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Zachary Thompson, of Thompson Funeral Home, officiates the graveside services for Sally Montoya Saturday at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Celza “Sally” Olveda Montoya was laid to rest Saturday at Crown Hill Cemetery after a lively ceremony at the Nelson Performing Arts Auditorium. There was laughter, singing and many tears … more

By Mark Davis | 7/12/22

Presidents are people too

James Madison was our smallest president at only 5 feet 4 inches; 2 ½ inches taller than me. I’ll bet he hated having to use a stool to see over the podium. I can relate. When I walk up … more

By Trena Eiden | 7/7/22

Remind me, who is my neighbor?

From the NIV: On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What … more

By Janita Krayniak | 7/7/22

How did I do?

The NBA season has come and gone, and we are in the midst of a hectic free agency period. Kevin Durant has requested a trade, Kyrie Irving is likely to follow, but a lot of free agents … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/5/22

No evidence of election fraud in Wyoming

Mike Lindell is NOT the purveyor of election integrity truth. On May 29, 2022, Mike Lindell, peddler of pillows and promises, traveled to Wyoming to speak in conjunction with a political … more

By Ed Buchanan | 7/5/22

Paradise lost? Weeping for Yellowstone from afar

Please let me join the legion of Yellowstone disciples to chime in on what has happened there. This brokenhearted old man must purge if he’s to recover emotionally. I wonder if it’s … more

By Steve Moseley | 6/30/22

Coffee cup verses

Growing up in church all my life, I heard certain scripture verses regularly. These are scriptures that some of you would also find familiar. You know the ones we often quote, read at … more

By Tim Morrow | 6/30/22

Summer sports heating up

Summer activities continue to chug along in Powell and across the nation as the hockey season capped off with its champions being crowned Sunday night. The Colorado Avalanche put an end to the … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/28/22

Sometimes men aren’t real bright, but they can be taught

Men and women are different — and I’m not merely referring to the fact that men have more nose hairs, though they do, and upon aging, if not kept shorn, grow into caterpillars that wave … more

By Trena Eiden | 6/28/22

‘Sue and Settle:’ the rigged game that Wyoming can only lose

Wyoming is the energy capital of America. Americans count on Wyoming energy for gasoline and diesel fuel for our cars and trucks. Natural gas powers and heats our homes in the winter. We … more

By Sen. John Barrasso | 6/23/22

It’s time for a revival!

The world today seems to be in commotion. News is filled with accounts of war, political unrest, natural disasters and incomprehensible acts of violence. Sadly, many of today’s … more

By Nate Mainwaring | 6/23/22

My ESA helps me be A-OK

I first got my emotional support animal (ESA), a rambunctious mutt named Rocco, at the beginning of 2020, not knowing there was a pandemic on its way or that I truly could benefit from an ESA. I … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/22/22

I mourn what used to be

I ain’t a big fan of change, and I’ll say “ain’t” if I want to, cause I’m too old to change. Change has always been an enemy. Hard to believe, but I’m told … more

By Doug Blough | 6/21/22

Don’t give up hope Dads

Father’s Day is coming soon, though wouldn’t most women tell you that Father’s Day is every day to some extent? When Daddy walks in the door, the little children rush to hug his … more

By Trena Eiden | 6/16/22

Wyoming’s future depends on thriving rural communities

Real problems are not usually solved overnight, while details are often the necessary casualties of writing about big issues. I worry that I may speak too broadly without articulating a clear vision … more

By Khale Lenhart | 6/16/22

In my mind — God’s love

I don’t remember the first time I saw him, but his face is still imprinted on my mind. His eyes sparkled like a little boy who had a secret, although he had left childhood far behind and now … more

By Steve Nelson | 6/16/22

Never lost with GPS, even north of 70

As a hair shirt wearer on the cusp of 73 summers, I feel keenly positioned to speak on the topic of aging in general and, more specifically, the daily challenges and annoyances of terminal … more

By Steve Moseley | 6/14/22

We hold these truths to be self-evident

Mass shootings, like the ones of the past month, remind us that we are a killing species and lead us to shrug and say, “You can’t change human nature.” But is that true? … more

By Pat Stuart | 6/9/22

Reflections on the force of Trump at Ground Zero Wyoming

Could it be that Donald Trump may have sold his soul to the devil? It appears he traded his soul for eternal youth. Why? Because a man of his age and physical build should not have his … more

By Bill Sniffin | 6/9/22

Roots

It is gardening season again! Recently I, perhaps like some of you, have been looking at bags and bags of material that say things like “soil pep” or “root stimulator” or … more

By Seth Carter | 6/9/22