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Missoula Man Killed By Train Near Rock Creek Festival [AUDIO]
Authorities say a man in his 20′s or 30′s, apparently from Missoula, died sometime between late Friday night and early Sunday morning after being struck by a train traveling at about 50 miles per hour. Sergeant Tony Rio with the Missoula County Sheriff’s Department says the man was attending a concert at the Rock Creek Lodge. Authorities were called to the scene after a report to 9-1-1 of a body o
Three University of Montana Officials Retiring This Year
On March 12th, University of Montana Dean of Students Charles Couture announced his retirement. Just this week, two more officials in President Royce Engstrom’s cabinet have announced their retirement. Vice President Bob Duringer, and today, the chief legal counsel for the University, David Aronofsky, announced his retirement at the end of the year. It remains to be seen what the status of Jim Fol
Two Week Old Baby Found Safe in Kalispell
Missoula Police Detective Sergeant Travis Welsh reports that the father of a missing two week-old baby, Vincent Seguvio, is currently in custody, and baby Aiven is now in the custody of the Department of Child and Family Services in Kalispell.
Griz Day Saturday at A Carousel for Missoula [AUDIO]
Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm, the public is invited to A Carousel for Missoula for the first ever Griz Day. A special project by Grizzly football player Jacob Haas, Griz Day will feature over 10 Griz football players who will be on hand to meet and greet kids and parents, sign autographs and hang out with fans.
Emails Released to News Media [AUDIO]
In response to several news organizations, including KGVO Radio, the Montana University System and the Commissioner of Higher Education’s office are releasing a large number of email messages between University of Montana officials and employees regarding the subject of sexual assaults.
The General Election Match-ups Have Been Decided
After Tuesday’s primary, here are the major match-ups voters will see in the upcoming November general election. For President, Democrat incumbent Barack Obama vs Republican Mitt Romney. For the U. S. Senate, incumbent Democrat Jon Tester vs. Republican Congressman Denny Rehberg. For U. S. Representative, Republican Steve Daines vs Democrat Kim Gillen. For governor, Democrat Steve Bullock vs Repub
Parks and Recreation Asks Drivers to Slow Down [AUDIO]
School’s out and summer is here, but drivers around town may not have adjusted to the fact that kids are no longer in school and are outside playing in yards, parks and playgrounds. Missoula Parks and Recreation Director Donna Gaukler says one such area of concern is Marilyn Park on Linda Vista Boulevard, where new playground equipment and splash decks have been installed.
Big Storm Skirting Missoula [AUDIO]
Weather experts have been advising folks in the Missoula area that a serious combination of rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and hail are headed our way, however, forecaster Michelle Mead with the National Weather Service Office in Missoula says the main force of the storm is missing Missoula.
Montana Football Program Under Investigation by NCAA
The NCAA is now investigating the University of Montana football program, which is already the focus of investigations by two other federal agencies, The U. S. Department of Education and the Department of Justice.
Jordan Johnson Still Enrolled and on the Football Team [AUDIO]
Tuesday afternoon, University of Montana President Royce Engstrom confirmed that Montana Grizzly quarterback Jordan Johnson is enrolled for fall classes and is still a member of the football team.
No Flood Danger Despite Heavy Rains [AUDIO]
Despite almost a full inch of rain at the Missoula airport, forecaster for the National Weather Service Leane Allegretto says local rivers and streams face no danger of flooding at this time.
Regents Investigate University of Montana Emails [AUDIO]
The office of the Commissioner of Higher Education will be examining all the email messages sent between University of Montana officials during the time that sexual assault investigations were underway.