Before joining Peter Christian on the air in 2012 I worked at a number of odd jobs that range from selling board games and scooping up dog doo to teaching English in Japan and coaching award-winning debate teams. I was in trouble most of my childhood for talking too much in class, now I get to get in trouble for talking on the radio. It's great!
Jon King
Montana Morning State News Headlines for Friday, August 24
A brutal beating, budgets and bears combine to fill out the headlines for Friday, August 24.
Missoula Mayor Engen’s Budget Includes Tax Hike For Public, Pay Raise For Self
Not only does Missoula Mayor John Engen’s proposed budget include a tax hike on citizens of more than 3.8 percent, it also includes pay raises for the Mayor and the city council.
Howe Fire Is The First 10,000 Acre Fire In Montana This Year
Only one Montana fire has grown to over 10,000 acres in 2018.
New 16 Bed Addiction Recovery Center For Homeless Mothers Opening in Missoula
Missoula’s Union Gospel Mission has been overhauling its facility and preparing staff to create a new Women and Children’s center.
Montana Public Asked to Help Find Stolen Sasquatch
It may sound like a joke headline, but this a real news story.
Missoula Companies Win Grants – Expected to Help Hire Nearly 90 Full-Time Employees
The Montana Department of Commerce announced a round of grants to six business across the state yesterday.
Missoula City Council Votes Against $2.3 Million in Proposed Cuts
Missoula City Councilman Jesse Ramos floated the idea of cutting elements out of the city budget to help bring things into balance.
Montana Green Party Hoping for ‘Hail Mary’ After Loss at State Supreme Court
Montana Green Party Coordinator Dani Breck was upset by the decision, but says they “saw it coming.”
Montana AG Investigating Whether Governor Broke the Law
Montana AG Fox says his office is investigating whether or not Governor Bullock had the legal power to unilaterally approve a six million dollar easement.
Fight Over Apartment Leads to Strangulation, Arrest
Missoula Police responded to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment complex.