Hi. I'm the newest member of the K2 Radio news team, which marks the next phase of my three-decade journalism career including reporting for the Casper Star-Tribune from 1992 to 2012. For the past year-and-a-half, I've been taking classes at Casper College including web design, Photoshop, guitar, new media communications, creative writing, field biology, math and Spanish. Before arriving in Wyoming, I worked at papers in Colorado Springs and Beaumont, Texas. My formal education includes earning a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in S. Hamilton, Mass., and a Bachelor of Arts in English Lit from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. I have yet to graduate from the College of Hard Knocks. Avocations and experiences include outdoorsy stuff, traveling by train, tutoring at Casper College's Writing Center, herding a cat named Noir, reading, writing including a couple of published books, acting at Stage III Community Theatre, driving a stock car, dancing, and driving my 1948 MG TC -- "the sports car America loved first." Musical interests range from classical to blues to rock. I fly the flag on my 1919-era house, listen to the Clash, cook, collect antiques, and nurture a curiosity about what's around the next bend. I look forward to reporting again on our wonderful, wild and sometimes wacky Wyoming. Send me an email at tom.morton@townsquaremedia.com .
Tom Morton
Prosecutors: Casper Man Can’t Use ‘Stand Your Ground’ as Murder Defense
The "stand your ground" law says a person "shall not be criminally prosecuted" for using "reasonable defensive force."
Blackjewel Still Seeking Funding to Reopen Mines in Campbell County
The attorneys for Blackjewel said they expect to provide another status report by Wednesday.
Tony Cercy’s Lawyers Attack Prosecution’s Arguments
Casper man Tony Cercy was convicted of third-degree sexual assault of a 20-year-old woman and sentenced to a six- to eight year prison term.
Wyoming Machinery in Mills Gets Pledge from Blackjewel That its Equipment is Safe
Wyoming Machinery Co., owns a lot of equipment at the mines and it provides monthly about $3 million in maintenance and other services.
Lummis Enters U.S. Senate Race to Fight for Wyoming and Against ‘Socialism’
Since her retirement from the U.S. House, she has been working on her family's ranch and spent time with her father before he died.
Natrona County School Board Approves $293M Budget
Board treasurer Ray Catellier said the budget will enable the district to increase contributions to employee retirement savings, and maintain its facilities.
Casper Advocacy Group Holds Vigil About Detention Camps
Vigil organizer Jane Ifland said the concern about families being separated, children being held in cages, cuts across across the political spectrum.
Mills Man Charged With Two Counts of Arson; More May Follow
The case began as four fires considered suspicious were reported in Mills.
Casper Workers Settle Wage, Hour Dispute with Wyoming Pizza, Inc.
Russ Forney sued Wyoming Pizza, Inc., in June 2018 for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and Wyoming law.
Casper City Council Seeks Candidates for Vacant Ward III Position
To qualify, you must be a registered voter in Natrona County, and have been a resident of Ward III since at least July 10, 2018.
Mills Police Arrest Alleged Arsonist Connected to Fires in Wyoming, Texas
No injuries were reported in these fires.
Wyoming Miner Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Blackjewel
On July 1, Blackjewel LLC, announced that it could not get a $20 million loan from a creditor bank, and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy business reorganization.