: Calling Innocent People Pornographers And Pedophiles At Taxpayer Expense
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "So, the Freedom Caucus has proposed a dumb-assed bill with a sexy bill title. The bill is so full of defects, I cannot describe them all in this limited column. Let’s look at some low points."
Tom LubnauAugust 06, 2025
Bill Sniffin: A Tale About The Search For A Bell Ringer In Old Wyoming
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Here is my favorite rendition of an old groaner about the problems a pastor was having in finding a proper bell ringer. This tale occurred here in Wyoming.”
Bill SniffinAugust 05, 2025
Dave Simpson: Two Old Guys Build A Cabin, Update
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “I love the smell of sawdust in the morning. Smells like... Victory. I know we're crazy to be doing this at our age, but I think we're going to pull it off.”
Dave SimpsonAugust 04, 2025
Gail Symons: Wyoming's Libraries Are Vital
Columnist Gail Symons writes: "Wyoming's libraries, all 92 of them across our 23 counties, build strong communities every day. These institutions deserve our support and advocacy."
Gail SymonsAugust 03, 2025
Cassie Craven: Shoulder Enough Political Humility To Elect A Conservative Governor
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “Democrats will register as Republicans to vote in our primary. They will choose the most moderate candidate and if we split our conservative votes across several good candidates, we will lose.”
Cassie CravenAugust 03, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Here Are Two Big Reasons I Ended Up With A Desk Job
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “My characterization of work was defined by two experiences as a 17-year-old. Tough dirty physical jobs made a big impression on my younger self.”
Bill SniffinAugust 02, 2025
Joan Barron: Cheyenne’s Historic Storm 40 Years Ago
Columnist Joan Barron writes, “On August 1, 1985, a dozen people died in a flash flood and 70 people were injured. It also resulted in more than $60 million in property damage.”
Joan BarronAugust 02, 2025
Jonathan Lange: Wildflowers and Life’s Wonders
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “They call it 'Norseman.' It's an odyssey that begins nearly 2.5 miles out to sea and ends at the top of Mount Gaustatoppen, more than a mile high and 140.6 miles away.”
Jonathan LangeAugust 01, 2025
Dennis Sun: The Story on Hormones
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Hormone levels present in beef are far below natural levels found in other foods we consume daily, such as dairy products, vegetables and even certain fruits. Just remember, U.S. beef is the safest in the world."
Dennis SunAugust 01, 2025
Tom Lubnau: Which Gubernatorial Candidates Can Raise the Funds Necessary to Run
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "The real question facing the gubernatorial candidates is who can find the available financing and where is the money going to come from to get the job done."
Tom LubnauJuly 31, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Four Years Later, The Late Sen. Mike Enzi Remembered As One Of Wyoming’s Great Leaders
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, “Has it really been four years already? Mike Enzi was such a wonderful leader for Wyoming. He is missed.”
Bill SniffinJuly 29, 2025
Dave Simpson: Another Year At The Daddy Of 'Em All
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “In the world of theater, they talk about 'suspension of disbelief' to enjoy a play. Here in Cheyenne during Frontier Days, you have to 'suspend thrift and frugality' to enjoy yourself. It ain't cheap.”
Dave SimpsonJuly 28, 2025
Clair McFarland: Sure, Let The 11-Year-Old Drive. It'll Be Fine
Clair McFarland writes: "The little, feisty twin gripped the wheel and stared down our neighborhood of empty dirt roads and winding canals. I threw a goodbye kiss to my home and thanked the Lord for the 35 good years he gave me on this earth."
Clair McFarlandJuly 27, 2025
Gail Symons: Don't Die Of This, But Democracy Brought Wyoming Into Existence
Columnist Gail Symons writes: "The founders used 'democracy' and 'republic' interchangeably in many contexts because they understood what our modern ghost writers apparently don't: that a republic IS a form of democracy."
Gail SymonsJuly 27, 2025
Cassie Craven: Just Watch The Nuclear Waste, Mental Health Debates Ignite This Year
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “The real debate will flare with the nuclear waste issue that's sparked so much outcry. Detractors can just pipe down if they expect the legislature's workload to decrease or the speed to lessen."
Cassie CravenJuly 27, 2025
Tom Lubnau: The Days When High Powered Cattle Barons Ruled Wyoming
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Today, we have the modern-day equivalent of Big Cattle trying to take over Wyoming. Instead of using guns and marauders, they finance the political process, slick advertising and politicians to accomplish their ends."
Tom LubnauJuly 26, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Never Kick A Cowpie On A Hot Summer Day
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “There are various western codes that define Wyoming people. The most famous is the Code of the West. But there are other versions, too.”
Bill SniffinJuly 26, 2025
Dennis Sun: The Real Threat Of The New World Screwworm
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The threat of the New World screwworm is real and knocking at our door. Impacts to the cattle industry have been making the news, but in reality, this pest affects all warm-blooded animals – large or small."
Dennis SunJuly 25, 2025
Tom Lubnau: Suggestions On Further Investigations By The Management Audit Committee
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "On the 56th anniversary of Apollo 11, the Management Audit Committee should investigate whether Wyoming tax dollars funded man walking on the moon, or whether the moon launch was simply a Hollywood generated fiction."
Tom LubnauJuly 23, 2025
Dave Simpson: What's The Rush? Take The Scenic Route!
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “I agree with my column-writing colleague and pal Bill Sniffin about the joys of getting out and about in Wyoming, especially in July and August. And always take the scenic routes.”
Dave SimpsonJuly 22, 2025
Bill Sniffin: See That Big RV Blocking Your Way? Hey, That Might Be Me! Howdy!
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, “Traveling by RV is like having your house on your back. And the wide open spaces here in the Big Empty are very hospitable to this lifestyle. I love it.”
Bill SniffinJuly 21, 2025
Gail Symons: Well At Least The Wyoming Legislature Has A Flair For Drama
Columnist Gail Symons writes: "It’s no secret the Secretary of State has turned his feud with the Governor into a personal mission. His former colleagues in the Freedom Caucus, now well-entrenched on legislative committees, have carried that torch into policymaking."
Gail SymonsJuly 20, 2025