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Chris Navarro: Flying Blind — The Scariest Moment Of My Life
Guest columnist Chris Navarro writes: "As my plane left the end of the runway, I noticed the sun was setting and it was starting to get dark. I was climbing out to 9,500 feet. Fifteen minutes into the flight, I was in total darkness. I could not see the ground and the visibility was zero."
Chris NavarroMarch 29, 2022
Karl Brauneis: Woke Comes To Wyoming! Let’s All Change Names
Guest columnist Karl Brauneis writes: For Squaw Creek my daughter recommends "Squawk Creek. That would require less money to make the name change. Just add a K.
Jimmy OrrMarch 27, 2022
Clair McFarland: First Rule Of The Fight Club — Don’t Let Mom Know
Columnist Clair McFarland writes: "Naturally, I assumed the house was under attack and the boys were crying for me with their final breaths. I rushed down the hallway, through the dining room and into the family room, only to discover Mayhem."
Clair McFarlandMarch 24, 2022
Ray Hunkins: Biden Shouldn’t Take Any Risks In Ukraine
Columnist Ray Hunkins writes: "Regardless of how strongly we feel about the barbaric rape of Ukraine we are witnessing, about the war crimes and the atrocities, the refugees, the carnage, Congress and opinion leaders should not be clamoring for choosing any course of action that needs skill and wisdom to achieve."
Ray HunkinsMarch 17, 2022
Ray Hunkins: Jack Finnerty, Mayor Of Slater, Wyoming Legend And An Irishman
Columnist Ray Hunkins writes: "Though Jack may be a 'son of Wyoming,' he is also a grandson of Ireland."
Ray HunkinsMarch 17, 2022
Paul Ulrich: Spring Camping In Wyoming — Remember Not To Be An Idiot
Columnist Paul Ulrich writes: "Several inches of snow have fallen in the past day and more coming as I stare out the window and daydream of pulling my camper to the Wyoming Range for a weekend of fishing, hiking, campfires and solitude."
Paul UlrichMarch 13, 2022
Clair McFarland: Driving Lessons With A 9-Year-Old
Clair McFarland writes: "Sometimes I let the kid drive. For a 9-year-old to be given a Honda Accord, the interior conditions must be perfect: brotherly harmony, mild heating, minimal flatulence."
Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2022
Jonathan Lange: Women Impregnated By Rape Should Be Heard
Male columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "Rep. Karlee Provenza shared her own story of rape and wondered, 'What would happen if I was pregnant?' Its a fair question. Even well-meaning people who speculate about the needs and feelings of such women, are only guessing. So, I sought out two women to give them voice."
Jonathan LangeMarch 09, 2022
Wendy Schuler: Fairness In Women’s Sports Act Would Have Protected Females
Guest columnist Sen. Wendy Schuler said her Fairness in Women's Sports Act legislation would have ensured that girls and women get a fair shake when they step onto the field or court.
Sen. Wendy SchulerMarch 09, 2022
Chris Navarro: Woke Bureaucrats Need To Leave My Street “Squaw Creek Road” Alone
Guest columnist Chris Navarro writes: "I have lived, worked, and raised my family on Squaw Creek Rd. in Casper, for over 35 years. Now a few woke bureaucrats in Washington have decided that the place I have lived & called home needs a new name."
Chris NavarroMarch 06, 2022
Jim Hicks: Starting A Conversation When It’s Below Zero . . .
Columnist Jim Hicks writes: The mild weather before this latest cold snap has made it possible for many people to get out and walk to promote their good health and keep the family dog from getting too fat.
Jim HicksMarch 03, 2022
Clair McFarland: Peaceful Family Moments Are The Real Magic
Clair McFarland writes: "We needed a miracle. 'For my first trick, I will turn this LEGO into a coin,' said the 8-year-old magician. I had some doubts."
Clair McFarlandFebruary 25, 2022
Kevin Killough: Following The Science Means Acknowledging Lockdowns Were Ineffective
Guest columnist Kevin Killough writes: "One of the key lessons from the pandemic is that politicized science is glaringly unreliable, and when that happens, questioning experts is not inherently anti-science."
Jimmy OrrFebruary 23, 2022
Bill Sniffin: The Longest Night Of Wyoming’s Year
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: This time of year, the sun going down at 4:15pm is a shock to the system. In Lander, we lose 20 extra minutes of daylight because the afternoon sun sets behind the Wind River Mountains to our southwest.
Bill SniffinDecember 21, 2021
Guest Column: The Need For Transparency During the Special Session of the Wyoming Legislature
"We urge our Legislators to reject the proposed rules in favor of the traditional process that gives everyone in Wyoming the opportunity to see and hear the debates in both House and Senate committees and during each chambers floor sessions. The state will be better served."
Jimmy OrrOctober 25, 2021
Bill Sniffin: We Can’t Do It Without You – Thanks So Much To Our Donors!
Thanks for helping us continue our mission of keeping Wyomingites informed. In a year when information literally saved lives, we came through, thanks in no small part to your loyalty, which means so much.
Bill SniffinMay 01, 2021
Wyo Physician Says Guest Columnist Not Qualified To Discuss Covid-19
In response to guest columnist Doug Gerard's column "WY Board Of Medicine Has Done Blatant COVID Overreach" retired physician Dr. James McEvoy from Powell said Gerard is not qualified to discuss the matter.
November 24, 2020
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Bill SniffinJuly 03, 2020