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
Mills Bans Open Fires, Fireworks; County to Suspend Burn Permits
No fireworks of any kind may be used within Mills town limits.
1st Wyoming-Based Suicide Prevention Hotline to Launch in Casper
Longer-term, their goal is to operate the lifeline all day, every day.
Johnson County Fire 100% Contained; Burned 11,635 Acres
Private contractors were repairing the fire lines Tuesday.
NWS: Up to 7 Inches of Snow Expected in Western Wyoming Mountains
The advisory is in effect from 9 p.m. Tuesday until 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Casper Firefighters Extinguish Blaze Near Yesness Pond Tuesday Morning
That mix of conditions will be conducive to new fire starts and extreme fire behavior, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton.
14-Year-Old Killed After ‘Intentional’ Turn Results in Gillette Crash
After exiting the roadway to the right, the Dodge rolled over onto its roof.
‘Significant Community Spread': COVID-19 Spikes in Uinta County
Uinta County officials also said its helpful to look at the percentage of positive tests in two-week periods.
Fire Weather Alert: Red Flag Warning for Casper, Several Counties
The warning is in effect from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Johnson County Blaze Estimated at 10,000+ Acres, 20% Contained
No injuries have been reported in connection with the blaze.
Wildfire Burns 591 Acres West of Cody; Cause Under Investigation
Sunday's forecast calls for strong winds.