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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A committee of state lawmakers has voted to rebuke Montana's superintendent of public schools.
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State health officials said they will pay community providers to do court-ordered mental health evaluations. Scam artists are trying to trick Montanans out of their money or sensitive personal information.
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Drought conditions are getting worse across much of Montana and it’s going to take above-normal springtime snow and rain to break out of the spiral.
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Montana’s latest snowpack report is out. There’s more moisture on the ground but it’s still below normal. Experts say there’s plenty of room for improvement and the clock is ticking.
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Montana met its forest management goals for the third consecutive year. State officials say they increased the amount of thinning, timber harvests, prescribed burns and restoration projects on forests by 16% over 2022 levels.
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Scammers are targeting Montana businesses that took out loans during the COVID pandemic to help retain staff
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Influenza deaths are rising in Montana. Health experts say it’s not too late to get the flu vaccine, which can lower the chances of severe complications from infection.
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The University of Montana Thursday announced its sixth consecutive semester of enrollment growth.
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The owner of a Montana ski area that has closed for the remainder of the season said it was a heartbreaking, but necessary decision. There’s just not enough snow.
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Mining and coal interests signal opposition to landmark climate ruling. A handful of Montana non-profits will share millions of dollars of state money in support of homeless and emergency shelters.