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.
For effective outreach to Austin, consider providing expert commentary or insights related to Montana's property tax policies, Medicaid coverage changes affecting Montanans, election administration challenges in Cascade County or broader implications for the state’s wildlife management.
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By: Austin Amestoy
State Attorney General Austin Knudsen is demanding federal regulators take a close look at one of the largest A.I. companies in the world before it hits the stock market. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a leading voice for progressive Democrats, will stump for a Montana candidate next week. All but one of Montana’s seven largest cities added new residents last year.
Treeless city streets aren’t just an eyesore, they’re also ovens that trap heat during the day. That’s a problem that’s worsening as the climate changes. A Missoula nonprofit is tackling the problem one sapling at a time.
In the wilds of Montana, you might find yourself in awe at the sight of a grizzly bear lumbering down a trail in Glacier Park, or entranced by the sounds of an elk bugling in the mist at dawn. But this week on The Big Why, a listener wants to know more about the not-so-wild critters eating our gardens, popping up in front of our cars and sleeping in our yards. What's life like for urban deer?
By: Victoria Traxler, Aaron Bolton, Austin Amestoy
Briefs: The CSKT water compact has been finalized after years of negotiation. Governor announces $1.2 million investment into child psychiatric care; SNAP restrictions on sugary foods take effect in Montana; Senate confirms Brian Gootkin as Montana's new U.S. Marshal; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez event in Missoula moved to May 28.
Montana Public Radio this spring aired interviews with 20 candidates for federal office. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar joined Austin Amestoy to recap our coverage and share what voters should expect ahead of the primary election.
The Montana Republican Party has taken aim this year at incumbent state lawmakers it feels have strayed from the party line. At the top of its ouster list is one of the Legislature’s most powerful members: Rep. Llew Jones of Conrad. MTPR’s Austin Amestoy sat down with Montana PBS reporter Sam Wilson to learn more.
Molly Kruckenberg, executive director of the Montana Historical Society, leads a tour through the new Montana Heritage Center on Nov. 18, 2025.
By: Austin Amestoy
Former University of Montana president Seth Bodnar and physician and veteran Michael Eisenhauer both say they’ve cleared a major hurdle ahead of the November election.
Montana’s top law enforcement officer joined Vice President J.D. Vance for an anti-fraud roundtable this week. President Donald Trump earlier this year declared what he called a “full-scale war” on fraud in public benefit programs like Medicaid and nutrition assistance.
By: Austin Amestoy
As teachers seek ways to keep students engaged in learning, a 30-year-old program offers one solution: raising tanks of trout right in the classroom.
