In this episode, we focus on the initial launch of sports betting in Montana, take a look at how our sports betting law shapes up nationally and discus some opening day user critiques of Sports Bet Montana.A wealth of amazing guests join us to

Should we open schools? The monumental task to reopen Helena schools (part 2)

Aug 14th, 2020 28m 30s

In this episode, we focus on the monumental task of reopening Helena schools and contemplate if we should.Superintendent Tyler Ream joins us for a candid, two-part conversation. Ream discuses the data that went into the reopening plan, outline

Should we open schools? The monumental task to reopen Helena schools (part 1)

Aug 14th, 2020 20m 31s

Defund? The argument over Helena police funding

Jul 17th, 2020 41m 24s

Defund? In this episode, we focus on the possibility that the Helena City Commission could defund a portion of the Helena Police Department's funding.Guests include Montana ACLU's SK Rossi and Helena police officer, Brandon Wootan.We highligh

Litigation Trail

Jun 19th, 2020 25m 19s

Litigation Trail: In this episode, we focus on the city's ongoing battle with a portion of residents who live near the Beattie Street trailhead. Joined by current city beat reporter Nolan Lister and featuring our former city reporter Thomas Pla

An $18M error

May 15th, 2020 16m 53s

Special Edition: An $18M error. In this episode, we focus on the city's announcement that a high amount of staff turnover has led to an $18 million shortage of funds for planned infrastructure projects in Helena. City beat writer Nolan Lister t

Friday, May 1st, 2020

May 1st, 2020 12m 23s

In this episode: A Helena woman sentenced to 100 years for delivering children to convicted rapist, Helena's public school buildings won't reopen this spring, Camp Child to house God's Love residents, Bad Betty's revives old food truck to survi

Friday, April 17, 2020

Apr 17th, 2020 11m 49s

In this episode: A WinCo employee falsely reports positive COVID-19 test, Lewis & Clark County issues 3 warnings for health order violations, Helena releases names of interim manager applicants and A Helena judge is cleared of wrongdoing in neg

Friday, April 10th, 2020

Apr 10th, 2020 8m 17s

In this episode: A Helena man is charged with trying to kill his ex-girlfriend at party, protests continue as Helena breaks ground on the Beattie Street Trailhead project, Lewis & Clark County step up enforcement of stay-home order and local bu

Friday, March 27, 2020

Mar 27th, 2020 8m 27s

In this episode: Helena FBI agent charged with stalking ex, the city cuts back on its services offered due to the coronavirus, arrests (or lack thereof) made in Butte on St. Patrick's Day and Costco pay overtime to the Helena Police Dept to gua

Coronavirus Special Edition

Mar 20th, 2020 21m 24s

Coronavirus Special Edition. In this episode, we focus solely on the local impacts of the coronavirus. First, a brief timeline of the coronavirus over the last week. Next, Big Dipper owner Lindsay Lechman joins us in-studio and shares the chall

3/13/2020

Mar 13th, 2020 19m 37s

In this week's episode: County speaks out on Coronavirus, Beattie Street Trailhead gets the ok, Interim Helena City Manager is hired, process to criticism, Capital's Bartch Twins and a preview of the AA state basketball tournament. Led by host

Friday, 3/6/2020

Mar 6th, 2020 13m 41s

In this week's episode: Beattie Street Trailhead, Pureview Health Center separates from county, Interim Helena City Manager update, robotics team heads to championship, local briefs, and a district basketball tournament preview. Led by host Eri

Friday, 2/28/2020

Feb 28th, 2020 11m 58s

In this week's episode: Helena Valley zoning changes, city commits to clean energy, crosstown results, player interviews, city commission attendance reports and Carroll College students stage a protest for their canceled drag show. Led by host

Episode 1 | 2/21/2020

Feb 21st, 2020 9m 56s

Helena area news roundup for 2/21/2020. State wrestling, crosstown basketball, Helena High School evacuation, sheep tags in the Elkhorns and a high profile sexual assault case reaches a plea bargain. Hosted by Eric Seidle, featuring Chris Peter

Above the Fold podcast announcement

Feb 12th, 2020 1m 10s

The Independent Record is happy to announce our first venture into podcasting, Above the Fold. Above the Fold is a weekly roundup of the week's biggest headlines from in and around Helena.

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