Clair McFarland: Finding The Right Word After The Shooting
Clair McFarland writes: "This is what we’ve come to. Instead of being a people who self-identify by our faith, our family, and our goals, we present our political identities foremost, like a cattle brand."
Clair McFarlandJuly 14, 2024
Rod Miller: When Transparency Wins, Wyoming Wins
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "You may not realize it but you, as a Wyoming citizen, won a landmark court victory the other day. The Wyoming Department of Education and its leadership were slapped down hard before the bar of justice for trying to keep secrets from us."
Rod MillerJuly 14, 2024
Joan Barron: Gambling -- We’re In The Big Time Now
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "[The Freedom Caucus] probably would oppose creating a professional Gaming Commission. The hard right folks would rather we be another Vegas. Elections have consequences."
Joan BarronJuly 13, 2024
Bill Sniffin: Summer Is Half Over – How Is Your Bucket List Coming Along?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "“And if our days are numbered, what are we going to do with those limited days? That is why the old idea of putting together a bucket list has always been so important to me.”
Bill SniffinJuly 13, 2024
Dennis Sun: Selling Calves 101
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "I thought I would explain different ways to sell livestock, as there are numerous people in our region who have no idea what happens on the farm or ranch between now and the first of the year."
Dennis SunJuly 12, 2024
Jonathan Lange: It’s Primary Season, Do Your Homework and Coach Responsibly
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "Because Wyoming is a 'small town with very long streets,' you may already know some candidates personally. This is one of Wyoming’s special charms! Few people in other states know their politicians like you do."
July 12, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: These Are Sal’s Favorites, What Are Yours?
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "Even if I need help with almost everything, there are still so many things that bring me joy. Like ice cream. Ice cream brings me immense joy. Here's a listing my favorite things."
Sally Ann ShurmurJuly 11, 2024
Tom Lubnau: Out-Of-State Money Flooding Into Wyoming To Influence Elections
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, " It’s funny, a disproportionate number of candidates who are endorsed by these out of state groups have only lived in Wyoming a couple years."
Tom LubnauJuly 10, 2024
Rod Miller: Term Limits And Vox Populi In Wyoming
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "I hope that the Supreme Court will reject anyone telling Wyoming voters whom they can and cannot vote for. I hope they affirm the right of the individual Wyoming voter to support whatever candidate they damn well please."
Rod MillerJuly 09, 2024
Candy Moulton: Bordeaux, Wyoming, Has Its Roots In The Fur Trade
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "Anyone who has driven I-25 north out of Cheyenne knows that one of the windiest places on the highway is at Bordeaux. But you may not know why it has that name."
Candy MoultonJuly 09, 2024
Dave Simpson: Unfriend My Wife? Probably Not
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "My finger may have mistakenly hit an option to declare myself offended, and perhaps put the social media lid on – who'd a thunk it – my wife.”
Dave SimpsonJuly 08, 2024
Rod Miller: Don Bolles, Nosy Investigative Journalists and Your Right to Know
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Wyoming needs more not fewer investigative reporters turning over powerful rocks to see what lies beneath, regardless of how loudly the powerful will howl. Too many folks are willing to turn a blind eye toward corrupt power."
Rod MillerJuly 07, 2024