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
Proposed Delay on Postal Service Plan [AUDIO]
Senator Jon Tester is trying stop the U-S Postal Service from closing any post offices for at least six months.
Occupy Missoula May Be Over [AUDIO]
The Occupy Movement in Missoula could be coming to an end. The protesters have been camped out on the courthouse lawn since October 10th.
Senator Tester On No Child Left Behind [AUDIO]
Montana will not seek a waiver from federal No Child Left Behind education requirements.
Holiday Safety Tips
c/o aconcordcarpenter.com
The winter holidays are traditionally a time of celebration and merriment, but they can also be a time of stress and errors in judgment that can land people in the emergency room.
Hearing To Examine National Drug Shortage Crisis Hurting Montana Patients [AUDIO]
C/O wellcommons.com
Senator Max Baucus brought Billings oncologist Dr. Pat Cobb to testify at a Senate hearing today regarding the national drug shortage crisis.
Recall On Original Flavor Craisins®
Ocean Spray today added five additional Best By code dates to its voluntary recall issued November 25, 2011 of a limited number of production lots of its Original Flavor Craisins® Dried Cranberries in 5-ounce, 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages in the western U.S. only.
Baucus Statement on Pearl Harbor Attack 70th Anniversary
Montana’s senior U.S. Senator Max Baucus released the following statement today on the 70th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Baucus is the son of a World War II veteran.
Congress Approves Tester’s Bipartisan Bill To Modernize American Legion
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved Senator Jon Tester’s bipartisan bill to modernize the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, and the American Legion Auxiliary today. The bill is a signature away from becoming law.
Montanans Have Saved Over $4M On Prescription Drugs [AUDIO]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that as of the end of October, more seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare have seen significantly lower costs for important health care – through both discounts on brand-name drugs in the Medicare Part D "donut hole" coverage gap and free preventive care.
Barry Beach’s Bail Hearing Tomorrow [AUDIO]
Last week, Barry Beach, convicted for the1979 murder of teenager Kimberly Nees of Poplar , was granted a new trial.