This Week’s Trending Missoula Stories: July 19, 2013

Here's a look at some of the biggest stories trending in Missoula from 107.5 Zoo FM

The small, 10-acre Gold Pan fire is burning in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, not far from the Montana border in Idaho. Read more

Several vehicles were broken into this week in Lolo, most of which were unlocked at the time. Read more

Over 100 homes have been evacuated due to the West Mullan Fire that has been burning since last Sunday near Superior. Read more

The Seize the Deal Missoula Online Auction features some pretty amazing local deals, which isn't a big surprise since it is Seize the Deal we're talking about. However, for our first auction we're kicking it up a notch and providing a great deal on an actual car! Behold, a Honda Civic courtesy of University Motors. Read more

I know it is a little early to be day dreaming about falling down a hill in a winter wonderland, but with the upcoming Seize The Deal Missoula Online Auction offering up a Lost Trail season pass, you can imagine the possibilities. If you are fortunate enough to bid on this weekend's Lost Trail auction item and win, the following are some people Read more

Nestled inside a deep patch of forest near the Stillwater river in Kalispell, MT sits a long staircase that has baffled locals for many generations. The "Fairy Steps" is a true Montana mystery where the number of steps is never the same going down, or going up. Read more

Returning for its second year...It's our favorite contest! Moms and Dads, get your entries in for the 2nd annual Crying Babies of Missoula photo contest! Read more

Earlier today, we posted an article about how many switchbacks the hiking trail on Mount Sentinel has. And of course, being the resourceful "journalists" that we are (read: minimal wage disc jockeys with a blog), we went to web for the answer. According to numerous local online sources (some too closely tied to our community to put on blast), the overwhelming answer was...11. Because, you know, if it's on the internet it just HAS to be true. Turns out, that was not the case. Read more

Over 600 singers of all ages from 13 countries are in Missoula for the ninth International Choral Festival, Wednesday through Sunday. The kick-off concert was at Out To Lunch At Caras Park on Wednesday, followed by a free concert at Southgate Mall. Read more

After the George Zimmerman trial and not-guilty verdict in Florida, there is a heightened local interest in self-defense. Gary Marbut, President of the Montana Shooting Sports Association is qualified as an expert witness in matters of self-defense and use-of-force. Read more