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
BNSF Railway Cutting Hundreds of Jobs, Including 122 in Wyoming [UPDATED]
Beyond the impacted Wyoming facilities, the diesel shop in Glendive, Montana will be permanently closed.
Casper-Natrona County Arrest Log (5/4/20 – 5/6/20)
This list is compiled from logs released to media by the Natrona County Sheriff's Office.
Wyoming Man Dead After Motorcycle Crash Near Pine Haven
The motorcycle went across the centerline into the westbound lane of travel.
Body of Missing Hiker Found in Northwest Wyoming
A cause of death has not been determined, but no foul play is suspected.
Casper-Natrona County Arrest Log (5/1/20 – 5/4/20)
This list is compiled from logs released to media by the Natrona County Sheriff's Office.
Natrona County Officials Announce Phased Re-opening Plan
The plan will be further discussed at a news briefing set for 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Wyoming COVID-19 Total Now at 415 Confirmed, 144 Probable Cases
According to the Wyoming Department of Health, 373 of the state's COVID-19 patients have recovered.
Casper-Natrona County Arrest Log (4/29/20 – 5/1/20)
This list is compiled from logs released to media by the Natrona County Sheriff's Office.
Police: Counterfeit Money Found in the Middle of Casper Street
The counterfeit bills differ from authentic cash in their weight and texture.
NWS: Record High Temps Likely Thursday Across Much of Wyoming
The snowmelt will be mainly Wednesday to Friday.
Casper-Natrona County Arrest Log (4/27/20 – 4/29/20)
This list is compiled from logs released to media by the Natrona County Sheriff's Office.
Casper-Natrona County Arrest Log (4/24/20 – 4/27/20)
This list is compiled from logs released to media by the Natrona County Sheriff's Office.