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Should Your Dog Wear a Yellow Ribbon?

Joy Larson — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:55:25 +0000

In past years yellow ribbons were used to commemorate soldiers away at war and could be seen on almost every street. They were tied to trees, fences, mailboxes and even cars. However, today that yellow ribbon has a new meaning. Yes, thanks to The Yellow Dog Project, you can now see yellow ribbons tied to dog leashes all across the United States.

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Missoula Set to Discuss School Saftety and Prevention Next Week

Jon King — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:14:32 +0000

Next Monday through Wednesday, three separate committees will meet to help prevent a tragedy like the one that happened in Newton, Connecticut from happening in Missoula.

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Are Fair Rides Safe in Montana?

brooke — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:16:28 +0000

It’s fair season in Montana, and that means folks across the state are gearing up for a days-long overload of carnival games, fried food and, of course, rides.

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Will a New Product Help Drunks Avoid a DUI Arrest?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:57:03 +0000

Breathalyzer tests have long been the standard for law enforcement officers to determine who’s driving while intoxicated. But they may have met their match in a new product called Breathalyzer Equalizer.

The team that came up with the item will really blow you away.

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10 Things You Absolutely, Positively, Without Question Should Not Do in a Hurricane

Ray Chalme — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 12:10:47 +0000

We’re always told to take precautions when a hurricane is on the warpath. Most of the time, people will be told to tie down objects outside, huddle inside and only go out when the storm is over.

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Montana Fire Marshal Urges Apartment Smoke Detectors

Associated Press — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:27:46 +0000

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A boom in apartments for workers in the Bakken oil patch has led the Montana Fire Marshal's Office to remind landlords that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are required by law in most homes and apartments

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Great Falls Bans Cell Phones for Drivers

Associated Press — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:21:10 +0000

GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — Great Falls banned hand-held cell phones for motorists and cyclists, hoping to make navigating the streets of the central Montana town a bit safer from distracted drivers.

The Great Falls Tribune reported commissioners favoring the ban sought to underscore expectations that drivers pay attention to the road, not what's on their mobile telephone

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Fireworks Danger: Even Sparklers Could Send You to the ER

brooke — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 19:12:28 +0000

It’s illegal to light fireworks within city limits, but apparently the threat of a hefty fine isn’t enough to deter all Missoula residents from striking a match. For the last several nights, I have fallen asleep to the sound of explosives being detonated outside of my window. The noise is kind of a nuisance, but [...]

The Most Unsurprising Study Ever Reveals Most Fireworks-Related Injuries Happen in July

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:49:27 +0000

Here’s a fact that should shock absolutely no one.

A survey conducted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission indicates that most fireworks-related injuries take place during or around the Fourth of July holiday festivities.

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What Would You do to Protect Your Child?

Joy Larson — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 04:19:01 +0000

What lengths would you go to to keep your child safe?

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Safety is Important for Missoula Motorcyclists

brooke — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:06:27 +0000

Summer is almost here, and for many Montanans, warmer temperatures and drier roads mean that bike season has arrived — and I’m not just talking about Schwinns and Huffys. Each day, I notice more and more motorcyclists cruising the streets of Missoula. It wouldn’t be a big deal if they always obeyed the rules of [...]

How Many Teens Text While Behind the Wheel?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:21:28 +0000

Teenagers aren’t drinking as much as they used to and more of them now wear seat belts, but all of that could be offset by the startling number of them who admit to texting while driving.

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Hamilton Council Crunches Cell Phone Use in Cars

Steve Fullerton — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:34:32 +0000

Tuesday night, the Hamilton City Council voted 4-2 to ban cell phone use while driving in the city limits.

The council heard over a half hour of comments, mainly against the new ordinance from valley residents, some of whom said they would quit shopping in Hamilton if the law was enacted.

The coun

Do You Have One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in America?

Mike Adams — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:36:38 +0000

For most us, the only physical danger we are faced with at work comes from eating too much junk out of the vending machine or standing too close to someone with bad breath. On the upside, none of these things are life threatening and can usually be remedied with a couple of Tums and a breath mint.

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