Archive for the ‘Media’ Category
Missoula – A River Runs Through It
Missoula - a river does indeed run through it. In 1992, the Oscar-winning feature film A River Runs Through It brought notoriety to a town in the Pacific Northwest and the world was introduced to Missoula, Mon... more
“And we Were Young:” Animated World War One doc illuminates soul, spirit of conflict
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO-“And We Were Young,” the animated documentary of Montana artist and filmmaker Andy Smetanka, illuminates the experiences of American doughboys in WWI.... more
Run through the Winter with RWM’s Boston/Spring Marathon Training Class
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Local runners can stay motivated to run all winter and train for the Boston Marathon with Run Wild MIssoula's Boston / Spring Marathon Training Class.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Oct 21
By TOM DIDDEL- Homeless men fight over pork chop, Lolo resident shoots wolf hybrid, the beautiful fall weather ends on Sunday, and more.... more
What’s Up This Week in Downtown Missoula
Here's what's happening this week in Downtown Missoula: River Cleanup, River Market and Riverside Shred Fest!... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Oct 14
By TOM DIDDEL- Wildlife Officials release 'Do Not Eat Advisory' for Clark Fork fish, Mountain Lions Spotted in South Hills area, UM fall victim is recovering after accident, and more.... more
Missoula City Cemetery Presents Stories and Stones Historical Tour Oct 27
One of Missoula’s oldest cemeteries presents an afternoon of history coming to life through the stories of individuals from Missoula’s past.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Oct 7
By TOM DIDDEL- This Week: Canadian man clocked at 154 miph on I-90; Road Kill becomes legal to eat in Montana, Ronan couple has five horses stolen and more!... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Sept 23
By TOM DIDDEL- This Week: Missoula man arrested after day long stand-off,Two new laws go into effect aimed at illegal drugs, Missoula looks to fight cancer with area's largest cancer center, and more.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Sept 16
By TOM DIDDEL- This Week: Butte Copper King Heiress Trial over Will Begins Jury Selection, Montana Judge faces more Pressure, Wildlife Officials Look for Cause of the Death of 100+ Deer.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Sept 9
By TOM DIDDEL- Bomb Threat at Big Sky High School, Kalispell woman faces charges for pushing husband off cliff, Big names in business for Montana Economic Summit, hyunter wounds bear that attacked his partner.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Sept 2
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: UM students warned of suspicious man on campus; Combat Challenge comes to Missoula, Bitterroot farmers face possible water shortage... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Aug 19
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: Lolo Creek Complex Fire, Lolo Creek Runs Dry killing Hundreds of Fish, Auto Body Shop Fire Victim Dies and more! ... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Aug 12
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: Basketball standout, Joslyn Tinkle appears on Price is Right, Missoula mom and 3 children still missing, Nimrod Fire spreads and mo... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Aug 5
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: Western MT Fair gets new director, Cartoonist and Writer, Stan Lynde Dies, UM Ramps up marketing efforts and more.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of July 22
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: Arnold Schwarzenegger Visits Western Montana Fire Crew, Cash Hyde Story Lives on in new Documentary, and More!... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of July 15
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: Wildfire Season Begins, Three People Hit by Lightning in Glacier Park, Historic Bannick hit by Damaging Flash Flood, & more!... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of July 1
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: Triple Digit Heat, Search for Escaped Inmate, Montana Firefighter Killed in Arizona Fire, and Search for Peeping Tom.... more
No Fireworks on FWP Land or City Limits of Missoula
UPDATE: Fireworks are illegal on FWP lands and within the city limits of Missoula. The City of Missoula plans vigorous enforcement of the City’s fireworks laws during this holiday week.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of June 24
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: Father of Cash Hyde, Michael Hyde is running for Mayor, Corvallis boys save 2-year-old from drowning, HOT summer weather!... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of June 10
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: Barry Beach back in prison, New Superintendent for GNP, Missoula's Downtown Bridges, Apartment Fire in East Missoula & more!... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of May 20
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: Woman attacked by Moose near Blue Mountain, Snowy Thursday in western Montana, Move over Kmart, make way for Cabela's and Kohl's.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of May 13
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: Alleged Drunk Driver Kills One Pedestrian and Injures Another, Wildfire Season is Off to an Early Start, MT Supreme Court Denies Be... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of May 6
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: DOJ announces findings, new faces of Missoula County School Board, Janitor at UM shoots himself in the foot, & more.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of April 29
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: UM Budget Cuts, boaters are able to float the Clark Fork through Milltown Dam site, waiting for DOJ findings, & more.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of April 22
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: Senator Baucus Announces Retirement, Special Olympics start on Wednesday in Missoula, Norovirus Outbreak and more.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of April 15
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: Maclay Bridge, two Missoula arsons, Missoula Race to benefit Boston Marathon bombing victims, Montana senators split on gun vote ... more
Run Wild Missoula Encourages Community to Continue to Run and Honor Boston
Run Wild Missoula encourages the community to continue to run and race in honor of those affected by the violence at the Boston Marathon, including at the Superfun(D) 10k, 5k and 1 mile on April 20 in Bonner.... more
Missoula Agencies Encourage Families to Unplug and Play
Let's Move Missoula and Unplug and Play Outside-April 21-28. A week-long series of SCREEN-FREE activities for Children including a free Unplug and Play Outside Festival on Apr 21, from 1-4pm.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of April 8
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. Campus police save man in Clark Fork, Vann's to close store in Missoula and Hamilton, Montana Republicans and Democrats Clash in ... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of March 25
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. Lolo Guest Ranch settles with county, Fund for Missoula College, City moves to end Homelessness, and more.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of March 18
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. Pat Williams' Nomination as a Montana Regent, 96th Annual Forester's Ball, Wayfinding Project helps with signage in Missoula and ... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of March 11
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. This week: An MCPS Technology Levy, Griz & Lady Griz Hosting Big Sky Tournaments, Downtown Fight Results in 3 Arrests and more.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of March 4th
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. This week: Policeman accuses superior of sexual harassment, 11 year old surprises burglar in her home, upswing in Missoula econom... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of Feb. 25th
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. This week: the Jordan Johnson trial, comments by MCPS School Superintendent Alex Apostle regarding his pay raise, & a possible do... more
Help the New Missoula Market on Front Deli Reach Its Goal on Kickstarter
The Market on Front will offer healthy deli foods and select groceries from a location in the new Front & Pattee parking structure. Help them reach their Kickstarter goal!... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of Feb. 18th
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. This week: the Jordan Johnson trial, comments by MCPS School Superintendent Alex Apostle regarding his pay raise, & a possible do... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights- Week of Feb.11th
By TOM DIDDEL - Each week, Tom Diddel recaps the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. This week: the Jordie Johnson trial, comments by Pat Williams, Alex Apostle's Pay Raise, and zombie attack warnin... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Restoring Brennan’s Wave
By TOM DIDDEL - One of Missoula’s best downtown spots for outdoor and water-sports enthusiasts is in need of donations in order to make necessary repairs.... more
Coming Soon: Reality Plays Itself at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
For 10 days in February, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with the best nonfiction films of the past year and the past decade.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Replace Historic Maclay Bridge?
By TOM DIDDEL - Maclay Bridge has been an iconic structure on the west side of Missoula since 1893. Due to engineering concerns, it may be in jeopardy.... more
UM Students Team Up with St. Jude Hospital for Up ‘Til Dawn Fundraiser
Up ‘til Dawn is a nationwide college letter-writing fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Hospital. The Feb. 28 event will be held at the University Center on campus.... more
Startup Weekend Proves Missoula’s Entrepreneurial Chops
By COLIN STONER - My takeaway from Startup Weekend was that Missoula needed an event like this. It was proof positive that we can create a startup ecosystem in Missoula.... more
Missoula to Host Montana’s First-Ever Startup Weekend
By COLIN STONER - A unique business opportunity is coming to Missoula this weekend, and it’s creating a lot of buzz amongst geeks, designers, and business-savvy locals.... more
Calling All Businesswomen: Join the MBN Annual Symposium
Sarah Calhoun, founder of Red Ants Pants, will be the keynote speaker at the Montana Businesswomen's Network Annual Symposium on January 26.... more
Ski with the Legendary Glen Plake at Discovery on Monday
Infamous for his extreme skiing and trademark mohawk, Glen Plake will shred with locals on Monday, Jan. 14, from 12:30-3 p.m. at Discovery Ski Area near Philipsburg. ... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Local Students Talk with Astronauts
By TOM DIDDEL - On Tuesday, some Missoula students were able to talk to astronauts on the International Space Station about what it's like to live and work in space.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Local Threats After Newtown Shooting
By TOM DIDDEL - In the wake of the Newtown school shooting, law enforcement officials in Montana have been dealing with similar threats in and around our area.... more
New Montana Start-Up Raising Contributions for Toys for Tots
Gift Gather (GFTGTHR) is a new Montana-based start-up that’s raising money for Toys for Tots as part of its beta launch and platform-testing phase. You can help!... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Local Charities Benefit at the Holidays
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the past week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's the Christmas charity drives happening around Missoula.... more