Four years ago, I took a physical for a job and found out I am colorblind. Needless to say, the employer rescinded the offer. It turned out to be the best news I ever got. A couple weeks later, my first editor called and offered me a job at the Northern Wyoming Daily News in Worland. I’ve been in love with journalism ever since. Over the past four years, I have worked at various newspapers in Wyoming, where I’ve won awards for feature writing and photography. I’m a Worland High School grad and I attended the University of Wyoming. Covering the news is something I am very passionate about and take extraordinarily seriously. When I’m not at the office, I am most likely shooting a game of pool or watching a baseball game. (Go Atlanta!) Being outside with a fly rod is something I want to get into now that I’m in Casper. It’s an exciting time to be in this line of work and I can’t wait to get to know the Casper area and its residents. If you see me out and about, don’t be a stranger. And, of course, if you have any news tips for me, shoot me an email at zach.spadt@townsquaremedia.com.
Zach Spadt
Man Facing Felony Firearm Charges After Casper Liquor Store Theft
Seth T. Blackburn, 30, of Riverton, was arrested August 6 on recommended charges of aggravated assault and use or possession of a firearm by a felon.
Toxic ‘Blue-Green’ Algae Bloom Detected in SW Wyoming Reservoir
Symptoms can vary depending on the type and length of the exposure.
Mosquitoes With West Nile Found Near Casper; County to Spray
Wyoming's first case of the West Nile Virus this year was reported on June 10 in Campbell County.
Red Cross Assists Newcastle Family Displaced by Weekend Flooding
In addition to damaging homes, floodwaters closed roads in the Newcastle area, Weston County Emergency Management Coordinator Gilbert Nelson said.
Three People Hit by Vehicles in Natrona County Over 6 Days, 2 Die
The three incidents remain under investigation.
Mills Man Arrested for Allegedly Tackling Police Officer
William Steger, 35, was booked into the Natrona County Detention Center on a recommended charge of assaulting a police officer.
Woman Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run Early Saturday in Casper
A detailed description of the vehicle was not available.
One Killed, Four Injured in Head-On Collision Near Rock Springs
A juvenile passenger in the Nissan who was in a car seat was also taken to Sweetwater Memorial Hospital.
Casper Man Who Caused Infant’s Brain Bleed Gets 10-13 Years
Devan DeShay Thomas MacPherson pleaded guilty to aggravated child abuse in April for events that occurred in January.
Cloud Peak Energy Delays Asset Auction Again
The auction, originally scheduled for Thursday, will take place 11 a.m. EDT Aug. 15 in New York.
Natrona County Firefighters Working Small Fire on Casper Mountain
The call came in at 3:21 p.m.
Seasonal Yellowstone Employee Gets Jail Time for Starting Fire
In addition to jail time, Faustich was ordered to serve two years of unsupervised probation and he cannot enter Yellowstone National Park for two years.