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University of Montana Student Body President Asa Hohman Responds to Broadway Option for Missoula College Campus Location

Jon King — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:16:24 +0000

The newly appointed President of the Associated Students of the University of Montana Asa Hohman says he still supports the south campus option.

A New Way to Look at Swimsuit Season

sarahyovetich — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:48:03 +0000

“Summer is almost here! Everyone will want to go swimming, but no way am I going out when I’m in this shape. It’s time to get ready for swimsuit season!”

Sound familiar? Every summer it seems to be the same story…

“OMG! ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT UNTIL SUMMER! I’M NOT GOING TO EAT FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK!”

Let’s be real. We’ve all dieted, or even thought about dieting,

Missoula Safety Summit to Target Traffic Crashes [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:42:34 +0000

Missoula has experienced several tragic car crashes recently, some resulting in deaths, such as those of Chance Geery and Roberta Demmert. Officials with the Metropolitan Planning Organization aim to reduce the numbers to zero fatalities long term, and at least 25 percent fewer severe injuries by 2018.

Randy Travis Sues to Stop Release of Naked Arrest Video

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:55 +0000

Randy Travis was arrested last August for a DWI, obstruction and retaliation after crashing his Trans Am, then verbally threatening the police officers who responded to the scene. The singer was naked at the time of his arrest, and now he has filed suit against the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Office of the Attorney General to prevent the release of the arrest video.

Around the House Insect Repellents

Joy Larson — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:10:48 +0000

You may be surprised to find that some everyday products you keep in your house could be used to keep bugs away. I am always looking for ways to save money, and not spending money on needless bug sprays is one way to do it. These bug repellents are also very simple to make, containing [...]

Helping Preemies Get Home Sooner

Alan K — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:19 +0000

Our daughter was born prematurely by about a month. I’ll never forget the days and nights we spent at the Community Hospital nursery in the neo-natal unit rocking her and reading to her. After one month she had doubled her weight to just over 5# and we got to take her home. I guess that’s [...]

Chili's Waitress Fired For Making Negative Comment About Cops on Facebook

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:08 +0000

In November, Ashley Warden was fined $2,500 when a police officer spotted her three-year old son urinating on the front yard of her two-and-a-half acre property in rural Piedmont, Oklahoma. The cop was ultimately fired for issuing the ticket. But apparently Warden still holds a grudge against law enforcement, which she made known through a recent post to her Facebook page.

George Michael Sustains Head Injury in Car Crash

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:24:19 +0000

’80s singer George Michael, who nearly died from pneumonia in late 2011, was airlifted to a hospital after sustaining a head injury following a car crash. Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident in the U.K. on Thursday, May 16. According to The BBC, a Michael spokesperson said that the ‘Faith’ singer, 49, had indeed been in an [...]

Talkshow Host Pranks Co-Host by Changing Telepromter [VIDEO]

Woody — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:33:53 +0000

One of the hosts of the “Today” show in Australia messed with his co-host’s teleprompter script the other day . . . just like what Christina Applegate does to Will Ferrell in “Anchorman”. The Aussie co-host’s on-script flub was a little more PG-13 though. She was talking about a soccer match in Amsterdam, and the [...]

Willie Nelson Gives Big to Devastated West, Texas Area Following Explosion

Christina Vinson — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:43 +0000

Willie Nelson has made a lasting and memorable contribution to country music, solidifying his status as an icon. At 80, he continues to make himself known — not only in music, but also as a kind heart. The singer recently turned his birthday bash into a benefit for the victims of last month’s West, Texas fertilizer [...]

Have You Seen the New Doves?

Alan K — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:12:40 +0000

A new bird is moving into western Montana, the Eurasian collared dove. FW&P says they’re fairly easy to identify. It looks similar to the mourning dove, it is larger, has a black half-collar on the back of its neck and sports a broad tail squared at the tip. The mourning dove’s tail is pointed. The [...]

5 Best Summer Jobs for Teens in Missoula

Joy Larson — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:04:41 +0000

The most important thing to take into consideration when helping your teen hunt for a summer job is finding a job that fits them. If your teen is a clean freak, you may want to steer him or her away from a job in landscaping. However, if your teen loves the sun and the water, a lifeguard job might just be right up his or her alley. Keeping these things in mind, I’ve compiled a list of some of the best summer jobs for teens in and around Missoula.

University of Montana Now Considering Two Possible Locations for Missoula College [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:01:46 +0000

It's been one of the most heated controversies in Missoula over the past few years, where the new Missoula College should be located. UM officials have steadfastly maintained that the South Campus, the current location of the UM Golf Course, was the sole choice. Not anymore.

UPDATE – Alleged Drunk Driver Appears in Court – Victims Identified as Missoula Sisters [DOCUMENT]

Peter Christian — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:38:49 +0000

Tom George Vineyard, 38, made an appearance via video in Missoula Justice Court from the Missoula County Jail on Thursday afternoon before Judge Karen Orzech.According to court documents, Vineyard caused the death of Roberta Emmert and seriously injured her sister, Pamela Demmert, while allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. In the affidavit filed by [...]

Carrie Underwood Not Ready for Kids Yet

Christina Vinson — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:55:22 +0000

Now 30, Carrie Underwood has a thriving career, a bursting bank account and an incredibly supportive hockey playing husband — and she’s content to bask in the joy of her almost three-year marriage… without kids. For now, anyway. “I don’t feel old enough to have kids,” the singer — who was recently named the new ‘Sunday [...]

Racing Legend Dick Trickle Commits Suicide

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:41:14 +0000

Richard "Dick" Trickle died Thursday at the age of 71. His body was discovered next to his pickup truck at a cemetery in Lincoln County, North Carolina, after the longtime NASCAR and short-track driver shot himself, according to police.

Find New Roads Fishing in the Seeley-Swan Valley [SPONSORED]

94.9 KYSS FM — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:37:08 +0000

There is no better place to find new roads than in Western Montana, where we can enjoy some of our nation’s best adventures right outside our back door. The Seeley-Swan Valley is no exception. According to VisitMT.com, Montana’s official state travel site, the Seeley-Swan Valley is a “90-mile long corridor along Highway 83 stretching through [...]

Gem Show Weekend in Hamilton

Denny Bedard — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:21:39 +0000

Treasures From the Universe!, the annual gem, mineral, fossil and jewelry show is Saturday and Sunday in Hamilton.

Authorities Investigating Theft of Cigarettes, Steak, and Cough Syrup From Bronc's Grocery in Frenchtown

Jon King — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:13:53 +0000

The Missoula County Sheriff's Department is asking the public to help find the perpetrator of a grocery store theft that occurred on Sunday May 12 at Bronc's Grocery in Frenchtown.

Elk Foundation Opens Land Parcel to Public Access Near Missoula

Denny Bedard — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:52:45 +0000

A 40-acre parcel of Montana forestland is now open to public access after Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation donation.