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Cat Urbigkit: Winter Trails
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "It was -35° one early February morning when I sat down at my computer to check on the happenings of the Wyoming Legislature. As I looked out the window, I spotted the red foxes, my daily entertainment those last few weeks."
Cat UrbigkitMarch 22, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Dinosaur Digs, Petroglyphs, Big New Museum Are On My 2023 Wyoming Bucket List
Bill Sniffin writes: “I like to keep my list localized to Wyoming and I love to share it with all my friends around the state. Some of them are even kind enough to say they eagerly await my annual list and then travel the state visiting my suggested sites.”
Bill SniffinMarch 18, 2023
Dave Walsh: Game On! Do The UW Cowgirls Have Another NIT Championship Run In Them?
Dave Walsh writes: “It’s a bold call to predict a victorious tournament run for any team. And it’s even a bit unfair to predict the kind of run the Cowgirls made in 2007 for this team. But this squad is good – very good.”
Dave WalshMarch 16, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Play The Wildlife Services Coverage Drinking Game!
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "Those who believe that if we leave coyotes alone they will not bother your livestock, your pets, or your children, believe in a fantasy."
Cat UrbigkitMarch 15, 2023
Dave Simpson: I’ve Been Married Longer Than Most Murderers Spend In Prison
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: Consider this rule of thumb, young fella: It's a lot easier to take out the garbage than to have a big honking argument about who takes out the garbage. Simple as that.
Dave SimpsonMarch 13, 2023
Dave Walsh: How ‘Bout Them Postseason-Bound Cowgirls?
Dave Walsh writes: The Cowgirls final record should be enough to get them in; 22 victories should be plenty to qualify. Add to that a runner-up finish, second place in the Mountain West Conference, and it seems the Cowgirls have done more than enough to play on.
Dave WalshMarch 09, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Frontier Drug Running and the Next Public Health Crisis
When diagnosed with a serious illness last year, columnist Cat Urbigkit traveled hundreds of miles to many pharmacies to beat the clock. She won the battle but her experience is a warning to anyone who lives in a frontier state like Wyoming. Sometimes it's not easy -- nor cheap -- to get the necessary health care.
Cat UrbigkitMarch 07, 2023
Dave Simpson: What A Disappointing Legislative Session For The Reddest State In America
Dave Simpson writes: "The real mind-blower was rejecting (via the Speaker's drawer) the bill prohibiting the teaching of gender identity and sexual orientation to children. Have we lost our minds? This is the bill they shoved in the Speaker's drawer to kill?"
Dave SimpsonMarch 06, 2023
Dave Walsh: UW’s Best Regular Season Closer Was A Conference-Winning Classic
Dave Walsh writes: The victory the Cowboys got March 2, 2002, is certainly one the biggest wins in University of Wyoming basketball history.
Dave WalshMarch 03, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: We Deserve Better Than The Freedom Caucus
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "A dark political cloud has entered Wyoming, settling over Cheyenne and the work of the Wyoming House of Representatives. It has resulted in a vile and morally corrupt attack on Wyoming Speaker of the House Albert Sommers."
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 28, 2023
Sally Ann Said It Best: ‘Terribly Sad’
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Where do you go for all those things my 70 co-workers in Illinois once did every day of the week, back when local newspapers were still viable, essential, and a great place to work?"
Dave SimpsonFebruary 28, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming’s The Hole In The Donut Compared To Other Rocky Mountain States
Bill Sniffin writes: Wyoming produces 13 times more energy than it consumes. We are the second largest net supplier of energy of the 50 states behind only Texas.
Bill SniffinFebruary 25, 2023
Dave Walsh: Even Announcers Can Be Done Dirty During Border War Rivalry Games
Dave Walsh writes: Midway through the first half I got a chill. It took a few moments before I realized what had happened. Someone seated directly behind had done me dirty and poured a soft drink down the back of my neck. It was enough to cut a wide, cold swath down my back to my pants. I was drenched with cola from neck to rear end.
Dave WalshFebruary 24, 2023
Bill Sniffin: 770 Dead Wyoming Eagles Launched Tom Bell’s Career, Says New Rodger McDaniel Book
Bill Sniffin writes: 50 years ago when a rancher named Herman Werner went to war against various endangered species at his Douglas ranch, some 770 eagles had been shot, along with 222 coyotes, six elk, five bobcats and a bear.
Bill SniffinFebruary 22, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Life with Bill And Hilary
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "I met Bill and Hilary on a ranch outside of Billings, Montana nearly two decades ago. No, not the political couple, but a pair of burros (donkeys) that carried their names."
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 21, 2023
Dave Simpson: Union Pacific Would Handle This Better, Right?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "It's hard to imagine how the Norfolk Southern Railroad could possibly have handled the disastrous derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, worse."
Dave SimpsonFebruary 20, 2023
Bill Sniffin: 2 of 3 Wyoming’s ‘USA Record’ Triplets Killed In Crash
Two of the three triplets who were the heaviest ever at birth -- died in a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 25 near Chugwater on Feb. 9.
Bill SniffinFebruary 18, 2023
Dave Walsh: Conrad Dobler and Marty English – Two Pillars Of UW Football
Dave Walsh writes: Conrad Dobler passed away Sunday. Marty English retired this week. These are two people with very strong ties to University of Wyoming who made their marks on Cowboys football and the sport in general in different ways.
Dave WalshFebruary 17, 2023
Bill Sniffin: The Horrible Winter Of 2022-23 Will Go Down In History – It Was Awful Everywhere We Went
Bill Sniffin writes: We have endured minus 39 temperatures in Lander, snow in Dallas, bitter cold winds in Las Vegas, and snow-packed highways through Denver.
Bill SniffinFebruary 16, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Seems Wyoming’s GOP Leadership Aren’t Fans Of This ‘Equality’ Thing
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "Judging by the legislation theyre pushing at the Capitol, choosing tolerance and compassion dont seem to be priorities for many conservatives."
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 14, 2023
Dave Simpson: Social Media Unleashes The Beast
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: No need to think twice about what you write. No talking a harried editor or libel-leery publisher into printing your angry thoughts. You're the editor now. You're the publisher now. So, let 'er rip!
Dave SimpsonFebruary 14, 2023
Rod Miller: An Open Letter to Frank “Oral” Eathorne
In an open letter to GOP chair Frank Eathorne, columnist Rod Miller writes: "Ill gladly dance on your coffee table and tell the world that you, Oral, dont amount to a gnat on Bud Brimmers butt and you aint worthy to carry Jack Speights jockstrap."
Rod MillerFebruary 12, 2023
Dave Walsh: Keep An Eye Out For Philly’s No. 22, Former UW Star Marcus Epps In The Super Bowl
Dave Walsh writes: No. 22 on the Philadelphia defense brings special interest. Former Wyoming Cowboy, Marcus Epps, will be manning the secondary for the Eagles."
Dave WalshFebruary 10, 2023
Dave Simpson: I Keep Thinking, ‘This Too Shall Pass’
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "The look on my wife's face was one of shock, as if I'd gotten one of those Mike Tyson face tattoos instead of a simple haircut."
Dave SimpsonFebruary 07, 2023