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Top trade officials headed to Montana
March 19, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - Montana Senator Max Baucus is applauding the announcement by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk that Big Sky will host the Asia-Pacific Economic... more » -
Sportsman's Warehouse may owe $7.5-million to Salt Lake City company
March 19, 2010
BILLINGS - A Salt Lake City company says Sportsman's Warehouse owes it about $7.5-million for breaking its contract on a building in Billings. McGillis/Eckman... more » -
Stimulus money helps Missoula projects Play Video
March 17, 2010
MISSOULA - A half dozen construction sites will pop up this summer all over Missoula, creating jobs. The nearly $3 million in funding for the... more » -
Montana budget shortfall holds steady
March 17, 2010
HELENA - Montana's legislative branch has released its new March budget projections and following a few months of continued decline, this month those numbers are... more » -
Five MT furniture stores set to close Play Video
March 16, 2010
MISSOULA - A state factory furniture chain is closing the doors of all five of its Montana stores after economy woes. Montana Furniture Galleries... more » -
Missoula kicks off marketing effort Play Video
March 15, 2010
MISSOULA - The City of Missoula is kicking off its Best Place marketing effort, with the goal of identifying the selling points the city should... more » -
MT gas prices keep rising; Cheapest in Missoula
March 15, 2010
MISSOULA - The cost of a gallon of gas keeps going up in Montana, rising 11.2 cents per gallon in the past week. It now... more » -
New businesses breathe life into Great Falls mall
March 15, 2010
GREAT FALLS - The outside may not appear any different but the inside has been changing as new businesses have given the Westgate Mall a... more » -
Breanna's Basket: Food drops, gas rises Play Video
March 12, 2010
MISSOULA - Consumers are shelling out more money this month when it comes to fuel, but many of our staple foods aren't seeing the same... more » -
Billings schools another $1 million in the hole
March 12, 2010
BILLINGS - School District two's budget shortfall just got about a million dollars bigger. On Thursday, Superintendent Jack Copps confirmed the district's business department miscalculated... more » -
Stillwater Mining negotiating palladium contract with Ford
March 11, 2010
The Stillwater Mining Company says it is negotiating its contract with the Ford Motor Company. The current contract expires at the end of the... more » -
Gas-saving tips offered as prices rise Play Video
March 10, 2010
MISSOULA - Once again the price of gas in Montana has increased, and is now sitting at $2.76 a gallon, having gone up six cents in... more » -
Montana unemployment rate edges up
March 10, 2010
HELENA - The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly by 0.1 points in January to 6.8% while the national unemployment rate fell from 10%... more » -
Missoula Home Resource on the move Play Video
March 8, 2010
MISSOULA -Contractors, collectors, home owners and lovers of fixer-upper projects know that Home Resource is an oasis for finding slightly used home materials at a... more » -
MT gas prices edge up again
March 8, 2010
MISSOULA - A report shows that retail gasoline prices in Montana headed up another 1.7 cents per gallon over the past week, sitting an average... more » -
Missoula Macy's closes for good Play Video
March 7, 2010
MISSOULA - After two months of bargains and unbelievable deals, Macy's had its final day of shopping on Sunday. The closure of the downtown department... more » -
MT airports rebounding from recession Play Video
March 5, 2010
MISSOULA - Aviation experts say they saw a decline in the number of passengers when the recession hit in 2008, and that meant less income... more » -
Macy's last day, Sunday at 5:00 Play Video
March 4, 2010
MISSOULA - As bargain hunters pick at the scraps of what was once Missoula's landmark retail center, the countdown clock is racing ahead on the... more » -
Unemployment benefits extension helps MT
March 4, 2010
HELENA- State officials say that the short term 30 day extension of emergency unemployment benefits passed by Congress and signed by President Obama late Tuesday... more » -
Montana gas prices keep rising Play Video
March 1, 2010
MISSOULA -It's costing folks more to fill up at the pumps, with the average retail price for a gallon of gasoline jumping over 11 cents... more » -
Dillard's slated to close Helena store in May
February 27, 2010
HELENA - Montana's News Station has confirmed reports that the Dillard's store in Helena will be closing within several months, likely in May. The... more » -
Smurfit Stone VP/CFO Resigns
February 25, 2010
CHICAGO - The senior vice president and chief financial officer for Smurfit Stone Container Corporation has resigned. John Murphy told the company he's pursuing... more » -
Pyramid Lumber: the 'David' of Missoula County Play Video
February 25, 2010
SEELEY LAKE - Lumber mills are shutting their doors one by one in Missoula County and now, there is just one operating mill in the... more » -
Missoula COT helping displaced workers Play Video
February 24, 2010
MISSOULA - Tuesday saw standing room only as displaced workers from Smurfit-Stone and other businesses around the area listened to the education and careers options... more » -
Baucus to hold economic summit in Butte
February 22, 2010
BUTTE - Senator Max Baucus will hold an "Economic Development Summit" in Butte in September. The goal of the event is to bring Montana businesses... more » -
Last Sportsman's Warehouse store in MT closes
February 19, 2010
BILLINGS - The Billings Sportsman's Warehouse is closed on Thursday after not being able to negotiate a lease with the building's owners. Sportsman's Warehouse... more » -
Baucus talks jobs in Missoula
February 19, 2010
MISSOULA - Many western Montanans who lost jobs because of the economy are still looking for a way to get back into the work force.... more » -
Resource Fair gives tips to get Montana's back into the work force
February 16, 2010
MISSOULA - The state of the recent economy has put many people out of work. People who almost qualify for retirement are now back out... more » -
Help for the jobless being offered in Missoula
February 15, 2010
MISSOULA - The recent closures of prominent Missoula-area businesses, like Smurfit-Stone, Macy's, and Brady's Sportsman Surplus has hundreds of workers trying to figure out what to do... more » -
Missoula flower shop sees brisk business
February 14, 2010
A struggling economy didn't stop one local flower shop from bringing in good business. Bitterroot Flower Shop employees were busy on Sunday, taking orders in... more » -
Montana unemployment benefits being extended
February 12, 2010
HELENA - Some unemployed Montana workers are going to be receiving some extra help. State Labor Commissioner Keith Kelly announced on Friday that Montana's... more » -
Women finding different ways to make money Play Video
February 12, 2010
MISSOULA - Many people have been to a product party, an informal gathering where someone is selling purses or jewelry or skin care products as... more » -
Montana wood products future discussed Play Video
February 11, 2010
Montana's forest products industry is still adjusting to the loss of Smurfit-Stone. On Thursday, forestry leaders from across the state met in Missoula to... more » -
Lolo business hopes for snowmobile jump start
February 11, 2010
LOLO - A motor sport shop in Lolo is getting under the hood of their business and fine tuning their approach so the can continue... more » -
Breanna's Basket: Prices drop in February Play Video
February 8, 2010
MISSOILA - This month we're seeing a slight shift in our cost of living at the gas pumps and in the grocery stores, and it's... more » -
Toyota mulls move over Prius problems Play Video
February 8, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - Shares of Toyota rebounded on Monday in Japan, adding more than 1% in what market players are calling a rebound with investors... more » -
Grant money helping Missoula FD budget Play Video
February 6, 2010
Grants are saving tax payers money and helping the Missoula Fire Department buy equipment and pay its firefighters. Fire department officials say they're doing what... more » -
New store setting up shop in Missoula
February 5, 2010
MISSOULA - A new store is headed to Northgate Plaza to replace Corral West, which left last year, and it's one that will make handymen... more » -
Toyota troubles now hit popular Prius Play Video
February 5, 2010
Toyota can't seem to get a break these days. Just a day after auto giant admitted its new Prius has design flaws, a leading Japanese... more » -
Business is "Looking Up" at Lookout Pass
February 3, 2010
LOOKOUT PASS -Lookout Pass ski resort is ahead of last season's pace, despite the sluggish economy. President and CEO Phil Edholm indicated the ski area... more » -
Toyota vehicle leases still valid after recall Play Video
February 3, 2010
MISSOULA - Missoula's Toyota dealer, Bitterroot Motors tells us that even though there's a recall on some of their vehicles, people leasing Toyota's cannot get... more » -
Bozeman housing sales up, costs down
February 3, 2010
The Gallatin Association of Realtors is reporting the number of houses sold in the county is up 48% versus this time last year. The average... more » -
Economic Outlook Seminar comes to Bozeman
February 3, 2010
Though the economy is still struggling, there are signs that things are starting to turn around. That's the word from the 35th economic seminar that... more » -
Obama hitting the road to sell budget plan Play Video
February 2, 2010
President Obama hits the road again on Tuesday, this time he's headed for Nashua, New Hampshire, where he'll be looking to build more support for... more » -
Business holding steady at Whitefish resort Play Video
February 1, 2010
A couple of small storms since Saturday has given Whitefish Mountain Resort three new inches of snow, and they tell us so far, business has... more » -
Flathead Job Service seeing more clients Play Video
February 1, 2010
Officials with the Flathead Job Service says they are busier than ever and are seeing no relief in job prospects. The county's unemployment sat... more » -
Rehberg reacts to Obama budget proposal
February 1, 2010
Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg released the following statement regarding the President's budget proposal for 2011 ( see related story ). "Despite promises of fiscal... more » -
Recall hits Toyota reputation
January 31, 2010
Toyota is working on a possible fix after the company recalled 9,000,000 vehicles worldwide due to a sticking accelerator. But now it seems Toyota... more » -
Smurfit mill closing marks end of era Play Video
January 31, 2010
Last December the news of Smurfit-Stone's closure sent shock waves through the community, and if you've driven by the mill since then, it's hard to... more » -
Smurfit Stone employees get community support
January 31, 2010
Smurfit-Stone employees received an outpouring of support from the Frenchtown and Missoula community. Businesses have been offering discounts for former employees and the Maulers... more »
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Youngster Invites Community to Clean Up River
Posted 03/19/2010 7:41 PM by Mark Holyoak
MISSOULA, MT -- A father-daughter walk along the Clark Fork River led to a call to help clean up the waterway. Keegan Weed often takes walks along the river, but she and her father came acr… Click to Read More
Jack-knifed truck diverts traffic near Livingston
Posted 03/19/2010 7:00 PM
Source: Montana's News Station (KTVQ)
LIVINGSTON - A westbound semi truck slid and jack-knifed into the guardrail of the Yellowstone River Bridge near Livingston early on Friday morning.
The trailer broke off and slid abou…
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Missoula students learn American Indian culture
Posted 03/19/2010 6:49 PM by Laura Wilson
Source: KPAX News
MISSOULA - Schools across Montana have integrated Indian education into their curriculum in the last few years, but on Friday Missoula schools found a new way to teach students about Native America… Click to Read More
Big Dipper expanding to Helena
Posted 03/19/2010 7:25 PM
Source: KPAX News
MISSOULA - A popular Missoula ice cream shop has opened a new store in downtown Helena on Last Chance Gulch.
CSKT Polson clinic nears completion
Posted 03/19/2010 6:29 PM by Breanna Roy
Source: KPAX News
POLSON - A new health facility will give Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribal members more services and more space.
The Tribal Health and Human Services clinic in downtown Polson is near… Click to Read More
Inquest set for Missoula death
Posted 03/19/2010 6:13 PM by Irina Cates
Source: KPAX News
MISSOULA - A coroner's inquest has been scheduled to look into the death of a man charged with abusing a kitten. The Missoula County Attorney's Office reports that the inquest will be held on April… Click to Read More
Man bringing Dalai Lama to MT speaks in Missoula Play Video
Posted 03/19/2010 6:20 PM by Breanna Roy
Source: KPAX News
MISSOULA - The man responsible for bringing the Dalai Lama to Montana next year believes the visit will help bring peace to the entire region and the garden he's building north of Arlee will become… Click to Read More
Ravalli Co. Detention Center escapees nabbed
Posted 03/19/2010 8:54 PM by Melissa Rafferty
Source: KPAX News
UPDATE: Ravalli County Sheriff Chris Hoffman tells Montana's News Station that the two j… Click to Read More
Western MT Weather: Nice weekend ahead
Posted 03/19/2010 6:08 PM by Jeff Kelly
Source: KPAX Weather
MISSOULA - Oh what a great day..More of the same tonight and all weekend, well at least until late Sunday afternoon.
It will be clear tonight with lows in the low 20's. Look for sunshine on Saturday and temps rising 55-60.
There's a ood chance of valley rain and mountain snow by Sunday night.
Symphony gets its groove on
Posted 03/19/2010 3:37 PM by Dennis Bragg
Source: KPAX Media Center
"Sexy, tribal, turbulent and rhythmic." Those are just some of the words being used to describe this weekend's coming performance of the Missoula Symphony orchestra.
Maestro Darko Butorac a… Click to Read More
Google supporters to rally this weekend
Posted 03/19/2010 3:24 PM by Dennis Bragg
Source: KPAX Media Center
A loosely-organized group of Missoula residents believe videos and photos may be the way to Google’s heart. And they’ve scheduled a rally this weekend in hopes of convincing the company… Click to Read More
Services set for slain Hungry Horse soldier
Posted 03/19/2010 6:29 PM by Mark Thorsell
Source: KPAX Media Center
COLUMBIA FALLS - Funeral services have been set for Private First Class Nicholas Cook, who was killed on March 7th while serving in Afghanistan.
The services will be held at 1 p.… Click to Read More
Lolo pipe bomb discovery investigated
Posted 03/19/2010 12:41 PM by Irina Cates
Source: KPAX News
LOLO - Missoula County Sheriff's Department officials say that they will process and finger print a pipe bomb that was discovered by two kids in Lolo field.
Captain Greg Hintz says a ten … Click to Read More
