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
Wyoming Will Allow Gyms, Barber Shops, Salons to Reopen May 1
Gyms will have to limit the number of people in the facility and ensure their staff members wear face masks. Locker rooms will remained closed.
Casper Man Dead Following Sunday Scuba Incident at Alcova
The man who was in distress was reportedly unconscious.
Wyoming Governor Reveals Plan to Ease Restrictions, Resume Activities
Currently, statewide public health orders regarding social distancing, school closures and business restrictions are set to expire April 30.
Newest Natrona County COVID-19 Patient is Woman in Her 20s
The Wyoming Department of Health and Casper-Natrona County Health Department are working on tracing the woman's contacts.
Dog Dies, 1 Person Displaced Following North Casper Mobile Home Fire
Firefighters say damage to the mobile home is extensive.
Riverton Man Wounded After Shooting at Police Officers
Byerly said there is no threat to the community in connection with the shooting.
Spring Snowstorm Closes 250+ Miles of I-80 in Southern Wyoming
In addition, US 30/287 was closed between WY 34 north of Laramie and I-80 at Walcott Junction.
Wyoming Governor Eyes Budget Cuts Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The cuts will continue through the end of June, which concludes the current budget year, and into the next two-year budget.
Wyoming Confirms Second Coronavirus-Related Death
The state has confirmed 287 cases so far, and 105 probable cases have been identified statewide.
Volunteers Needed to Staff Natrona County Medical Shelter
The final location of the shelter has not yet been determined.
NWS: 3-6 Inches of Snow for Casper Beginning Wednesday Afternoon
The winter weather advisory is in effect from noon Wednesday until 6 a.m. Thursday.
2 Canceled High School Events Take $2.3M From Casper Economy
Kaufman's group says the Proud to Host the Best Committee's event recruiting efforts result in some $13.9 million in local economic impact.