Growing up, I was nearly certain that everyone else had a perfect childhood. I could almost guarantee, that I did not know a single person my age who had a more difficult childhood than I often felt …
Dear Editor, We are all grieved by the news of the murder-suicide in Byron and the unintentional shooting of a teen in Casper. It is always heartbreaking to hear about the death of children. The …
Got your apps in yet? The Wyoming applications for the big five are due by the end of the month. For moose, sheep, goat, bison and grizzly bear. Ok yes, the grizzly is still protected. However, …
What a rough month it has been for Wyoming. City and county officials wait with bated breath while the higher-ups make decisions “based on our best interest,” cutting funds, …
Are you ready for what’s coming? I mean, really? How old are you? How many miles do you have left in gas tank, the engine. Can you go another 10k 50k? Are you still bullet proof? …
Regarding the supplemental budget which we worked on this past week. The Governor makes a recommendation to the legislature and the Joint Appropriation Committee (JAC), who is made up of …
CHEYENNE – The citizens' cry for property tax reductions is resounding throughout Senate District 3 and the entire State of Wyoming. From senior citizens on fixed incomes, to young families …
CHEYENNE – The 2025 SF0001 Supplemental Budget Bill includes significant investments in fire mitigation and disaster response. The bill authorizes up to $30 million in borrowing from the …
Property tax bills like HB169 and SF69 are working their way through the legislative process. They haven’t yet been worked by the second house so analyzing them might not be the most productive …
Dear Editor: To the Goshen Irrigation District Landowners and Taxpayers, From the information put out by the engineering firm and GID Management, to be able to go to bid, they want …
Much of my week was spent protecting private property rights, small town businesses, and rural counties. It’s a theme you are going to hear a lot from me in the days and weeks to come as …
Almost everything in life that you want takes some effort to achieve or acquire. It’s the same for desires and wishes as in obligations. Obligations would be a job or a …
Deterrence is defined as the theory that criminal penalties do not just punish violators but also discourage other people from committing similar offenses. Is that really the case with …
Long ago when I was a little boy I would follow my dad around a lot. He had many good friends who would “HAVE COFFEE,” nearly every day. The subject matter would vary widely, politics, …
The end of December, Nebraska announced the fifth confirmed case of the highly pathogenic avian flu (H5N1). While the positive flock is all the way on the other side of Nebraska, there is no doubt in …
Many years ago in the olden days, my new bride and I began to connect in my outdoor passions. I’m a huntin’ and fishin’ kinda guy. Being young and full of energy I like …
Happy New Year, Goshen County! Whoa, it has been a year, hasn’t it? I decided this year, I would make a few resolutions, and I am happy to announce, I have already gotten off …
After last week’s heartbreaking news of the loss of two legendary figures in our community, I am delighted to bring you the story of Christmas quilts of comfort this morning. When I started …
For some thirty years my family spent most of the weekends during the fall hunting season weekends in and old camper.Actually it was more of a small trailer home that was gutted and rebuilt to work …
As a teenager growing up in Torrington, you knew Tim Hurst. Timmy, as we called him, was always there, always supporting whatever event we were partaking in, and he was always a positive influence …