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The University of Wyoming is Wyoming’s land-grant university — a designation grounded in federal legislation and the state’s constitutional mandate. The Morrill Act of 1862 granted … more
A term that gets tossed around often among Christians is the word “saved.” Christians will give gratitude for God “saving” them, speak of the time and events surrounding when … more
What was once again a busy fall around the area finally came to a close this past weekend, as Powell High School and Northwest College athletics both finished their respective fall seasons. … more
I just read CJ Baker’s article, “Seeking to Keep Pet Goat, Woman Sues City” and it left me madder than a wet pet hen. I wholeheartedly agree Venus Bontadelli’s civil rights … more
There’s an old adage, “The two best days of owning a boat are the day you buy it and the day you sell it.”  Gar loves having a boat, which is good since we’ve owned … more
The Powell Library is once again doing a Craft Supply Swap. This is a great chance to collect new craft supplies for our long winters or drop supplies off for others to enjoy. So, stop by Monday, … more
Everyone knows the feeling of disappointment. You try hard, you hope big, and then something doesn’t work out. You put a lot of time into something but don’t get the result you hoped for. … more
I met Nate at work. A gifted artist, he was one of the young newspaper designers I thought would bring his passion to the career and one day make a great teacher or editor. He was also an … more
Wyoming is sitting on a wealth of opportunity. We have abundant natural resources, well-established core industries, and the room for us to grow, thrive and respond to new prospects that many … more
Recently a dear friend of mine told me she’d met an old family friend who I’ve known my whole life — one who I love, admire and respect — and that what the old family friend … more
King Solomon was known as a man with wisdom like no other and he wrote the Proverbs. In Proverbs 3:5-6 he wrote this: “5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own … more
In the last article that was presented, the Americanism pillar for The American Legion was addressed. One of the main programs that this pillar uses is The American Legion Oratorical Contest. The … more
Nothing died except a poor business plan, but it’s a good time to step back from the victory laps and recriminations that followed Radiant Industries’ withdrawal of its proposal for a … more
My brother Paul ran into Scott Kolpitcke recently and Scott was laughing at the memory of squaring off against me in a jury trial when I represented myself. Yes, I had a fool for a client and the … more
This year marks another chapter in Wyoming’s proud legacy as a global center of energy production and innovation. It is also a moment to reflect with gratitude on the collaborative environment … more
Over the past several weeks, I heard multiple times that the most common form of abortion today is chemical. In spite of real risks and complications, this option is made available to women all over … more
If Wyoming were its own country, we would rank among the world’s top energy exporters. We produce far more power than we use. Our coal, oil, gas, and uranium keep America’s lights on and … more
Leading up to the Revolutionary War, American colonists had a broad ability to levy taxes within their communities. For example, the Old North Bridge, where the Concord Militia turned back the … more
Fall, in its splendid awesomeness, is all around us. We have been blessed with temperatures that have been mild, allowing for the beautiful colors to explode in their glory, which causes me to get … more
This morning, I noticed Gar somberly staring at our wedding photo. I snuck up behind him and whispered, “Gazing in memory of a bad decision?”   We recently had fiber optics … more
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