Guess who has outsized clout on public lands
This may be a surprising story. It begins with a working group trying to save the last native bighorn sheep of Idaho’s and Wyoming’s Teton Range. Last fall it reached agreement after years of effort.... more
Marston: Wind-driven fire ran until gusts died
The Marshall Fire that demolished more than 1,000 homes along the front range of Colorado two weeks ago was not unique. This particular kind of fire happened before, on April 17, 2018 — 115 miles due south of the Marshall Fire.... more
Trail: A new predator stalks the West
People cross the world for the opportunity to see one in the wilds of Yellowstone or Alaska.... more
Lummis: Working for Wyoming
When I was campaigning across the state of Wyoming last year for the honor of serving as your U.S. senator, I had a simple platform – all Wyoming, all the time.... more
Witt: Alternatives to bigger jails aren't a partisan issue
If you know someone is a Republican or Democrat, then you might assume you know exactly where they stand on whether local jails need to be expanded.... more
As Lake Powell dwindles, wonders are revealed
On May 9, protected by neoprene, I bobbed around in a flooded canyon in Utah’s Lake Powell.... more
Barrasso: Biden must pull Stone-Manning BLM nomination if he's serious about domestic terrorism
This originally ran as an op-ed in the July 19 edition of USA Today.... more
Hey Phoenix Zoo, that ferret is from Wyoming
This past spring, I noticed that Wyoming’s black-footed ferret is a rock star at the Phoenix Zoo. In fact, you might think the elusive little critter was native to Arizona.... more
My dad’s been doin’ my thinkin’ long enough – True stories with Vern
True stories with Vern.... more
This could tear your clothes – True stories with Vern
The latest installment in stories from Vern.... more
Lummis: Why I'm founding the Financial innovation Caucus
Wyoming has always boasted pioneers.... more
Double clutch it, Bill – True stories from Vern
When the siren went off in the little town where I went to school, just like in any other small metropolis, the volunteer fire putout crew sprang into action.... more
Barrasso: MAP Land Act will make accessing Wyoming's federal lands simpler and safer
From Sen. John Barrasso.... more
Balow: Addressing our school funding crisis
From Wyoming State Superintendent Jillian Balow.... more
Buchanan: Dangers of the "For the People Act"
I write today to offer my opinion on recent legislation before Congress.... more
Celebrating Wyoming's history of remarkable women leaders
Sens. Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso... more
Open government is key to honest government
When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.”... more
Gilliland: SF103 bad for Wyoming's economy
On Thursday, Feb. 25, SF103 a 90/10 license allocation and fee increase bill was filed by Sen. Larry Hicks.... more
Funding Wyoming's K12 educational program
House Rep. Albert Sommers provides context and corrects the record.... more
Nesvik: Presidential suspension on mineral development bad for Wyoming's wildlife
Brian Nesvik is the director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. He has worked on behalf of Wyoming wildlife and people for over 25 years.... more
As Wyoming Legislative session resumes, committees begin advancing critical bills
From Rep. Eric Barlow and Sen. Dan Dockstader... more