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Are you traveling for the holidays this year? The Magi took quite a journey because of the first Christmas. They traveled hundreds to thousands of miles to find Jesus. Jesus was born in Bethlehem and … more

By Hunter Christner | 12/22/22

Bulb Planting

As the sun of summer gradually yields to the cooler days of September, high desert gardeners have a golden opportunity to prepare for a spectacular springtime display. One of the most enchanting ways … more

By Katherine Clarkson | 9/22/23

The dilemma created by our gun culture

We’re off to the firing range, my grandson having just been qualified by the Boy Scouts with a .22 rifle. At age 11, he’s talking about becoming a marksman and excited to start … more

By Pat Stuart | 7/26/22

Pranks make life better

Our number three son and grafted-in-daughter love to prank their kids. One day the little tykes helped their mother make brownies and frost them. After dinner that night, their mom served … more

By Trena Eiden | 7/26/22

The Moseley house roof receives its latest demolition and removal. It is the latest of three the Moseleys have had to replace in York, Nebraska.

Here’s the one thing Nebraska does better than Wyoming

Evidence of my tendency to disparage Nebraska in comparisons large and small, short and tall with Wyoming is abundant. It’s been piling up in columns for years and I see no reason to back … more

By Steve Moseley | 11/15/22

Fostering animals: A compassionate solution to shelter overcrowding

Amidst the picturesque landscapes and vibrant communities of Park County, an issue of paramount importance plagues our beloved region: animal shelter overcrowding. Park County Animal Shelter has been … more

By Jona Harris | 3/19/24

Tracing my writing roots

I digested Lauren Lejeune’s column charting her writing roots. Somewhere in there was the name Vin Cappiello. I later read Braden Schiller’s piece on his writing beginnings, and there it … more

By Doug Blough | 3/19/24

Winter sports come to a close

Another fun chapter came to a close in Wyoming’s high school sports with the conclusion of the state spirit and basketball competitions in Casper March 8-11. Powell High School continued to … more

By Seth Romsa | 3/21/23

Pet owners: Beware of scams claiming you owe fines

Email with the subject “Estimate to Bid:” A Laramie citizen reported receiving an email supposedly from Estimating Solutions, LLC, offering their services to estimate energy-related jobs. … more

By CyberWeekly | 2/28/23

Finding good stories during prime book weather

This week’s cold weather has awakened my inner bookworm genes. So, over the last weekend, I visited the Apple bookstore and loaded three fine books to the over 200 books, which since they … more

By Don Amend | 2/28/23

NAMI returns to the mental health awareness scene

I work as a mental health counselor. My first interaction with mental health was as a kid in my own family; at the time, I was unaware that the behavior patterns I was seeing were signs of mental … more

By Erin Brindle | 8/17/23

That ‘hill’ is getting steeper

Last Saturday of November, and the forecast for the day is cloudy, with a high of 40. In the coming days, not so good. Temps in the single digits, a sure prescription for a coating of frost … more

By Dave Bonner | 11/29/22

Rep. Northrup updates constituents on legislative session

The Wyoming Constitution is our rule and guide, and many of us strive to use it as such. The Wyoming House of Representatives recently finished the third reading of the budget bill. This bill now … more

By David Northrup | 2/14/23

Our microclimate will be a climate lottery winner ... maybe

The climate change lottery is already showing us a lot about who will be winners and who will end up as losers and, so far, we’re a winner. Our spring and summer weather experience feels … more

By Pat Stuart | 8/17/23

Flowers and love

When we reflect on Valentine’s Day, thoughts of love and flowers come to mind. We traditionally give red roses to express love. However, roses are not the only flower to present and there are … more

By Katherine Clarkson | 2/14/23

Living in a post-Christian world

Recently, a new word has come on my radar. It’s the word “de-churched.” According to an article in The Atlantic, 40 million Americans have ceased going to church over the past 25 … more

By David Pool | 8/17/23

Frano Nosic (at left) attempted suicide twice after being separated from his family in Sarajevo during the Balkans war in the mid-90s. Had he succeeded, he would have never met his youngest son or come to America to be reunited with his family.

Extending a lifeline

Frano Nosic had reached the end of his rope. His pregnant wife, Merima, and two children had fled their home in war-torn Sarajevo, later to be interned at a “refugee” camp on the Serbian … more

By Mark Davis | 10/17/23

The symbolic meanings of Easter plants

People worldwide celebrate Easter with various traditions and symbols. Easter plants play a crucial role in adding natural beauty and symbolic depth to the festivities. From lilies to palms, these … more

By Katherine Clarkson | 3/15/24

February happenings at the library

Join us at the Cody Library on Saturday, Feb. 4 for Winter Author Fest. This fundraiser, hosted by the Park County Library Foundation in support of the Powell Library expansion, will showcase local … more

By Karen Horner | 2/2/23

Do you hear what I hear?

I’ve been hearing things these past weeks I never expected, or particularly wanted to hear. A couple at the next table cooing, “No, I love you more,” a small child confessing, … more

By Doug Blough | 2/2/23