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
Fire Restrictions For Medicine Bow and Thunder Basin
Dry conditions have prompted officials to impose fire restrictions
New Library Plan For Casper Moves Forward
Proposed construction of a new library may be put before voters in the fall
Lifeguard Training Set To Begin In Casper
The Casper Recreation Division is looking for swimmers who have an interest in becoming lifeguards. A Red Cross program has been scheduled for anyone 11 to 14-years-old wanting to learn the skills needed to be certified as a lifeguard. Phase I classes will be held Mondays through Thursdays from June 18th to the 28th at the Washington Park Pool from 8:45 to 10:00 a...
Guided Hike Planned For Muddy Mountain
Representatives from the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center are conducting a guided hike at Muddy Mountain on June 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
BLM interpreter Jason Vlcan says it’s “ a great opportunity for families and children to explore the beautiful trails of Muddy Mountain.”
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Casper Smoking Ban Advances
The Casper City Council has taken another step towards a ban on smoking inside public buildings
Deadly Crash Claims Two From Casper
A holiday weekend crash claimed the lives of two Casper residents
Two Killed In Crash Near Casper
Two killed near Casper in holiday weekend crash
Casper Police Say Husband Killed Wife, Then Committed Suicide
Investigators say it appears a Casper man killed his wife, then committed suicide
Increased Police Presence For Holiday Weekend
Several law enforcement agencies are gearing up for an effort to make the roads safe this holiday weekend
Casper Police Believe Couple’s Death Was Murder-Suicide
A married couple was found in their home suffering from gunshot wounds to the head