Bill Sniffin: How To Deal With 2,000 Hippies When They Invaded Wyoming Over July 4 Holiday?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “It is hard to imagine today what a potential disaster it would be when 2,000 hippies invaded Cowboy Country back in 1973. They ultimately camped at Freak Mountain. Yes, Freak Mountain!”
Bill SniffinAugust 30, 2025
Jonathan Lange: Department of Health Caught Violating Federal Law
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “Significant portions of the (state) curriculum had nothing to do with birds and bees. Instead, the Wyoming Department of Health curriculum jumped into the culture wars and propounded gender ideology.”
Jonathan LangeAugust 29, 2025
Dennis Sun: There Are No Crystal Balls When It Comes To Beef Prices
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Every month, there is big news about beef at the meat counter, including consumers paying record prices and cattle bringing in record prices for producers."
Dennis SunAugust 29, 2025
Tom Lubnau: One Instance Where the 2025 Legislature Got it Right
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "This column has been openly critical, and deservedly so, of the 2025 Wyoming legislature’s general session. Some good things happened, though. The legislature passed Senate File 152, which gave the state tools to better fight wildland fires."
Tom LubnauAugust 27, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Serving As ‘Bear Bait’ May Have Been Worst Job In The World?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Ranger Steve Frye waited for a bear to enter the cage, while squatting in putrid garbage. It was him or the bear. Yikes.”
Bill SniffinAugust 27, 2025
Dave Simpson: The Death Of Gerry Spence, A True Wyoming Legend
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Gerry Spence and [partner] Ed Moriarity were larger than life, courtroom legends, a fearsome combination. That trip to Jackson was the most fascinating afternoon I ever spent in a news career that has spanned five decades."
Dave SimpsonAugust 25, 2025
Cassie Craven: Get Ready For School Discipline To Get Political
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “The counseling issue in schools and how teachers should handle discipline will be one of the most complicated and hotly contested issues in Wyoming politics this year.”
Cassie CravenAugust 24, 2025
Gail Symons: They’re Making Laws About You. Show Up
Columnist Gail Symons writes: “Civic education is not about memorizing the Federalist Papers. It is about knowing whom to call, what meeting to attend, and how to make your voice count when decisions affect you.”
Gail SymonsAugust 24, 2025
Bill Sniffin: My Very Own Wyoming Painted Morning – Just Me And The Ducks
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Walking along a Wyoming river during the early morning hours is perhaps the most therapeutic thing you can do during the best time of the day.”
Bill SniffinAugust 23, 2025
Dennis Sun: Wyoming State Fair, Another Great One
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Juan Reyes, a rancher out of Wheatland, and Doug Miyamoto, director of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, were honored as the 2025 Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees at the Wyoming State Fair."
Dennis SunAugust 22, 2025
Jonathan Lange: Rescued Newspapers Can Help Their Communities
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “That is the real tragedy of small-town life. Most townsfolk know nothing of what is happening on their local school board or city council. But they can recite every detail of distant scandals and outrage du jour. Local newsprint can affect this...”
Jonathan LangeAugust 22, 2025
Tom Lubnau: Wyoming’s Not So Free Market Economy
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Recent political events indicate a trend in Wyoming away from a free market economy into a bureaucratic government economy where those in power pick the winners and losers."
Tom LubnauAugust 20, 2025
Bill Sniffin: My Friend Buck Valdez Died On One Of My Favorite Roads – US 287
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "This column was going to be my love letter to U. S. Highway 287, which I drove this past weekend from central Wyoming to Fort Worth, Texas. I paused to say a prayer for my friend when I came over that hill and drove down to the site where the horrible collision occurred."
Bill SniffinAugust 20, 2025
Dave Simpson: Stay Put, Harriet. We Need You In DC!
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Harriet Hageman, in two short terms in Congress, has established herself as a powerful voice in Washington in support of Donald Trump's ambitious and vitally important agenda.”
Dave SimpsonAugust 18, 2025
Gail Symons: Wyomingites Are Smart Enough To Look Past Flippant Insults
Columnist Gail Symons writes: "One legislator accused another of not being a 'conservative leader.' But I’ve watched both lawmakers in action. The one being criticized leads with skill and substance. It got me thinking."
Gail SymonsAugust 17, 2025
Cassie Craven: Here Comes A Governor's Election Across Republican War Camps
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “The problem with the establishment Republicans, while they may be likable enough on the surface, lies deep within their voting records. They have no interest in your rights over the establishment."
Cassie CravenAugust 17, 2025
Bill Sniffin: ‘Home Town’ Emphasis Was Key To Saving Eight Wyoming Newspapers
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Folks in eight Wyoming towns breathed a big sigh of relief when the announcement was made that veteran newspaper publishers Robb and Jen Hicks of Buffalo plus Rob Mortimore of Torrington were stepping in to save the publications.”
Bill SniffinAugust 16, 2025
Joan Barron: Solution For Cheyenne Eyesore “Big Hole”
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Cheyenne residents got good news recently about plans for a what is known as the Big Hole. Well, maybe. We residents of the capital city have been down this road before — many times."
Joan BarronAugust 16, 2025
Dennis Sun: Leave Our Water Alone
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The lower basin states – with their exploding populations – have really mismanaged their water, from Las Vegas to Phoenix. Now they are starting to realize they have a problem with water usage."
Dennis SunAugust 15, 2025
Jonathan Lange: Hiding Constituent Emails Violates Democracy
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “Constituents that trust the LSO to deliver their comments to specific legislators may be lied to. Their emails may be labeled 'junk' or may disappear without a trace.”
Jonathan LangeAugust 15, 2025
Tom Lubnau: Pornography, Eric Barlow, Attempts To Shut Me Up
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Rest assured, efforts to restrict my constitutional rights will not silence this column. If I am not allowed to speak in the legislative forum, I will speak elsewhere."
Tom LubnauAugust 13, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Is Full Of Scenic Drives – Here Is A Favorite
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “One of Wyoming’s major north-south routes, which follows the BNSF Railroad Line, is a pleasure to drive this time of year. Lots of wonderful towns and small cities.”
Bill SniffinAugust 12, 2025
Dave Simpson: August, The Best Month Of All
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “If you've got any knots in your rope – and who doesn't? - now's a perfect time to work them out.”
Dave SimpsonAugust 11, 2025
Cassie Craven: No. Truth Is Not For Sale.
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “During Wyoming’s legislative session, leftists argued that the laws regarding transgender issues shouldn’t be in place because they can’t be enforced. The fact that we have to have laws now to bring back semblance to common sense is horrifying."
Cassie CravenAugust 10, 2025
Gail Symons: Wyoming Teens Leave No Excuse For Civics Ignorance
Columnist Gail Symons writes, "The standard Wyoming sets for its youth is high. It’s time the rest of us matched it; not only in knowledge, but in the courage to show up, speak up, and take part. Oh, and these students know that our Republic is a representative democracy."
Gail SymonsAugust 10, 2025
Clair McFarland: Don’t Worry, Middleborn Is Here To Save Absolutely Everyone
Columnist Clair McFarland writes: “When he saw my tears, Middleborn realized that he’d done a good thing. ‘Yeah,’ he said, brightening, ‘I SAVED all those people.”
Clair McFarlandAugust 09, 2025
Bill Sniffin: It Is Tragic To See Eight Newspapers Close -- Especially How It Occurred
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “What is so tragic is the way these newspapers were shuttered. Just no warning. Hard on both the employees and the communities.”
Bill SniffinAugust 09, 2025
Joan Barron: Highway Tolling Bill On Tap Again
Columnist Joan Barron writes, “The real target for interstate highway tolls is out-of-state truck drivers.. Sen. Charles Scott said the big trucks are the ones tearing up I-80, and they are not paying their way.”
Joan BarronAugust 09, 2025
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