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Edward F. O'Brien
Associate News DirectorEdward O’Brien first landed at Montana Public Radio three decades ago as a news intern while attending the University of Montana School of Journalism. His first career job out of school was covering the 1995 Montana Legislature. When the session wrapped up, O’Brien was fortunate enough to land a full-time position at the station as a general assignment reporter.
Feel free to drop him a line at edward.obrien@umt.edu.
(406) 243-4065
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According to a new report, it’s going to take at least average rainfall over the next several weeks to stem Montana’s deepening drought, but beneficial rain isn’t necessarily in the cards anytime soon
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Two people drowned on July 6th in Glacier National Park.
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Montana Senator Jon Tester says he’s taking a wait-and-see approach to President Joe Biden’s ability to serve another term.
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The first extended heat wave of the summer has descended on the Northern Rockies. Temperatures in Montana could hit the century mark later this week. That’s a drastic change and may feel like a shock to the system. Medical professionals urge caution for the next several days.
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Fire experts are sticking to their predictions of a later-than-normal start and end to Montana’s summer wildfire season. Increased fire activity could be just around the corner.
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The Supreme Court ruling on July 1st shielding presidents from prosecution for official acts eradicates part of the criminal case against former president Donald Trump.
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The woman who drowned on the east side of Glacier National Park Sunday has been identified as Gillian Tones of North Apollo, Pennsylvania.
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Thousands of runners and walkers will take to Missoula’s streets this weekend for the largest local event of the year.
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Going to the Sun Road reopens for Glacier National Park's summer season. A 26 year old woman dies after a fatal accident at St. Mary Falls. State officials work to get refunds for Browning residents who were overcharged on their taxes.
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No one who regularly drives this busy stretch of Highway 93 south between Missoula and Florence needs a study to point out the obvious: traffic is intense. An open house will be held the week of June 24th to share ideas about possible improvements to a busy stretch of highway between Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley community of Florence.