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Save Money by Reducing Wasted Food
By ERIN TURNER - Since October is National Unprocessed Food month, it may be helpful for you to explore how to save money by reducing the food waste in your house.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's Rusted Root at the Top Hat, jazz by Pearl Django & Stellarondo, comedy night at The Palace, and more!... more
On the Grill: Grilled Shrimp-Stuffed Jalapenos
By PAUL SIDORIAK - After a 20 year sabbatical from jalapeños, I indulged the request of friends and took a stab at making bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapeños on the grill.... more
Jordan Johnson Trial Set for February 8th
By PETER CHRISTIAN - The Missoula County District Court has set a February 8th date for the rape trial of suspended University of Montana quarterback Jordan Johnson.... more
The Many Benefits of the Amazing Sunchoke
By PAUL WHEATON - Sunchokes (aka Jerusalem Artichokes) are one of the best homesteader crops, especially for those wishing to be self-sustaining.... more
Jim O’Day: Once a Griz Always a Griz
By JIM O'DAY - It’s no secret I love Missoula, and my family and I have decided that of all the choices and places we could call home, we choose to MAKE IT MISSOULA!... more
Thank you, Jim and Kathy O’Day
By GARY AND JUDY HUGHES - Thank you, Jim and Kathy O'Day--for all you've done for Missoula and the University of Montana.... more
why I WANT to go to the ‘Y’
By BRIAN MARSH - For me, exercising has historically been like taking your vitamins. It’s something you do because you HAVE to. Because it’s GOOD for you.... more
Smoky Health Concerns: Is 2012 the Worst Smoke Season Ever?
By BEN SCHMIDT - With the long wildfire season, people are asking the Missoula City-County Health Department how it compares, and is it the worse smoke season ever?... more
You’re Young and Unemployed. How Do You Get a Job and Keep It?
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - The job market is bleak for people who've graduated from college in the last decade. What can you do to get a job and stay employed?... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Southern Utah, Sean Touhy Jr., and Chuck Pagano of the Indianapolis Colts.... more
Take the No-Processed-Foods Challenge
By ERIN TURNER - October is national “Unprocessed Food” month. Take the Challenge: consume less processed/packaged food and more whole/real food. ... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's Lots of Live Music, Open Mic Night at Sean Kelly's, and a fundraiser for the Loyola Sacred Heart Foundation. ... more
Missoula Hosts Montana Brewers Festival & Craft Beer Conference
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - This Saturday, the Montana Brewers Association is bringing, for the first time, the Fourth Annual Montana Brewers Festival to Missoula.... more
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Two Visions for Future of UM Golf Course [AUDIO]
By PETER CHRISTIAN (AUDIO) UM and COT students and instructors share the official vision of the planned Missoula College at the golf course site.... more
Dye Your Hair the Lady Gaga Way… With Kool-Aid
By BOB WIRE - You raise ‘em up, teach 'em right from wrong, and then comes the day when it all crashes down with one blunt question. “Hey, Dad, can I dye my hair red?"... more
Learner’s Permit
By BRIAN MARSH - The day have I dreaded for over 15 years has finally arrived. My younger son, Trevor, has his learner's permit. You've been warned.... more
Canine’s Cameo in Camelot to Highlight Adopt-A-Dog Month
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Thanks to a partnership between MCT and the Humane Society of Western Montana, a dog named Misty will be in MCT’s rendition of Camelot.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Northern Colorado, Wayne, Josclyn and Elle Tinkle, the World Series and Randy Tangmo.... more
Missoulians Gather in a Spiritual Plea for Snow!
By MARK VOSBURGH - The fine folks at the West Central Montana Avalanche Foundation are throwing an epic Pray for Snow Party at Caras Park on Friday, Oct. 5.... more
On the Grill: Grilled Stuffed Artichokes
By PAUL SIDORIAK - Artichokes showed up in the pantry. I'd never grilled or stuffed artichokes before, so it was the perfect opportunity for culinary experimentation.... more
Frugal Living: Super Easy, Super Cheap Carpet Stain Remover
By ERIN TURNER - Last week, I found the "Miracle Carpet Stain Remover” technique on Pinterest. I'm happy to say that it definitely lives up to its name!... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's the Festival of the Book, the Reel Rock 7 Film Tour, lunch with Tracy Lopez at the Iron Horse & more.... more
Playing with Fire
By BRIAN MARSH - For almost a month, my beloved city of Missoula has been blanketed by billows of smoke. And where there's smoke, there's fire.... more
Hanging Out with Scarecrows in Stevensville
By DONNA HULL - This boomer city girl had never seen a scarecrow festival. The Stevensville Scarecrow Festival, Oct. 5-13th is Not to be missed!... more
Smoke Be Damned: Fall Is Headed Our Way
By PAUL QUENEAU - It’s been bad around the Missoula and Bitterroot valleys these past couple months. But a Pacific deliverance and autumn may well be headed this way.... more
North Central Montana Deer and Elk Hunting Outlook
By BRUCE AUCHLY - The news for big game this fall in north central Montana is decidedly mixed. Elk and white-tailed deer numbers are solid. However, that’s generally not the case for antelope and mule deer. ... more
The Kettlehouse Makes Bob Wire Feel Hoppy Inside
By BOB WIRE - The Kettlehouse in Missoula hosted its annual Hop Picking Party this week. It was kind of like a Halloween candy-swapping session, only for grown-ups.... more
The Itch to Hunt in Western Montana
By BRUCE AUCHLY - The itch starts about this time of year. The itch to be in the field, trying to bugle in an elk, following a dog along a coulee on a hunt for Hungarian partridge, scouting an antelope buck as ... more
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Friday is American Indian Heritage Day in Missoula Schools [AUDIO]
By PETER CHRISTIAN (AUDIO) Several events are planned in Missoula County Public Schools this week to celebrate American Indian Heritage Day on Friday.... more
Why I’m Anti-Antivirus
By COLIN STONER - As an IT Director for over eight years, I’ve seen most types of viruses out there. Early in my career, I decided to abandon antivirus software. ... more
Calling All Divas! Join the All-Women’s 5K Run on Missoula Diva Day
By SUE FALSEY - This year's Diva Day festivities begin at 9:30 on October 6 with the All-Women's 5K. Costumes are encouraged, so prepare to be fabulous!... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: 2012 Homecoming, Eastern Washington Eagles, Sentinel Spartans and the St. Louis Cardinals.... more
Frugal Living: Figuring Out Walgreens’ New Coupon Rewards Program
By ERIN TURNER - I've done some footwork to figure out Walgreens' new customer rewards program. It may seem confusing, but the Coupon Queen is here to help!... more
Photo Gallery: Flying High with Bob Wire
By BOB WIRE - The Missoula Airport's new tower is an imposing addition to Montana’s third-busiest airport. Once the wildfire smoke clears, the views will be supreme.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's Lady Griz volleyball, Home Resource's annual building contest, Chug for Charity, and more.... more
‘Not Your Typical Camelot’: MCT Artistic Director Gives New Slant to an Old Classic
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - In October, MCT Artistic Director Joe Martinez will direct Camelot and bring a fresh set of creative circumstances to a classic play.... more
Bob Wire Shows You How to Shape Your Cowboy Hat
By BOB WIRE - Shaping a straw cowboy hat is an art. It reflects the attitude and personality of its wearer. For just four easy payments of $19.95, I'll show you how!... more
One last fall hike (or two) at Glacier National Park
By DONNA HULL - Do summer crowds discourage you from visiting Glacier National Park? Now is the time for one last fall hike in a national park that’s practically in Missoula’s backyard.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Joe Glenn, Jerome Souers, David Reeves, and Don Read.... more
On the Grill: Grilled Leftover Pizza
By PAUL SIDORIAK - Growing up, Fridays always meant pizza. Homemade pizza topped with leftovers and fired on the grill is a perfect, crowd-pleasing weeknight recipe.... more
The Fish It Guide to Fall Flies
By MATT DEVLIN - The pigskin is flying, the leaves are a’changing, the trout aren’t so willing in the morning. Fall's arrived. Here are the best flies for the season.... more
Get Fit and Have Fun with National Run@Work Day
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - At noon on Friday, Sept. 21, local employers will host group runs/walks to celebrate national Run@Work Day, with help from Run Wild Missoula.... more
Balancing Out the Montana “Mountain Tax”
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Many Montanans talk about the “mountain tax” to describe the wage gap between here and other states. But it really does balance out.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's James McMurtry at the Wilma, Griz Homecoming Yell Night, beer for charity, and lots of live music.... more
What To Do with All Those Tomatoes? Make Homemade Ketchup!
By ERIN TURNER - With the abundance of tomatoes this year, I’ve explored some new ways to use them, including homemade ketchup. Here's my recipe!... more
All This and Bob Wire Cooks, Too?
By BOB WIRE - Barb’s working late. Kids are starving. They want nuggets and tots. No frickin’ way, I can do better. But I wasn't always the epicurean I am today.... more
Get into a Back-to-School Running Routine
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Autumn is one of the big running seasons in Missoula, and I find that this time of year is one of the best times to get into a running routine.... more
Strange, Stubborn Troubadour: The Life of James McMurtry
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - True and fierce are two words routinely applied to the songwriting prowess of James McMurtry, who'll play in Missoula on September 20.... more
Sentinel High School Spartanaires and the Big Screen Dream
By CC THE TRAINED MONKEY. Spartainaires. It was an ensemble group, hand picked from A Cappella choir. All of the girls wore matching, polyester, wraparound disco skirts. Words have not yet been invented to d... more