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: There’s A Lot To Celebrate With Yellowstone’s 150th!
Bill Sniffin writes: "Today marks a big day in Wyoming history! On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the worlds first national park. It is one of the best ideas ever hatched."
Bill SniffinMarch 01, 2022
Bill Sniffin: I Drive Truck – Truckers Complain About Interstate 80 In Winter And Discuss Options
Bill Sniffin writes: The way he said I drive truck might have sounded odd to me back there in 1970, but I have heard it dozens of times since. It was always odd to me that the guys telling me this did not say I drive A truck.
Bill SniffinFebruary 26, 2022
Bill Sniffin: An Alternate I-80 Could Save National Economy $1 Million A Day If Road Stays Open
Bill Sniffin writes: So why not build an Interstate 80 alternate route on the current route of US30? It would be good news for national economy.
Bill SniffinFebruary 18, 2022
Bill Sniffin: An Old Twisted Tree Taught Me An Important Valentine Lesson
Bill Sniffin writes: Maybe this is how married couples can live a long life together. When one is weak and falling down, the other holds up its partner as long as he or she can.
Bill SniffinFebruary 13, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Frontier Airlines Expansion Could Be Good News For Wyoming Air Travelers
Bill Sniffin writes: Wyoming old-timers have lots of stories to tell about Frontier Airlines. It was the major airline for the Cowboy State for almost half a century.
Bill SniffinFebruary 10, 2022
Bill Sniffin: What Kind Of Political Stew Will Occur In Wyoming In 2022?
Bill Sniffin writes: Liz is everywhere. While her stock was rising nationally, her support back here in Wyoming was evaporating. Her battles with former President Donald Trump have reached legendary levels.
Bill SniffinFebruary 04, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Lander Lil Predicts Early Spring In Wyoming; We Hope!
Bill Sniffin writes: Lets see, in six weeks it will be March 15. Now that might be spring in most parts of America but here in Wyoming, that date often signifies our heaviest accumulations of snow.
Bill SniffinFebruary 02, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Was This Poacher Pincher The Tallest Submariner In History?
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: I thought I knew just about everything about my neighbor Bill Crump, but trying to imagine him stooped over in a submarine in World War II, well . . .
Bill SniffinJanuary 30, 2022
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