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
Wyoming Governor Condemns Casualization of COVID-19 Deaths
Wyoming has seen 22 deaths due to COVID-19, with the most recent coming this week in Sweetwater County.
Breaking: Walmart, Sam’s Club Requires All Customers to Wear Face Masks Starting July 20
They will be stationed near the entrance to remind anyone entering the store about the new mask requirement.
2 New Wildfires Reported in Wyoming This Weekend
The cause of the fire, which is burning in rocky, rugged terrain, remains under investigation.
Man Killed in Friday Shooting at Alcova; Investigation Underway
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Critical Fire Weather Warning for Much of Wyoming, Including Casper
The warning is in effect from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Wyoming Governor Doubles Down on Budget Cuts; Agencies to Cut 20% Total
The governor expects to decide on how to implement the first round of budget reductions over the next few days
Much of Central Wyoming Under Red Flag Warning Through Wednesday
Critical fire weather results from a combination of high temperatures, low humidities and strong, gusty winds.
Wyoming Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash Near Buffalo
Two other people involved in the crash were not hurt.
94-Year-Old Man Dead Following Crash Near Laramie
The wreck occurred shortly before 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Wyoming’s K2 Television Ends ‘Good Morning Wyoming,’ New Show Starts Monday
Coastal Television started using NewsNet at one of its Alaska stations, KTBY-TV, earlier this year after eliminating its entire local news staff April 1.