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Extra Patrols For St. Patrick’s Weekend [AUDIO]
The Missoula County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting extra patrols this St. Patrick’s Day weekend to check for impaired driving. I spoke with Captain Brad Giffin about the reasons for the patrols. That interview is attached.
Cenex Helps Montana Food Bank Network [AUDIO]
Montana Grain Growers presented a check for $5,000 Tuesday at the Missoula Cenex Store to the Montana Food Bank Network to purchase flour that will be distributed to their agencies throughout the state.
Snowmobilers Face Loss Of Great Burn Area [AUDIO]
The Forest Service has issued a final Record of Decision to designate 198,000
acres of the Great Burn area in the Clearwater National Forest in Idaho as
wilderness prohibiting motorized access.
Missoula Firefighter Sets New World Record [AUDIO]
On Sunday, March 11, 2012 1,550 firefighters representing 291 departments from 24
US states, Canada and Germany competed in this timed race to the top of the
Columbia Center in full combat gear and self contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA).
Retimed Traffic Lights Lead To Less Pollution [AUDIO]
The City of Missoula recently spent $400,000 reconfiguring and retiming traffic signals throughout town. I spoke with City Engineer Steve King about the changes on Friday afternoon. That interview is attached.
Griz Fight Back, Face Weber In Final [AUDIO/VIDEO]
The Montana Grizzlies overcame horrendous shooting in the first half and beat a scrappy Eastern Washington team 74-66 last night.
Fatal Hillview Way Accident Victim Identified [AUDIO]
An accident early Sunday morning has killed one Missoula man, and severely injured three others. I spoke Monday morning with Missoula County Sherriff’s Captain Brad Giffin. He released the name of the victim. That interview is attached.
It’s Win-Or-Go-Home Time In Big Sky [AUDIO]
March Madness has arrived for the Big Sky Conference men’s and women’s teams. KPAX brings us a preview of the week ahead to see who advances to the NCAA Big Dance.
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City And UM Join Forces To Urge Victims; Call 9-1-1
Missoula Mayor Jon Engen, University of Montana President Royce Engstrom and other officials held a press conference Wednesday morning at the Mayor’s office in City Hall to urge anyone who feels they have been a victim of sexual assault to report it immediately to 9-1-1. The opening comments by officials are attached. Mayor Engen also urged the press to take a more active role in helping to public
Suspects Sought in Gas Line Break [AUDIO]
Two men are being sought by Missoula Police for allegedly pulling off a gas line behind a downtown bar just after midnight Thursday morning. Sergeant Jerry Odlin has details and a description of the suspects in the attached audio file.
Double Front Did It! 2,107 Dinners In One Day [AUDIO]
The Double Front Cafe surpassed their goal of 2,000 chicken dinners to celebrate their 51st anniversary on Tuesday. I spoke with Jason Herndon of the family-owned and operated cafe on Wednesday afternoon. That interview is attached.
Troops Deploying Wednesday To Afghanistan
DETACHMENT 1, BRAVO COMPANY OF THE
189TH AVIATION SUPPORT BRIGADE TO DEPLOY
Helena, Mont. –
Approximately 60 Soldiers of the Montana
Army National Guard’s Detachment 1, Bravo Company of the 189th
General Support Aviation Brigade (Nevada) are slated to head to their
mobilization station for deployment
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