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 Inmate Dies of Illness in Prison
An autopsy has been ordered per departmental policy.
Casper-Natrona County Arrest Log (2/15/19-2/19/19)
This list is compiled from logs released to media by the Casper Police Department and Natrona County Sheriff's Office. This list is compiled from logs released to media by the Casper Police Department and Natrona County Sheriff's Office.
Casper Police: Roughly 15 Girls Targeted in Sexual Battery ‘Game’
In Wyoming, sexual battery is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,000.
One Dead, One Injured in Rollover Crash Near Kemmerer
The pickup crossed the centerline into the eastbound lane and began to spin counterclockwise as it left the highway.
‘Multiple Reports of Sexual Battery’ in Natrona County Middle, High Schools
The school district encouraged students to contact a school official, trusted adult or law enforcement if they have been a victim of sexual assault or battery.
Casper-Natrona County Arrest Log (2/13/19-2/15/19)
This list is compiled from logs released to media by the Casper Police Department and Natrona County Sheriff's Office. This list is compiled from logs released to media by the Casper Police Department and Natrona County Sheriff's Office.
Wyoming DOT: I-80 Closure to Remain in Effect Until Friday Afternoon
On Thursday, WYDOT crews worked to clear snow drifts that were reported to be three to five feet deep, some of them a mile in length.
WYDOT: I-80 Closure to Continue Through Friday Morning
For the latest road conditions, visit Wyoroad.info or download the Wyoming 511 app.
Much of I-80 in Southern Wyoming to Remain Closed Most of Thursday [UPDATED]
The westbound lanes from Cheyenne to Rawlins and the eastbound lanes from Evanston to Rock Springs will also remain closed.
WYDOT: I-80 Closed Overnight Between Rawlins and Rock Springs [UPDATED]
High winds have resulted in snow drifts building up on the roadway.
Natrona County High School Wrestlers Disciplined for Incident on Bus
Coaches or team staff were not properly seated in the middle, rear and front of the bus in order to actively supervise the students, the district said.
Snowfall, Strong Winds Expected to Hamper Wyoming Travel [VIDEO]
Parts of I-80 in southeastern Wyoming will also be impacted.