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
New Evacuation Orders for Albany County, Squirrel Creek Fire Grows
The Squirrel Creek Fire has prompted more evacuations in Albany County.
Large Fire Near Dubois
A large smoke plume from a fire in Bridger-Teton National Forest can be seen from Dubois
Fire View From Space
A look at the Wyoming fires from space
Governor Makes Pitch for No Fireworks or Fires
Governor urges caution as wildfires tear through Wyoming
Wyoming Wildfires Grow Rapidly
Fire crews continue the battle against several wildfires in Wyoming
Casper Crash Brings Interstate Traffic To Standstill [VIDEO]
A truck rolled over on I-25 on Casper’s east side around 8:00 p.m. Saturday night, tying up traffic as crews worked to clear the crash area. Emergency crews had the north lanes of the interstate blocked, and some drivers were being diverted from the highway on the Hat Six Road exit...
Scouts Among Five Killed In Crash Near Thermopolis
Several Boy Scouts were among the victims of a head-on crash that killed five Saturday morning
Fires Still Rage In Wyoming
Hot, dry conditions across the state continue hampering efforts to contain wildfires
Arapaho Fire Forces Evacuations
A rapidly moving wildfire has prompted an evacuation order for area residents
New Fire Raging In Albany County
Another fire is burning in Converse County south of Douglas and West of Wheatland