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Wyoming’s legacy of opportunity: Protecting rights for women and girls

Wyoming has always been a place where the values of fairness and common sense guide our decisions. As the first state to grant women the right to vote, we showed the nation that Wyoming leads when it … more

By Martha Lawley | 12/5/24

Green gratitude: plants that give thanks

During the Thanksgiving season, we often think about what we are grateful for. Some are thankful for their family, friends, warm meals, and cherished traditions. As we gather around our tables, it is … more

By Katherine Clarkson | 12/3/24

Plane rides and new friends

I despise flying. The seats are uncomfortable, personal space is almost nonexistent and they are almost always too cold for my liking. The irony of this is I’ve gotten to fly around quite a … more

By Lauren Lejeune | 12/3/24

Stuck in fall waiting for Christmas

I t’s been an unusual year, and I’m not talking about unusual because of wildfires, hurricanes and elections. I could say my year has been unusual because I wanted to start decorating for … more

11/29/24

War and rumors of war

In 1915 — the first full year of World War I — British government propagandists spread lurid tales of atrocities by German soldiers in their march across Belgium. They contained horrific … more

By Bill Tallen | 11/29/24

Becoming the happiest person in the world

Often my clients share their whole life struggle, “living in survival mode.” I remember one client in particular who had been struggling with severe depression, anxiety and symptoms of … more

By Myoung Shin Hilson | 11/29/24

I certainly feel Steve’s pain

I read with pained interest Steve Moseley's list of geriatric grievances since I too am a little long in the tooth and large in the prostate. I likewise let the hushed expletives fly at red lights … more

By Doug Blough | 11/26/24

Thanksgivings are supposed to be stress-free, aren’t they?

One September afternoon, a ranch hand, who is a pretty good plumber, put a new toilet in my room at the ranch. He did a great job and that commode worked like it knew what it was doing, until about, … more

By Trena Eiden | 11/26/24

December happenings at the Powell Library

Park County libraries will be closed Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 25-30 for Thanksgiving. Come to the Powell Library to make Christmas Cards for our veterans. From Monday, Dec. 2 through … more

By Karen Horner | 11/26/24

The wedding

After the marriage proposal, we had three months to prepare for our daughter, Lunny’s nuptials in October. We did it, but it wasn’t easy, and I’ll tell you why. Every now and then … more

By Trena Eiden | 11/21/24

Growing up

Maybe you have found yourself in a situation that has caught you off guard. In the aftermath, while looking at the shattered pieces of your life, you’re wondering how could this have … more

By Steve Nelson | 11/21/24

What a fall: Winter should be exciting

Another fall season has come and gone, and the athletics around Powell did not disappoint whether at the high school or college level. The college women’s soccer team capped a historic … more

By Seth Romsa | 11/19/24

School security: hard but simple truth

I’ve been fighting for school security in Wyoming for eight years, but not in the front ranks; those are the approved, anonymous school employees who voluntarily carry concealed weapons in the … more

By Bill Tallen | 11/19/24

This just in: Growing old was annoying, being old is much worse

Breaching year 75 this past summer did not mitigate my list of maddening stuff one whit. To the contrary in fact. It is increasingly obvious; living beyond one’s usefulness is not all … more

By Steve Moseley | 11/14/24

What now?

Did things go your way on Nov. 5? If they did, great for you, if they didn’t, well I’m sorry. However, our mandate as Christians is not to look to governments but to look to Jesus Christ. … more

By Miles McNair | 11/14/24

Military veterans are an important part of Wyoming’s economy

During November we celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week, which runs Nov. 11-13. Throughout the month we recognize those veterans, service members, and military spouses who take the steps … more

By Aikta Marcoulier and Amy Lea | 11/14/24

A new way forward

We did it, we did it Joe, we — Joe?” … Welcome back to the land of the living, you America loving patriots. This is not a dream, not a drill. WE did it. We came out in droves: the … more

By Lauren Lejeune | 11/12/24

The proposal

I’ve always thought the marriage proposal day should be fun. Mine wasn’t considered “fun” because Gar woke me in the middle of the night, got me out of bed, and proposed while … more

By Trena Eiden | 11/7/24

Workforce is the key to Wyoming’s economy

Cato the Elder was a senator during the Roman Republic. After a trip to Carthage, he became convinced that Carthage was a great threat to Rome and that this issue was the most important of his … more

By Khale Lenhart | 11/7/24

On loving our political enemies

As I write this article, it is my sincere prayer that we all know who the president elect is by the time it’s being read. Regardless, I have no doubt that half the country is, or will be, … more

By Shane Legler | 11/7/24