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