I began my career in western Illinois reporting the “High School Minute” for my high school back in the late 70’s, ensuring everyone at Warren Senior High was aware of the lunch menu for the day, and breaking news about assemblies that would get us out of algebra for an hour. That launched a career that had me covering Ronald Reagan’s campaign at the age of 19, then off to Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Arizona, Nebraska, and ultimately Casper, Wyoming. My career has given me the opportunity to cover hundreds of politicians, celebrities and local residents to relay their stories to my listeners. Some include then-Illinois State Senator Barack Obama, and currently imprisoned Governors George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich. I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting non-politicians Bo Derek, Sally Field, Reese Witherspoon, Reba McEntire and others. Some other perks of working strange hours in radio include “media flights” with the U.S. Army Golden Knights, a jet-assisted takeoff in the Blue Angels C-130, and aerobatic flights in a T-34 Navy Trainer with the Lima-Lima Squadron. (As a private pilot, I take every opportunity to get in the air, although my stomach prefers straight-and-level flight over loops and barrel-rolls) I’m still waiting and begging for “the ride,” in any of the premier jet demonstration teams’ key aircraft, whether it’s the Blue Angels’ FA-18 Hornet, or the Air Force Thunderbirds’ F-16. Heck, I’d even fly with Canada’s Snowbirds if a back seat was available. Being a relative “newbie” to Wyoming, arriving in January of 2012, I look forward to exploring the region and taking advantage of the lakes, rivers and mountains.
Rich Denison
Planning Underway For Casper Adventure Race
Governor Matt Mead says officials hope to start an adventure race in Casper
Heavy Smoke, But No Fires In Casper or Natrona County
The heavy smoke that rolled into Casper is from fires well outside the area
Judge Rejects Coal Lawsuit
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from environmental groups that sought to block federal coal leases in Wyoming's Powder River Basin on the grounds that burning the coal would contribute to global warming.
The Sierra Club and WildEarth Guardians had challenged the federal government's plans to sell leases on 2 billion tons of coal...
Fort Caspar Site of ‘American Idol’ Auditions In Casper
Auditions for "American Idol" are scheduled for next week in Casper
Man Dies After Jump Into North Platte River In Casper
A man who jumped into the North Platte River Monday night has died.
Man Dies After Being Tossed From Horse
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — One man is dead and a 10-year-old boy injured after they were thrown from their horses during a guided trail ride in Yellowstone National Park.
Park officials say some birds spooked the horses in the Tower Junction area Monday afternoon...
Prairie Dogs Staying Put
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — State wildlife officials have denied a request by the U.S. Forest Service to move as many as 2,000 prairie dogs in northeast Wyoming.
The plan was unpopular among ranchers on the Thunder Basin National Grassland in Converse, Weston and Campbell counties...
Aid Offered For Wyoming Drought
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Small, nonfarm businesses in 10 Wyoming counties are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U. S. Small Business Administration.
The federal loans are to help offset economic losses because of the drought this year...
No Charges In Fatal Crash
Prosecutors have declined to press charges in a crash that killed a 59-year-old man
Voters To Decide Fate Of New Natrona County Library
Voters will be asked in November to approve a special purpose tax for a new library