Craig & Al

Craig & Al

Former Griz Returns As RB Coach

Justin Green has been named running backs coach for the University of Montana Grizzlies. Green, 29, who is from San Diego, Calif., and was a student assistant coach at Montana last season, replaces Mick Delaney, who retired recently after an outstanding 44 years of coaching

For The Valentine Man Who Has Everything

We need one of these in Missoula. All guys have a favorites place to hang out around here but none of those place are quite at straightforward about it as these guys.

Almost Born On Valentines’ Day

Almost Valentines day birthdays today; Carol Sharkey-Blodgett, Shawn Wells, Brent Hecker and Jamie Schultz.

Set Your Hair On Fire and Hit Somebody!

He played linebacker so he loves defense.

I love football. It was my favorite sport in high school. I played linebacker on an 8-man squad. So when U-M head football coach Robin Pflugrad named Ty Gregorak his Defensive Coordinator I was excited

Photo courtesy Michelle Emert Carithers and Connie Emert Photo courtesy Michelle Emert Carithers and Connie Emert

Want to See the Purple Squirrel Al Was Talking About This Morning?

In case you missed Al talking about this oddly color squirrel today on the Morning Show, here's the synopsis to the much longer story...

Snowmobile Avalanche Safety Class

Avalanche danger in Western Montana is listed as low right now but with new snow late this week and more on the way that could change. Keep up to date on conditions by going to missoulaavalanche.org . They upda

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A Tribute to Merle Haggard

I’ve been a fan of Merle Haggard since his early days. My list of favorites pretty much reflects that. I guess it’s the way he sings, combined with his lyrics that I enjoy the most. He’s capable of capturing so much in so few words, and then making you feel it when he sings.

Happy Birthday For One

Just one birthday that we know of today, Sydney Wilson.

 

Tomorrow there are several; Patty DeYoung, Jenn Edgell, and Jack Moffetts' wife (he forgot to list her name). Enjoy your day all of you.

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New Lawsuit Over Whitefish Jesus Statue

The Jesus statue that sits on top of Big Mountain in Whitefish is the subject of yet another lawsuit. This time, a group called the Freedom From Religion Foundation is challenging the recent renewal of the special use permit given by the forest service to the Knights of Columbus. Co-President of the Freedom

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Merle Haggard ‘Back on the Bus’ After Battle With Pneumonia

After a string of serious health issues and hospitalizations, 74-year-old Merle Haggard is ready to get back to work.

Hooked On Art In Bonner

This show has become an annual event named for one of the renowned artists in our area, Walter Hook.  It's also a good show to go to and enjoy the work of up and coming local artists, most definitely a family event

Missoula, A Musical Valley

First off a big THANK YOU to Shane Clouse for joining me on the Craig & Al Show this morning.  Shane is good friends with Kostas who was our featured artist for the Trifecta. Shane had a couple of interesting stories to share about working with Kostas and offered some insight into the process of songwriting.