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: Trump Stirring Things Up In Wyo Politics Smith, Gray, Bouchard (& Biteman)
After months of slow news, former President Donald Trump is causing a ruckus in the Wyoming political world.
Bill SniffinJuly 23, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Hey Phoenix Zoo, Those Ferrets Are From Meeteetse, Wyoming
This past spring, I noticed that Wyomings Black-Footed Ferret is a rock star at the Phoenix Zoo. In fact, you might think the elusive little critter was native to Arizona. Not so.
Bill SniffinJuly 19, 2021
Bill Sniffin: On The Road In Wyoming: Folks, This Is Construction Season
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes about the construction he saw during a recent trip to Jackson and Pinedale.
Bill SniffinJuly 15, 2021
Bill Sniffin: We Can’t Do It Without You – Please Donate On WyoGives Today
Across the Cowboy State, folks are making donations on Wednesday, July 14, which is known as WYOGIVES to non-profits.
Bill SniffinJuly 14, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Liz Cheney For President? Destiny Calls. Here Is A Scenario That Sees Her Leaving Wyoming Behind
Bill Sniffin writes: "The clout that Liz has been able to tout over her three terms has been diminished. The dominant Trump wing of the Republican Party is trying to bury her."
Bill SniffinJuly 05, 2021
Lander Pastor Makes Emergency Landing On Wyoming Highway After Airplane Engine Blows Up
A Lander pilot successfully landed on a highway near Lander after the engine on his plane blew up at 12,000 feet.
Bill SniffinJuly 03, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Uden Murder Mystery Solved – Some Day We Will Learn About Amy Bechtel
The famous unsolved murder case involving Wyoming's Virginia Uden and her two sons is the topic of a TV show on the Oxygen Cable TV Network Monday night at 6 p.m..
Bill SniffinJune 27, 2021
Wyomingites Featured On TV Show About Solved Cold Case Uden Murders
The famous unsolved murder case involving Wyoming's Virginia Uden and her two sons is the topic of a TV show on the Oxygen Cable TV Network Monday night at 6 p.m..
Bill SniffinJune 26, 2021
Bill Sniffin: It’s Time To Write About Lives Well-Lived And Young Lives Cut Short
Lately, we have been seemingly bombarded by news of the deaths of folks we knew. Not a good trend. It is almost like the grim reaper was in hibernation.
Bill SniffinJune 22, 2021
Bill Sniffin: As Foster Friess Was Laid To Rest, Well-Known Folks Attended His Final Services
At one point during the Jackson funeral, former VP Mike Pence and Gov. Mark Gordon presented Fosters wife Lynn with United States and Wyoming flags. Foster Friess was a veteran and a flag was draped over his casket during the entire service.
Bill SniffinJune 13, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Poverty Of Time Describes These Go-Go And Rush-Rush Times
Time (or the lack of it) has always been a prime topic for people who work hard and miss out on all the fun activities that living in Wyoming can provide.
Bill SniffinJune 11, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming’s Red Desert Is Like A Vast Deep Sea – It Can Devour You
Wyoming's Red Desert is a huge swath of open space just takes over. It stretches from one horizon to the other. It is like being in the middle of the ocean.
Bill SniffinJune 03, 2021