Victoria Traxler, March 11, 2025
Schools across the state struggle to fill staffing vacancies. And while improving teacher pay and retention has been a top priority for the Montana Legislature, schools often turn to emergency authorized licenses to fill the gaps.
Learn about the key bills, big debates, party politics and what’s next for Montana’s laws from the journalists who were there. Watch the recording of our live legislative recap.
MTPR wants to do a better job delivering news to, and telling stories from, the rural towns and tribal communities in Montana. What issues are at the forefront of your mind, and how are state or federal policies impacting your life?
StoryCorps is the national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of people from all backgrounds and beliefs. Record your story in Kalispell May 30 – June 27, 2025. The first block of reservations is now open. Reserve your spot.
Montana Public Radio is turning 60, and we’re stopping at breweries across the state to celebrate. We'd love it if you'd join us!
Answers to your questions — big or small — about anything under the Big Sky.
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If you've ever seen or experienced a pickup pull alongside or in front of you and then belch out a huge cloud of black or gray exhaust — well, you've just been coal-rolled. But why?
Your twice-daily guide to what matters in Montana
Program Director Michael Marsolek speaks with StoryCorps CEO Sandra Clark about the organization’s history, mission, and initiatives. The StoryCorps mobile tour is coming to Kalispell May 30 - June 27, 2025. Honor someone you know by preserving their story. Reserve your spot in the StoryCorps booth during the first round of open reservations, May 10th at 10AM; second chance reservations will go live on June 3rd.
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Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope yesterday and chose the name Pope Leo XIV. Here's what you need to know about him and his views. And, the U.S. and China begin trade negotiations.
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Kosmos 482 has been orbiting the Earth for decades. It's still unknown if the craft will fall to Earth intact or burn up upon atmospheric reentry.
Scottish singer songwriter, looping artist and theater composer KT Tunstall returns to Musician's Spotlight for a conversation with host John Floridis.
