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: Modern Wyoming Parable: Who Moved My Severance Tax Cheese?
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: "In a few short words, Wyoming is trying to pay for a champagne lifestyle on a beer budget."
Bill SniffinFebruary 26, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Cheney’s Trump Snub Sparks Opinions Down At Coffee Shop
Here is what three Lander guys meeting at a coffee shop had to say about the recent events concerning Liz Cheneys vote to impeach then-President Trump
Bill SniffinFebruary 18, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Dumb Idea With Bad Timing — Canceling Newspaper Public Legal Notices
Using both tight budgets and a Covid pandemic as excuses, the dumb idea of limiting printed public notices in Wyoming newspapers has reared its ugly head again in the Legislature in Cheyenne.
Bill SniffinFebruary 10, 2021
Bill Sniffin: It’s time to hit the road to travel around Wyoming again
In my business column called the 20 things Ive learned in 50 years of business, three rules seem to have dominated my life over the past three years.
Bill SniffinFebruary 06, 2021
Lander Lil Sees Shadow – Wyoming Will Get Six More Weeks Of Winter
For the past 37 years, a prairie dog in Lander has been predicting the future of winter weather for Wyoming. This year on Tuesday, Feb. 2, she saw her shadow, which means six more weeks of winter.
Bill SniffinFebruary 02, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Relief Of Vaccination And The Ugliness Of ‘Mask Trash’
As a newly-vaccinated person, its easy to feel inspired to write another column about the coronavirus known as COVID-19.
Bill SniffinJanuary 27, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Tired Of The Plague And Politics? How About Some Good News!
Enough already. Enough about politics. Enough about the deadly virus. Enough about complaining.
Bill SniffinJanuary 22, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Liz Cheney Puts Trump In Her Rear-View Mirror
Bill Sniffin writes: "Cheneys actions sure looked like she really was trying to put President Donald J. Trump in her rearview mirror. But to thousands of Cowboy State voters, it looked like she was also putting Wyoming in her rearview mirror."
Bill SniffinJanuary 18, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Darin Smith Fought To Protect D.C. Barricades From Invaders
Cheyennes Darin Smith said Wednesdays riot in Washington, D.C, was caused by a mob mentality among a small minority of the 50,000 protesters attending a rally.
Bill SniffinJanuary 08, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Here’s How Good It Feels To Get The COVID-19 Shot
By some kind of stroke of luck and good timing, my wife Nancy and I received our COVID-19 vaccinations today (Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021). We got the Pfizer shot, administered by the nice folks at the Lander Medical Clinic.
Bill SniffinJanuary 06, 2021
Bill Sniffin: New Year Prompts Reflections On Blessings From Years Passed
We head into 2021 with our heads up and our spirits high. Lets make it a wonderful year. We can only hope that readers of this column have been as blessed as my Nancy and I have been blessed. Happy New Year!
Bill SniffinJanuary 05, 2021
New Dubois Military Museum Named10th Best New Attraction In Country
Voters from all over America have named the new National Museum of Military Vehicles the 10th best new attraction in the entire country.
Bill SniffinDecember 31, 2020