Reporter in a Small Town

Reporter in a Small Town

by Wendy Ostrom Price

6” x 9”, 88 pages, softcover

ISBN: 978-1-591523-949

$19.95

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Small-Town News. Big Stories. No Filter.

Reporter in a Small Town pulls back the curtain on local journalism before the internet, social media, and smartphones—when reporters chased stories with notebooks, police scanners, and a deep sense of responsibility to their communities.

Drawing on a 32-year career and a lifetime shaped by legendary journalist G. George Ostrom, Wendy Ostrom Price shares candid, often gripping stories from behind the mic: unforgettable interviews, ethical dilemmas, breaking news moments, and the emotional weight of reporting on people you know.

  • Real-life reporting stories from a small-town radio newsroom

  • Lessons learned from a larger-than-life journalist father

  • Behind-the-scenes moments from major news events, including 9/11

  • Heartwarming, heartbreaking, and sometimes humorous encounters

  • An intimate look at a disappearing breed: the enterprise reporter

"They don’t make ’em like that anymore."
—Kevin Gartland, Executive Director of the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce

Honest, witty, and deeply human, Reporter in a Small Town is both a memoir and a tribute to the essential role of local journalism and the people who dedicate their lives to telling the truth, no matter how close to home it hits.

About the Author

Wendy Ostrom Price retired in 2021 after enjoying a 32-year career in Communications. She was an award-winning news reporter, radio talk show host and broadcaster before joining Flathead Electric Cooperative as the Public Relations Officer and Director of Communications. She resides with her husband Shawn in Columbia Falls, MT.

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