Editorials
New policy also encourages students to complete associate degrees
Every now and then, something comes along that makes so much sense that you wonder why no one thought of it sooner.
EDITORIAL: Dialogue should be encouraged at public meetings
Written by Tessa SchweigertAt two recent public meetings, officials avoided public comment on separate issues that clearly mattered to local residents. Ignoring the elephant in the room may be easier, but even when the elephant seems especially big, we believe it’s better to confront it head-on.
Plake sentence strikes difficult balance between punishment and compassion
A 30-month sentence handed down last week to the man who pleaded guilty to helping Paul Cardwell defraud Powell Valley Healthcare is the first step in bringing some justice — and some closure — for the crime, which has had serious ripple effects throughout the hospital and the community.
Of the many federal budget cuts in recent months, one of the hardest to comprehend is the federal government’s decision to cut mineral payments owed to states.
EDITORIAL: Apartment complexes will provide needed housing
Written by Ilene OlsonThe announcement that four 12-unit apartment complexes will be built soon in Park County — two in Powell, two in Cody — is good news, especially for renters.
Problems with how the message was delivered
Last week a graphic billboard showing dead wolves rekindled the region’s hotly contested wolf debate once more.
We ardently support First Amendment rights, but also understand why the billboard was removed after only a few days.
Threatening Facebook post at UW has far-reaching ripple effects
An anonymous, vulgar and abusive posting on a Facebook page last week created turmoil on the University of Wyoming campus and the Laramie community, spilling over into statewide debate.