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A trend is gaining force that does not bode well for America. It’s the self-styled “resistance” to the Trump administration and anything it does or says, which is leading us to the edge of a …
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By Bill Tallen
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1/15/26
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Considering the recent outage of 9-1-1, I thought it might be good for the residents of Park County to get a little more information regarding how 9-1-1 works and the complexities in keeping this …
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By Monte McClain
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1/13/26
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I used to work at this here paper a long time ago. Dave Bonner gave me a shot which I’m sure he regretted more than once during my 12-year tenure, but for me it was the best job I ever had. I was …
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By Chuck Hassler
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1/8/26
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Last fall, my pool boy shoveled gravel while I stood by entertaining him with jokes. He comes from a fabulous set of parents, but knowing he’d had his phone taken away I asked, …
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By Trena Eiden
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1/8/26
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Since our Legislature is about to begin its biennial budget session and may be considering the grand question of whether we should even pay property tax, I thought it might be helpful to see what we …
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By Shane Legler
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1/8/26
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In a recent tweet on X a history teacher said, “In order to understand what’s going on today, you need to understand what’s gone on before.” Unfortunately, in America, Generations X, Y and Z …
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By Bill Tallen
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1/6/26
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Welcome the new year with a visit to the Powell Library at the Park County Fairgrounds. This will be an exciting year for the community and library as we watch the completion of the new Powell …
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By Karen Horner
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1/6/26
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Happy New Year.
Those three words come loaded with hope. A new calendar. A clean slate. Another chance. The new year invites reflection whether we want it to or not. What changed this past …
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12/30/25
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A couple years ago in Petersburg, Kentucky, an unknown villain attempted to run over and smash a smiling snowman. Unbeknownst to the saboteur, Mr. Snowman was built on a tree …
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12/30/25
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G .M. Trevelyan noticed trends even in his day that provoked a timeless observation: “Education has produced a population able to read but unable to distinguish what is worth reading.” In a …
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12/30/25
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Today, if we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other — that man, that woman, that child is my brother or my sister. If everyone could see the image of God in …
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12/23/25
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R eflections while running.
The phrase “peace on earth” appears most often this time of year, stitched into hymns and holiday cards and spoken as a hopeful wish. It is familiar, comforting …
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By John Bernhisel
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12/23/25
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A s winter settles in, the colorful leaves have fallen, pumpkins are tucked away, and gatherings of gratitude have come and gone. Now many of us turn our attention toward the next holiday — …
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By Myoung Shin Hilson
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12/23/25
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In a fast-paced world where many people feel increasingly isolated, one of the most powerful tools for connection is also one of the simplest: a phone call or knock on the door. That’s the heart of …
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By Russell Stafford
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12/18/25
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At this time of year, there is a noticeable change in the air. As we close the chapter on Thanksgiving and step into the Christmas season, something feels different — lighter, warmer, more hopeful. …
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By Waleryan Wisniewski
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12/18/25
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Saturday, Nov. 22, was a wonderful day for Wyoming and its university. One of our most successful and famous alumni, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, returned to Laramie to be honored with the …
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By Tom Burman
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12/18/25
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Last year, some of our kids had plane tickets and were to head our way for Christmas, when unexpectedly, one of their little guys had to have ear surgery and wouldn’t be able to fly for several …
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By Trena Eiden
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12/16/25
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If the education we give our children is to foster critical and creative thinking in them, then “we the people” will have to think critically and creatively about the brand of education that best …
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By Brian Schroeder
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12/16/25
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Scams happen year-round, but the holiday season is prime time for criminals who will be working overtime to separate you from your cash. Here are a few common holiday scams we are seeing this season.
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By Tom Lacock
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12/16/25
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This month between Thanksgiving and Christmas is a fitting time for reflection. Our focus turns towards family and community, and the changing weather causes us to slow down. It is a good …
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By Khale Lenhart
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12/11/25
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