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Operation Christmas Child [AUDIO]
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Operation Christmas Child is a worldwide children's project of Samaritan's Purse that uses simple gift-filled shoe boxes to let underprivileged children know that they are loved and not forgotten. This year, Missoula residents exceeded their goal to send 3,900 shoe box gifts to needy children overseas by packing 4,148 gifts.
Helping Provide “Apartment Kits” [AUDIO]
Getting your first apartment can be a difficult time, especially if you don’t have the help of friends or family. The University of Montana School of Social Work students are teaming up with the Tom Roy Youth Guidance Home to put together “apartment kits” for youth who are transitioning out of the foster care system and starting off on their own for the first time.
Presentation To Address Impact Of New Patent Law
In September Congress passed a new patent law. The America Invents Act represents the most significant change to the nation’s patent law in nearly 60 years. It is designed to shorten the average wait time for patent approval, reduce the current patent backlog, curb litigation, increase patent quality and help American inventors protect their intellectual property abroad.
Give Back And Adopt A Stop [AUDIO]
If you like getting involved in the community or enjoy using the bus services, now you have a chance to give back.. The Missoula Urban Transportation District announced this week a program aimed at keeping Mountain Line bus stops clean and safe.
Fire Management Plan Effort In Yellowstone [AUDIO]
Fire is a significant natural force which continues to shape and impact Yellowstone National Park. But it also has the potential to impact visitors, area residents, and historic structures. Park spokesman Al Nash says they are seeking to update the park’s fire management plan to reflect recent changes in the federal fire policy...
Moose Poachers On The Loose [AUDIO]
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are looking for information on several moose poaching cases that occurred in the upper clark fork area between missoula and deer lodge.
Rehberg Urges Committee to Take Urgent Action
Congressman Denny Rehberg, on Wednesday sent a letter to Rep. Darrell E. Issa (CA-49) and Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD-7), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, urgently requesting a legislative markup of H.R. 459. The Federal Reserve Transparency Act would remove critical restrictions to fully disclosing the inner workings of the most powerful bank in the world, an important step after the Wall Street Journal discovered potentially serious instances of Fed advisers profiting off of privileged information.
Van Diest Named Frontier Coach Of The Year
Carroll College football coach Mike Van Diest is the Frontier Conference coach of the year after leading the defending national champions to a 12th consecutive league championship.
Former Campground Host Admits Molesting 4 Girls
A 62-year-old man accused of molesting four girls while he was a campground host at a recreation area near Missoula has pleaded guilty to four felony counts of sexual assault.
Thanksgiving Meals In Missoula
If you are looking for a place to have a free Thanksgiving meal, there are some options for you, in Missoula, during these tough economic times.