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.
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Baucus, Tester Introduce Pipeline Safety Transparency Bill
Montana’s U.S. Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester introduced legislation this week to address gaps in pipeline safety oversight and transparency that came to light as a result of the recent oil spills in Montana’s Yellowstone River and Cut Bank Creek...
New Transmission Needed to Unlock Wind Potential
‘Spinning in vain’ is the description of up to 275-thousand megawatts of wind power in mostly rural areas, including Montana. A new report from the Center for Rural Affairs shows that many rural turbines are in operation, but the electricity is going nowhere – because of a lack of transmission lines...
Montana Conservation Corps Seeking Recently Returned Veterans
The Montana Conservation Corps is seeking recently returned veterans for its veterans green corps wildlands fuel management program. This is an americorps program that focuses on conservation skills and career development. Participants will complete 300 hours of conservation skills
Oil Pipeline Safety Council’s First Meeting Is Soon
Governor Brian Schweitzer’s oil pipeline safety council will hold its first meeting this Wednesday at the Department of Environmental Quality, Helena headquarters. The council is made up of the directors from the Montana department of environmental quality, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, and the
Helping A Family In Need- Spaghetti Feed
Three year old Kaidence Weller was recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy and has had complications with her health since her birth. She will be undergoing an umbilical cord reinfusion at Duke University, once enough money is raised for her procedure. Her mother, Stephanie Caven says
Jogger Injured By Black Bear
A Missoula woman was injured early this morning when she surprised a female black bear with two cubs on the Crazy Canyon Trail on the east side of Missoula. Information Officer from the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks says the woman was running down the Crazy Canyon Trail in the Lolo National Forest Pattee Canyon Recreation Area at approximately 8:30 a.m. when she
Wildland Fire Found in Garnet Mountains
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are working to extinguish a wildland fire located on Bureau of Land Management ground in a Wildlife Study Area near Windy Rock Mountain. Fifty-three personnel are cutting fire line around the 8 acre wildfire located in extremely rough terrain in beetle-kill timber.
Deer Creek Shooting Center Open For Tours On Sunday
In celebration of its 100-year anniversary, the Western Montana Fish and Game Association (WMFGA) will open its shooting range, the Deer Creek Shooting Center, to tour by the general public this Sunday, from 10 AM to 4 PM. All interested persons in the Missoula area are invited to tour the facility that day...
Wildlife Antler Auction On Saturday
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will be auctioning off non-perishable wildlife parts, such as antlers and horns, this Saturday. Items will be auctioned to the highest bidder, including bighorn sheep horns and one full size sheep cape, deer and elk antlers, and a few specialty items.
Volunteers Needed for Blackfoot River Cleanup July 30
Volunteers are needed to help with the eighth annual Blackfoot River Cleanup this Saturday. Bring your own boat if you have one, and shuttles and rafts will also be available for cleanup participants. Volunteers can also help by walking and wading to pick up debris from the river bank and access sites.
Interested participants should meet at Johnsrud Fishing Access Site. Those bringing rafts, snork