Bill Sniffin
Bill Sniffin has been a publisher and author in Wyoming for 53 years. He formerly owned all or part interest in 20 different newspapers, magazines, print shops, ad agencies, and internet companies.
He is one of Wyoming's best-known columnists, having written a statewide column for more than 22 years and a local column for 38 years prior to that.
Sniffin has published six books including three Wyoming-themed coffee table books, called the Wyoming Trilogy. He lives in Lander with his wife Nancy.
Latest from Bill Sniffin
Bill Sniffin: My Siblings Had To Endure Hearing Brother Bill’s ‘Rules For Life.’
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, “I have never been shy about giving advice. My younger siblings always heard my best gems.”
Bill SniffinJune 13, 2026
Texas Rangers Salute Wyoming’s Brandon Nimmo With His Own Bobblehead Night
Wyoming's own Brandon Nimmo was honored by the Texas Rangers on Sunday with his own bobblehead night. Brandon's 90-year-old grandpa threw out the first pitch. "If you're from Wyoming, you would have been proud," writes Bill Sniffin, who attended the game.
Bill SniffinJune 08, 2026
Bill Sniffin: For Boomers, The America Dream Started With Owning Your First Home
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “How does one get ahead in life? The surest way is owning your home. It sure worked for me and my family.”
Bill SniffinJune 06, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Our Crown Jewel Flaming Gorge To Be Drained By One-Third This Year
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Flaming Gorge is headed for a terrible year as the government drains it to help Lake Powell and Lake Mead downstream. It is a Wyoming disaster.”
Bill SniffinMay 30, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming’s False Spring — 90 Degree Temps & Wet Snow In Same Week.
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Wyoming’s remarkable ability to dish out Jekyll-and-Hyde weather was on full display. In Lander, we hit the 90s on May 13 and then got blasted with wet snow on May 17."
Bill SniffinMay 23, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Three Women and Three Unusual Deaths; Hantavirus Outbreak Memories
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “During my long newspaper career, I covered many strange deaths. These three were probably among the strangest involving exotic diseases not expected to be found in Lander.”
Bill SniffinMay 16, 2026
Bill Sniffin: 90-Year-Old Geezers Jim, Del, Joan, And Chuck Provide Inspiration
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Jim Hicks is throwing hay bales at 91. Chuck Brown is making deals in his 90s. Del McOmie is holding court at 90. And best of all, Joan Barron is still writing columns at the ripe old age of 97."
Bill SniffinMay 09, 2026
Bill Sniffin: For U. S. House Race, Wyoming Politics Will Definitely Be Personal
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Nine different candidates make the GOP race for U. S. House a real horse race this year. Here is my take on the insiders and outsiders.”
Bill SniffinMay 02, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Horrific Murder Trial Greeted Me In First Days As Lander Editor
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Who knew that my first big news story in Lander would be one of the biggest of my career? Covering this horrific murder trial was a huge challenge for a new editor.”
Bill SniffinApril 25, 2026
Bill Sniffin: So Little Time. So Much To Do. Here Is My 2026 Wyoming Bucket List
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “When we moved here 56 years ago, I made a vow: I am going to see it all! So far, so good. Here are my bucket list goals for 2026.”
Bill SniffinApril 18, 2026
Bill Sniffin: What Is That Special Spirit That Holds Far-Flung Wyoming Together?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Just what is that special secret ingredient that defines people here in the Cowboy State? Just what holds us together while so many forces are trying to tear us apart?”
Bill SniffinApril 11, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Crazy Politics In Wyoming? Yes, I Have Had A Little Experience
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "I’ve watched statewide campaigns here for 56 years as a journalist and participated in two: my own run in 2002 and another statewide race in 2018. One thing has changed dramatically over the years: the cost."
Bill SniffinApril 04, 2026