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At present, the political climate in our nation is volatile, at best. The division of family, neighbors and friends in these polarized times is real. There is an overwhelming need for meaningful … more

By Janita Krayniak | 3/12/26

Reduced to binge watching Longmire? So sad

Do you folks in Powell recall the years-long series Longmire? Of course you do, it was set in your backyard. OK. OK. You want to split hairs? I said ‘set’ in Wyoming and Montana, not filmed … more

By Steve Moseley | 3/10/26

Why Johnnie can’t think — Pt. 2

The first reason Johnnie can’t think is because we don’t teach logic as either a formal discipline or within a cognitive learning stage. The second reason is like unto the first: We don’t teach … more

By Brian Schroeder | 3/10/26

The day Tim brought a gun to school with principal’s permission

Powell High School wasn’t necessarily a kinder, gentler school 55 years ago than it is now, but times were a lot simpler, and so were us kids. Guns were a prevalent part of our lives. … more

By Chuck Hassler | 3/5/26

The other side of amen

People have always wondered what waits beyond the grave. Some make guesses, some tell stories, and some try not to think about it at all. But the truth is, God didn’t leave us in the dark. The … more

By Dean Butler | 3/5/26

Triggers, the pain body, and healing the inner child

In my work as a psychotherapist, I often hear clients talk about their “triggers” — certain memories, people or situations that spark immediate anxiety, anger, hurt or fear. In the moment, they … more

By Myoung Shin Hilson | 3/5/26

March happenings at the library

The Park County Library Foundation is holding its fourth annual Night at the Library Fundraiser to benefit the Park County libraries. This amazing event will be on Saturday, March 28 from 6-9 … more

By Karen Horner | 3/3/26

Traveling with my squeeze

Last spring, as we drove back to Wyoming from Florida, we went through Little Rock, and the first thing we passed was Toad Suck Park, a recreation area. Apparently, the town council couldn’t … more

By Trena Eiden | 3/3/26

Helping the next generation

The Christian music artist Josiah Queen recently recorded a song entitled “Dusty Bibles.” The premise of the song can be summed up in the opening line from the song which says, “We got dust on … more

By Jon Allen | 2/26/26

Why Johnnie can’t think — part 1

Back in 1955, Rudolph Flesch wrote a landmark book entitled "Why Johnnie Can’t Read." Someone now needs to write a book called "Why Johnnie Can’t Think." It’s not only a real thing, but … more

By Brian Schroeder | 2/26/26

Civility matters

In a conversation some years ago with a friend over an HOA-induced argument between neighbors, he commented that if people can’t stay civil over property markers and short-term rentals, how likely … more

By Bill Tallen | 2/24/26

On fathers and sons and the complications therein

The last few years of my father’s life were tough. Always a physical guy, he resented the gradual erosion of his physical being and the glaucoma that insidiously robbed him of his sight. He fought … more

By Chuck Hassler | 2/24/26

New mammography tech in Powell will be a benefit

Having a strong family history of breast cancer means living with a constant, quiet fear in the background of everyday life. Losing my mother to breast cancer three years ago at the young age of … more

By RayAnn Hessenthaler | 2/19/26

Wyoming kids deserve a great state university

Wyoming has a great university. That did not happen by accident, and it should not be taken for granted. As president of the University of Wyoming, I am proud of what generations of Wyoming citizens … more

By Ed Seidel | 2/19/26

UW shouldn’t be ‘gutted’

Most Wyoming citizens are proud of our state. Whether you are part of a generational Cowboy State family or new to this great place, whether you came to retire, or for work, whether you came for the … more

By Marilyn Kite | 2/19/26

When God’s will is good — but not easy

In a culture that prizes comfort and quick solutions, the idea that something can be both good and deeply difficult feels almost contradictory. Yet for millions of Christians, that tension defines … more

By Bill Harvison | 2/19/26

Marriage is worse and worser

Valentine’s Day makes me think of hearts, which makes me recall Gar’s heart catheterization. He and his lungs have never gotten over whatever put them in the hospital in 2024, even though nobody … more

By Trena Eiden | 2/17/26

Enduring Wyoming values at our university

The first building erected on the University of Wyoming campus is called Old Main. It was built in 1886 — four years before the Wyoming Territory joined the Union. As you enter through its west … more

By Anne Alexander | 2/17/26

Polar bears want to eat you, grizzly bears want to steal your lunch

I dreamed last night that a polar bear was in the pasture behind my house menacing my neighbor’s cows. Even in my dream it seemed a little weird but I couldn’t sit idly by while the largest land … more

By Chuck Hassler | 2/12/26

Wyoming Select Committee recalibration model: more funding, reduce local control, activities

Park County School District 6 is closely reviewing the Wyoming Recalibration Select Committee model currently under consideration by the Wyoming Legislature. While the proposal reflects an … more

By Park 6 superintendent and board of trustees | 2/12/26