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Jim Messina – University of Montana Grad and President Obama Campaign Boss Addresses Graduates in Missoula [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:32:29 +0000

On a rainy Missoula morning, a former UM grad who made good came back to share some life advice for the graduates of the class of 2013. Jim Messina told the crowd at Washington Grizzly stadium on Saturday morning that he was graduated from the University of Montana 25 years ago, became chief of Staff [...]

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.

Missoula County Attorney "Not Interested in Trying to Further the Department of Justice's Political Agenda" [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:53:54 +0000

During Wednesday’s news conference with the Department of Justice, the subject of the Missoula County Attorney’s lack of cooperation with the various investigations came up yet again. Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, Roy Austin, Jr. mentioned that the county attorney was not the only person in that office [...]

University of Montana Commencement is This Saturday at Washington Grizzly Stadium [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:16:23 +0000

Students will walk to the stage and accept their diplomas during commencement exercises at The University of Montana’s Washington Grizzly Stadium. The 116th commencement ceremony is Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m. University of Montana Registrar Ed Johnson said this week that commencement is always a great day for the university and a great day [...]

Full Comments From This Week's Department of Justice – University of Montana News Conference [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:40:09 +0000

Thursday, May 9, the U. S. Department of Justice held a news conference to release findings of a year-long study into the response by The University of Montana, the City Police Department and the Missoula County Attorney to the issue of sexual assaults.

Do You Think That The DOJ Should Investigate More Universities?

Natalie Roubitchek — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:22:45 +0000

Due to sexual assault issues on University campus's nation wide, do you believe that the DOJ should investigate more schools?

Find out more information from the article.

Mullan Road Driver to Spend 30 Days of House Arrest – Fine Donated to Chance Geery Scholarship Fund [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:59:02 +0000

Yoon Hee Cho, the woman whose distracted driving on April 1 led to the death of Hellgate High School student Chance Geery, was sentenced in Missoula Municipal Court on Thursday. Deputy Missoula City Attorney Gary Henricks said Thursday afternoon that Cho pleaded guilty to all the misdemeanor charges against her. “She was arraigned on charges [...]

D O J Investigation Targets University of Montana Office of Public Safety – County Attorney Could Face Litigation [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:19:13 +0000

At the Thursday, May 9 press conference featuring Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division’s Roy Austin, U. S. Attorney for Montana Mike Cotter and University of Montana President Royce Engstrom, steps to address the problem of sexual assault were spelled out. [button href="http://newstalkkgvo.com/department-of-justice-set-to-reveal-results-of-sexual-assault-investigation-at-the-university-of-montana/" title="Click Here For Audio and Video on DOJ Press Conference" align="center"] Austin [...]

Deficiencies in Policy, Training, and Practice Found in The University of Montana Sexual Assault Investigation by the Department of Justice

Jon King — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:15:42 +0000

The Department of Justice finally revealed what it found during its more than year-long sexual assault investigation into The University of Montana.

Facebook Page – Rally to Seek Justice for Chance Geery After No Felony Charges Filed in His Death [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:45:46 +0000

On April 1, Chance Geery, 18, was struck and killed by a distracted driver, Yoon Hee Cho, 38, an assistant professor at the University of Montana. It was determined last week that no felony charges could be filed in the case.

UPDATE: Law Firm Sends 'Cease and Desist' Request to Board of Regents Over Missoula College [DOCUMENTS]

Peter Christian — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:07:24 +0000

A Missoula law firm, Sullivan, Tabaracci and Rhodes, has sent a cease and desist request dated May 5, 2013 to Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian and the Montana Board of Regents, enjoining the construction of the Missoula College on the South Campus, the current location of The University of Montana Golf Course.

Three Grizzly Football Players Honored for Academic Excellence

Peter Christian — Sun, 05 May 2013 22:52:25 +0000

Three seniors from the University of Montana football team were honored late last week for their academic achievement. The National Football Foundation’s New Hampshire Society announced that Peter Nguyen, Josh Harris and Sam Gratton were recognized, along with over 700 other seniors from across all levels of college football for finishing their collegiate careers with [...]

Missoula Police Chief Reflects on One-Year Anniversary of Justice Department Investigation [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:12:33 +0000

On May 1, 2012, Thomas Perez with the U. S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division held a news conference to announce an investigation into sexual assaults on the UM campus and in the city of Missoula. Police Chief Mark Muir said Wednesday, his department had already begun their own inquiry before government officials arrived [...]

Legendary Comedian Bill Cosby to Perform at Adams Center in Missoula on November 15 [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:21:09 +0000

The legendary comedian, author and actor Bill Cosby will perform in Missoula at the Adams Center on The University of Montana campus on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. UM Productions Marketing Coordinator Heather Krebsbach said her staff has been working on getting Cosby to come to Missoula for quite some time. We’ve been doing [...]

What Do You Think About the U of M 2013 Graduation Speaker? [POLL]

ikeffler — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:54:07 +0000

It was recently announced that President Obama's former campaign manager, Jim Messina, will be speaking at the University of Montana's 2013 commencement ceremony. What do you think of this news? Take our poll and tell us!

Obama Campaign Manager to Speak at University of Montana Graduation

Associated Press — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:00:09 +0000

President Barack Obama’s former campaign manager will speak at the University of Montana’s graduation ceremony next month. Jim Messina is a Boise, Idaho, native and attended UM from 1988 to 1993. He worked for U.S. Sen. Max Baucus and other members of Congress until 2008. He was Obama’s national chief of staff for the 2008 [...]

University of Montana Budget Cuts Not as Drastic as Once Thought [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:04:30 +0000

After two straight semesters of reduced enrollment, University of Montana officials are preparing for budget cuts in the coming fiscal year, although not as drastic as were once thought. Vice President for Integrated Communications for The University of Montana Peggy Kuhr had encouraging words regarding the budget cuts for the coming year. “Where we are [...]

Former Lady Griz Player Julie Deming Killed in Washington State Car Accident [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:08:19 +0000

Former Lady Griz player Julie Deming, 32, was killed over the weekend in a car accident in Vancouver, Washington. Montana Lady Griz head coach Robin Selvig expressed deep sorrow over the loss of his friend and former player, whose last game was in 2004. “Well, I’ve shared some great memories with Julie, she always made [...]

One Former Grizzly – One Present Grizzly Basketball Player Arrested in Downtown Missoula Fight With Third Man

Peter Christian — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:47:54 +0000

Just after 2 a.m. Saturday, two members of the Montana Grizzly basketball team were arrested for being in a fight with a third man outside a tavern in downtown Missoula. Lieutenant Bob Bouchee of the Missoula Police Department said Saturday afternoon that three men, identified through the Missoula County Jail roster as William Eugene Cherry, [...]

Legislature Approves $29 Million For Missoula College – Awaits Governors Signature [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:14:02 +0000

The long wait for funds to build a new Missoula College is almost over. The Montana Legislature approved a direct appropriation of $29 million dollars as part of the governor’s jobs bill, and now awaits his signature. Associate Commissioner of Higher Education Kevin McRea said Wednesday, that a total of $55.46 million dollars has been [...]