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Tax on foreigners shortchanges parks

Another blast of unseasonably warm weather has ushered in the summer tourist season, but it’s not just the heat surpr

Climate change isn't a joke

I remember the first time I heard a joke about climate change.

Young people need a reason to come back to Wyoming

This month, I had the pleasure of attending the graduation ceremonies for Gillette College and Westwood High School.

Meet candidates at rally in City Park

A few weeks ago, we lamented what has often felt like an inertia in the political space – all bluff and bluster, but

Honest math

Wyoming has spent years talking about the need to improve education, raise teacher pay and keep local schools strong.

Western Education’s Roots and the Jewish Legacy

If thinking back is one of the best ways to think ahead, then a historical perspective could be refreshing, especiall

The Clock Is Running. Is Your Community?

Your community is losing ground right now. Not next year.

Focus on the real problem

A recent social media flare-up over school activity funding in Weston County offered a familiar — and frustrating — r

The Wave: A sacred ritual

In our small town of Newcastle, we have many fine traditions: the annual fair, Friday night football and pretending t

We three — Christensen, McConkey, Fitzwater to be valedictorians

At Newcastle High School, the Class of 2026 has achieved a remarkable academic milestone, with three students earning

Why Johnny can’t think — part 10

Teaching young people how to think should rank as one of the cornerstones of any good educational philosophy.  What a

Something to hide

At a moment when Weston County should be moving decisively to restore public trust after the resignation and criminal

Your Community's Brand: Build It or Die

Here is a number every community leader should know: $2.9 trillion.

Campaign season looms ahead

This Thursday is the official kickoff to election season with the start of the filing period for local primary candid

Salute to guides

For many visitors, the deepest early bond they form with a resident is with a guide, whether the outdoor adventure in

Expect many more election announcements

We’re closing in on the filing period for this summer’s primary election, but that hasn't stopped a flood of announce

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