Nick Chrestenson

Nick Chrestenson is the News Director for Townsquare Media Missoula and has been with the company since 2015. He started out as an intern and then graduated from the University of Montana School of Journalism. He typically writes about crime in our community. He lives in Missoula, Montana, and is in no hurry to leave. During spring and summer, he enjoys golfing and spending time on Flathead Lake with friends and family. During fall and winter, you can find him cheering on the Griz inside Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Grizzly Bear Euthanized After Multiple Conflicts in Montana

Please report bear conflicts immediately to FWP or your tribal wildlife management agency.

Expert Predicts Cheaper Gas Prices This Fall in Montana

Montana gas prices and the national average have now dropped five weeks in a row.

Montana Gas Prices Drop After a Month of Increases

Montana gas prices have finally declined after four straight weeks of increases.

Montana Fuel Update: Gas Prices Inch Up After Six-Week Dip

After dropping for six weeks in a row, Montana gasoline prices have now increased.

Have Montana Gas Prices Finally Peaked?

Montana gasoline prices have been on the rise for months, but they might finally be stabilizing.

Montana Gas Prices Continue to Rise at an Alarming Rate

Montana gasoline prices continue to rise and remain higher than the national average.

Montana Gas Prices Remain Higher Than the National Average

Uncertainty over the direction of the economy is preventing an significant downward movement.

Montana Gets Nearly $1.4 Million to Prevent Gun Violence

Montana’s U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced that a grant of just over $1.3 million was given to the Montana Board of Crime Control as part of the U.S. Justice Department’s Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program.

New Maps Help Montanans Find Cancer Treatment Services

The DPHHS Montana Cancer Coalition Program offers two interactive maps that should help Montanans affected by cancer find available resources.

More Information About the Attempted Kidnapping at the Missoula Fair

Price is currently being charged with felony attempted kidnapping and felony assault on a minor.

Missoula Man Caught Stealing Three Separate Subarus

Court documents indicate Ault initially denied taking the vehicle, but later admitted he was “joyriding” in it.

Woman Punches Missoula Police Officer in the Groin

On March 21st, 2022, Missoula Police Department Officers were dispatched to a person needing to be removed from a residence in the 1200 block of S 3rd Street W.