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
Governor Mead Appoints Interim Oil and Gas Chief
An interim Oil and Gas regulator has been appointed for Wyoming
Fire Battle Continues In Converse County
The fire in Converse County has consumed more than 2,500 acres since Sunday
Wild Horse Adoption In Wheatland
The Bureau of Land Management and the Mantle Wild Horse Adoption and Training Center will host a wild horse adoption on Saturday, June 23rd in Wheatland.
Adoption applications will be accepted beginning at 8 a.m. Approximately 10 saddle-started and halter trained wild horses will be available for viewing from 8 a...
Converse County Fire Growing
More crews and equipment have been called in to fight growing wildfire
Fire Evacuations In Converse County
Some residents in Converse County are being evacuated as winds feed a growing wildfire
Fire Near Douglas Prompts Evacuations
Grass fire burns hundreds of acres west of Douglas
Wyoming Winds Fuel Major Fire Near Mills [PHOTOS]
A large fire has destroyed several buildings near Mills
Winds Hit Country Club
Country Club workers will be busy with storm clean-up this weekend
Final Vote On Smoking Ban Set
Smoking ban could become reality next week
Wyoming Energy Regulator Resigns
Wyoming Oil and Gas administrator steps down