If whoever originally turned the phrase that “too many cooks spoil the broth” were contemporary today, he might of instead lamented how “too many politicians spoil just about anything.”

On making a more secure border

From the June 13th edition of the Casper Star-Tribune:

Hardly a day goes by without at least someone — and usually a number of someones — leaving indignant and sometimes snarky comments on News Record social media posts about how our stories published online should be free to read.

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:

Wyoming's neighbors have legalized marijuana. It's time for a study here.

Wyoming is on the verge of being near the nucleus of U.S. energy innovation while going somewhere it’s been before — on a power trip.

Bouchard's actions, then and now, are unacceptable

Much of the time, this space is the linchpin of the newspaper’s role as a community watchdog.

As live horse racing resumes for a 16-day season beginning this weekend at Morningside Park, there’s much to get Campbell County excited.

No such thing as a free dip in the pool

What began as a critical benefit for people directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved to become an obstacle in our social and economic recovery.

Celebrate educators by supporting good education policy

There’s a fine line between pinching pennies and being a greedy miser.

We can all be advocates for children

It’s no secret that a depressed local economy, coupled with an alarming plunge in Campbell County’s assessed valuation, is squeezing our local health care system like a hungry boa constrictor.

From the April 22nd edition of the Buffalo Bulletin: 

That Wyoming is a national and global leader in carbon and carbon dioxide research is no secret to anyone living in the Cowboy State for the past decade.

Wyoming needs real leadership to address school funding issues

Learn from recent history

Nearly seven years of asking “what if?” and imagining the potential for theoretic game-changing technologies to solve what Elon Musk calls the largest threat facing humanity, we’re on the cusp of beginning to realize the potential for the Integrated Test Center.

Where is the vision and courage?

If we needed another sign that some things are starting to return to normalcy as the COVID-19 pandemic drums on, there’s the Campbell County Health Board of Trustees enjoying a short little jaunt to an out-of-town resort.

Do the right thing

IT’S NO SECRET Gillette loves its sports.

It’s refreshing to see parity is still valued in Campbell County politics.

It's time to expand Medicaid in Wyoming

It was a year ago today that the COVID-19 pandemic was officially declared an emergency in Wyoming.

Working together for the best outcome

One day the city of Gillette had an administrator, the next day not.

Wyoming schools deserve praise for how they've managed the pandemic

Just in time to add more intrigue to the state’s funding crisis is a survey by the University of Wyoming that identified cuts to K-12 schools as the biggest concern of Wyoming residents.

Wyoming's revenue problems require a balanced approach

It’s hard not to feel some optimism in Campbell County this week.

Treat suicide as the public health crisis it is in Wyoming

Buying the Cloud Peak Energy building two years ago was a mistake. Campbell County commissioners hoped it could become a courthouse annex, but have had to shut down any planning or work on it for lack of money.

Time to get off welfare

The minerals industry isn’t the only thing stagnating in Wyoming these days.

School is where kids need to be

Less than two weeks ago, newly inaugurated President Joe Biden talked a lot about unity. He pledged that his administration would work to heal some deep political and ideological divides that have ripped at the very soul of the United States.

Student survey important, and so is what comes after

Well, that didn’t take long.

Will the 66th Wyoming Legislature choose to be bold?

People have been patient during this pandemic — at least for the most part. They huddled at home during lockdowns, even as some watched their business profits evaporate. They watched as senior dreams evaporated as schools emptied and moments like state tournaments, prom, sports seasons and e…

It's time for all of us to reject the politics of division

No true American could have watched the takeover of the U.S. Capitol by rioters with anything but grief, regardless of their political beliefs.

There have been years that we cling to and wish that time would pass more slowly so that we could fully savor each moment.

Whether it was boredom brought on by a pandemic or a desire to make some beautiful out of crappy year, people in Gillette have outdone themselves with their outdoor lighting and decorations this year.

We Americans are so busy fighting with each other that we seem to have forgotten that we have enemies — strong ones, determined ones, well-funded and well-organized ones — outside of our borders.