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MISSOULA – Reporting from the ÀÏ»¢»ú¹¥ÂÔ’s Montana Public Radio has garnered top journalism awards again, as MTPR’s latest honors include a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award and five awards from the Associated Press Television and Radio Association. 

“These awards are a testament to the hard work that MTPR’s news team puts in every day,” MTPR digital editor Josh Burnham said. “We’re proud to be recognized by our peers for the important public service and investigative work our reporters are doing.”

Murrow Awards are the embodiment of the values and principles set forth by Edward R. Murrow, a journalism pioneer who set the standards for the highest-quality broadcast journalism. They’re among the most respected awards in journalism.

The Regional Murrow award-winning story was an investigative report by MTPR News Director Corin Cates-Carney, who dug through hundreds of reports to determine how much money lobbyists reported spending to influence lawmakers during Montana’s 2019 legislative session. It is available online at .

The Associated Press also honored Cates-Carney with a “Best Public Service” award. His story about  additionally won first place for “Best Investigative Reporting.”

Reporter Aaron Bolton also was recognized for “Best Public Service” reporting for his story on .

Nora Saks and Nick Mott were honored for “Best Documentary” for their work on MTPR’s podcast “Richest Hill,” which explores the past, present and future of Butte. The podcast is online at .

Burnham received a “Best Digital Presence” award for his work on  and online channels.

Montana Public Radio is a service of ÀÏ»¢»ú¹¥ÂÔ. MTPR FM broadcast stations include 89.1 Missoula (KUFM); 91.5 Missoula, city (K218AI); 91.9 Hamilton (KUFN); 89.5 Polson (KPJH); 90.1 Kalispell, Whitefish, North Valley (KUKL); 90.5 Libby (KUFL); 91.7 Kalispell, city (K219BN); 101.3 Swan Lake (K267BJ); 91.3 Butte (KAPC); 91.7 Helena (KUHM); 91.7 Dillon (K219DN); and 89.9 Great Falls (KGPR). Visit  for Montana news, arts and music.