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
Chief: Casper Police ‘Disgusted’ by Officer Accused of Killing George Floyd
The officer, Derek Chauvin, was fired shortly afterward and has since been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, both felonies.
Wyoming Health Officials: Fremont County Woman Dies of COVID-19
At least one person has tested positive for the virus in each of the state's 23 counties.
Casper Sam’s Club Closes Sunday Afternoon Amid Nationwide Unrest [UPDATED]
An employee told K2 Radio News that local managers would not make a statement, which is typical.
Breaking: Despite Cancellations, Cody Stampede Plans to go Ahead
In a subsequent statement Thursday, Gordon again clarified that the rodeos were not cancelled due to a state order.
Breaking News: Casper Nursing Home Resident Dies of COVID-19 [UPDATED]
The man was in his seventies and had tested positive for the virus May 20.
Breaking News: Big Wyoming Summer Rodeos Canceled Over Virus
Gordon emphasized that the state did not force the cancellations.
Missing/Endangered Montana Teen Could be Headed to Wyoming
She may be hitchhiking to Sheridan or Gillette.
Life Care of Casper Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
Any Life Care resident who tests positive for the virus will be placed in isolation within the facility.
Fremont County Man Dies of COVID-19, Wyoming Death Toll Rises to 11
The Fremont County man who recently passed away had been hospitalized.
4 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Wyoming; State Total Now 15
Further information about the new Laramie County and Park County cases was not immediately available.