Enterprise Stories

Recent enterprise stories selected by Managing Editor Nick Ehli.

  1. Return of the Wolf: A special report marking the 15-year anniversary of the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park and central Idaho.

    By Chronicle Staff; 3/28 to 3/31/11

  2. Medical Marijuana: A special report looking at medical marijuana and how it has affected Bozeman and the rest of Montana

    By Chronicle Staff; 7/18 to 7/21/10

  3. Green Town, USA: Boasting the world's first national park, the longest undammed river in the lower 48, three mountain ranges under wilderness protection and a thriving population of grizzly bears, wolves and wild bison, southwest Montana is a gem of Ameri

    By Chronicle Staff; 3/27 to 3/29/11

  4. Wyatt's new world: Paralyzed after a high school wrestling accident, a 17-year-old Belgrade boy adapts to life after tragedy

    By Lauren Russell; 10/9/2010

Definition

Enterprise reporting describes published news reports that are not based on press releases or news conferences. Enterprise reporting is all about stories a reporter or an editor dig up on his or her own, often what some people might call "scoops." Enterprise reporting may also focus on events, but it usually goes beyond merely covering these events when reporters explore the forces shaping the events.

Through enterprise reporting a news organization demonstrates its understanding of the key issues and interests of its community and it demonstrates the extent of the skill of its staff to report on these matters.