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Drone Pilots in the Hot Seat as Politicians Squelch Hobby Flights
Consumer drones have become a nuisance to many authorities, including wildland firefighters. In July of 2014, a hobbyist piloted his drone over a fire...
Ira Glass on Finding Good Stories and Podcasting
Cheri Trusler caught up with Ira Glass to chat about the future of radio, the West and being heard. Glass came to Missoula to...
5 Scientists on the Important Environmental Stories of 2016
When journalists decide to write about science, the experience can be both intimidating and frustrating for everyone involved. Reporters vie for charismatic characters and...
Montana State Archives Digitized for Easier Access
With Montana joining the growing number of states with digital library archives, researchers from all over the world can now access state documents without...
Entrepreneurial UM Grads Create Tourism App for Alaska
Cruise ships carry nearly one million tourists a year to Alaska. For Juneau-based entrepreneur Eric Oravsky, those visitors are potential customers. The former University...
Former Idaho Reporter Drops YouTube Beats on Vacation
Former political reporter for the Idaho Statesman Dan Popkey covered 26 legislative sessions in his tenure before accepting a job as press secretary for...
Graduate Student Uses Analytics to Help Journalists Negotiate Contracts
With media organizations rapidly expanding their online presence, social media- and web-focused positions are becoming more popular. Until recently, journalists hoping to cash in...
Smartphones Trump Free Rural TV
Story by Corin Cates-Carney, photo illustration by Kristin Kirkland
Smartphone Reception in Montana is slated to improve, but in exchange, some people in small rural...
Ron’s Reasons: An Illustrated Web Critique
Commentary by Ron Reason
When the Great Falls Tribune redesigned its website, it sought to offer more choice to more readers and gain more advertisers....
Media Lockstep
Video by Gracie Ryan
Three journalists juggle cameras, notebooks, audio equipment and iPhones on a typical, hectic workday. They reflect on the evolving world of...
Standing Rock: Native journalists torn between passion and neutrality
Story by Jason Begay, photos by Olivia Vanni
See more of MJR's Standing Rock Coverage with this interactive web documentary.
Even if it weren’t for that...
WSJ Reporter Aids Missoulian in Requesting University of Montana’s Information
By Clem Work
There were so many emails that the closest estimate is “thousands.”
When the president of the University of Montana, the vice president for...