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: Political Lessons: Don’t Peak Too Soon; Love Endorsements & Polls
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "The biggest recent news is the break by the state Republican Party leadership committee from the hold of President Trump. The 50-member statewide group endorsed newcomer Brent Bien for governor over Trump-endorsed Megan Degenfelder.
Bill SniffinJuly 25, 2026
Bill Sniffin: This Crazy U. S. House Race Is Historical For Its $20 Million Cost
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "The real wild card in this race will be if President Donald Trump endorses someone. If so, it could be Friess, whose family is close to the president. Trump endorsed Steve’s dad back in 2018 in that race."
Bill SniffinJuly 18, 2026
Bill Sniffin: July’s Parades Are Coming Out Parties For Our Wyoming Politicians
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Early in the year, most politicians operate in obscurity. But once July’s parade season hits, political competition rises to the top of favorite activities.”
Bill SniffinJuly 11, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Data Centers And Nuclear Plants – Wyoming Is The Envy Of The World
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Right now, three of the hottest sectors in America's economy are data centers, advanced nuclear energy, and robotics. Wyoming is batting .667. We are becoming a national leader in data centers and advanced nuclear power."
Bill SniffinJuly 04, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Married For A Billion Seconds! Reflections On 60 Years of Marriage
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Some 60 years ago over a three-week period in locations almost 1,000 miles apart, three young couples got married in May and June of 1970. Now, these three couples are celebrating their Diamond Anniversaries in Lander."
Bill SniffinJune 27, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Texas Humidity To Wyoming Coolness – A Wonderful Summer Transition
Columnist Bill Sniffin reminds: “Traveling by air from Wyoming is always an adventure. It has been a truism that even when you die and go to heaven, you still have to go through Denver first.”
Bill SniffinJune 20, 2026
Bill Sniffin: My Siblings Had To Endure Hearing Brother Bill’s ‘Rules For Life.’
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, “I have never been shy about giving advice. My younger siblings always heard my best gems.”
Bill SniffinJune 13, 2026
Texas Rangers Salute Wyoming’s Brandon Nimmo With His Own Bobblehead Night
Wyoming's own Brandon Nimmo was honored by the Texas Rangers on Sunday with his own bobblehead night. Brandon's 90-year-old grandpa threw out the first pitch. "If you're from Wyoming, you would have been proud," writes Bill Sniffin, who attended the game.
Bill SniffinJune 08, 2026
Bill Sniffin: For Boomers, The America Dream Started With Owning Your First Home
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “How does one get ahead in life? The surest way is owning your home. It sure worked for me and my family.”
Bill SniffinJune 06, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Our Crown Jewel Flaming Gorge To Be Drained By One-Third This Year
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Flaming Gorge is headed for a terrible year as the government drains it to help Lake Powell and Lake Mead downstream. It is a Wyoming disaster.”
Bill SniffinMay 30, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming’s False Spring — 90 Degree Temps & Wet Snow In Same Week.
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Wyoming’s remarkable ability to dish out Jekyll-and-Hyde weather was on full display. In Lander, we hit the 90s on May 13 and then got blasted with wet snow on May 17."
Bill SniffinMay 23, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Three Women and Three Unusual Deaths; Hantavirus Outbreak Memories
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “During my long newspaper career, I covered many strange deaths. These three were probably among the strangest involving exotic diseases not expected to be found in Lander.”
Bill SniffinMay 16, 2026