Missoula, United States (Local)
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Austin's focus is primarily on local news in Montana, particularly around government and politics, education, healthcare, and wildlife management. He covers a broad range of topics related to the state-specific issues.
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Bloomberg News called it “the Montana Miracle:” a suite of pro-housing laws signed by Gov. Greg Gianforte in 2023 designed to make it easier and cheaper to build in the Treasure State. After years of intense work and public outreach, city planners carrying out those laws have all completed their plans. But, they say it’s too early to tell whether they’ll make a “miraculous” difference.
Participants say it offers the perfect blend of hands-on science and fun that teaches kids what it takes to keep aquatic ecosystems healthy, right in their own backyards.
5,700 miles and an entire ocean separate Helena High School from its “sister school” in southern Japan. But, the two became a little closer in a special ceremony this June.
The Montana Republican Party worked this primary season to oust several of its own members from the state Legislature. The party took issue with moderate candidates it saw as being too willing to work across the aisle with Democrats. With the dust from this month’s primary election settled, Lee Newspapers State Bureau reporter Seaborn Larson joined MTPR’s Austin Amestoy to share results of the intraparty battle
When schools close for summer break, kids can lose the mental health support they rely on. A new collaboration in Missoula is aiming to close that gap.
Knapweed and leafy spurge don't have many fans in these parts. Nobody makes the drive from Texas to pose with them and post the photos on Instagram. Invasive species aren't usually something to celebrate, because they can wreak havoc on native ecosystems in ways impossible to undo. But other invaders have gotten a much warmer welcome. One listener wonders why some non-native species – like brown trout and rainbows – are so valued in Montana.
A potential plan for bolstering state support for school safety is taking shape ahead of the next legislative session.
By: Aaron Bolton, Austin Amestoy
Inflation is driving rising demand and cost for food banks. Groups file lawsuit over water pollution exemption near Valier
Leaders of Montana’s tribal colleges say they’re working to diversify their finances as federal support remains uncertain.
Prosecutors say Mark Ray Lock shot and killed the owner of Carmel’s Sports Bar and Grill on Saturday evening. The 61-year-old is charged with deliberate homicide and faces up to a century behind bars.
