Trio of veteran Belgrade teachers retiring
Long-time third-grade teachers Lynn Johnson, Jan Savko and Diane Thomas all retired at the end of the 2009-2010 school year, closing the textbook on 113 years of combined Belgrade teaching experience.
Michael Becker
Michael Becker is the Web Editor of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. He has been a blogger and professional journalist since 2005, covering subjects ranging from nonprofits and crime to engineering and technology.
Improving the Chronicle’s online election coverage
June 8 marked the Chronicle’s first “live” election, in which results were updated online throughout the night. Now I want to know what we can do better for the November election.
Following now: Apple’s 2010 WWDC Keynote
A new iPhone is among the highlights from Steve Jobs’ keynote at the 2010 Apple WWDC.
YouTube and flooding on the Gallatin River
A local video showing some of the flood damage along the Gallatin River on June 7, 2010.
Montana secretary of state starts a Twitter account
As the June 8 primary election approaches, Montana’s secretary of state has started a Twitter account to help quickly get election information to the public.
Getting re-listed
An optimistic tweet may have gotten the Chronicle re-listed on Google News.
Just how big is the Gulf oil slick?
A Google Maps mashup allows you to superimpose an image of the Gulf oil slick over any part of the globe you want.
Network upgrades cause Internet slow-downs for some Bresnan customers
A network upgrade has slowed Internet access for some Bresnan customers in Bozeman.
Montana FWP’s online licensing system crashes on deadline day
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks says its online hunting licensing system crashed on the last day to apply for special hunting permits.
Montana State University moon robot close to winning NASA competition
A robot moon digger designed by Montana State University engineering students will finish either first or second at a competition at Kennedy Space Center today.