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On April 8, the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran agreed to a 14-day cease-fire. Responses differed. Some are so averse to violence that they celebrate even a temporary cessation in any … more

By Bill Tallen | 4/14/26

Treasure Hunt Clues #2

Look closely below for clues to two silver bars hidden somewhere in the Big Horn Basin. New clues will appear each week in April. See Big Horn Basin Treasure Hunt on Facebook for more information. … more

By John Bernhisel | 4/9/26

On humility

When a Christian speaks of virtue, they must necessarily speak of something intrinsic to the character of God himself. Therefore, we cannot speak of the virtue of humility without considering the … more

By Shane Legler | 4/9/26

Remembering the self we once were

At times, it is amazing to witness little children’s capabilities in speaking, acting and making choices. In those moments, we are reminded of a verse from the Gospel of Matthew 18:3: “Truly I … more

By Myoung Shin Hilson | 4/9/26

Why Johnnie can’t think, Part 3

Let’s cut to the chase. The third reason Johnnie can’t think is (drumroll, please) … TOO MUCH SCREEN TIME! Is anyone surprised? And the real kicker is that it’s not because of too much screen … more

By Brian Schroeder | 4/7/26

Big Horn Basin Treasure Hunt Part 1

If you look closely at these words, you may find clues pointing to two silver bars hidden somewhere in the Big Horn Basin. More clues will appear each week throughout April. See Big Horn Basin … more

By John Bernhisel | 4/2/26

Nothing stays hidden forever

People can hide things for a while. Sin can stay buried. Motives can stay covered. A person can look right on the outside and be something very different underneath. But it does not last. “The … more

By Dean Butler | 4/2/26

American Legion advocacy driving veterans legislation

Membership in a local veteran's service organization, The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans matter more than you may think. Here are some examples of what … more

By Russell Stafford | 4/2/26

After Christmas newsy notes

Every year, I torture family and friends by forcing them to read my after-Christmas letter, and have shared newsy notes in columns. This year I considered changing it up to write an embellished … more

By Trena Eiden | 3/31/26

A change of ownership

There’s a lot that goes into the process of closing on a house. There are papers, signatures, deadlines, inspections, appraisals, etc. At the center of it all is ownership. At closing, the title of … more

By Hunter Christner | 3/26/26

News from the front

I was a teenager in the late ‘60s, watching Walter Cronkite report on the Vietnam War on CBS Evening News most nights around dinner time. Bad for digestion, but fodder for many debates with my dad, … more

By Bill Tallen | 3/26/26 | 1 comment

Wyoming, built to lead

Budget sessions are never easy. They force hard choices about what we value most and what kind of future we want to build. This year’s Budget Session in Cheyenne was no exception. At times it was … more

By Mark Gordon | 3/24/26

Spring’s warm days and freezing nights can challenge local gardens

Springtime in Wyoming often feels like a tug-of-war between winter and summer. One day temperatures climb into the 50s or 60s, and the next day snow and freezing temperatures return. Flower buds … more

By Katherine Clarkson | 3/20/26

Spring begins in the Big Horn Basin: what March gardeners should do now

If you’ve lived in Park County for more than a season, you know that March in the Big Horn Basin is a masterclass in psychological warfare. One day we’re basking in 50-degree sunshine, and the … more

By Ted Smith | 3/20/26

God’s perfect design

A child one day decides to walk. No one sits down and explains it. There is no class, no instruction. The child simply rises and takes those first steps. Where does that child get the instinct to … more

By Dean Butler | 3/19/26

Special guest column by Helmut Hassler

My given name is Hunter vom sudlichen Wald but my hooman calls me Helmut. I am a Deutsch Drahthaar, and I own the hooman named Chuck. I really love my hooman, even though he is sometimes … more

By Helmut Hassler | 3/19/26

Time to head outdoors

Whether it be on the court, the mat, the track or in the pool, another another long, challenging winter season came to a close this past weekend. The longest season of the year brought a number … more

By Seth Romsa | 3/17/26

Traveling with my squeeze part 2

Leaving Wyoming, we made it to our kids the first night, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Our 5-year-old granddaughter, Quinn, was holding the neighbor’s cat they were babysitting. I … more

By Trena Eiden | 3/17/26

Data centers are a rare opportunity for Wyoming

On rare occasions, Wyoming is gifted with a great opportunity. The establishment of Yellowstone National Park as the first national park, Devils Tower as the first national monument, and … more

By Khale Lenhart | 3/17/26

War talk

The Iranian regime has considered itself at war with us since 1979. After years of denials, they recently bragged to our diplomats about having enough highly enriched uranium to assemble a dozen … more

By Bill Tallen | 3/12/26