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Researcher at University of Montana in Missoula Possibly Facing Federal Prison for Falsifying Records
MISSOULA - The U.S. Attorney's Office says a researcher at the University of Montana has admitted to charges of falsifying documents in a federal investigation. The defendant, Braxton Alan Norwood, 43, of Marburg, Germany, pleaded guilty on June 27 to a superseding information charging him with falsification of records in a federal investigation. Norwood faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and at least three years of supervised release.
Fire department encourages firework safety for July 4th weekend
City of Bozeman Fire Chief, Josh Waldo says, "We want to make sure that you're shooting fireworks away from any kind of flammable materials. You want to make sure you're away from homes, you've got water nearby" and continues,"afire extinguisher is also a great tool to have. If the firework doesn't discharge appropriately, and you feel like you have what we would call a dud, give it time. Do not rush in there to inspect this thing. . . five, ten, even fifteen minutes."
Entitlement funds could help Pyramid, but city nonprofits want the money
(Missoula Current) Looking to keep a struggling mill in Seeley Lake from closing for good, Missoula County may look to steer a one-time state grant toward the operation. Commissioners and the county’s grant administrators met Monday to discuss the parameters of a Community Development Block Grant earmarked for economic development toward Pyramid Mountain Lumber, which announced its plans to close earlier this year.
MSU to host groundbreaking ceremony for new indoor athletic complex
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University announced it will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony for its new indoor athletic complex. The facility is fully funded by donors and includes a 100-yard field, a 300-meter track, a meeting room and restrooms. It will be located south of Bobcat Stadium and west of the Bobcat Track and Field Complex along South 11th Avenue.
'A great blessing': MSU alum Ty Okada reflects on rookie season with Seahawks
"You are just going to embrace of the culture of what it is to be in Montana, and that’s hard work, that’s preparation, that’s dedication," Ty Okada explained how the Bobcats prepared him for the NFL.
Montana athlete overcomes motorbike crash days before Missoula Marathon
MISSOULA, Mt. — Participants in any marathon already have to go through a great deal of adversity to push their bodies to the 26.2-mile test. In this year's Missoula Marathon, one runner had to overcome a severe crash that left him on the side of the road. Last Tuesday,...
Could Montana Watermelons Become Biodegradable Plastics?
Let's face it. With Montana's shorter growing seasons, watermelons are not exactly in our wheelhouse. But it can be and is being done. And maybe with the help of some high-tech horticulture happenings these days, there could be a little added incentive to do the Watermelon Crawl (thank you, country singer Tracy Byrd).
Strong Drying Winds May Hasten the Chance of Montana Wildfires
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula valley has been buffeted over the last few weeks with strong, gusty winds; so much so that I called Bob Nester, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service to ask about the effects the winds might have on potential wildfire risks, even this early in the fire season.
Awesome Setting for New Northwest Montana Public Archery Range
Just across the road from a state park that lies on the shores of one of Montana's jewels, its opening has been officially announced. Yep. The result of a project that's been in the works for a period of time is that archery shooters now have a new range along Flathead Lake. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has completed development of its public archery range at the Big Arm Unit of Flathead Lake State Park. FWP recently hosted a grand opening ceremony with Governor Greg Gianforte, members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Natural Resources Department and Tribal Council, and members of the Dayton Elementary School archery team (more on that shortly).
Airman Killed and Multiple Injured in Humvee Crash in Montana, Marking Latest Incident at Nuclear Missile Bases
An airman was killed and five others injured after a Humvee mishap at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana, marking the latest incident with the armored military vehicle at America's nuclear missile bases.
Pyramid Lumber in Seeley Lake runs last log through sawmill Tuesday afternoon
SEELEY LAKE, Mont. - Crews pushed the last log of Pyramid Lumber through the sawmill Tuesday afternoon as the company winds down operations. Rising industry costs and a lack of employee housing contributed to the closing of the mill, Wendy Dalrymple, controller at Pyramid Mountain Lumber said in a press release.
Missoula Emergency Services Works to Respond Quickly and Safely
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - When you see an ambulance racing to an accident scene, you’re seeing the finely tuned cooperation between Missoula Police and Fire, along with Missoula Emergency Services, Incorporated. Known by the acronym MESI, Missoula Emergency Services, Incorporated brings “high-quality, unsubsidized, paramedic-level ambulance service 24 hours...
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