Hi. I'm the newest member of the K2 Radio news team, which marks the next phase of my three-decade journalism career including reporting for the Casper Star-Tribune from 1992 to 2012. For the past year-and-a-half, I've been taking classes at Casper College including web design, Photoshop, guitar, new media communications, creative writing, field biology, math and Spanish. Before arriving in Wyoming, I worked at papers in Colorado Springs and Beaumont, Texas. My formal education includes earning a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in S. Hamilton, Mass., and a Bachelor of Arts in English Lit from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. I have yet to graduate from the College of Hard Knocks. Avocations and experiences include outdoorsy stuff, traveling by train, tutoring at Casper College's Writing Center, herding a cat named Noir, reading, writing including a couple of published books, acting at Stage III Community Theatre, driving a stock car, dancing, and driving my 1948 MG TC -- "the sports car America loved first." Musical interests range from classical to blues to rock. I fly the flag on my 1919-era house, listen to the Clash, cook, collect antiques, and nurture a curiosity about what's around the next bend. I look forward to reporting again on our wonderful, wild and sometimes wacky Wyoming. Send me an email at tom.morton@townsquaremedia.com .
Tom Morton
Man Doesn’t Appear for Sentencing in Yellowstone Assault Case
Jackson Coombs has remained in custody since he waived his preliminary hearing in July.
Platte River Revival Asks Amoco Board for $200,000 for Next Phase
The Amoco Reuse Agreement Joint Powers Board does not receive any funding from the City of Casper or Natrona County.
Reserve Casper Park, Recreation Facilities Online; Council Eyes Changing Fees
The Casper City Council may look at the fee structure at another work session.
Natrona School District Enrollment, and Revenue, Expected to Grow
The state's allocation of money to school districts hinges largely on enrollment.
Casper Development Group Eyes Sports Complex for Platte River Commons
The proposal would include a large field house on a 10-acre site on the former refinery property now known as the Platte River Commons.
Casper City Council Backs Sporting, Community Promotion Events
The community promotions program is designed to enhance the Casper's economy by supporting events that attract people and their money from out of town.
Casper City Council Crunches Sidewalk Cafe Permit Proposal
Several council members said they opposed the sidewalk cafe permit idea, but were open to doing more research.
Casper City Council Favors Keeping Sales Tax Exemption on Food
Council member Bob Hopkins was the only council member to favor removing the sales tax exemption on food.
Casper City Council Lets Downtown Businesses Notify Public Earlier About Food Trucks
A year ago, the council approved the Mobile Vendor Parking Permit ordinance to allow food trucks reserve public parking spaces for private use.
Two Men Sentenced for Stealing Guns from Gillette Pawn Shop
Most of the stolen weapons were handguns.
Natrona School Board Revises Goals for Safety, Graduation Rates, Student Development
By 2023, the district wants Kelly Walsh, Midwest and Natrona County high schools to will reach a graduation rate of 86%.
Natrona County School Board Votes for Girls Fastpitch Softball
The addition of fastpitch softball would equalize the number of sports sanctioned for females according to federal civil rights law Title IX.