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
Cowboy State Daily Is Expanding! Will You Help us Grow?
In the last three months alone, our readership has more than quadrupled.
Bill SniffinAugust 21, 2020
Wyoming Election Recap: Tuesday Was Big Day For Conservatives; GOP Shifts To The Right
It sure appeared to be a wonderful night for the conservative Republicans. The battlefield was littered with the carcasses of stalwart candidates who had been labeled moderate.
Bill SniffinAugust 19, 2020
Long lines of voters in Gillette might make results late
In most states, the primary election is just a first act. But in states dominated by one party, like Wyoming, just about all the serious action happens on primary.
Bill SniffinAugust 19, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Recalling 15 Brave Firefighters Who Died In A Wyoming Fire 83 Years Ago
This month marks the 83rd memorial anniversary of the worst forest fire disaster in Wyoming history when it comes to loss of firefighter lives.
Bill SniffinAugust 13, 2020
Legislature Salutes Starks Family For Opening Huge Museum Near Dubois
The Wyoming State Legislature, in an informal joint resolution, praised Dan And Cynthia Starks for their work to open the museum south of Dubois.
Bill SniffinAugust 12, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Lummis Will Excel; I Thought Michelle Obama Would Be Veep Pick
I sure thought Michelle Obama would be Joe Bidens pick for his vice-presidential running mate. That decision could have propelled him to the presidency.
Bill SniffinAugust 11, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Lummis Will Excel; Watch Out For Michelle Obama
I think Michelle Obama will be Joe Bidens pick for his vice-presidential running mate. That decision could propel him to the presidency.
Bill SniffinAugust 11, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Wilford Brimley Represented Wyoming Well
Although not a native son, Wilford Brimley personified the Wyoming way of life. He made us proud.
Bill SniffinAugust 03, 2020
Dubois’ $100 Million National Military Museum To Open On August 7
The $100 million National Museum of Military Vehicles south of Dubois, Wyoming will open on Friday, August 7.
Bill SniffinJuly 30, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Alder Bugs Are Bugging My Trees This Summer
We live along Big Dickinson Creek in Lander and have an abundance of what I thought were River Willow trees along its banks. They are junk trees.
Bill SniffinJuly 28, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Cowboy State Crammed Full Of Odd Sites, Curious Sights
Wyoming is such an interesting place. Even when you omit Yellowstone, Grand Teton Park, and Devils Tower Monument, the state is jammed with interesting sites to visit and sights to see.
Bill SniffinJuly 23, 2020
Bill Sniffin: In The Shadow Of A National Forest That Yearns To Burn
During a normal hot summer fire season, the gorgeous red sunsets and haze in the air scare the heck out of people in my part of Wyoming. We live next to the Shoshone National Forest.
Bill SniffinJuly 15, 2020