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
Serious Crash Involving Structure Blocks Wyoming Highway Friday [UPDATED]
There was no word on whether anyone was injured.
Converse County Restaurants Reminded to Comply With COVID-19 Health Orders
Servers have reportedly not been wearing face coverings and not using single-use condiments at a number of restaurants.
Wyoming Governor Supports Right of Businesses to Require Masks
Gordon said he supports the rights of businesses to take steps to protect their employees.
Wyoming Governor Condemns Casualization of COVID-19 Deaths
Wyoming has seen 22 deaths due to COVID-19, with the most recent coming this week in Sweetwater County.
To Slow Coronavirus, All Smith’s, Kroger Stores to Require Face Coverings Starting July 22
The company said it is taking the extra step now because it recognizes that additional precautions are needed to protect the nation amid the pandemic.
Breaking: Walmart, Sam’s Club Requires All Customers to Wear Face Masks Starting July 20
They will be stationed near the entrance to remind anyone entering the store about the new mask requirement.
Critical Fire Weather for Casper, Parts of 12 Wyoming Counties
In Casper, highs of 94-98 degrees are expected.
Man Killed in Friday Shooting at Alcova; Investigation Underway
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Critical Fire Weather Warning for Much of Wyoming, Including Casper
The warning is in effect from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Breaking News: Fire Blocks All Lanes of US 20 Between Casper and Glenrock
Strong winds were fanning the flames as fire crews responded.
Wyoming’s K2 Television Ends ‘Good Morning Wyoming,’ New Show Starts Monday
Coastal Television started using NewsNet at one of its Alaska stations, KTBY-TV, earlier this year after eliminating its entire local news staff April 1.
Breaking News: Large Wildfire Closes US 20/26 Near Powder River West of Casper [UPDATED]
WYDOT did not have an estimated time for the highway to reopen.