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
Long Stretch of I-80 in Wyoming to Remain Closed Overnight, Again
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Casper PD: State Law Restricts Release of Details in Sex Abuse Case
There are numerous cases filed in Natrona County each year involving sex crimes, and Wyoming Statute 6-2-319 plays a role in each of them.
Casper-Natrona County Arrest Log (1/13/20 – 1/15/20)
This list is compiled from logs released to media by the Natrona County Sheriff's Office.
Casper Police Search for Suspect Following Knife Assault [UPDATED]
The victim was undergoing medical treatment as of Wednesday morning, Ladd said.
Health Dept. Confirms Pertussis Case at Natrona County School
Early on, pertussis appears similar to the common cold.
Vehicle Drives Off of Lookout Point on Casper Mountain
The individual was taken to Wyoming Medical Center following the crash.
1 of 2 Puppies Dies, Wyoming Woman Cited for Animal Cruelty
The animals' owner later took them to a veterinarian for evaluation.
WYDOT: 100 Miles of I-80 in Wyoming to Remain Closed Overnight
Also closed is US 30/287 between WY 34 and I-80 at Walcott Junction, with the same estimated reopening time.
Casper-Natrona County Arrest Log (1/8/20 – 1/13/20)
This list is compiled from logs released to media by the Natrona County Sheriff's Office.
Man Dies Following Christmas Day Crash in Northern Wyoming
The driver was injured in the crash, but the crash report does not detail the extent of their injuries.