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
Massive Fire Consumes Lander Community Center
Fire crews were called out Thursday afternoon to a fire at the Lander Community Center, which was engulfed in flames. The fire was first reported by County 10 News.
According to the Lander Community Center website, the facility is a 9,518 square foot facility with a capacity of nearly 900. T...
Arrests Made In Guernsey State Park Fire
Authorities have arrested two people they believe are responsible for starting a fire at Guernsey State Park earlier this month that resulted in the evacuation of several hundred park visitors, and consumed nearly 2,700 acres. Thirty-six-year-old Thomas Pierson and 36-year-old Stephanie Schultz of Torrington were jailed in Platte County, awaiting arraignment on third-degree arson charges.
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Easing Traffic For Holiday and Fair
Road construction on a busy Casper street will be suspended next week. WYDOT is halting its rehabilitation work on Poplar Street south of Interstate 25 from July 4th through the 15th. The barricades currently in place reducing the road to one lane in each direction will be removed during that time...
Natrona County Adds Restrictions To Partial Fire Ban
The Natrona County Commission has placed new restrictions on fires, campfires and charcoal grills, in an effort to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Casper Airport Seeing More Passengers
Casper’s airport saw an increased number of travelers last month, when compared to the same time last year. According to officials at Natrona County International Airport, the number of passengers flying out of Casper grew by more than 3...
Battle Against Converse County Fire Continues
Strong winds are forecast again, hampering efforts to contain a wildfire in Converse County
River Search For Missing Man In Casper
A search is underway for a man in the North Platte River
Crews Report Progress In Converse County Fire
The fire has burned more than 5,200 acres south of Glenrock
Heat, Dry Temperatures Could Fuel Wyoming Fires
The dry and hot conditions, along with forecasts for strong winds, are raising the danger of wildfires this weekend.
Search For Missing Teen At Glendo State Park Continues
A Platte County Search and Rescue team is searching for the body of a teenager, who is presumed dead after a canoeing incident near Indian Point in Glendo State Park.
Officials say the teen disappeared after the canoe overturned Wednesday afternoon. T...