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
Nine Collegiate Teams Competing In Coast-To-Coast American Solar Challenge Pit Stop In Lander
Nine different collegiate teams competing in the coast-to-coast American Solar Challenge drove their solar cars through Lander on Wednesday on their way to finish line in Oregon.
Bill SniffinJuly 14, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Al Simpson May Still Be The Most Interesting Man In Wyoming
Bill Sniffin writes when former Sen. Al Simpson, a Republican who is a harsh critic of current Wyoming GOP leadership, receives his Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday, he will say that he is an American who lives in Wyoming and will not be saying that he is a member of the Wyoming Republican Party.
Bill SniffinJuly 06, 2022
Bill Sniffin: In Debate’s Wake, We Are Seeing The Art Of Wyoming Politics, 2022 Edition
Bill Sniffin writes: Interestingly, I believe this debate did move the needle, but not by either Cheney or Hageman.
Bill SniffinJuly 01, 2022
Wyoming July 4 Celebrations: Why Lander’s Fireworks Show Is Spectacular
Lander's 14-hour pyrotechnics show on July 4 is a mixture of the fire department's official fireworks show and townspeople in more than 40 different locations where neighbors have banded together to outdo each other.
Bill SniffinJune 30, 2022
Bill Sniffin: It’s True – Construction Is Name Of The Fourth Season Also Called Summer
Bill Sniffin writes This column is about travel but I could not start it without writing about my favorite place Yellowstone.
Bill SniffinJune 23, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Fire And Rain, Yellowstone Flooding Disaster Breaks My Heart
Bill Sniffin writes: What has happened to the park leaves me feeling very sad. Our old friend has taken one helluva beating.
Bill SniffinJune 16, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Can Liz Cheney Campaign Rise From The Political Ashes?
Bill Sniffin writes: Liz Cheney has become one of the most high-profile politicians in America. She is the darling of the mainstream media, which universally hates Trump.
Bill SniffinJune 12, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Reflections On The Force Of Trump At Ground Zero Wyoming
Bill Sniffin writes: It was one hell of a speech. A one-of-a-kind speech. With barely a note Trump railed against his enemies and touted his successes.
Bill SniffinJune 02, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Military Museum Owner Can’t Help Thinking About Ukraine As He Prepares For Grand Opening Saturday
Wyomings foremost military historian, Dan Starks, will host the grand opening of his massive 140,000 square foot military museum south of Dubois on Saturday.
Bill SniffinMay 26, 2022
Bill Sniffin’s Advice To Grads: Follow Your Dreams But Keep Your Day Job
Bill Sniffin writes: I worry a lot about this generation of graduates, that is, until I spend some time with them.
Bill SniffinMay 19, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Promoter Now Says Green River Water Transfer Is Good For Wyoming?
Bill Sniffin writes: Now Aaron Million thinks he has figured out how to get the water. And he believes that Wyoming people will be happy to hear this newest version of his plan.
Bill SniffinMay 12, 2022
Bill Sniffin: 52 Years Ago, Yellowstone Was An Ill-Defined Place Compared To Today
Bill Sniffin writes: I am literally one of a handful of people still alive who also attended the parks centennial celebration in Cody in 1972.
Bill SniffinMay 07, 2022