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: In COVID-19 Era, What On Earth Do You Advise To 2020 Graduates?
Wow, what on earth would you say to a graduate this year about his or her future?
Bill SniffinJune 01, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Strange Times During Strange Days In Strange Places
One of my recent columns proudly exclaimed that we only had eight deaths in Wyoming. By the time that column was published by various newspapers, the toll was up to 13. Today the toll is rising.
Bill SniffinMay 26, 2020
Bill Sniffin: With Restrictions Easing, The Tourists Are Coming
Tourism is a powerful force. People today feel their vacation trips are an entitlement. And Wyoming is a place they want to go.
Bill SniffinMay 23, 2020
Cowboy State Daily Launches Memorial Day Funding Campaign
We are reaching out to a group of folks who realize how important it is to have a Wyoming-owned and Wyoming-based news service that reports the news in a fair manner.
Bill SniffinMay 22, 2020
Why Is Wyoming So Exceptional When It Comes To Surviving COVID-19?
No other state, and perhaps no other place in the world, is coming across as healthy as we are, when it comes to this once-in-a-century plague called coronavirus or COVID-19.
Bill SniffinMay 14, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Masks, Social Distancing Define The Class Of 2020 Graduations
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, just about every normal graduation in America has been canceled. And in their places are some unique ways to celebrate.
Bill SniffinMay 11, 2020
Bill Sniffin: When God Created Mothers; Have A Wonderful Weekend!
A special note to my own 96-year old mother, my wife Nancy and our daughters, Alicia, Shelli and Amber, who are also mothers plus daughter in law Lisa Sniffin and finally, granddaughter Mallory Barnett.
Bill SniffinMay 08, 2020
Bill Sniffin: What Will You Remember About The Pandemic Of 2020?
As a journalist, covering the pandemic has been possibly the biggest story of my life. That is the main thing I will remember about this crazy period.
Bill SniffinMay 04, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Man Predicted Pandemic 15 Years Ago, At World Economic Forum
Hank McKinnell of Jackson predicted todays worldwide pandemic during a speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, 15 years ago.
Bill SniffinApril 27, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Okay, Now What To Do? Open Fast? Open Slowly? What’s A State To Do?
So, is Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon ready to gently lift restrictions on everyday life here in the Cowboy State?
Bill SniffinApril 20, 2020
Huge $100 Million Military Vehicles Museum in Dubois Postpones Grand Opening
The grand opening for the 140,000 square foot facility, which holds 150 military vehicles, is postponed due to the coronavirus.
Bill SniffinApril 16, 2020
Foster Friess Offers $500k For Food Bank, Trades Scholarships
Wyoming businessman and former gubernatorial candidate Foster Friess is donating $250,000 to Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies and $250,000 in scholarships for those wishing to pursue a career in the trades.
Bill SniffinApril 13, 2020