Investigative Journalism

Sometimes when I read a story in the local paper or on-line, I wonder just how dense the people are who wrote the story and often ask myself, “Why is this a story?”

I’m sure you’ve all felt that way a time or two, huh?

I was glancing through the headlines on the web today and saw the story where the Associated Press had conducted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Wow, FOIA.  Scary stuff!

This request was in regards to the poaching charges against Randy Vogel, which were filed one day after he became the State Director for Congressman Denny Rehberg.   Continue reading