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Part Two: Getting the most out of your health care

After your visit: Your physician may order blood work, X-rays or a scan of your body. If the concern is acute or potentially a threat to your immediate health, you may be asked to wait for your … more

By Samantha Darnall-Werlinger | 7/27/23

Restart for your soul

We often change the pace of life by going on vacation. That’s what I did last week. It was nice to switch my focus from tasks and meetings to things that I find fun and enjoyable. I went paddle … more

By Hunter Christner | 7/27/23

Al Gore and Barry Crago: Cleaning up fallacies

Last week, my colleague Rep. Barry Crago (R-Buffalo) penned a column entitled “The inconvenient truth and the path forward.” The piece was published across the State of Wyoming. In … more

By Rachel Rodriguez-Williams | 7/25/23

An introduction from a new columnist

It has been some time since I last wrote … well, anything. Truth be told, I didn’t see myself writing again after graduation from Powell High School, where I spent three years … more

By Lauren Lejeune | 7/20/23

Getting the most out of your health care

As a patient, it can be challenging to navigate the health care system. This can lead to frustration and disappointment in the system itself. My intent with this article is to be both informative and … more

By Samantha Darnall-Werlinger | 7/20/23

God bless America?

On the heels of Independence Day, in our United States of America, it is always a time of great patriotism and national pride. It is a time when we give thanks for all those who have sacrificed. It … more

By Janita Krayniak | 7/20/23

Women’s World Cup heads down under

Just seven months removed from the men’s World Cup the women will have their time to shine starting on Thursday, with a dual host between Australia and New Zealand expected to draw in fans from … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/18/23

Raise your voice before Rocky Mountain Power raises your rates

As the economic effects of inflation continue to jeopardize Wyomingites’ finances, Rocky Mountain Power wants its customers to pay more. The Wyoming Public Service Commission is … more

By Sam Shumway | 7/18/23

Out of this world

I remember laughing when President Donald Trump signed the order forming a US Space Force. “That’s just what we need, another bunch of toy soldiers ... space cadets at that. Ha ha.” … more

By Pat Stuart | 7/13/23

The inconvenient truth and the path forward

Recently, I co-hosted a town hall in Buffalo with the chairman of the Johnson County Commission to discuss property taxes and possible solutions to the large tax increases faced by the citizens of … more

By Barry Crago | 7/13/23

Grateful for freedom in Christ

During the month of July we are blessed to celebrate the many freedoms we are granted in this great nation. One of the key values in the Declaration of Independence is that God made all men equal and … more

By Waleryan Wisniewski | 7/13/23

Beards and mustaches are all the rage

Let me start by saying that I use a product to keep from having a full face of fur. As a “mature” woman, a mustache and beard are not that comical and most women my age would agree. … more

By Trena Eiden | 7/11/23

Permitting reform will help reestablish American leadership

It is all too easy these days to complain about our elected officials. Instead, I want to commend our congressional delegation for their work towards federal permitting reform. These bipartisan … more

By Brian Boner | 7/11/23

July happenings at the library

Summer is here and Park County Libraries are busy with activities and summer reading fun. Summer Reading officially ends on July 31, so make sure to read and visit the library to get your … more

By Karen Horner | 7/6/23

Act soon or taxes will increase in the future

There are few things that we in Wyoming hate more than taxes. This sentiment was on full display at recent meetings of the Legislature’s Revenue Committee, where legislators heard … more

By Khale Lenhart | 7/6/23

Our hope and strength

As we hurry and scurry through summer, including our consistent rain, and see the end of summer coming too swiftly (deep saddened sigh), I sit and ruminate on numerous conversations I’ve had … more

By Jon Allen | 7/6/23

A tasty ‘shore lunch’ … Cornhusker style

I have been surprised how few people here in eastern Nebraska have a clue what “shore lunch” is, so perhaps that’s best addressed right up front. Shore lunch happens when your … more

By Steve Moseley | 7/3/23

Do not miss the signs of a blood clot

The patient was young, healthy, and short of breath. She had not been sick recently, other than a minor cough. Her oxygen level was normal and her lungs sounded clear. Her heart rate was a … more

By Andrew Ellsworth | 7/3/23

Check fraud is on the rise

Is ConsumerAffairs legitimate? A Las Vegas citizen received two unsolicited emails from ConsumerAffairs listing reviews of home warranties. However, the Better Business Bureau warns that their … more

By CyberWyoming | 6/29/23

Superintendent submits comment opposing BLM’s proposed anti-land use regulation

These comments are directed at the proposed Conservation Rule published in the Federal Register on April 3, 2023, which regards conservation as a “use” on federal lands. As … more

By Megan Degenfelder | 6/29/23