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Thanksgiving: How To Talk Nice
47% of Americans avoid discussing politics at all costs during the holidays.
Mark JenkinsNovember 24, 2020
The Second Amendment In A World Of President Biden, VP Harris, And Justice Barrett
Former US Attorney and guest columnist Kip Crofts writes: "It is futile to try to manage human behavior (violence) by trying to control inanimate objects (guns). It just doesnt work."
C.A. âKipâ CroftsNovember 11, 2020
Amy Surdam: At Wyomingâs Ground Zero Covid Cases Are Surging; There Is No End In Sight
Wyoming cases have surged, and there is no end in sight. We have seen a record number of patients day after day for months, and the community hospitals are filling up.
Amy SurdamNovember 04, 2020
John Davis: Worland Goes From Summer To âInstant Winter
On October 25, the weather program on our Ipad declared that it was 16 below, and a usually reliable source told me that the official low that morning was 18 below.
John DavisNovember 02, 2020
Longest (And Worst) Stretch Of Interstate In U.S. Turns 50
The stretch of highway between Rawlins and Laramie is so notorious it took on the title Snow Chi Minh Trail. It turns 50 years old this month.
John WaggenerOctober 23, 2020
Retired Forester Frustrated With Lack Of Fire-Fighting Common Sense
Environmental activism through the 'Environmental Industrial Complex' short circuits the system and takes management away from resource professionals and shifts it into the hands of the Environmental Elites.
Karl BrauneisOctober 09, 2020
Brian Harmsen: Years of Activism Turned Medicine Bow Forest Into Ticking Time Bomb
We need to rip the management of our public lands out of the clutches of the activist groups and activist courts.
Brian HarmsenSeptember 27, 2020
Gordon: Trump Administration Policies Have Benefited Wyoming
Wyoming has benefited from the Trump Administrations policies that have helped to expand our weakened economy and get more people back to work quickly.
Gov. Mark GordonSeptember 22, 2020
Opinion: With Fear, We Failed Our Younger Generations
Karl Marx's followers are openly advocating the overthrow of America. They have convinced our young adults to forfeit their lives to that end and their number one tool is fear.
Rusty RogersAugust 28, 2020
John Walker: Please Accept Bridger Walkerâs Challenge
On the first weekend of September (i.e. Sept. 5th and 6th), Bridger asks that you devote some of your time, energy and talent in performing a generous act of kindness for a friend, family member, neighbor, co-worker or even a stranger.
John WalkerAugust 25, 2020
Gordon and Media Have Created a âCOVID Casedemicâ
Why is Gov. Mark Gordon persisting in restrictions on our citizens, our small businesses and our economy? The answer is bad advice and an unwillingness to think and research for himself.
Deb Oakley SimpsonAugust 18, 2020
Rusty Rogers: NRA Is Under A Huge Threat To Its Existence
The New York AG is going after the most powerful citizen lobby in America and she intends to freeze their funds. If she manages that it shuts the voice of 5 million Americans off at the source.
Rusty RogersAugust 13, 2020
Rusty Rogers: I Gave Obama An A+ For His Success In Changing The USA
Fauci has a financial interest in several drugs, no one really knows for sure how much or how many.
Rusty RogersAugust 10, 2020
Brace For Impact
Before you vote in the Aug. 18 primary, consider who you want in the cockpit at this time of crisis. And after you vote, start thinking about what you are willing to sacrifice and/or contribute to help keep our plane in the air.
Mandy FabelAugust 09, 2020
Is This The End? Or Is It Another Messy Beginning?
If this is actually just the beginning, no wonder the old prophet, who has seen many a revolution like this one, says what he does. He closes his eyes because he sees all too well what is coming.
Dr. Glenn ArberyJune 12, 2020
John Davis: The Coronavirus Comes To Worland, Wyoming
The solitude of the town of Worland and its nursing home have been shattered by an outbreak of coronavirus that has claimed the lives of three elderly people.
John W. DavisJune 01, 2020
Joe Kenney: Hey Gov â Itâs Time To Let âEr Rip
Would somebody please explain to me why I can get a tattoo on Friday but cant show it off at church on Sunday?
Joe KenneyMay 19, 2020
Rusty Rogers: Covid-19 Crisis Has Us Living On Our Knees
Guest columnist Rusty Rogers says, "No governor can order you to wear a mask, cant tell you how to operate your business, cant tell you to stay indoors."
Rusty RogersMay 16, 2020
Joe Kenney: The Cure is Worse Than the Disease
Its time to let us make our own decisions, time to let every business re-open right now and for people to be able to make their own decisions about getting back to living the dream.
Joe KenneyMay 05, 2020
Dispatch From Worland: Big Horn Basin Not Immune to Coronavirus
I had convinced myself that we in the Big Horn Basin, who are undeniably located in one of the most remote corners of the U.S., would not be hit hard by the coronavirus. Well, this fantasy was abolished last week
John DavisMarch 23, 2020