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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Local governments in Montana are receiving federal money to expand composting and food waste reduction projects. Montana’s K-12 education agency is looking for a new way to pay for a major college readiness exam. Missoula’s airport set a new passenger record in 2023 and officials expect another strong showing this year.
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When it comes to winter driving, everyone wants their route clear and dry, and they want it done quickly. Why don't the plows come sooner or more often? Why don't they drop more salt or deicer? Why not get more drivers on the road? Tag along as a Montana snowplow driver prepares for a big winter storm and find out more about the logistical, environmental and technical challenges that come with keeping the roads clear of snow.
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The long holiday weekend’s cold snap not only smashed several temperature records, but also broke a record for energy demand across Montana.
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A powerful Arctic winter storm is expected to dump significant snow across parts of northwest and west central Montana through Friday. Extreme cold then swoops in this weekend.
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Property tax sticker shock swept through Montana this fall, with many homeowners opening bills to find a spike of 20% or more.Since then, a blame game has erupted between lawmakers, counties and the governor over who — or what — is responsible for the surge.
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Montana’s updated Drought Management Plan is now complete. Three years in the making, its ambitious goal is to build drought resilience across this semi-arid state. The plan’s authors describe it as a new way to proactively think about, respond and adapt to drought.
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The federal government has awarded millions of dollars to nine Montana communities to improve local infrastructure, housing and educational opportunities.
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One person is dead and two others injured following a Sunday night shooting at a Lake County home.
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At least one charge has been filed and more may follow in what Missoula authorities said was a "brutal" assault against a minor last Friday.
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A nonpartisan Missoula city council race is finally settled nearly a month after the local municipal election. Incumbent Sandra Vasecka retains her seat representing Missoula’s Sixth Ward.