Technology is changing my behavior in embarrassing ways. More than once I’ve tried swiping photos in a photo album like I do on my phone. It doesn’t work. And I’ve caught myself wanting to …
We are in a time of great economic change. The global economy is reorienting itself, new technologies are providing new opportunities and demands, and demographic changes in American society are …
Every year I ask my students, “How old is old?” The answers vary, but the most honest response I’ve ever received came from a patient who said, “Old is 10 years older than my age.” We all …
Cardiovascular disease remains the most common cause of death in the US as well as a very common cause of chronic illness and disability. Heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes result in about …
The Wyoming Legislature adjourned following a 20-day session dealing with the state budget, property taxes, school funding, protecting children, parental rights and a host of other issues. Here’s a …
Wyoming has been powering this country for over a century. If you look at the Wyoming state flag, specifically the seal in the middle of the bison, there is a miner pictured to represent the priority …
Editor: Wyoming has long taken pride in supporting public education. That commitment is rooted in our Constitution and reflected in decades of serious investment. Strong schools are essential to …
Dear Rusty: I have been working somewhat consistently since commencing my Social Security benefit income. I’ve been collecting since my full benefit age of 66, approximately. I’m now 81, and …
Take a moment to breathe. Close your eyes. Slowly inhale through your nose, pause, and gently exhale through your mouth. After a few steady breaths, you likely feel more relaxed and ready for the …
The need for expanded educational opportunities in Evanston seems to arise regularly in public conversation. What may be overlooked in these conversations, however, is regular mention of what we …
The Wyoming Legislature is midway through the second week of the Budget Session as I write this. It has been a wild ride, and a few of the cowboys and cowgirls have been tossed off their horses. We …
I read the Feb. 12, article in the Uinta County Herald about turning the former Wyoming State Hospital into a trade school, and I want to offer caution about asbestos and lead hazards and legal …
A free people can only make wise and informed decisions when they accept accurate information. Nowhere is that more important than in understanding how tax dollars are collected and spent. …
On rare occasions, Wyoming is gifted with a great opportunity. The establishment of Yellowstone National Park as the first national park, Devils Tower as the first national monument, and Shoshone …
It often feels as though the pendulum has swung hard in one direction, leaving the question: Where is the middle ground? Where is sanity? Many people ask the same questions: What happened to our …
When we asked ChatGPT if it was a good idea to invest in education it responded with the wisdom and confidence of a sentient being who believes they are on the cusp of knowing everything. It told me …
The making of another biennial budget is now in full swing and many are asking questions about what our state budget should and should not do. Before that debate goes further, a few facts …
The University of Wyoming was created in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. We often make note of this piece of history to show the inextricable connection between the university and …
By Heidi Kolbeck-Urlacher Center for Rural Affairs Policy Director Across the U.S., lawmakers are gathering in their state capitols and Washington, D.C. to begin another year of …
Our feet support us all day, but often get overlooked until they start hurting. When every step hurts, it becomes clear how important our feet are. There can be many causes of foot pain. There are …