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
UPDATE: Casper Fire-EMS Responds to Gas Leak in West Casper
No injuries have been reported.
Gillette Senator: Veterans’ Facility Debate is over ‘Small Town’ v. ‘Big Town’
Casper is a hub for health care including the Wyoming Medical Center, which would be nine blocks north of the proposed 36-bed facility at 12th and Conwell streets.
New Routes for ‘The Bus’ in Casper Will Go Into Effect in April
CATC, the Metropolitan Planning Organization, their staffs, and users received community comments and conducted surveys since last summer.
Local, State, Federal Authorities Say Riverton Fatal Shooting Was Justified
Nicholas Garcia, 34, ambushed and shot at the officers, who returned fire.
Big Piney Man Sentenced for Marijuana Growing Operation
A count of money laundering conspiracy was dismissed as part of the plea deal.
Natrona County GOP Selects Three Commission Candidates for Open Seat
On Jan. 2, the Commission elected its new leadership even though a new commissioner had not been sworn in yet.
Couple Arrested for Child Endangerment with Methamphetamine
Officers saw a child sitting in a high chair by himself in the dining room area.
Lusk Man Acquitted of Felony Charges; Found Guilty of Misdemeanor Vehicular Homicide in Fa…
The Korean family had flown to Denver for a tour through the west with stops in South Dakota, a trip to Devils Tower, and a visit to Casper before driving to Utah.
Casper Sues Opioid Makers, Distributors
The lawsuit is similar to those filed by the Northern Arapaho Tribe, the State of Wyoming, and Sweetwater and Converse counties.
Senate Committee Gives Casper the Nod for Veterans Nursing Facility
The tentative plans for the approximately $23 million skilled nursing home would be based on a "Green House" model with three pods of 12 beds each.
Former Trails Center Employee Sentenced for Child Pornography
During his initial appearance in August, Wade told the court that he worked for the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for four years.
Casper City Council Approves Amended Animal Control Ordinance
The Council tabled a proposed liquor license ordinance until Feb. 19.