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
Breaking News: 7 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Fremont County
Monday night's announcement brings Wyoming's total number of COVID-19 cases to 10.
Wyoming Diocese Suspends All Catholic Masses Due to COVID-19
Parish offices will remain open for the time being.
Casper Recreation Facilities Close Indefinitely Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Services offered at those facilities are shut down, effective immediately.
Takeaway Meals for Natrona County Kids Amid School Closure
As of Sunday, there were no confirmed cases of the virus in Natrona County.
Converse County School District #2 to Close for 3 Weeks Due to COVID-19
The district said the closure will last until April 5.
Visitor Restrictions in Place at Wyoming Medical Center
The hospital's Emergency Department will not accept visitors.
Breaking News: Natrona County Schools Closed Until April 5
The closure is effective immediately.
Breaking News: Officials Recommend Closing All Wyoming Schools
Decisions about the requirement for school staff to report to work will also be made by local school boards.
Wyoming’s Second Case of New Coronavirus Found in Fremont County
The test result will need to be confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Authorities Identify Casper Woman Killed in Thursday Crash
The accident occurred Thursday morning on Wyoming Boulevard between Poplar Street and Casper Mountain Road.