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: Ten Years Normally Seems Like A Long Time, But 2012 To 2022 Was A Blur
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: Ten years ago, I felt, at the age of 65, my time might be running out."
Bill SniffinJanuary 22, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Far Above The Cowboy State Is A Breath-Taking Experience
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: In my opinion, there is no better way to appreciate this land we call Wyoming than seeing it from the air.
Bill SniffinJanuary 12, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Looking To 2022 – Big Election Year! Energy Rebound! Cheney Decision?
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: "As for 2022, I think it will be one hell of an exciting year. Lets get out the old crystal ball and make a few predictions..."
Bill SniffinJanuary 07, 2022
Bill Sniffin: From Biden Silliness To Enzi Death To Loss Of Football Players — 2021 Was A Big Loser
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: I call 2021 the beginning of the 'silly season'. Literally, it has been a time when every progressive professor has gotten to unleash his or her 'silly' scheme on the rest of the country.
Bill SniffinJanuary 02, 2022
Bill Sniffin Memory: A Cross At Christmas On Top Of Crump’s Mountain
Publisher Bill Sniffin offers a memory: Without thinking, I placed it vertically against a dead tree -- how about that? Michael disagreed and not really realizing what we were doing, he insisted we lay it out horizontally, which we did. And it suddenly became a cross.
Bill SniffinDecember 23, 2021
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
Bill Sniffin: If Desperate, Buy A Man A Cordless Drill, Other Last Minute Gift Tips
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: Remember the three rules of shopping locally first, it helps the economy; second, you will see all your friends; and third, you will be stunned to see the outstanding selection being carried by your local stores.
Bill SniffinDecember 21, 2021
Bill Sniffin: The Duck Whisperer’s Take On Wyoming’s Political Situation
Publisher Bill Sniffin says: That tag Dead Duck may very well describe Ms. Cheney in about six months. Or sooner if Republicans continue to bail on her. Her actions on the committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol will continue to sour Wyoming voters, we predict.
Bill SniffinDecember 13, 2021
Bill Sniffin: If I Had My Life To Live Over . . .
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: In recent years I have been hanging out with some folks who contend your most important goals in life should be finding truth, goodness, and beauty.
Bill SniffinDecember 06, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Some Ideal Wyoming-Themed Christmas Gifts: Jams, Beef, Sausages, Honey
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: We do not have to worry about supply chains or products being stranded off some California port these gifts are available here in our own back yard."
Bill SniffinNovember 30, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Amazing Temperatures, Casper And Cheyenne Looking Good, And Memories Of Thyra
We published a story in the our local newspaper about the great many broken wrists, arms, legs, and ankles from folks slipping on all the ice. That was how it used to be. Not so, today, at least not this year, yet.
Bill SniffinNovember 21, 2021
Bill Sniffin: ‘Taking Chance’ Is Wonderfully Sincere Movie About The Death Of Wyoming Marine – One Of My All-time Favorites
Publisher Sniffin writes: It is the story about a young Marine from Dubois named Chance Phelps, who was killed on Good Friday, April 9, 2004, in Iraq. The movie is about Lt. Col. Mike Strobls journey in bringing the young mans body home to Wyoming.
Bill SniffinNovember 15, 2021