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 Man Dead, 1 Hurt in Friday Crash Near Greybull
The driver of the commercial truck was not hurt.
WYDOT: 100+ Miles of I-80 to Stay Closed Through Monday Morning
A day earlier, WYDOT crews worked to clear snow drifts that were several feet high in the Elk Mountain area.
Casper PD: 2 Dead in Possible ‘Domestic Homicide’ [UPDATED]
Police say it is believed to have been an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public in connection with the deaths.
NWS: Casper Could See 2 Inches of Snow, High Winds Thursday
The National Weather Service advisory is in effect until 2 p.m.
UPDATED: Stretch of I-80 Closed to Light, High-Profile Vehicles
For the latest road conditions, visit WyoRoad.info, call 511 or download the Wyoming 511 app.
NWS: Heavy Snow for Western Wyoming; 10-14 Inches for Jackson
The area including Clark, Cody, Greybull, Powell, Worland and Thermopolis could get four to six inches of new snow.
NWS: Wind Chill of -5F in Casper Tuesday, -25F Tuesday Night
Wednesday's forecast calls for wind chill values as low as -20F, with winds gusting up to 40 mph.
Central Wyoming Highways Still Shut Down Tuesday After Snowstorm
From Douglas to Cheyenne, I-25 was under a 'no unnecessary travel' advisory, with black ice in many areas.
NCSD: Casper Schools, Midwest Open Tuesday
Parents and guardians should inquire directly with their child's school about specific after-school programs.
200+ Miles of I-80 in Wyoming to Remain Closed Into Tuesday Afternoon [UPDATED]
US 30/287 between Laramie and I-80 at Walcott Junction is also closed, with the same estimated reopening time.
WYDOT Snow Plow Rear-Ended Monday on Snowy I-90
The wreck occurred near milepost 94.
Casper Airport Shuts Down Due to Major Winter Storm
All roads in and out of Casper were essentially closed Monday.