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Jim Messina – University of Montana Grad and President Obama Campaign Boss Addresses Graduates in Missoula [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:32:29 +0000

On a rainy Missoula morning, a former UM grad who made good came back to share some life advice for the graduates of the class of 2013. Jim Messina told the crowd at Washington Grizzly stadium on Saturday morning that he was graduated from the University of Montana 25 years ago, became chief of Staff [...]

DVDs That Smell Like Pizza

Rev. Brian — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:22:53 +0000

I know exactly what you're thinking: DVDs? Doesn't everyone watch Netflix now? The tale of DVDs that smell like pizza comes from Brazil

(maybe they don't have Netflix in the Amazon . . . and for that matter, do they have Amazon in the Amazon . . . sadly ironic if they don't)

Actually, availability of broadband

Zombies Demonstrate Parkour Skills in 'The Flipping Dead'

Emerald Catron — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:42:13 +0000

We would all be so boned if zombies could actually do this stuff. Or, you know, if they actually existed at all. But especially if they existed AND had mad parkour skills. Personally, we prefer the slower, shambling zombies, because they don’t remind us about our asthma. Still, back flips are cool though, so we [...]

Missoula Safety Summit to Target Traffic Crashes [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:42:34 +0000

Missoula has experienced several tragic car crashes recently, some resulting in deaths, such as those of Chance Geery and Roberta Demmert. Officials with the Metropolitan Planning Organization aim to reduce the numbers to zero fatalities long term, and at least 25 percent fewer severe injuries by 2018.

Today in Law Enforcement

Rev. Brian — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:27:21 +0000

Piggy-backing on yesterday’s theme of “there’s a week for everything,” I remind you that this week is National Police Week. Perhaps due to the holiday, perhaps not, I’ve stumbled upon a couple law enforcement stories this morning. First: though the United States has a global reputation of uber-materialism (and let’s be honest, we like our [...]

Let's Enjoy These Gorgeous Women Doing Pull-ups and Pretend We're Into Working Out

GuySpeed Editors — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:40:28 +0000

In High School, we always thought it was pretty unfair that the girls didn’t have to do pull-ups to pass the Presidential Fitness Test; we weren’t exactly fitness powerhouses ourselves (okay, we still aren’t). Whether they inspire you to workout, or inspire you to daydream, these fit-as-a-fiddle babes are pretty fun to look at, either [...]

5 Best Summer Jobs for Teens in Missoula

Joy Larson — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:04:41 +0000

The most important thing to take into consideration when helping your teen hunt for a summer job is finding a job that fits them. If your teen is a clean freak, you may want to steer him or her away from a job in landscaping. However, if your teen loves the sun and the water, a lifeguard job might just be right up his or her alley. Keeping these things in mind, I’ve compiled a list of some of the best summer jobs for teens in and around Missoula.

University of Montana Now Considering Two Possible Locations for Missoula College [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:01:46 +0000

It's been one of the most heated controversies in Missoula over the past few years, where the new Missoula College should be located. UM officials have steadfastly maintained that the South Campus, the current location of the UM Golf Course, was the sole choice. Not anymore.

UPDATE – Alleged Drunk Driver Appears in Court – Victims Identified as Missoula Sisters [DOCUMENT]

Peter Christian — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:38:49 +0000

Tom George Vineyard, 38, made an appearance via video in Missoula Justice Court from the Missoula County Jail on Thursday afternoon before Judge Karen Orzech.According to court documents, Vineyard caused the death of Roberta Emmert and seriously injured her sister, Pamela Demmert, while allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. In the affidavit filed by [...]

Authorities Investigating Theft of Cigarettes, Steak, and Cough Syrup From Bronc's Grocery in Frenchtown

Jon King — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:13:53 +0000

The Missoula County Sheriff's Department is asking the public to help find the perpetrator of a grocery store theft that occurred on Sunday May 12 at Bronc's Grocery in Frenchtown.

Can Women REALLY Handle More Pain Than Men?

Rev. Brian — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:56:29 +0000

Conventional wisdom tells us that women have a higher pain tolerance than men. We base that assumption on childbirth. It’s understandable we think this way, given how men react to simulated labor pains. It’s a good thing the white dude isn’t having an actual kid . . . he was so uncomfortable he appeared ready [...]

Deer Goes Bananas After Crashing Into a Bus

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:53:18 +0000

See? Deer really do come out of nowhere! Recently, a public transit driver in western Pennsylvania had an unexpected passenger board the vehicle. The above video shows a deer crashing through the windshield of a public bus and then proceeding to freak out beyond belief. We’re not sure if that’s because of the confined space, [...]

ASU Student Dropped Off At ER With .471% BAC By Frat Brothers

Steven Bohner — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:42:34 +0000

When someone has friends like this, who the hell needs enemies? After a night of drinking with his fraternity brothers, Aidan Mohr was dropped off at an emergency room with a post-it note on his chest identifying him and stating that he drank too much. After consuming over 20 shots of tequila in a matter of few hours, Mohr passed out at his frat house and was dropped off by his frat brothers at the ER. His BAC was .471% when he arrived at the hospital.

20 Hot Women From Zappos Who Might Not Be Breathing

GuySpeed Editors — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:32 +0000

If you work in an office, there’s a good chance that a lot of your favorite sites are blocked, because bosses are narcs. Never fear, female enthusiast! We’ve discovered an untapped resource: Zappos.com. Not only does Zappos.com offer A+ customer service and bizarrely-fast and free delivery (seriously this isn’t an ad for them, we just [...]

The Little Man in the Boat

Rev. Brian — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:44:02 +0000

My first introduction to the man in the boat (the term, mind you, not the body part it stands for) was a scene from South Park . . .

Turns out the little man in the boat had its own week in May, courtesy of the folks at Clitoraid. Clitoris Awareness

Missoula County Attorney "Not Interested in Trying to Further the Department of Justice's Political Agenda" [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:53:54 +0000

During Wednesday’s news conference with the Department of Justice, the subject of the Missoula County Attorney’s lack of cooperation with the various investigations came up yet again. Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, Roy Austin, Jr. mentioned that the county attorney was not the only person in that office [...]

Department of Justice Says Missoula Showed "Reliance on Gender Based Stereotypes" In Sexual Assault Response, Reaches Settlement With City of Missoula

Jon King — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:28:05 +0000

Today, May 15, representatives of the Department of Justice, the city of Missoula and the Missoula police department met to disclose a comprehensive agreement over the response to sexual assault in Missoula.

Jackson, Mississippi, You Lazy Bastard . . .

Rev. Brian — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:50:34 +0000

Looking for another reason to feel good about life in the Rockies? Men’s Health recently named Jackson, Mississippi the laziest city in the country. In fact, the 10 laziest cities in the U.S. all reside south of the Mason-Dixon line. Shocker, right? After Katrina a friend of mine aided the cleanup along the Mississippi coast, [...]

Missoula's Danny Blowers Insurance Agency Struck by Vehicle, Perhaps Intentionally

Jon King — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:47:39 +0000

At around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 a vehicle crashed into the side of Danny Blower's Insurance Agency in Missoula.

University of Montana Commencement is This Saturday at Washington Grizzly Stadium [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:16:23 +0000

Students will walk to the stage and accept their diplomas during commencement exercises at The University of Montana’s Washington Grizzly Stadium. The 116th commencement ceremony is Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m. University of Montana Registrar Ed Johnson said this week that commencement is always a great day for the university and a great day [...]