I just graduated from the University of Montana with a degree in broadcast journalism, in May. I am now a full time employee for KGVO and am excited for what the new year will bring.
Shande Wiest
Fire At Whitefish Nursing Home
Authorities say the body of a resident has been found in an apartment at a Whitefish nursing home after a fire on Christmas Eve. Whitefish Fire Captain Justin Woods says that fire fighters responded to an automatic fire alarm at Mountain View Manor about 7:30 p.m. and found smoke coming out from under the door of one of the apartments.
Cheyenne Economy Strengthened In 2011
Wyoming's capital is nearly at pre-recession economic strength. That's according to the Wyoming Center for Business and Economic Analysis, which analyzed general business activity in Laramie County.
Economic growth spread through all local business sectors, from retail sales to car registrations and employment numbers...
Letter To MF Global
Senators Max Baucus and John Thune (R-S.D.), Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder asking that the Department of Justice use all tools available to investigate, and potentially prosecute, MF Global executives who may have made illegal transactions using customer funds.
A Reminder Of Social Host Ordinance
‘Tis the season for gathering with friends and family and often drinking can be involved. But just in case you forgot… Missoula’s Social Host Ordinance that was sponsored by city Councilor Dave Strohmaier was enacted on April 18th this year. [AUDIO]
Tester Wants Increased Air Service
With energy production and exploration booming in the Bakken oil shale formation in eastern Montana, Senator Jon Tester wants to increase the number of flights to the region.
Response Letter to County Commissioners
A member of the Occupy movement responded to the latest move from the Missoula County Commissioners to create an ordinance that would prohibit camping on the courthouse lawn. That letter follows:
Arrive Alive Don’t Drink and Drive
The holiday season is a time to get together with your friends and family and sometimes that involves celebrating with libations. [AUDIO]
Job Corps Welders Leave Lasting Touch
A fire in 2006 destroyed much of the Rialto Theater in Deer Lodge.Since then more than $3.1 million has been raised to restore the historic theater. [AUDIO]
Searching for Suspects In Keno Counterfeit
The Missoula County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a forgery case in which the suspects used counterfeit Keno machine receipts to collect false winnings.
Con-artist Apprehended In North Dakota [AUDIO]
Last week, Missoula County Sheriff’s Detectives were alerted about Jonathan Lee Oliver, who was wanted for parole violation out of Oregon and said to be living under a fictitious name in Missoula County.