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94.9 KYSS FM Receives Thank You Cards From the KYSSmas Kids

jennamartin — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:08:58 +0000

Do you remember KYSSmas for Kids this past December? It was an event that is hard to forget! KYSS FM listeners came together with businesses and the rest of Missoula to raise $26,000 for kids in need in our community.

Merry Sickmas

Joy Larson — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 05:30:01 +0000

I don’t know about your family, but mine is big on traditions. Everyone gets together for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The kids always watch movies at night, while the adults sit around and laugh and play games. Nothing is more fun than everyone getting together and sharing laughter, good food and just catching up. However, there [...]

Keeping Track of Santa

Alan K — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:52:29 +0000

NORAD Tracks Santa is primed for its 57th annual goodwill mission.

NORAD To Track Santa Over Montana [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:52:01 +0000

You’d better not pout, you’d better not cry, better watch out, I’m tellin’ you why, Santa Claus will be flying over Montana Christmas Eve, according to NORAD. The North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) has volunteers watching the radar screens and accepting calling from kids (and those who are young at heart) to tell them [...]

Merry Christmas Micronesia

Alan K — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:33:07 +0000

How about a cool story for Christmas from half way around the world? I saw this article in Airman Magazine.

For children living on the islands in Micronesia, Santa doesn’t deliver presents on his sleigh pulled by flying reindeer or wear his iconic red and white suit; he airdrops them from a C-130 Hercules while wearing an Air Force flight suit.

Last Minute Fudge

Joy Larson — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:50:22 +0000

Fudge is one of those Christmas time goodies that I could live without. However, I know a lot of people who love fudge, and not just for Christmas. This actually works out pretty well for me. I am always struggling during the holidays to try not to over eat, especially when it comes to those Christmas time classic goodies

Chipmunks Celebrate Christmas

Alan K — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:12:24 +0000

Ross Bagdasarian came up with the idea of three singing chipmunks for the holidays; Alvin, Simon and Theodore. They were an instant hit.

10 Unique Missoula Christmas Gifts

Joy Larson — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:16:30 +0000

If you’re looking for a gift this year for the true Missoulian, or if you’re just looking to ship a little Missoula to someone for Christmas, then look no further. We have put together a list of gifts that are unique to Missoula and Western Montana. We have a little something for everyone. Pop the [...]

Five Best Holiday Candies

Joy Larson — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:21:41 +0000

There are certain candies that you can only get at Christmas time, and there are certain candies that you only eat this time of year too. I have a short list of candies that make my list. You may notice that all of these delicious holiday candies have chocolate. That is because I love chocolate [...]

Missoula Firm Donates Christmas Bonuses to Montana Food Bank Network [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 23:21:30 +0000

This week, the employees of Energy Partners Propane voted unanimously to donate all their Christmas bonuses to the Montana Food Bank Network. MFBN Development coordinator Kattie Kingsley says the total from all the Energy Partner employees came to $5,000. Kingsley says since the Network is able to provide 7 meals for every dollar donated, the [...]

Missoula's Best Christmas Lights Tour — Including Turn-By-Turn Directions

Aaron "Tallest DJ" Traylor — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:27:58 +0000

Over the past week we asked our listeners to help us locate the absolute best Christmas displays in Missoula. Armed with your suggestions and tips (plus a GPS tracking app) we gassed up the rig with camera in hand and proceeded to go in search of the finest this town has to offer over the holiday season

Christmas Specials for All

Alan K — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:02:47 +0000

There are few things more traditional than the “Holiday Special”. So I went searching for some gems. Over the next couple of days I’ll share them with you. We’ll start off with a classic clip from Charlie Brown.

The Joys of Christmas Tree Hunting

Joy Larson — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 05:05:55 +0000

This past weekend my husband and I and our four boys all loaded into the family truckster and headed deep into the Western Montana woods in search of the perfect Christmas tree. Every year we go through this somewhat painful family tradition, and all seem to come out alive and with a pretty decent tree

Free Live Music Every Day

Alan K — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:49:22 +0000

There’s live music at the…Airport? That’s right, it’s the third year for “Home for the Holidays” that will continue right up through Christmas Day. It’s a nice touch for what can be a hectic stressful travel time. Every morning at 5:30, you can listen to piano music played by Molly Morrison, and from 11, Judi [...]

The Shipping Crunch Has Arrived [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:22:32 +0000

Dave and Kathy Shappee and their ‘elves’ at the Shipping Depot are working non-stop to make sure gifts arrive at their destination in time for Christmas. Shappee has been sending gifts of all sizes and descriptions for nearly 30 years in Missoula, and he advises those who want to make sure their gifts arrive on [...]

My Five Favorite Christmas Treats

Joy Larson — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:11:47 +0000

This past weekend I spent hours slaving away in the kitchen making countless batches of Christmas treats. I am trying to stockpile these treats for when my family herd shows up for Christmas. Some of these treats are my favorite because my mom made them when I was little, and others I have come to love as an adult

"It's a Wonderful Life" Comes to Missoula – A Flashback to the Golden Radio Days

Nikki — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:12:17 +0000

Lots of us don’t remember the days where radio was the only media streamed into homes. But every program on the air used to be a big production. Employing everything from sound effects guys to actors to live studio audiences. This Christmas, Missoula can relive those golden days of broadcasting. According to makeitmissoula.com “This show offers [...]

Easy and Delicious Crockpot Cocoa

Joy Larson — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:07:48 +0000

It’s that time of the year again. The time of year when you stay inside huddled around a warm fire and watch the snow fly. I’m a big fan of winter. I love all the snow and sledding. The best part of sledding is coming inside afterward and drinking a big steamy cup of cocoa

Best Places to Hide Presents

Joy Larson — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:46:56 +0000

Everyone has a nosy spouse or a suspicious kid. No matter what you do, these crafty kin folk always seem to be able to guess where you’ve hidden their presents. It’s horrible to go through all the trouble of finding them the perfect gift only to have them always seem to be able to ruin it. Well, we’v

NORAD Welcomes Santa Again This Year Online

Steve Fullerton — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:59:23 +0000

We’re pretty sure that Santa has more than a learners permit to drive that sleigh, but the Montana Drivers Exam Office in Stevensville thinks it might have happened. Their “Student Driver” display is part of its entry in the Stevensville Main Street Business Decoration contest. Speaking of Santa and his December 24th overnight flight to [...]