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UM, DOJ, DOE Announce Settlement in Assault Investigation

Anne James — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:02:04 +0000

The University of Montana, U.S. Justice Department and U.S. Department of Education have concluded an investigation into how the university conducted investigations of sexual assault allegations involving UM students. The following is a statement prepared for delivery at a press conference held today in Missoula. The statement will be read by Roy Austin Jr., Deputy [...]

2012-2013 Athlete's of the Week

Wendy Nielsen — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:51:14 +0000

Ben McAlpine – Sr. Sunburst Refiners, Aug. 24th, 2012 Our first Athlete of the Week, according to Sunburst Head Football Coach Matt Clark put in a lot of hard work during the off-season and it produced immediate dividends at the start of the season. Ben McAlpine, a Sr. offensive and defensive lineman led the defense [...]

Registration Opens for Montana Senior Olympics

Anne James — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:59:20 +0000

Press Release

The Montana Senior Olympics Committee is proud to announce that Great Falls will be the site for Montana Senior Olympics again in 2013. Great Falls hosted the games in 2011 & 2012 and has been selected again as the host site for the 2013 and 2014 Montana Senior Olympics.

Working With Nature: Beaver Dam Flow Devices

Anne James — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:06:11 +0000

I think everyone would agree that beavers are an important part of our ecosystem….unless they’damming your creek or canal and/or flooding your property. Used to be you had one option to deal with nature’s little engineer…destroy the dam. Of course, that just leads to a cycle of frustration for both of you, because you know [...]

Holocaust Survivor to Speak in Choteau, Fairfield, Shelby

Anne James — Sun, 05 May 2013 10:17:11 +0000

Holocaust survivor and author Inge Auerbacher, will be talking about her experiences as a young child imprisioned in Nazi concentration camps and her family’s struggle to survive the holocaust and build a new life in America. Along with presentations in several area schools, there will be evening events for the public: Wed. May 8-7pm Choteau [...]

Three Montana Employers Named Semifinalists for 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award

Anne James — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:19:29 +0000

ARLINGTON, Va. – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense operational committee, announced that three Montana employers have been selected as semifinalists for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the DoD’s highest honor for employers that provide extraordinary support to their Guard [...]

Family Business On the Road

Anne James — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:30:59 +0000

On today's Extension Minute, Teton County Agent Jane Wolery talked about a series of seminars coming in May. Here are the details, from the MSU News Service.

BOZEMAN - Jim Oakley, an associate professor of marketing at Montana State University’s College of Business, will present “Understanding the Future Customer” in 11 cities across the state this summer as part of the college’s State Farm Family Business Program On the Road

Griz Pre-Season Ticket Sales End May 1

Anne James — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:37:09 +0000

MISSOULA, MONTANA (4/24/13) – The University of Montana’s football season ticket holders are reminded that the deadline for UM’s ticket renewal is just a few days away. Griz football season ticket holders must pay for their 2013 tickets by Wednesday, May 1 at 4:30 p.m. to secure their seats. Season tickets that are not paid [...]

It's Bed Bug Awareness Week

Anne James — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:15:49 +0000

The critter to the left there doesn’t look like something you’d want to snuggle up with, but millions of Americans sleep with bed bugs every night. During this, Bed Bug Awareness Week, the MSU Extension service offers a free MontGuide explaining how to recognize bed bugs and deal with them. Click HERE to download the pdf [...]

Northwestern Outdoorsman Joins the K96 Line-Up

Anne James — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:58:17 +0000

John Kruse, host of the Northwestern Outdoorsman, assures me that 5am is not too early for outdoor enthusiasts to be up and tuned in on a Sunday morning, so that’s when we’re airing his weekly 1-hour program on K96fm. The show highlights hunting, fishing and other recreational activities in Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. [...]

Sen. Max Baucus Will Retire

Anne James — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:42:26 +0000

U.S. Senator Max Baucus will retire, rather than seek relection, Washington Post columnist Paul Kane is reporting today, quoting Democratic Campaign strategists. Read Kane's report HERE.

Bears

Anne James — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:55:33 +0000

Just a few years ago, this would have been a rare sight, but farmers and ranchers are seeing more bears roaming the prairie here in the Golden Triangle. Brad Birch spotted these two on April 17, just a couple of miles west of Conrad near the Ron Warwick place.

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Teton County 4-Hers Show How It's Done

Anne James — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:29:01 +0000

Eleven area 4-H members spent considerable time over the past month learning skills to share with others through the Teton County 4-H Demonstration contest held on Saturday, April 13. Thank you to Teton Co Agent Jane Wolery for sharing these photos: Abigail Konen started off the afternoon with the art of pysanky, Ukrainian egg decoration. Konen, [...]

Spring 2013 Radio Auction Scheduled for April 17 and 18 [Updated Photos]

Wendy Nielsen — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:10:44 +0000

That's Right - its time for another radio auction. I have the flyer here for you to print and I'm trying something new with the photos this year - Each of the 16 Hours of the auction is listed below - click on the hour you're interested in, each of the items that has a photo will appear as a link, click on that link to see the photo. You can also visit the gallery on this page to see all of the photos. Check it out after the jump

Drop Everything and Read Today!

Anne James — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:32:59 +0000

I know you have a lot of things to do today, but I’ll bet nothing on your to-do list is more fun than curling up with a good book. That’s the logic behind “Drop Everything and Read” Day, sponsored by Harper-Collins publishing. Click HERE for a list of books to read with your favorite young [...]

Whoo You Lookin' At? Owl Cam Goes Live

Anne James — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:52:14 +0000

Bird watchers around the world have a rare opportunity to study the development of a new family of Long-Eared Owls, thanks to a new "owl cam" set up by the Owl Research Institute in Charlo. Researcher Denver Holt tells the Associated Press he has banded over 1700 of the birds and found over 225 nests in Montana, but this will be his first chance to study the nocturnal birds' child-rearing habits

Holocaust Survivor to Visit Next Month

Anne James — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:33:21 +0000

Choteau, Fairfield and other area schools are remembering the victims of the Holocaust by promoting tolerance throughout the schools with a "Hat Day" today to raise funds to help bring Holocaust survivor, author and inspirational speaker Inge Auerbacher to area schools in May. Students will pay a dollar to wear their hats during the school day.

Choteau students, Charley Yeager, Amanda Willekes and Tylee Patton have spent the last couple months raising funds to cover Inge’s expenses to Montana and provide several community events.

MSU Extension – MontGuides for Better Gardening

Anne James — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:58:07 +0000

On today’s Extension Minute, Toole County Agent Joe Parks mentioned several MontGuide publications produced by the MSU Cooperative Extension Service to help you raise a more bountiful home garden this summer. MontGuides are free at your County Extension Service office, or as downloadable pdf’s. Here are links to some of those that Joe mentioned: Planting [...]

April 3rd is National Walking Day

Anne James — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:14:24 +0000

On today’s Extension Minute, Pondera County Agent Wendy Wedum talked about National Walking Day, which is sponsored by the American Heart Association. Click HERE for the article she mentioned on medicalnet.com. The American Heart Association also offers a Smartphone app to help you locate walking paths around the country. Click HERE for more information.

Shelby RECCS Taking Pre-Orders for Garden Plants

Anne James — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:26:32 +0000

On today’s Extension Minute, Toole County Agent Alice Burchak talked about the Shelby Community Gardens. Here are the contact numbers for the gardens, and the list of vegetable starts available through the Shelby Schools RECCS program: For information on leasing a plot at the Shelby Community garden call MSU Extension 424-8350. For information on leasing [...]