This Week’s Trending Missoula Stories: June 14, 2013

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

• It is time to dust off the cleats and score some heaven points. Shock N Awe Softball is hosting the first ever "Battin' for Boobies" tournament to benefit Tough Enough to Wear Pink. Read More

• The Institute for Tourism and Economic Research at the University of Montana recently completed a study of the eight counties in what is called Glacier Country. Non-resident travel contributed over $250 million dollars to the economy of Missoula County alone.  Read More

• A weary Missoula City Fire Chief Jason Diehl said Thursday evening that the fire at Vantage Villa apartments was one of the largest the city has seen in many years, so much so, that officials declared a general alarm just after arriving onscene. Read More

• For the first time since 2008, the Montana Lady Griz will be opening their season with two straight home games, giving head coach Robin Selvig the opportunity to win his 800th game in the friendly confines of Dahlberg Arena. For a town that loves a good party, the anticipation is already growing... and its only June.  Read More

• Missoula's Bob Sather, Stockman's card dealer,ring announcer at local fights, and arguably the biggest video game nerd in the city was given the opportunity of a lifetime. A chance to take part in the largest gaming convention in the world: E3 2013. And now, YOU have a chance to ask a local gaming geek anything you want to know about the games, gadgets, press conferences or more! Anything! Read More

• Every Saturday, I have the same routine: I wake up, throw on my "John's Backyard Garden" T-shirt, and head to Missoula's Farmer's Market downtown. Read More

• Finally!!!! The Sonic franchise will be setting up shop on North Reserve in Missoula. Now I can stop drooling over the commercials, and actually go get something to satisfy the craving.  Read More

• Head coach Mick Delaney is adding strength and speed to the Grizzly offense with the addition of two transfers from Football Bowl Subdivision schools, Boise State and the University of Washington. "Jamal Wilson is a fullback from Boise State," Delaney said. Read More

• Warning: The following photos may haunt your dreams...forever. Let's have a little fun with some famous people in Missoula...and their faces. Shall we? Don't be offended, it's all in good fun, right? Right.Read More

• The Good Food Store is a Missoula stapleand now The Huffington Post recently named it one of "The Best Regional Supermarket Chains in America" on their website.   Read More

• Former Missoula County Sheriff's Deputy Larry Schwindt appeared injustice court on Tuesday and entered a guilty plea to charges that he had an illegal sexual relationship with a 17 year-old boy that began in 2012. Read More

• Bonner School was the scene of mock school violence on Tuesday as Missoula Police, Sheriff, teachers, administrators and hospital personnel took part in training from The Safariland Group out of Ontario, California.  Read More

• With over 2,400 bookings scribbled all over his calender, the main music promoter for the Badlander and The Palace has moved on to pursue future endeavors including the continuous upkeep of his highly successful local website Missoulaevents.net along with a smattering of local downtown happenings. Read More

• My most memorable experience of college was studying abroad in Japan. My only regret was that it took me until I was 22 years old to fully embrace another country's culture. Being a host family, you will not only learn your exchange student's culture, but you will help shape his or her once-in-a-lifetime experience here in Montana.  Read More

• Five Valleys Crimestoppers is asking for the public's help in locating a handgun that was stolen from a private vehicle while it was parked at the National Guard Armory at the Wye on Friday, June 7.  Read More