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
NWS: Major Storm Could Close Some Wyoming Highways for 24+ Hours
For the latest road conditions and closure information, visit WyoRoad.info, call 511 or download the Wyoming 511 app.
Winter Storm Warning: Casper Mountain Could Get 12-18 Inches of Snow
Predicted snow amounts could still change as the story system approaches and details become more clear.
NWS: 4 Trucks Blown Over on I-25 in SE Wyoming Amid High Winds
That portion of Interstate 25 was closed to light, high-profile vehicles Saturday afternoon due to the extreme blow over risk.
I-80 Eastbound Closed Across Much of Wyoming
The westbound lanes along that stretch were open and generally in good condition.
Latest NWS Forecast: 7-11 Inches of Snow Possible in Casper
Travel could become very difficult as a result of the storm.
WYDOT: Every Road in Wyoming to See Storm Impacts [VIDEO]
By mid- to late-morning Monday, the entire state should see snowfall.
Casper-Natrona County Arrest Log (1/29/20 – 1/31/20)
This list is compiled from logs released to media by the Natrona County Sheriff's Office.
Casper PD: 6 Hospitalized, 2 Officers Hurt in DUI Crash [VIDEO]
The three vehicles were seriously damaged and six people were hospitalized, police say.
Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Rock Springs Stabbing
The alleged stabbing took place in the 900 Block of Walnut Street.
UPDATE: Part of I-80 Still Closed After 24-Vehicle Crash Near Laramie
A commercial truck hit the trooper's vehicle, but the trooper wasn't inside at the time and was not hurt.