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
1 Dead, 1 Hurt in Commercial Truck Rollover in Southern Wyoming
The driver overcorrected, causing the combination unit to roll onto the driver's side.
Dead Man Found South of Sinclair; Investigation Underway
Foul play is not suspected in the death.
1 Dead, 2 Hospitalized in 5-Vehicle Crash Near Laramie
Though the circumstances of the initial collision were unclear Tuesday, Beck said the hay caught fire after the crash.
First Lady Melania Trump to Visit Wyoming This Week
Also Thursday, Trump will encourage fourth-graders to get a park pass from NPS.gov so that they may spend time outdoors and appreciate the nation's natural beauty.
Police: Serial Rapist Arrested for Sex Assaults in Wyoming, Utah
Though Burns has been arrested, the investigation is ongoing.
Wyoming Gets Federal Money to Advance Coal Research
Ramaco also received a federal Energy Department grant about a year ago.
Infant From Amber Alert Found in Wyoming, Parents in Custody
Both parents were identified as suspects in the original Amber Alert.
Wyoming Man’s Body Recovered From Alcova Reservoir
His physical description is consistent with that of the man who fell into the water on Sept. 7, authorities say.
New Wildfire Reported in Southeast Wyoming
This story will be updated as more information is released.
Truck Driver Dies After Rollover Crash in Albany County
Weather was clear and the road surface was dry when the wreck occurred.
Man Dies After Crashing Into Wyoming School Bus, 9 Injured
A silver SUV crashed into the rear of the school bus.
Riverton Officials Confirm 3 Cases of Plague in Family Dogs
She stresses that the City of Riverton requires a current rabies vaccination from a licensed veterinarian as well as a city dog license.