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• Trapping debate dominates Missoula wolf meeting

  May 22, 2012 11:34 PM

  MISSOULA- People who are against trapping say a proposal to trap wolves during next year's hunting season in Montana is "prehistoric" and will cause "animals to suffer". But hunters and trappers defend that approach of controlling wolf populations arguing that deer and elk suffer when attacked by "nasty predators." ... more »

• Western MT bus wreck investigation underway Play Video

  May 22, 2012 3:36 PM

  EVARO- A Tuesday morning bus crash on U.S. Highway 93 North near Evaro sent several people to the hospital. Faulty brake lights and a fault turn signal are being blamed for the wreck that involved a pickup truck and a Rimrock Stages bus that sent a handful of people... more »

• Unions holding Missoula jobs conference

  May 22, 2012 10:55 AM

  MISSOULA- Montana union and economic leaders are gathered in Missoula for a two day conference reviewing the state's outlook for jobs, the economy and workforce training. The Montana AFL-CIO is hosting the conference which is focusing on the "ebb and flow" of the state's economy and how that's impacting... more »

• Missoula City Council to request coal train impact study Play Video

  May 22, 2012 1:07 AM

  MISSOULA- Many people who live along and near the railroad tracks in Missoula remain heated over the thought of increased coal train traffic. Ward No. 1 City Councilman Dave Strohmaier brought a resolution forward to request that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers execute a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement... more »

• Man faces federal charges for MT prostitution business Play Video

  May 21, 2012 8:11 PM

  MISSOULA- A Spokane man pleaded not guilty to federal charges for running a prostitution business in Missoula and Kalispell during a Monday court appearance. Clifton Ray Oliver faces three felony charges including "transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity." He initially only faced state... more »

• Fight continues to save Missoula golf course Play Video

  May 21, 2012 9:07 AM

  MISSOULA- The fight to save Missoula's University Golf Course continues with members of the group Advocates for Missoula's Future planting a tree on Sunday with hopes the course will remain an open space for generations to come. The tree was dedicated to Dottie Servis for her continued efforts to... more »

• Apostle up for another job in Washington Play Video

  May 20, 2012 6:47 PM

  MISSOULA- Alex Apostle has once again set his sights on a new position in Washington State. The superintendent of Missoula County Public Schools is up for the same position with the Bellevue School District. Apostle had recently interviewed for the superintendent job in Spokane, but lost out to Dr.... more »

• Missoula burglary suspects arrested in South Dakota

  May 18, 2012 2:47 PM

  MISSOULA- Two suspects in a recent string of Missoula burglaries are in custody after a 30 mile long high speed chase that ended in a rollover crash. Captain Rich Maricelli Missoula County Sheriff's Office said the two men were arrested Thursday in South Dakota. Six burglaries were reported... more »

• Big Sky seniors show off final projects Play Video

  May 16, 2012 4:36 PM

  MISSOULA- What if graduating high school meant you had to build a guitar or a computer? Well, some Big Sky High School seniors had to do just that. Nearly 250 students presented their senior projects Wednesday at the high school and as a requirement for graduation, students completed a research... more »

• Missoula councilman wants environmental study on coal shipments

  May 16, 2012 12:06 PM

  MISSOULA- Missoula City Councilman Dave Strohmaier wants the city to call on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to do a complete environmental study for proposal coal terminals in Washington and Oregon. The terminals are being proposed at several sites, including Bellingham and along the Columbia River, as companies... more »

• MCPS celebrates program by thanking donors Play Video

  May 16, 2012 10:53 AM

  MISSOULA- The Power Three Technology class at Sentinel High School celebrated its successful year by recognizing their donors on Tuesday. The class received about $20,000 in automotive equipment contributions that was used to enhance the Missoula County Public Schools automotive repair program that serves schools across the district. ... more »

• Missoula man faces 6th DUI charge

  May 15, 2012 9:37 AM

  MISSOULA- A Missoula man faces a possible sixth DUI conviction, as well as other charges, after police say he was too drunk to stay on his motorcycle. Authorities say that a citizen took the keys away from Wayne Anthony Dolsman who couldn't keep his Harley Davidson upright. Dolsman later flunked... more »

• Mother's Day Miracle marked in Missoula Play Video

  May 13, 2012 6:53 PM

  MISSOULA- Mother's all over the world were celebrated on Sunday and one local mom had a special reason to smile. Josie Mae Gendrow was born three months premature, weighed just 2 pounds 8 ounces and spent the first months of her life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at... more »

• UM student drops rape complaint

  May 11, 2012 5:53 PM

  MISSOULA- The victim in the alleged sexual assault that took place in a University of Montana dorm has requested that the Missoula Police Department stop their investigation into the incident. Missoula Police Detective Sergeant Travis Welsh says the victim informed the assigned detective of her request to withdraw her... more »

• Missoula lewd behavior incident leads to charges Play Video

  May 11, 2012 4:24 PM

  MISSOULA- Missoula police officers were called to Magic Diamond Casino on West Broadway early Friday after hearing reports of a man who was touching himself inappropriately in front of employees. Authorities say the incident happened just before 1:30 a.m.in the casino's parking lot and that suspect Torrey Hagins has... more »

• Missoula woman falls victim to phone scam

  May 10, 2012 3:34 PM

  MISSOULA- The Missoula County Sheriff's Department report that the so-called "grandson in trouble" scam has claimed another victim. Authorities say that an elderly woman was contacted by someone representing themselves as her grandson who said he was in a Canada jail and needed $9,000 to get out of jail.... more »

• Big Dipper makes U.S. Best Ice Cream Spots list

  May 10, 2012 12:35 PM

  MISSOULA- If the lines are a little longer at Missoula's Big Dipper ice cream this summer you can blame a national food website. Food&Wine.com published its list of the "Best Ice Cream Spots in the U.S." this week and Big Dipper is right toward the top, coming in at... more »

• Head grower in Missoula pot case pleads guilty

  May 9, 2012 2:16 PM

  MISSOULA- A man who prosecutors say was the "head grower" in a local medical marijuana case pleaded "guilty to federal charges on Wednesday morning, a step that could send him to prison for at least five years and payment of a $2 million fine. Christopher Cronshaw is one of seven... more »

• Watson Children's Shelter gears up for big event

  May 9, 2012 9:16 AM

  MISSOULA- The Watson Children's Shelter is gearing up for a big weekend as the charity holds its 12th annual Bike for Shelter and Russ Thomas has the story on the fundraiser and if the addition of their second location has helped meet the needs of the community. It has... more »

• Missoula floods: One year later residents look back Play Video

  May 8, 2012 8:48 AM

  MISSOULA- Some Missoula residents who live along the Clark Fork River in and around the Tower Street area were underwater one year ago. Reporter Russ Thomas recently went back to the neighborhood to learn more about how area residents how they were affected by the flood waters and how they... more »

• Reported sexual assault happened in UM dorm room Play Video

  May 7, 2012 2:51 PM

  MISSOULA- Missoula Police say that a sexual assault that was reported to them over the weekend happened in a University of Montana dormitory. Police say the woman reported the assault on Saturday, but the incident happened two or three weeks ago. The 19-year-old woman told investigators the alleged... more »

• Man reportedly assaulted outside Missoula casino Play Video

  May 6, 2012 9:51 PM

  MISSOULA- Authorities are looking for a suspect who reportedly robbed a man outside of a Missoula casino late Saturday night. Missoula Police Sergeant Casey Richardson says the man told police that he was assaulted by another man outside the Silver Tip Casino in the 600 block of Southwest Higgins... more »

• Alleged sexual assault reported in Missoula Play Video

  May 6, 2012 9:37 PM

  MISSOULA- Another young woman reported being sexually assaulted near the University of Montana campus. Sergeant Casey Richardson with the Missoula Police Department told us the woman said the alleged incident happened a couple of weeks ago. The woman filed the complaint on Saturday and Richardson says the male... more »

• Animals run wild in downtown Missoula

  May 6, 2012 7:02 PM

  MISSOULA- Lions, and tigers, and... elephants, oh my! These large animals could be seen taking over downtown Missoula Sunday morning, but don't worry it was only kids playing dress up. The WildWalk started just before noon Sunday with participants dressed in their best costumes for the "Big Cats... more »

• Farmers markets sees good opening in Missoula Play Video

  May 5, 2012 7:49 PM

  MISSOULA- Despite some rain and even a little snow the crowd at Missoula farmers markets turned out in droves on Saturday. Vendors brought in food, herbs and other items from across western Montana with organizers of the Clark Fork Market telling us that everything is local, and even prepared... more »

• Torch run passes through Missoula Play Video

  May 5, 2012 7:46 PM

  MISSOULA- The Missoula area leg of the annual Torch Run for Special Olympics kicked off Saturday morning as it heads on over to Billings for the games next week. Athlete Chris Zier said the best part about the torch run was getting to carry the torch. Zier said his... more »

• Police impound car in Missoula sexual assault case

  May 4, 2012 1:39 PM

  MISSOULA- Investigators say that they have impounded the vehicle in which a woman says she was sexually assaulted in last weekend and police tell us that the suspect in the alleged crime is a University of Montana student. A 20-year-old woman reported the assault Wednesday evening, telling investigators that... more »

• Whooping cough case reported at Missoula school Play Video

  May 3, 2012 4:46 PM

  MISSOULA- The Missoula City-County Health Department has confirmed that a Sentinel High School student has contracted pertussis. Infectious Disease Nurse Cindy Hotchkiss tells us they were notified Wednesday about the case and she added there is only one case in Missoula County. Hotchkiss said the health department is... more »

• Missoula PD investigating another sexual assault

  May 3, 2012 3:46 PM

  MISSOULA - A federal investigation into how Missoula sexual assaults are being handled is underway and another woman has told police that she was sexually assaulted last weekend. Missoula Police say the 20-year-old woman made the report Wednesday afternoon and told investigators that the incident happened on April 27th or... more »

• Missoula health center picks up grant Play Video

  May 3, 2012 11:34 AM

  MISSOULA- Missoula's Partnership Health Center just received exciting news. The medical service received two federal capital development grants totaling $5.5 million and the money will go toward completing a large medical clinic located in the Creamery Building and add a 21,000 square foot wing that will house the family... more »

• Federal investigation puts Missoula Mayor in spotlight Play Video

  May 3, 2012 9:09 AM

  MISSOULA- First it was the feds and now it's the national news media outlets that are turning their attention on Missoula. They also want to know if the University of Montana and the city police handled all the recent rape reports appropriately. "80 rapes in three years. It's a... more »

• UM won't give in to golfers; will build on course Play Video

  May 3, 2012 1:04 AM

  MISSOULA- Every weekday around noon, one of the Missoula's oldest golf leagues plays a round on the city's oldest course, rain or shine. "It's an all-weather sport," golfer John Robinson said. He's one of several members of the self-declared "Geritol League" who take to the University of Montana golf... more »

• Missoula Mayor, public react to federal investigation Play Video

  May 2, 2012 7:51 PM

  MISSOULA- Missoula Mayor John Engen has been receiving national attention one day after the U.S. Department of Justice launched its investigation into the handling of sexual assault allegations and his phone has been ringing off the hook. The city's communications director was busy fielding media requests from CNN, MSNBC,... more »

• Federal officials to announce probe into UM sexual assaults Play Video

  May 1, 2012 10:50 AM

  MISSOULA- the U.S. Justice Department will investigate the handling of nine alleged sexual assaults involving University of Montana students since late 2010. Montana's News Station has learned that a news conference will be held in Missoula on Tuesday involving the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department. University of... more »

• Fire crews check submerged truck near Bonner Play Video

  May 1, 2012 10:29 AM

  Search and rescue crew members put their lives on the line after someone saw a pick-up truck submerged in the Clark Fork River outside Missoula on Monday evening. They worried someone was in the vehicle, so emergency and fire crews from around the area got there to help. ... more »

• Downtown Missoula store burglarized again Play Video

  April 28, 2012 9:15 PM

  MISSOULA- A downtown Missoula business has been burglarized again with Missoula Police reporting Whippersnappers on the 100 block of North Higgins was broken into sometime Friday night. An individual entering a nearby business Saturday morning noticed the door had been broken and there was glass everywhere. An undisclosed amount... more »

• Missoula retirement party gets rowdy

  April 28, 2012 9:11 PM

  MISSOULA- A retirement party at a Missoula bank got a little heated Friday night. Missoula Police responded to Community Bank shortly before 9 p.m. to a report of an assault and say a woman had gotten into a "physical altercation" with another individual at the party. The 51... more »

• Thieves caught trying to recycle truck in Missoula Play Video

  April 28, 2012 9:09 PM

  MISSOULA- Several people decided to steal a truck in Missoula on Friday afternoon in hopes of apparently making some fast cash off the steel parts. But it didn't quite work out as planned as the owner watched it all go down and they called the police. Police found... more »

• Keeping beat at DeFranco Jazz Festival Play Video

  April 27, 2012 11:31 PM

  MISSOULA- Toes were tapping and heads were bobbing during the 32nd Annual Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival at the University Theatre on Friday night. University of Montana musicians get a chance to perform and also to also attend clinics with renowned musicians. This year's featured artists are Bob Sheppard... more »