Ashley

Ashley is an award-winning writer and poet whose book "Today's Body" is in its third printing. She is the co-founder of a literary organization and has taught writing in public schools, juvenile detention centers, at Montana State University-Billings and Rocky Mountain College, and as a writer in residence at the Billings Public Library. She joined Townsquare Media in 2019 as an Editor and was promoted to Director of Content in 2022. In 2023, she added morning show host to her resume and joined Chris Wolfe on Z100. In 2024, The Chris and Ashley Show won an E.B. Craney Award for Radio On-Air Broadcaster of the Year.

Yellowstone National Park’s 2024 and October Visits—Here’s What the Numbers Say

The latest visitation numbers from Yellowstone National Park suggest some interesting trends in the park's popularity, and maybe hint at what we can expect for tourism in the park in the future.

New Study Shows Montana’s Home Affordability Problem Ranks Among the Worst in the U.S.

It's looking like things are still really challenging for potential homeowners in Montana.

What?! Montana Isn’t One of the Top 3 Most Rural States? This Will Break Your Brain

When you look at Montana's numbers in this study on rural populations, Montana is not the most rural state, or even in the top 3.

Missoula Residents: Do You Need a Permit for That New Shed? Here’s the Rule

Rules are slightly different for sheds depending on whether you live in Missoula city limits or in Missoula county.

Best Hot Chocolate in Missoula: DIY or Visit These Local Favorites

It depends on whether you want to make the hot chocolate at home or go somewhere to pick up a cup while you're on your way to a winter adventure. We've got recommendations for both.

Montana and Neighboring States Rate Poorly for Hobby Farmers: The Unfortunate Reason Why

It seems strange that a state known for agriculture wouldn't be heralded as a place for starting a farm, even if it's not your main source of income.

Is Montana’s Growth Finally Slowing? See What 2024 Projections Say

Even though Montana was one of the most popular places for people to move, and it still has places that top lists where people would like to move, the population didn't increase as much as it did in other states.

Missoula Then vs. Now: 5 Ways We’ve Moved Past the 60s (And One Thing That Hasn’t Changed)

Recently, Missoula has been at the top of some lists, but let's just say those lists are playing into stereotypes a bit too much.

A Montanan’s Funny Tide Blunder and the Case for Train Tracking Apps

Do you know of an app that shows the train schedules for trains passing through a city?

Not a Beer Drinker? One of Missoula’s Favorite Breweries Now Serves Wine

They also have expanded hours.

Tim Montana Set to Rock Butte with Live Year-End Performance

If you're hoping to see Tim during his whirlwind year, it looks like one of, if not the last performance of the year is coming up this month.

Montana Has 2 Fast Food Chains With the Highest Quality Beef (And Needs 3 More From This List)

Whenever you can, eat local, but if you want fast food with high quality beef, these are the chains to go to in Montana.