Montana Public Radio (Missoula, MT)

Montana Public Radio is a collection of public radio stations that cater to the western region of Montana. It is operated by the University of Montana, with its main studios situated on the university's campus in Missoula. There is also a satellite facility located in Great Falls. The network is connected to National Public Radio (NPR), and its programming primarily comes from its main station, KUFM (89.1 FM), based in Missoula.

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The artist turning heads and changing minds with her $200K robot dog

13 hours ago | mtpr.org | Manoush Zomorodi |Katie Monteleone |Sanaz Meshkinpour

Part 1 of the TED Radio Hour episode "How taking a second look can change your everything"In communist Poland, the radio gave Agnieszka Pilat's family hope. Now, as an artist and techno-optimist, she hopes her portraits of robots and machines will change minds about the future of tech. About Agnieszka Pilat Agnieszka Pilat is a Polish-born artist whose work focuses on the intersection of technology and art. She is known for her unique series of technology portraits.
Why musician Mike Posner went back to the site of his near-lethal snakebite

13 hours ago | mtpr.org | Manoush Zomorodi |Fiona Geiran |Sanaz Meshkinpour

Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode "How taking a second look can change your everything"When fame left him feeling empty, singer-songwriter Mike Posner set out to look for happiness. His plan: walk across America. What he didn't plan for: a venomous snake. About Mike PosnerMike Posner is a singer-songwriter with five studio albums. His pop single "I Took A Pill In Ibiza" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2017 Grammys.
The keeper of the Stanley Cup trophy discusses its unique traditions

6 days ago | mtpr.org | Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Phil Pritchard, who'll oversee the Stanley Cup trophy as Florida Panthers players, coaches and staff each get a day to celebrate with the punch bowl-shaped prize.
Briefs: Campaign spending limits; Lee Enterprises data breach; State park visitation;

1 week ago | mtpr.org | Victoria Traxler

A group of Montana politicians is backing a ballot proposal to rein in campaign spending. The proposal would restrict corporations from donating to political campaigns. It would amend Montana’s Constitution and limit the power granted to corporations doing business in the state. Former Commissioner of Political Practices Jeff Mangan founded the nonprofit behind the proposal – the Transparent Election Initiative. Supporters hope to collect enough signatures to put the question before voters in 2026.
Which organization snubbed Trump this week? Find out in the quiz

1 week ago | mtpr.org | Holly J. Morris
Briefs: 'Hoot owl' restrictions; Literacy grants; Harmful algal blooms

1 week ago | mtpr.org | Victoria Traxler |Austin Amestoy |Elinor Smith

Heat and drought trigger unusually early fishing restrictionsVictoria TraxlerMontana Fish Wildlife and Parks and Yellowstone National Park implemented the first "hoot-owl" restrictions of the summer Thursday. These restrictions go into effect to protect fish populations when rivers are warm and water levels are low. Officials say this is unusually early.
Gianforte vetoes bill that would enable community solar arrays | Montana Public Radio

1 week ago | mtpr.org | Ellis Juhlin

Senate Bill 188 would have established a voluntary, subscription-style option for businesses or individual homeowners to purchase shares of a solar array. They could then be credited on their monthly bill for the electricity generated by the solar panels.
Measles cases continue to rise in Gallatin County

1 week ago | mtpr.org | Aaron Bolton

Gallatin County accounts for more than half of the state's 20 measles cases. Most cases have come from out-of-state travel, but public health officials there say at least three cases were acquired locally. That can make it harder to contain the spread of the virus, but county health officer Lori Christenson says it’s unclear whether there’s uncontrolled spread. Six children in Gallatin County have become sick. Kids typically get their first measles vaccine at one year old.
Upcoming events provide a safe way to dispose of pesticide waste

1 week ago | mtpr.org | Victoria Traxler

Pesticides threaten the health of Montana’s wildlife and people when they’re disposed of incorrectly. When people don’t know where to bring them, they tend to dump them in waterways, down a sink drain or in ditches. Carli Davis is the state’s Pesticide Waste Program Director. “Those are all methods that people default to because Montana doesn’t have a lot of options to get rid of this stuff,” Davis says.
More work remains to address culture of retaliation at Fish, Wildlife and Parks, auditor says

1 week ago | mtpr.org | Victoria Traxler

In 2023, a state audit found a culture of retaliation among Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks’ leadership. Last week, legislators were told the agency has made progress, but there’s more work ahead. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks officials disagreed with a Legislative Audit Division follow-up report on its workplace culture. This began after a 2023 audit found game wardens’ expressed culture of retaliation and intimidation among leadership.