The “perfect storm” of drought, high winds and convective storms launched a firestorm over northern Wyoming that left nearly 1 million acres scorched in a matter of days this past summer. …
The United States’ national debt surpassed the unconscionable amount of $36 trillion in November. December’s Treasury report estimated $1.22 trillion in interest payments for the fiscal …
Who will watch the watchmen? If certain members of our Wyoming Legislature have their way, House Bill 298 will ensure the watchmen will watch themselves. If you are reading this, then you …
Dear Editor, Can we please have some level of intelligent scrutiny applied to Wyoming District 3 State Senator Cheri Steinmetz ’ s newly introduced bill, “ Make Carbon Dioxide Great …
I made my first attempt at running for public office back in 2022. I wasn’t successful in that race, but I certainly learned a lot. The greatest lesson was the mistake of not believing in …
Last fall, my elderly client’s niece came for a visit from Kentucky and brought with her what we thought was a cold. After she left, my client, all my coworkers and I came down with it, two …
There’s nothing artificial about the controversy that’s growing among homeowners, educators, doctors and sports administrators over fake grass. The artificial turf market is …
The idea of storing the nation’s highly radioactive nuclear waste in Wyoming may sound like an opportunity for jobs or revenue, but don’t be fooled. History and recent experience — …
The people of Wyoming have always believed in the value of questioning conventional wisdom, looking at the bigger picture and finding solutions that are possible and actually work. That’s the …
The upcoming 2025 General Session of the Wyoming State Legislature provides a real opportunity to advance President Trump’s America First, conservative policy reforms that the people of Wyoming …
I love the snow. I love how it forces us to slow down and take pause. I especially love how a good snowfall puts Washington, D.C. into panic mode, as it has again this week, causing federal …
W e’ve had some goofy things happen at motels, mostly because the Eidens aren’t always seemingly burdened with brains. Actually, Gar is usually his sane, reliable, savvy self, but his …
We are less than two weeks away from the 2025 legislative session, and with new leadership, new committee makeups and many new members this go around promises to be different from other recent …
America’s superior livestock tracking system Americans have built a comprehensive and effective disease traceability system which has proven over decades to be reliable, affordable, …
By Jace Graves Yes, it’s that time you’ve been waiting for all year, when I reveal my list of New Year’s resolutions that I likely won’t be able to keep …
My Facebook “Memories” remind me that my son Gideon has always been ahead of his time. Fourteen years ago, I was reading a book of world history for his bedtime stories. I gushed …
I turned 63 on Dec. 4. Unlike many women of my vintage, birthdays are a very public celebration in my house. It’s always been that way. From the time I understood the concept of …
Ever find yourself at the coffee counter in need of one of those cardboard insulators for your hot paper cup? What’s that called? Few people know — including many, I discovered, who work …
There is a popular and strongly held belief running through American society these days that we are a nation divided, a people torn asunder. To a certain degree it’s certainly true. I have …
Some years, families are blessed to initiate festive new Christmas traditions. Other years, the new tradition is a solemn acquiescence to “the new normal.” The Tyrees fall into …