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
Pipeline Safety Provisions To Clear This Week
Montana’s U.S. Senators Max Baucus and Jon Testers’ pipeline safety and transparency legislation passed today (12-12-11)
UM Ranked #1 for Campus Safety [AUDIO]
The University of Montana ranked No.1 in Montana for campus safety in a recently released ranking of the safest colleges and universities in the U.S. by StateUniversity.com.
Bill To protects Troops Exposed To Burn Pits
Senator Jon Tester is calling on the VA to safeguard the health of American veterans by establishing a list of burn pits used by the military in Iraq and Afghanistan to dispose of waste materials.
Upgrading Curve Warning Signs
C/O safety.fhwa.dot.gov
The Montana Department of Transportation will be upgrading the horizontal curve warning signs in parts of Western Montana.
Winter Predictions From The Farmer’s Almanac
According to The 2012 Old Farmer’s Almanac, this winter will bring
above-normal temperatures, on average, across much of the United
States. The season will be punctuated by several very cold periods.
Keystone XL Pipeline And Payroll Tax Cuts [AUDIO]
The fate of the Keystone XL Pipeline is still yet to be determined. The political battle over extending the payroll tax cut has turned into a fight about the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Rehberg Joins with Bipartisan Group of Colleagues to Fight for Benefits for Vietnam Veterans
Congressmen Denny Rehberg (R-MT), Chris Gibson (R-NY), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), and Tim Walz (D-MN) announced, today, the introduction of legislation that would extend coverage and associated benefits with “Agent Orange” exposure to an additional group of Vietnam Veterans.
Web On Wheels Bus In Missoula [AUDIO]
The Web on Wheels (W.O.W) Bus is Missoula Public Library’s newest mobile branch, which started this summer. Made possible through federal funding, this bus has Internet access, database training stations, and a reference librarian on board.
Firearms Heritage Act Gets 219th Cosponsor – Enough to Pass House
c/o theodoresworld.net
The Veterans’ Firearms Heritage Act, has gained the support and co-sponsorship of 219 members of the House – from both parties.
Rehberg Works to Preserve Recreational Opportunities and Hunting Heritage on Public Lands
Congressman Denny Rehberg is co-sponsoring legislation to require federal land management agencies act to protect and support the long-standing recreational traditions of fishing, hunting, and shooting on federal public land.