I’ve been doing radio in some way since the age of 16, first cutting my teeth in my hometown of Soldotna, Alaska, doing play-by-play for high school hockey. From there, I gravitated toward radio news and sports coverage, doing civic reporting for a National Public Radio station in East Lansing, Mich., then doing news, sports and on-air work for a number of stations in Havre, Mont. Now, I'm a part of Wyoming's biggest and best radio news team. I’m a very proud alumnus of Michigan State University, where I studied broadcast journalism. At MSU, I did news updates for the campus radio station. I also dabbled in TV, producing the EMMY Award-winning on-campus news program. I also did hockey play-by-play and filmed athletics press conferences for the Big Ten Network and its website. For my efforts, I picked up a few awards, most notably from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.
Anthony Pollreisz
Hedqust Denies Conflict of Interest Allegations
In his first statement to the press since the city of Casper launched its conduct and conflict of interest investigations, Casper City Council member Craig Hedquist denies that he broke state laws or asked for secret construction contract information from the city...
12-24 Club Preparing for First Night Casper
With the 12-24 Club’s First Night Casper event less than two weeks away, officials with the organization say they’re ready for this year’s city-wide alcohol-free new year’s celebration.
12-24 Club director Heidi Foy says her organization has been planning the family-friendly fundraiser for several months...
Powell, Meyer Tabbed as Casper’s New Vice Mayor, Mayor
City councilors in Casper selected new council and city leadership on Tuesday night.
“Council basically did a straw-pull vote, and Charlie Powell will tentatively be our new vice president or vice mayor, and Paul Meyer will be our upcoming mayor,” current Casper mayor Kenyne Schlager said on Tuesday...
Natrona County Residents Asked to Participate in Casper Brand Survey
Officials with the city of Casper and the Making Casper Brand Board are asking Natrona County residents to participate in an online survey that will be used to help shape Casper’s national brand.
“We’re asking citizens of Casper – and beyond, actually – to tell us what they love about the community and what causes concern,” John Patterson, the city manager of Casper, said on Tuesday...
City of Casper Sets Future Growth Rules
Casper City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with the town of Mills on Tuesday regarding future growth boundaries for both locales.
Casper mayor Kenyne Schlager says the memorandum is needed to avoid future conflict.
“We’re avoiding a situation where Casper tries to go too far into Mills,” Schlager says...
Casper City Council Makes Leadership Nominations
Casper City Council has made its leadership nominations for next year.
“Steven Cathey and Charlie Powell nominated themselves for vice mayor, and Paul Meyer and Daniel Sandoval nominated themselves for mayor,” current Casper mayor Kenyne Schlager said...
Casper Council Considering Limited Tethering Ordinance Language
Casper City Council is considering several language revisions to the city's municipal code regarding animal cruelty.
Casper mayor Kenyne Schlager says the proposed revisions specifically deal with dog tethering within city limits.
“After debating it a little bit on council and discussing it with city staff, we felt the need to move forward with some kind of avenue to give (Metro Animal Control) th
Report Claims Hedquist Violated Conflict of Interest Laws
In a report released Tuesday morning, a Casper-based attorney has concluded that city councilor Craig Hedquist violated conflict of interest laws and tried to use his position on Casper City Council to leverage better road construction deals between his company and the city...
Driggers Appointed to Natrona County School Board
A new Natrona County School District trustee was appointed on Monday.
After interviewing four candidates, current trustees selected a former trustee to fill a seat left vacant by Audrey Cotherman. Dr. Dave Driggers will rejoin the board in January of next year...
Wyoming Average Gas Price Down to $3.12
Wyoming’s average gas price saw another decline last week.
GasBuddy.com senior petroleum analyst Gregg Laskoski says the price for a gallon of regular in the Cowboy State slid three cents last week to $3.12 per gallon.
Laskoski says, this week, reduced demand may pull that price down even further...