Four years ago, I took a physical for a job and found out I am colorblind. Needless to say, the employer rescinded the offer. It turned out to be the best news I ever got. A couple weeks later, my first editor called and offered me a job at the Northern Wyoming Daily News in Worland. I’ve been in love with journalism ever since. Over the past four years, I have worked at various newspapers in Wyoming, where I’ve won awards for feature writing and photography. I’m a Worland High School grad and I attended the University of Wyoming. Covering the news is something I am very passionate about and take extraordinarily seriously. When I’m not at the office, I am most likely shooting a game of pool or watching a baseball game. (Go Atlanta!) Being outside with a fly rod is something I want to get into now that I’m in Casper. It’s an exciting time to be in this line of work and I can’t wait to get to know the Casper area and its residents. If you see me out and about, don’t be a stranger. And, of course, if you have any news tips for me, shoot me an email at zach.spadt@townsquaremedia.com.
Zach Spadt
Wyoming Governor Issues New Health Orders as Hospitalizations Surge
Under the new orders, indoor and outdoor gatherings will be limited to 25 people or fewer without restrictions.
21 More COVID-Related Deaths Reported in Wyoming, 9 in Natrona County
Twenty-one more deaths related to COVID-19 were reported in Wyoming on Thursday.
Wyoming Governor ‘Concerned,’ ‘Angry’ but Won’t Implement Mask Mandate — Yet
Gordon said that health professionals have advised him that Wyoming could see as much as 3,000 new virus cases in the near future.
924 New Virus Cases Reported in Wyoming; Natrona County Has Most Active Cases
Since the pandemic began, 17,442 cases have been reported in Wyoming.
‘Because it Works’ — 1,000+ Sign Petition for Wyoming Mask Mandate
Wyoming reached a landmark on Tuesday when the state reported more than 1,000 new cases of the illness.
279 New COVID Cases Reported in Wyoming, No New Deaths
Nearly 750 Campbell County residents are actively infected with the virus. An additional eight cases were reported there.
Wyoming Mayor Arrested, Accused of Buying Car Parts With Town Money
Bradly McCollum was arrested Thursday afternoon and is charged with felony theft and wrongful appropriation of public property, which is a misdemeanor.
Wyoming Game & Fish: Someone Dumped a Headless Buck Deer
According to a news release, Lovell Game Warden Dillon Herman discovered the deer's carcass between Garland and Deaver east of Wyoming Highway 114.
340 New Virus Cases, 6 New Deaths Reported in Wyoming
That brings the state's total of confirmed cases up to 12,399 and deaths from COVID-19 or related causes to 93, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
Wyoming Reports 431 New COVID Cases on Friday as Surge Continues
And in Natrona County, 60 new cases were added Friday. Currently, 434 Casper-area residents are infected with the virus.
73 Inmates Positive for Virus at Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp
Additionally, six inmates and 10 staff members at the Wyoming Medium Correctional institution in Torrington tested positive for the virus. More than 800 tests were conducted there.
Wyoming Governor ‘Concerned’ Virus Surge Will Impact Economy
In a news release, Gordon said he is concerned that the surge in new cases will adversely affect Wyoming's economy.