Before joining Peter Christian on the air in 2012 I worked at a number of odd jobs that range from selling board games and scooping up dog doo to teaching English in Japan and coaching award-winning debate teams. I was in trouble most of my childhood for talking too much in class, now I get to get in trouble for talking on the radio. It's great!
Jon King
Man Accused of Stealing Fast Food Soda Fights Police, Gets Tased, Faces Felony
A man who asked for a cup for water at a Missoula fast food restaurant is now facing a felony charge and multiple misdemeanors after apparently choosing to take soda instead.
Montana Morning State News Headlines for Friday, August 10
A young girl was injured during a carnival ride accident at the Western Montana Fair and a man was arrested by police for theft and meth in Missoula.
State Officials Question Legality of Governor Bullock’s Unilateral $6 Million Easement
“Any state dollars that enrich a private entity need to have oversight,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen.
Missoula Police Catch Meth Suspect, Find Stolen Bike Valued Over $1,500
Just before 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, August 8, Missoula Police were called out to an apartment complex over reported drug activity in the area.
Suspect in Sentinel High School Shooting Caught in Missoula’s South Hills
Police have arrested a 17-year-old juvenile who is a suspect in a shooting near a Missoula High School that occurred more than a month ago.
Man Caught Outside Missoula Casino With Heroin, Meth, and Stolen Car
A vehicle reported stolen from River Street in Missoula was found by police around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening during an unrelated call.
Missoula Nearing Record High Temperature For August
Missoula could break an all-time hottest temperature record on Friday, but it will have to get warmer than expected to do so.
Garden Creek Fire Explodes, Triples in Size Overnight to Become Montana’s Largest Fire
The Garden Creek fire exploded overnight on Tuesday, August 7, to become the largest fire in Montana so far this year.
Lost California Man Rescued After Two Days in Bear Country With Fractured Leg
A man from Tiburon, California was rescued from the Bob Marshall Wilderness early Tuesday.
Missoula City Passes Plan to Reduce Landfill Waste by 90 Percent
Missoula city council met to discuss and eventually pass a plan to reduce waste heading to the landfill.
South Reserve Closed at South Avenue Intersection After Crash
South Reserve street was shut down after a multi-car collision.
Western Montana Fair Kicks Off This Week With No Entry Fees, 90,000 Visitors Expected
The Western Montana Fair kicks off this Tuesday, August 7, in Missoula and the biggest news for the public is that there will be no entry fee to enter this year.