Jess Sheldahl

Morning Edition Host

Jess Sheldahl is a reporter and host for Morning Edition at Yellowstone Public Radio. She fell in love with public radio after becoming a DJ at the University of Montana’s college station KBGA. Since then, she’s worked at MTPR and graduated with a BA in Journalism from the University of Montana. Born and raised in Montana, Jess understands the importance of reporting on local news and issues that matter to the people who live here. She also enjoys a cold beer and a good book under the Big Sky.

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The Worm for February 24, 2020

By • 5 hours ago

It's Monday, February 24th. Today we have stories about NorthWestern Energy, Hardin's plans to form a  city police department and the Senate Democratic primary candidate's debate.

The Worm for February 21, 2020

By • Feb 21, 2020

It's Friday, February 21st. Today we have stories about sports betting in Montana, a lawsuit against NorthWestern energy and upgrades to employee housing in Yellowstone National Park.

The Worm for February 20, 2020

By • Feb 20, 2020

It's Thursday, February 20th. Today we have stories about the elimination of the Billings Gazette's editorial staff, ideas from Bozeman on how to address climate change and funding issues for livestock losses in Montana.

How Havre Public Schools Handled A Ransomware Attack

By • Feb 19, 2020
Havre Public Schools / Havre Public Schools

 

Havre Public School’s computer system was infected with a ransomware virus in early February. It knocked out the district computers for about a week but the system is back online now. This is the 4th reported cyber attack on a Montana school district since 2016, according to tech company SecuLore Solutions. State officials say they don’t keep track of cyberattacks of this kind.

YPR New’s Jess Sheldahl spoke with Paul Dragu of the Havre Herald about how the district dealt with the hack.

The Worm for February 19, 2020

By • Feb 19, 2020

It's Wednesday, February 19th. Today we have stories about a land mine at Montana State University, NorthWestern Energy's new coal supply contract and an update on the cleanup of a former wood treatment plant in Butte.

The Worm for February 18, 2020

By • Feb 18, 2020

it's Tuesday, February 18th. Today we have stories about how Gallatin and Park counties are responding to an increase in calls to 911 related to mental health and substance misuse and Montana's newest plan to address climate change.

The Worm for February 17, 2020

By • Feb 17, 2020

It's Monday, February 17th. Today we have stories about an upcoming CPR training and the arrest of a man accused of threatening and intimidating Missoula public officials.

Yellowstone County Agencies Release Plan To Combat Crime And Addiction In Region

By • Feb 14, 2020
Jess Sheldahl / Yellowstone Public Radio News

 

A group of government agencies and Yellowstone county organizations have released a plan they say will cut back on drug-related crime and addiction in the region. 

The Worm for February 14, 2020

By • Feb 14, 2020

It's Friday, February 14th. Today we have stories about spring enrollment for three Montana universities, how Yellowstone County plans to lower drug-related crime and addiction and the first Democratic gubernatorial forum for 2020.

The Worm for February 13, 2020

By • Feb 13, 2020

It's Thursday, February 13th. Today we have stories about the historic accomplishments of Astronaut Christina Koch who lives in Livingston when she's on Earth and the first public forum for the Democratic candidates running for Governor.

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