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
‘Workforce Reduction’ Underway at Wyoming Coal Mine
It's the latest shakeup in what has been a turbulent several years for Wyoming coal mines and the industry as a whole.
Wyoming HS Speech and Debate Tournament Canceled Due to Virus
The cancelations are an effort to prevent large gatherings which could facilitate the spread of COVID-19.
Wyoming HS Basketball Tournament Canceled Due to Virus Concerns
Earlier, public health officials announced that the tournament would simply be closed to fans and spectators.
Breaking News: Wyoming Reports First Coronavirus Case
The announcement was made by the Wyoming Department of Health.
No Coronavirus in Wyoming; Officials Emphasize Prevention
Dr. Mark Dowell says seasonal influenza is still more of a threat in Natrona County.
I-80 Between Laramie and Cheyenne to Remain Closed 6-8 Hours [UPDATED]
For the latest road conditions and closure information, visit WyoRoad.info, call 511 or download the Wyoming 511 app.
WYDOT Snow Plow Rear-Ended Monday on Snowy I-90
The wreck occurred near milepost 94.
UPDATE: Part of I-80 Still Closed After 24-Vehicle Crash Near Laramie
A commercial truck hit the trooper's vehicle, but the trooper wasn't inside at the time and was not hurt.
I-80 Between Laramie and Cheyenne to Remain Closed Most of Friday
I-80 between Elk Mountain and Laramie was closed to light, high-profile vehicles due to gusting winds and an extreme blow over risk.
Heads Up: That Post About Coronavirus in Lander, Wyoming is Fake
There are only five confirmed cases in the United States. Again, none of those are in Wyoming.
WYDOT Closes Interstate 80 Between Rawlins and Laramie [UPDATED]
For the latest road conditions and closure updates, visit WyoRoad.info, call 511 or download the Wyoming 511 app.
FTC: Wyomingites Lost Nearly $2.3M to Scams, Fraud in 2019
Nationwide in 2019, consumers reported losing over $1.9 billion to fraud.