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
Hogadon Ski Area Opens All Runs
Recent snow has allowed the City of Casper to open all of the runs at Hogadon Ski area on Casper Mountain
Wyoming Lottery Decision In Governor Mead’s Hands
The Wyoming Legislature has approved a measure that would allow a lottery in the state, pending the action of Governor Matt Mead
SourceGas Warning Wyoming Customers Of Gas Scam
Officials with Colorado-based SourceGas are urging customers to be mindful of a nationwide billing scam targeting utility customers. According to a statement from the company, the scams range from an individual trying to obtain personal information from a customer to attempts to illegally obtain payments from customers
Scammers have been known to try and use fake employee names and or fake emplo
Controversial Gun Bills Appear Stalled in Wyoming State Senate
It appears Wyoming lawmakers will not take action on two contentious gun bills this session.
Wyoming Lawmakers Advance Lottery Measure
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming State Senate has given preliminary approval to a bill that would allow a lottery and multi-state games such as Powerball in the state.
The senate approved the bill by a vote of 17-to-12 on Wednesday afternoon...
Another Batch Of Wyoming Whiskey Ready
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Whiskey lovers are awaiting the release of the second batch of Wyoming Whiskey.
The small batch bourbon is set to be in stores Friday. Supplies are limited so some liquor stores say they may only be selling to people who've signed up for bottles or who've won store lotteries...
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Suspect In Casper Online Threat
A 34-year-old Oklahoma City man has been indicted by a federal grand jury, after investigators say he made online threats against the city of Casper.
According to the FBI, on January 14th, Glenn Kirkham posted a threat on a popular online forum “4chan,” claiming Casper-area residents might be in danger...
Wyoming Lottery Bill Advances
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The state House of Representatives has approved a bill that would allow Wyoming to offer a lottery.
The proposal passed on a 31-28 vote Monday. It now moves to the Senate for consideration.
The proposal allows the state to offer a state lottery or join a multi-state lottery, such as the Powerball...
Worland School Officials Reverse Course On Gay Student’s Photo
It appears a controversy over a yearbook photo of an openly gay student at Worland High School has been resolved. Eighteen-year-old Matt Jolley’s photo of the Senior holding a gay pride flag was initially rejected for publication in the yearbook, after school officials claimed it was “political...
Gun Ban Proposal Introduced In Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are reintroducing legislation to ban assault weapons but the measure faces long odds even after last month's mass school shooting in Newtown, Conn.
The measure being unveiled Thursday is authored by Democratic Sen...
Casper Council Taking Another Look At Smoking Ban
The Casper City Council will revisit the recently-enacted city-wide smoking ban at its work session Tuesday afternoon. Representatives of bars and clubs located within city limits are asking the council to reconsider the ban, which went into effect in September of last year...
Arrest Made In Casper Web Threat
UPDATE 3:40 p.m. Monday -
The Casper Police Department reports federal agents in Oklahoma took a subject into custody who is believed to be the person responsible for the threatening blog posts on the morning of January 14, 2013.
The suspect was not in Wyoming at the time of arrest...