Shaylee Ragar
Capitol Bureau ChiefShaylee began covering state government and politics for Montana Public Radio in August 2020.
Originally from Belgrade, Montana, she graduated from the University of Montana’s journalism program and previously worked as a reporter for the Bozeman Daily Chronicle and UM’s Legislative News Service.
Please share tips, questions and concerns at 406-539-1677 or shaylee.ragar@mso.umt.edu.
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Corrections Department officials say they’ve made progress on restoring water access to the Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge; Montana’s top corrections official has been nominated to a federal law enforcement position. -
The president of the Montana Public Service Commission has been stripped of his leadership title amid allegations of misconduct. -
Ballots are on their way to voters’ mailboxes. Local elections around the state will take place November 4. -
State officials Monday purchased a conservation easement on tens of thousands of acres of private timberland in northwest Montana. The Montana Office of Public Instruction last week released the state’s first official guide to help schools integrate artificial intelligence in the classroom. Montana Democratic leaders have appointed a new vice chair for the state party. Montana law enforcement arrested 34 people for drug possession and distribution in Butte.
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Plans for a new mental health facility in eastern Montana are advancing. Deer Lodge County proposes two sites for a new women's prison. An Idaho man has been charged with running a Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded several elderly Montanans.
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This week: A second edition of "The Little Why," where we tackle questions from our younger listeners. Saddle up, grab the reins and ride along with us as we learn about wild horses in Montana. -
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed last month at a Turning Point USA event in Utah on a nationwide tour of college campuses. But the tour is continuing as planned. That included a stop at Montana State University Tuesday night. -
The new vice chair of the Montana Democratic Party has resigned three days after his election following his criticism of former Sen. Jon Tester, and the party's messaging. -
Montana Democrats elected new leaders over the weekend. Newer voices prevailed over stalwart members of the party. -
An Anaconda resident says prosecutors relied on illegally-obtained evidence to convict him of a felony. The country’s highest court will soon weigh in.
