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The ‘Most-Clicked’ Montana State Headlines – Week of March 2nd
Here's a look at some of the biggest stories trending in Montana.
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Avalanche Expert – Snowboarder Triggered Mount Jumbo Slide – Danger Still Exists [AUDIO]
The avalanche that rumbled down Mount Jumbo late Friday afternoon was set up by bands of heavy snow, followed by warm temperatures, more snow, and strong winds.
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Fundraisers For Missoula Avalanche Victims
On Friday, February 28, an avalanche destroyed two homes in lower Rattlesnake. A man, a single mother and her 10-year-old daughter were able to escape, but their fourth family member, 8-year-old Phoenix Scoles, was trapped for 45 minutes before being rescued.
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Angel in Disguise
Recently a friend posted this video on Facebook. I’m usually picky about what videos I watch that people post, otherwise I would be watching videos all day. I would never get any work done. However, this video intrigued me.
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Missoula Search and Rescue Chief Praises Efforts of Volunteers With Avalanche and Missing Skiers [AUDIO]
Missoula County Search and Rescue Coordinator Jeremiah Peterson hasn't slept since Thursday night.
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Elvis Presley Runs for Office
1 week ago KYSS FM wants to wish Elvis the best of luck with his statewide political campaign.
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Thank God and Kitty Litter I Made It
1 week ago Like many of you, my stress level is going through the roof every time I have to drive in these blizzard conditions.
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A Glass of Wine a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Can red wine cure cancer? No, but it can do a lot of amazing things, like help curb depression and reduce cancer cell growth. Is this good enough reason to drink it? I think so.
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Expanded Air Service to Missoula
1 week ago A fifth airline service begins flights from Denver to Missoula this summer. Frontier Airlines says the flights starting June 13 will be competitively priced. Right now they fly frmo Denver to Bozeman for just about $400
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UPDATE – Emergency Crews Clear Avalanche Scene – Elderly Couple Identified
UPDATE - Missoula Police Department Public Information Officer Travis Welsh issued a press release at about 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1.
Avalanche Update; Saturday March 1, 2014
As of 2:00AM this morning, emergency crews have cleared from the scene of the avalanche. Power lines have been secured, and the gas lines have been capped. There is no information currently available regarding the medical condition of the three persons rescued, they remain hospitalized. There is continued concern that the unstable snow conditions in the Missoula Valley may produce other slides and citizens are advised to stay out of closed areas.
Detectives have conducted interviews in an investigative effort to determine if the avalanche was caused by human activity, however at this time no determination has been made. Those efforts are continuing. Anyone with information as to the cause of the slide is asked to contact Detective Dean Chrestenson at (406) 552-6705, or Detective Guy Baker at (406) 552-6284. You may also call Missoula Crime-Stoppers at (406) 721-4444.
Our news partners at NBC Montana-KECI-TV have identified the elderly couple as Fred Allendorf and his wife, Michel Jo Colville. They were listed in critical condition Friday night at St. Patrick hospital. On Saturday morning, the hospital upgraded Allendorf to serious condition.
The identity and condition of the eight year-old boy injured in the slide are still unknown.
UPDATE - Paige Pavalone with the Missoula County Sheriff's Office confirmed at 7:30 p.m. that all three victims of Friday afternoon's Rattlesnake area avalanche have been recovered, and all are alive.
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City Responds to Storm With 24 Hour Plowing to Clear Streets Through Weekend [AUDIO]
In responding to the major blizzard event that has buried Missoula, the City of Missoula will be working 24 hours a day in an effort to keep the streets cleared of snow.
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Best Hawaiian Bread Ever Recipe
I made this amazing bread this Sunday night for my family. I have to admit that it does take a bit more work than Bisquick biscuits, but if you have the time, it’s definitely worth it. It is the perfect mix of classic white bread with just the right touch of sweet.