I started doing radio news at KOWB in Laramie in September 2015, and I was brought up to Casper in late November 2016. I’ve had the good fortune of working for people who have taken the time to help me become a better reporter – pretty lucky for a guy who had no previous experience. I was born in Boise, Idaho, and I grew up in a suburb on the north end of the Treasure Valley. I played football for most of my childhood, spent a whole lot of time in the mountains, and found myself learning how to play drums in my late teens. I’ve lived in Laramie since 2010, where I met the woman who would become my fiancé. She is just about done with law school at the University of Wyoming. I drive to Laramie just about every weekend so I can spend time with her and our rabbit. Drumming turned out to be my passion. I found it by accident after I got hurt during football practice ahead of the 2007 season, when I was a junior in high school. The injury was serious enough that I had to lay in bed for a month, then miss the entire football season. So, needing something else to do, I spent some money I had made mowing lawns on a drum kit. I’m currently playing in four bands, which seems to be the right number. When I’m not covering the news or hanging out with the rabbit, you can usually find me behind the drums.
Nick Learned
Driver Flown to Hospital After 2-Semi Crash, Wyoming Highway Shut Down
The crash occurred shortly before 11 a.m. Sunday.
Breaking News: Fire Breaks Out Saturday off of Zero Road West of Casper
For the time being, people should avoid the area to allow emergency responders room to work.
Casper Firefighters Extinguish 2 Blazes Overnight, No Injuries
Casper Fire-EMS reminds citizens that working smoke alarms save lives.
‘Street Outlaws’ Involved in 2 Serious Crashes Near Casper, 1 Hospitalized
James Finney, also known as Birdman, is in stable condition at Wyoming Medical Center.
Serious Crash Involving Structure Blocks Wyoming Highway Friday [UPDATED]
There was no word on whether anyone was injured.
Neiber Fire Near Worland Now Over 17,600 Acres in Size, 30% Contained
A Wyoming Type 3 team assumed command of the fire Wednesday.
WYDOT Delays 11 Construction Projects, Redirects $436 Million to Maintenance
Falling fuel tax revenues have contributed to the budgetary bind.
Univ. of Wyoming Trustees Require Visitors to Wear Face Masks
People alone in an office or their residence hall room with the door closed don't have to wear face coverings at those times, however.
New Wildfire Near Worland Estimated at 7,800 Acres, 40% Contained
Additional firefighting resources have been ordered and a Type 3 incident management team will assume command of the blaze going forward.
Wyoming Governor Supports Right of Businesses to Require Masks
Gordon said he supports the rights of businesses to take steps to protect their employees.