T here are a lot of jobs I’d be too afraid to do: lion tamer, smokejumper, elementary school teacher. Last week I was reminded to add veterinarian and veterinary technician to the list. …
A few years ago, my then 70-something mom was targeted by telephone scammers. “Grandma,” said a young man pretending to be her grandson, Jerrod, “I’m in trouble.” …
I grew up in the 1990s. It wasn’t perfect — there were a lot of cultural trends we’d probably all like to forget — but one thing my generation tried to get right was this: We …
T oday I got a text message accusing me of “Toll Evasion” and warning me that I’ll face hefty late fees and be reported to the DMV if I don’t pay my bill within 12 hours. …
Picture the playground scene: the Brutes pummeling the Mutes. The crowd accordions in on victim and tormentor. The dunce from down the street — you know the one, that kid who’s always …
Surely I’m not alone in the phenomenon of dutifully paying my credit card bill by the deadline and then, two weeks into the next billing period, abruptly freaking out with self-doubt. Did I pay …
W yoming must be thoughtful when it comes to its future, as we are in a perilous position. The economic drivers of our state are changing, and cracks are showing in our economic foundation. We must …
By Rod Miller WyoFile.com Generally defined as a problem or controversy that cannot be resolved by the Constitution, we in the good ol’ U.S. of A. have had our share of …
Editor: The Rock Springs federal Social Security office was scheduled to be closed in June based on information provided on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) website. It was …
Here’s something that can make us miserable if we let it: too many decisions! Social scientist Barry Schwartz says Americans are becoming less happy because we’re allowing ourselves …
You can order a dentist’s toolkit online and find step-by-step guides to tooth repair. But who would feel comfortable filling a cavity, or having a friend perform dental work, after purchasing …
I could have become a professional basketball player if not for my inability to score baskets. And my inability to fake that I’ve broken an arm if I barely brush another player. And my …
It’s a growing concern that world leaders, economists and even Pope Francis have warned about: people aren’t having enough children. Across the globe, birth rates are plummeting …
Editor: Newspaper opinion pages often contain wrong and deceptive words. Christians should not feel obliged to answer them all. But on Wednesday March 12, an opinion from WyoFile was reprinted …
I woke up this morning with that old Four Seasons’ song, “Walk Like a Man,” stuck in my head. I don’t know why. I don’t particularly like it. I haven’t heard it …
W e’ve all seen the outrageous stats for the Department of Education. Until Donald Trump’s White House hit man Elon Musk sicced his Department of Government Efficiency on it, the …
Wyoming legislators who passed the state’s latest anti-abortion bill and made it law by overriding Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto hid behind false claims that they are making women safer and …
As a pastor, I am often asked where faith fits into our most contentious political debates. And few issues ignite as much passion as abortion. Yet, for those who follow the teachings of Christ, …
Methane — the primary component of natural gas — is a powerful pollutant. More than 80 times as potent as carbon dioxide in the short term, methane is a leading contributor to the climate …
President Donald Trump posted this on Truth Social on Tuesday: “All Federal Funding will STOP for any College, School or University that allows illegal protests. Agitators will be imprisoned/or …