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
Casper Fire-EMS: Fireworks Cause Blaze at Highland Cemetery
No trees or structures were involved in the blaze and no injuries were reported.
Two Horses Shot Near Evanston; Investigation Underway
The shooting took place on Wasatch Road.
Wyoming Fireworks Show Ignites Accidentally, Injuring Firefighter
Many Torrington residents who heard the large explosion took to social media in an effort to determine the source Wednesday night.
Much of Natrona County, Including Casper, Under Red Flag Warning Wednesday
Burn permits in Natrona County have been suspended.
Yellowstone Bison Gores 72-Year-Old Woman Who Approached it Repeatedly
A distance of at least 100 yards should be maintained from all bears and wolves.
Wyoming Resident Dies in Motorcycle Wreck Near Green River
The motorcycle started to fishtail before the driver lost control.
Wyoming Officials to Extend Virus Restrictions Through July 15
Increased transmission within Wyoming communities has been noted with new cases reported in 15 counties.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Natrona, Southern Johnson Counties
Hail damage to vehicles in the area is expected, as is wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
Mills Bans Open Fires, Fireworks; County to Suspend Burn Permits
No fireworks of any kind may be used within Mills town limits.
1st Wyoming-Based Suicide Prevention Hotline to Launch in Casper
Longer-term, their goal is to operate the lifeline all day, every day.
Casper’s K2TV Fires Anchors, Scraps Some Local Newscasts After Ownership Change
The new general manager of K2TV did not respond to repeated requests to provide comment for this story.
NWS: Up to 7 Inches of Snow Expected in Western Wyoming Mountains
The advisory is in effect from 9 p.m. Tuesday until 9 a.m. Wednesday.