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: Wyoming Heroes — Getting By In The Age Of COVID-19
Folks that we all took for granted just three weeks ago are now recognized as heroes. I am talking about grocery store workers, janitors, truck drivers, local food delivery servicers, utility workers, and many, many others.
Bill SniffinApril 13, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Enters Critical Phase – Next Three Weeks Will Be Decisive
Here in Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon and most local officials have been pro-active. From Star Valley to Cheyenne and Evanston to Newcastle, local community leaders have been making the right moves.
Bill SniffinApril 06, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Lighten Up – Here Are Few Of My Favorite Things
Two of my favorite items on Facebook right now are my old friend Chuck Coon singing the song Yellowstone Winds and Annie and Amy Smith singing Wyoming Where I Belong.
Bill SniffinMarch 31, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Life And Death In Time Of Coronavirus
In the end, we are all soldiers in this world-wide battle against one of the worlds greatest plagues. Few people alive have experienced what we are going through.
Bill SniffinMarch 30, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Keeping News Outlets Alive During This Coronavirus Era
Here in Wyoming there are several examples among daily and weekly newspapers where cuts have been made and jobs have been eliminated.
Bill SniffinMarch 28, 2020
Welcome Carbon County Visitor Council: ‘Folks, it’s time to get your West on!”
Today we welcome the Carbon County Visitors Council as a new sponsor for Cowboy State Daily.
Bill SniffinMarch 24, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Is It Possible To Lighten Up A Bit? Cabin Fever Is Killing Some Of Us
Its a scary time and a situation that makes you want to stay secluded in your home. There is a big But here . . . it has been so beautiful outside.
Bill SniffinMarch 23, 2020
Bill Sniffin: We Are In A Medical And Economic Twilight Zone
I have to wonder how you keep going when almost all international tourism has been canceled? This is just one example of literally thousands of similar situations around Wyoming in the hospitality industry.
Bill SniffinMarch 19, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Report From Lander Ground Zero, Showboat Retirement Center
The Showboat Retirement Center has become Ground Zero in Wyomings struggle with the coronavirus pandemic, with eight of the states 10 cases occurring in that facility.
Bill SniffinMarch 17, 2020
Check Cowboy State Daily’s Live News Blog On Wyoming Coronavirus
Cowboy State Daily is offering our readers the most comprehensive information concerning the Coronavirus available in Wyoming with its Wyoming Coronavirus news blog.
Bill SniffinMarch 17, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Coronavirus Is Once-in-a-lifetime Event For Most Residents Of Wyoming
Literally, thousands of small business people are scrambling, as they try to figure out a way to stay open, serve customers, and keep their workers busy.
Bill SniffinMarch 16, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Coronavirus is Grim Reaper to New Wyoming State Budget
I have lived on this planet for seven decades and have truly never seen anything like this. It is unprecedented. You cant make this up. It sounds like a science fiction movie. And we do not know what the ending will be. Lets hope it is a happy one.
Bill SniffinMarch 13, 2020