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Non-Shocking Update For Western Montana’s Bitterroot River
There were plenty of unsettling back stories to the severe hurricane-force winds that ravaged the Missoula area last week. As we continue to try to restore, replace and recover, one incident that caught just about everyone's attention was portions of rivers closed due to power lines laying across the water. If anything should close a portion of a river to the public, that's probably as good of an example as any.
With budget concerns, city kills Affordable Housing Trust Fund increase
(Missoula Current) With budgeting underway, storm recovery to fund and a likely tax increase coming, the Missoula City Council on Monday night voted against a request to add more money to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Council member Daniel Carlino’s referral sought to increase the trust fund’s minimum annual contribution...
Every State Where Alcohol Will be Banned on Election Day in November
Whether you're wanting a drink to celebrate the arrival of the election or maybe because your candidate's campaign finally ended, there are states where you better stock up before the big day. Some states simply refuse to sell liquor on Election Day. Why States Won't Sell Alcohol On Election Day.
Montana Celebrity Spotted Hyping Local Coffee Shop in Missoula
Summer is prime time for celebrity spottings in Montana. Just a few weeks ago, Tom Brady posted to Instagram about spending time in Big Sky with this family. But after the last few years, celebrities have been spotted more frequently in Montana, and not just in the summer. Earlier this spring Kristin Cavallari posted pictures from a visit to Yellowstone National Park with "Montana Boyz" Boyfriend Mark Estes.
Why Frying Pans Are Suddenly Making More People Extremely Sick
Cookware you use in your own home could be making you sick according to researchers who are reporting an uptick in a specific illness that is affecting thousands. The illness is known as the Teflon flu, and it can make you absolutely miserable. What Is Teflon Flu?. Teflon flu is...
Don’t Eat That: Recommendations for Food Safety After the Missoula Storm
They say there are two kinds of people (though this is a logical fallacy, and the two "kinds" can be many different kinds, but I digress): those who adhere to expiration dates, and those who do not. But when your power has been out for days, we should all be...
Western Montana Fair Will Start On-Time Despite Storm Damage
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Western Montana Fairgrounds did have some mild damage due to last week’s severe thunderstorm, but according to Events and Operations Manager Billie Brown, the show will go on as scheduled from August 6 through 11. Brown described the storm damage at the fairgrounds.
Who Pays for the Damage Caused by Fallen Trees in Missoula?
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Last Wednesday’s extreme thunderstorm event caused millions of dollars in damages, primarily from trees snapped off or simply pulled up by the roots which then fell on homes, cars, and other private and public property. At Monday’s joint press conference, Associate Director for Ecosystem...
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