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 Wyomings 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: Lies Travel Halfway Around The World Before Truth Puts Its Shoes On
Columnist Bill Sniffin says he has never seen a political campaign as ugly as the 2026 Republican primary in Wyoming: “Millions of dollars were spent to destroy their opponent’s reputations. It was the craziest Wyoming election cycle I have seen in 50 years.”
Bill SniffinSeptember 12, 2026
Bill Sniffin: A Chance Encounter With A Wyoming Connection On A Remote Idaho Road
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “We were 700 miles north of Fremont County, Wyoming, and yet were being hosted by a fellow County 10 person. What a great coincidence.”
Bill SniffinSeptember 06, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Old Gal Didn’t Disappoint – On My 57th Annual Trip To Yellowstone
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "I just completed my 57th annual trip to Yellowstone, and once again I came away feeling blessed. The weather was nearly perfect, the traffic was manageable, the wildlife cooperated, at least somewhat, and the old park looked as beautiful as ever."
Bill SniffinAugust 30, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Eric Barlow Has Chance To Lead Wyoming Into True Age Of Prosperity
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Barlow will have both a friendly legislature and four other friendly members of state boards. There will be little to hinder economic progress in the near future. It will be a boom time.“
Bill SniffinAugust 23, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Who Is The Best Political Expert In Wyoming?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “I am issuing this challenge to the readers of Cowboy State Daily. Who is the smartest political observer of them all?”
Bill SniffinAugust 17, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Barlow, Friess, Hageman, Harshman, Short, Meier, Headed For Wins?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Who is going to win? This primary election has so many variables. These are the folks I think will win on Tuesday.”
Bill SniffinAugust 16, 2026
