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Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Openly Gay Boys

Associated Press — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:23:09 +0000

GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.

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All 12 Montana Grizzly Football Games to Be Televised [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:08:05 +0000

University of Montana officials are putting the finishing touches on another football season in which all 12 home and away games will be televised.

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Property Owner Argues that EPA Superfund Listing of Smurfitt-Stone Mill Would be Bad for Missoula County Jobs

Jon King — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:46:57 +0000

The case against listing the former Smurfitt-Stone mill as a Superfund clean up site.

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UPDATE – Semi Truck Clips Car Causing Rollover on I-90 – Driver Cited [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:33:43 +0000

A semi-truck collided with a Subaru station wagon headed west on I-90 early Thursday afternoon, that led to the car crossing into the eastbound lane, rolling the vehicle.

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Memorial Day in Missoula – What is Open and What is Closed?

sarahyovetich — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:26:44 +0000

Here's what's open...and what's closed Monday.

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Reserve Your Memorial Weekend Campsite From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Online [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:35:23 +0000

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks continues a very popular campsite reservation program, enabling families to have a guaranteed space at many of Montana's state parks.

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Update-Missoula County Commissioners Vote for an End to Horse Racing at Fairgrounds [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:37:21 +0000

UPDATE - Thursday, May 23, 2013

At the close of Wednesday's County Commissioner's meeting, the three members voted unanimously to end horse racing at the county fairgrounds.

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Severe Lightning Storm Turns Off Power for 2,000 Residents in East Missoula, Bonner and Milltown

Jon King — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:48:19 +0000

A severe lightning storm turned off the lights for approximately 2,000 Montana residents at around 3:00 p.m. May 22.

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10 Captivating Images of the May 20, 2013 Oklahoma Tornado

jacobmchugh — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:21:38 +0000

The May 20, 2013 tornado that struck parts of the Midwest, especially Oklahoma, left behind a trail of destruction. These images capture the pain and resilience of those affected by the powerful storm.

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Memorial Day Ceremonies Scheduled for Missoula [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:17:54 +0000

There are two primary holidays set aside to honor those who serve our country. One is Veteran's Day, the other is coming up on Monday, May 27, Memorial Day.

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Steve Daines Co-Sponsors Act Calling for End of IRS Enforcement of the Affordable Care Act

Jon King — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:15:52 +0000

Today, May 27, Montana Representative Steve Daines announced that he would be co-sponsoring H.R.1990, also known as "The Keep the IRS off Your Health Care Act of 2013."

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Few Clues in Stolen ATV Case, Missoula Sheriff's Department Looking for Help

Jon King — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:35:08 +0000

Sometime between 5:00 p.m. May 20, and the early morning hours of May 21, an unknown suspect broke into an unlocked garage near the 1600 block of Big Flat road in Missoula, and stole a Polaris ATV.

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5 Things to Do on a Rainy Memorial Day Weekend in Missoula

sarahyovetich — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:40:43 +0000

Don’t let a little gloomy weather ruin your holiday weekend — there’s plenty of fun to be had indoors. Here are a few suggestions:

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Woman Arrested and Jailed for Strong Armed Robbery at Missoula Convenience Store [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:43:21 +0000

Missoula police responded early Wednesday, May 22, at the Noon's Convenience Store at 39th and Russell for a strong-armed robbery.

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Political Practices Appointee Jonathan Motl Discusses Accusations of Partisanship

Jon King — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:42:33 +0000

On Tuesday, May 21, Governor Steve Bullock announced that Attorney Jonathan Motl had been appointed as Commissioner of Political Practices.

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Amber Alert Suspect Appears in Court – Released on Her Own Recogizance [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:55:24 +0000

Monday, May 20, Jamie Finley appeared in Lake County Justice Court, charged with kidnapping her two year-old niece over the weekend, resulting in a statewide Amber Alert.

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University of Montana Athletic Director – 'You're a Griz 365 and 24/7′

Peter Christian — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:47:41 +0000

First-year University of Montana Athletic Director Kent Haslam has a message for student athletes, no matter where they are, or whether school is in session or not.

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Browning Man Gets Life Sentence For Rape

Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:27:34 +0000

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A 49-year-old Browning man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a 51-year-old woman last year.

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Intoxicated Transient Stabs Self in Billings

Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:24:02 +0000

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Police in Billings say an intoxicated transient stabbed himself in the chest several times in front of law enforcement officers trying to take him into custody after officers with the U.S. Marshals Service removed him from the federal courthouse.

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Sheriff Investigating Horse Strangulation Death

Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:18:19 +0000

STEVENSVILLE, Mont. (AP) — The Ravalli County sheriff's office is investigating after a horse was strangled to death in its corral northeast of Stevensville over the weekend.

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