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
Virtually All Roads Out of the Casper Area are Now Closed
Anyone with an emergency can still call 911.
WYDOT: I-80 Closed Between Rock Springs and Rawlins [UPDATED]
As this major storm moves through, the National Weather Service expects some road closures to last 24 hours or more.
WYDOT: Casper Highways, Streets Closed or ‘No Unnecessary Travel’
For the latest road conditions and closure information, visit WyoRoad.info, call 511 or download the Wyoming 511 app.
‘No Unnecessary Travel’ in Casper; City Shut Down
Snowplows will work only to make arterial streets passable.
Casper PD Calls ‘Snow Day’ Amid ‘Extremely Hazardous Conditions’
Police will still respond to major crashes that involve injuries or block intersections.
Casper College Closed Monday Due to Winter Storm
For participants of the Kinzer Jazz Festival, the closure will only impact Monday's events.
Natrona County Schools Closed Monday Due to Major Winter Storm
Bus routes will not run, all activities have been canceled and all school buildings and other district facilities will be closed.
Major Storm Closes I-25 From Douglas to Buffalo in Wyoming
Al roads in and out of Muddy Gap were shut down as well, also with no estimated reopening time.
Central Wyoming Highways Closed Due to Winter Weather, Crashes
For the latest road conditions and closure information, visit WyoRoad.info, call 511 or download the Wyoming 511 app.
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.