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
Pedro Mountain Fire 60% Contained; Evacuations to be Lifted
Fire managers still expected to have the Pedro Mountain Fire totally contained by Tuesday, Sept. 10.
Wyoming’s Pedro Mountain Fire Burns 7,000 Acres, No Containment
Evacuations remain in place for Pedro Mountain Estates, Pedro Mountain Ranch Road and Cardwell Ranch.
Tannerite Fire Now 70% Contained in Western Wyoming
Helicopters and air tankers were used to fight the fire as ground crews contended with hot, dry conditions ideal for fire growth.
Crews Hold the Line on Wyoming Wildfire; No New Growth Reported
Single-engine and large aircraft have been dropping retardant on the fire as ground crews focus on securing the fire perimeter.
Winning Powerball Ticket for $1 Million Sold in Laramie
The winning numbers are 14, 37, 47, 55, 67, Powerball number 6 and a Power Play of 2X.
Authorities Suspend Search for Missing Wyoming Woman
Anyone with information on her whereabouts or anyone who has seen her is asked to call the Sublette County Sheriff's Office at 307-367-4378.
Colorado Man Dead Following Motorcycle Crash in Southern Wyoming
Weather was clear and the road surface was dry at the time.
74-Year-Old Wyoming Man Missing on Wind River Indian Reservation
The sheriff's office said further details would be released at a later date.
Construction to Begin on 3 New Wyoming Wind Farms
Both the new wind farms and the existing developments set to be improved are expected to provide energy for 30 years, Erickson said.
Highway Through Wind River Canyon Still Closed Due to Rock Fall [UPDATED]
Flooding has also caused damage and displaced families in communities such as Sheridan.
Rawlins Student, 18, Dies Following Crash; 4 Injured
Speed is being investigated as a contributing factor.
16-Year-Old Wyoming Girl Dies Following Rollover Crash; Passenger Hurt
The Tahoe again went off the highway to the right and went into a slide before rolling roughly three times, throwing the passenger out of the vehicle.