Four years ago, I took a physical for a job and found out I am colorblind. Needless to say, the employer rescinded the offer. It turned out to be the best news I ever got. A couple weeks later, my first editor called and offered me a job at the Northern Wyoming Daily News in Worland. I’ve been in love with journalism ever since. Over the past four years, I have worked at various newspapers in Wyoming, where I’ve won awards for feature writing and photography. I’m a Worland High School grad and I attended the University of Wyoming. Covering the news is something I am very passionate about and take extraordinarily seriously. When I’m not at the office, I am most likely shooting a game of pool or watching a baseball game. (Go Atlanta!) Being outside with a fly rod is something I want to get into now that I’m in Casper. It’s an exciting time to be in this line of work and I can’t wait to get to know the Casper area and its residents. If you see me out and about, don’t be a stranger. And, of course, if you have any news tips for me, shoot me an email at zach.spadt@townsquaremedia.com.
Zach Spadt
Wyoming Health Officer Approves Natrona County Mask Order
In an email, WDH spokeswoman Kim Deti said state health officer Dr. Alexia Harrist approved the order.
If You’re Planning to Take the Bus in Casper, Plan to Wear a Mask
The requirement comes after Natrona County implemented a mask mandate for county buildings.
WATCH: Wyoming Wind Topples Tractor-Trailers [LANGUAGE WARNING]
Much of the area was under a high wind warning through the weekend.
WATCH: Natrona County Health Officer Says Ignoring Science ‘Not in My DNA’
But for Dowell — an infectious specialist — it would be wrong to ignore his training and not call for a mask mandate, he said.
Natrona County School District Implements Mask Policy for Visitors
Face-coverings will be required regardless of social distancing or when sitting with immediate family.
Natrona County Library Now Requires Facemasks
Currently, the library requires patrons to sanitize their hands upon entering the building.
PHOTOS: Details Released in Shop Fire West of Casper
The call came in at 12:20 p.m. Thursday.
Wyoming Health Officers Call for Statewide Mask Mandate
Currently, Albany, Laramie and Teton Counties require mask usage in public places along with the Wind River Reservation.
AFFIDAVIT: Casper Traffic Stop Yields Methamphetamine, Steroids
According to the affidavit, police located a jar with a marijuana stem in the center console along with a 200mg vile of testosterone.
924 New Virus Cases Reported in Wyoming; Natrona County Has Most Active Cases
Since the pandemic began, 17,442 cases have been reported in Wyoming.
WATCH: Positive for COVID? Natrona County Health Department Explains What’s Next
In the meantime, reach out to contacts and let them know they should monitor for symptoms for the next 14 days. If they have symptoms, they should be tested as well.
‘Because it Works’ — 1,000+ Sign Petition for Wyoming Mask Mandate
Wyoming reached a landmark on Tuesday when the state reported more than 1,000 new cases of the illness.