We must start paying our debts Over the past several weeks, Congress battled over whether and how to raise the national debt ceiling. Failing to do so would risk defaulting on some of the more than $28.4 trillion the federal …

Be ready for a fire Sometimes, a 911 call comes in at 3 a.m., awakening firemen from deep sleep. Sometimes, they must respond to a car accident in subzero temperatures amid a blizzard.

Wyoming could profit from bad energy policies In its latest long-term plan, Pacificorp, a major utility producing and transmitting power across the Western United States, plans to retire 14 of its 22 active coal plants by 2030. The utility, …

Take time to celebrate our schools Powell Middle School is in the spotlight for a rare honor, being named as a National Blue Ribbon School last week. It’s tough to earn the distinction. Over the past four decades, only about …

Grizzly delisting isn’t just about a trophy hunt Over the years, the State of Wyoming has spent a lot of time and resources helping the grizzly population recover and fighting for the ability to manage the bears. The fight is continuing as Gov. …

The power of groups Some of you kept your in-person social and economic groups going through the COVID crisis, hoping the virus would not land and spread through your numbers. Other groups have come back to in-person …

The perspective that praise gives us For many people, these recent days have been troubling and concerning. It is really easy to get our eyes off the things we should be focused on and onto the trouble of our day. As a family, we have …

IRS wants to spy on your bank accounts Democrats in Washington are planning a far-reaching Big Brother initiative to squeeze every last penny out of everyday Americans. They need more money to pay for their reckless spending programs. …

Allow me to introduce myself Well, it has been a very busy three, almost four weeks since I moved to Powell to take over the sports reporter position here at the Tribune. So I figured I should say hello. I came to join the …

Rivers of tears There are so many things out of my control. Big things.  I guess I didn’t really have an example ready when I penned that opening thought, but let’s say peace. I would love it if …