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
Flooding In Montana And Relief Efforts
Although the sun is shining in most of Montana, the threat of rising rivers and streams still exists. The American Red Cross sheltered 220 evacuees at the Montana State University Petra Hall the evening of May 29. A shelter will remain open until evacuees are able to return safely home. The Red Cross has sent disaster
Flooding Concerns For Montana Farmers And Ranchers
Authorities warn that the record- breaking floods could extend into Northwestern Montana in the coming days. Warmer weather in the forecast could trigger the sudden melt of record winter snows. As the flooding continues in Montana, Senator Jon Tester talks about help for Montana Farmers and Ranchers
Senator Tester and Governor Brian Schweitzer surveyed flood damage across Montana, flying over the
Public Comments On Mineral Rights
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a proposal to acquire hard-rock mineral rights under 29,488 acres of FWP’s recently acquired Fish Creek Wildlife Management Area and State Park. Thisproposed mineral right purchase from CR Montana Corporation would ensure no mineral exploration or extraction activities would occur under the majority of F-W-P’s Fish Creek Property. In
Flooding Backs Up 36 Montana Rail Link Trains
Three dozen freight trains were backed up across the state on Montana Rail Link lines Thursday, in a flood-induced gridlock that will take a week to unlock. Most of the backlog was due to ravaged Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks in Southeastern Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota, but the main focus is on tracks in the Yellowstone River Valley...
Montana Forest Jobs Bill Gets Senate Time
Montana forest jobs were discussed in a senate energy and natural resources subcommittee on Wednesday, specifically the "Forest Jobs and Recreation Act," put forth by Senator Jon Tester. The committee wanted to hear from locals, and Sherm Anderson, owner of Sun Mountain Lumber, in Deer Lodge, is one of many who helped craft the bill...
Unions File Complaint for Nixing Raise
Three public employee unions filed an unfair labor practice complaint on Wednesday over the 2011 legislature's refusal to pass the pay raises for state workers they had negotiated with Governor Brian Schweitzer. The MEA/MFT, Montana Public Employees Association and American Federation of State, County and Municipal employees named the State and House Speaker Mike Milburn as defendants in the compl
Flood Waters Can Contain Microbes, So Take Precautions
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is reminding people that flood waters commonly contain microbes that can cause illness. Care should be taken by those affected by recent flooding
Bipartisan Results for Early Learning
Representatives Denny Rehberg and Rosa DeLauro, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, praised Education Secretary Arne Duncan for prioritizing early childhood education by directing $500 million to those programs out of $700 million Race to the Top funds his Department received in the full year Continuing Resolution
Got Something To Say About Snowmobiles In The Park?
Yellowstone National Park's draft environmental impact statement for a new winter-use plan, released earlier this month, is open for public review, and comment, through July 18th. The Draft EIS analyzes a variety of approaches to managing future use of snowmobiles and snow coaches in the park...
“Mushrooms To Avoid”
When all the water goes away, mushrooms will pop up all over the place. It is important to know that not all kinds are good for you. Montana PBS's Chris Seifert says Cathy Cripps is an Associate Professor from Montana State University's Mycology Lab, she normally tantalizes Ag Live viewers with edible mushrooms...