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
Breaking News: Woman With Dementia Missing in Natrona County
Authorities believe the vehicle arrived in that area between April 8 and April 9.
5 New COVID-19 Cases in Natrona County, Total Now 33
All positive patients are being monitored by health officials to ensure appropriate precautions are being taken.
Survey: Nearly 35% of Wyoming Businesses Plan to Decrease Workforce
The survey showed 62.8% of respondents plan no changes to their workforce.
Winter Storm Warning for Casper, 4-8 Inches of Snow Expected
Travel could become very difficult, and blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
President Trump Declares Disaster in Wyoming Due to Coronavirus
With the declaration, federal funding is now available to state, tribal and eligible local governments.
NWS: 4-7 Inches of Snow Possible for Casper Saturday-Sunday
The heaviest snow is expected Saturday night.
UPDATE: Authorities Release Photo In Fremont County Amber Alert
The initial notification from the Wyoming Highway Patrol did not contain any names.
NWS: 3-6 Inches of Snow for Casper, a Foot for Casper Mountain
Areas of the Absaroka and Bighorn Mountains could see over a foot of snow pile up.
Casper-Natrona County Arrest Log (4/6/20 – 4/8/20)
This list is compiled from logs released to media by the Natrona County Sheriff's Office.
Casper-Natrona County Arrest Log (4/3/20 – 4/6/20)
This list is compiled from logs released to media by the Natrona County Sheriff's Office.
Natrona County COVID-19 Case Total Rises to 27
The Casper-Natrona County Health Department and Wyoming Department of Health are working to complete contact tracing.
Casper Police: 1 in Custody Following Suspected DUI Crash Sunday
At the scene, police pulled an opened bottle of what appeared to be vodka from inside the car, which was seriously damaged.