I grew up in the midwest (SD) and now live on the fringe of Missoula. I am married and we have one daughter, two dogs, and a cat. I am a big Griz and Lady Griz fan. I enjoy fishing, camping, reading and traveling.
Alan K
Tuning Up The World Class Jukebox
Friday morning, March 7th will be the final edition of the Craig and Al Morning Show. After 22 years I’m retiring and Craig is moving to another station. It will not be an average day, not that many of them are. We’ve got several rolls of quarters for the World Class Jukebox so expect some of your and our favorites...
The Pope is No Superman
Why is that when people “do the right thing” they all of a sudden become super this or super that?
Lolo Pass is Closed
The Idaho DOT has just issued a closure notice for Hwy 12 in the Idaho side of the state line over Lolo Pass. The closure is due once again to avalanche danger. The road will be closed until further notice.The area affected runs basically from MP 161 Near Powell Ranger Station to Lowell which is at MP 100...
What To Do With All the Snow
We all know winters are long and hard in Minnesota. Why do you think there are so many people out here “from” there. They have their reasons. A farmer from up by Gilman MN has come up the perfect example of just how long and hard winters are...
Gold Coin Treasure Trove
Remember that story that was in the news about a week ago about the couple that discovered all the gold coins under a tree on their property in California?
Le Bon Temp Rouleau
This is one of my favorite days of the year, Fat Tuesday.
Where to Put All the Snow
This is going to take a while to clean up. We came darned close to setting a new snowfall record in February.
How Does This Contraption Work?
A Greek car repair shop owner has discovered a lucrative sideline - modifying cars into agricultural machinery for farmers. More than a million cars had been abandoned by their owners unable to sell them and unable to afford to keep them on the road in the cash-strapped country...
Expanded Air Service to Missoula
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.
And Who Won the Pig?
In Russia all gold medalists in the Sochi Games were awarded $120,000 and a new Mercedes GL SUV.
Snowboarders on Mount Sentinel
Gosh this is a fun and wacky place to live. Yesterday I told you about the young lady who stepped into her downhill ski bindings, skied up Mt Sentinel and turned around and skied back down. The “hill” as it’s known to hikers has lots of trails they use to enjoy a walk up and down the face...
Skiing UP Missoula’s Mount Sentinel
Have you looked up at the face of Mount Sentinel lately? With all the snowfall the hiking trails have been replaced by ski tracks.