Safety

These three dogs have had to deal with some of the worst living conditions that you could even think of, and they all could use medical attention

  Halloween can be a fun event for kids, but can also potentially become very dangerous for them, simply because most of the activities occur during the night time hours and on or near our busy roadways. For those driving on Halloween, please be mindful of your surroundings at all times due to the number of trick-or-treaters on our sidewalks, streets, and crosswalks.  Please take a break from usin

Forty-six percent of Montana adults 18 and older bicycled in the past 12 months, according to a recent study conducted by the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the University of Montana.

Should Montana be the next state that allows teachers to carry a firearm while on school property? The state of Oklahoma just passed a new bill that will allow teachers to carry guns in school. Although if teachers want to exercise their right they will need to undergo training and must be licensed...

Two military veterans have joined the University of Montana campus police department — but they're not the type of vets you might think of at first.

Would you think twice about wearing your seatbelt if the penalty for not wearing one rose from a fine of 20 dollars to 100?

Halloween is on a Friday this year, which is good news and bad news. Good news that trick-or-treaters can sleep in on Saturday, but bad news for law enforcement, as they attempt to keep adult party goers safe.

In past years yellow ribbons were used to commemorate soldiers away at war and could be seen on almost every street. They were tied to trees, fences, mailboxes and even cars. However, today that yellow ribbon has a new meaning. Yes, thanks to The Yellow Dog Project, you can now see yellow ribbons tied to dog leashes all across the United States.

For the second time this month, I was scrambling to get out of my third story apartment in a panic. Both my neighbors and myself are dealing with an electrical malfunction (which seems unlikely, given that we reside in a brand new complex), or we have a derelict on our hands who finds it humorous to pull a highly illegal stunt - such as pulling our fire alarm.

It’s fair season in Montana, and that means folks across the state are gearing up for a days-long overload of carnival games, fried food and, of course, rides. But, as you turn the kids loose to get their thrills on attractions with names like the Zipper, the Scrambler and the Tilt-a-Whirl, you might be wondering just how safe those rides really are ...

After a 44 year-old Anaconda woman was drowned in the Blackfoot River on July 4th, authorities are reminding recreationists who are rafting or tubing on Western Montana rivers to use safety equipment and common sense. Vivaca Crowser is Public Education Coordinator for Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks. She says area rivers are still running high and fast, and the cold water can slow reaction times,

Summer is here and that means everyone is going to be hitting the water, whether it be a lake, pond, stream or river. With all the great places Missoula has to keep you cool this summer, you want to make sure you have fun, but also stay safe ...