Posts Tagged ‘Missoula’
Easy German Chocolate Frosting
By ERIN TURNER - Here's a super yummy and super easy German Chocolate Cake Frosting recipe using coconut milk for the German Chocolate Cake lover in your family!... more
Field Trips Are Great Except For Tick Fever
By BOB WIRE - Ah, a trip down memory lane. Both my kids are in high school now, and the impending last day of school makes me think of simpler times, when I still held sway over them and their classmates.... more
City Unveils Draft Site Plan for Hellgate Park
Citizens are invited to an open house to view the draft Master Plan for Hellgate Park on Tuesday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m., at the Montech Building, 1121 E. Broadway.... more
UM Sports Trivia | May 27
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Big Sky Eagles Boys Track Team claims their first Track Title, Major League Baseball, Larry Kryskowiak, the NBA, and More.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | May 27
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: An RN Medical Case Manager and a Technician Office Machine Repair Person.... more
Sanctioned Ditch Day? Lame.
By BOB WIRE - Obviously, an officially sanctioned ditch day is an oxymoron, like the phrase “Facebook privacy policy.” So, like every other senior class before us, we had our own ditch day.... more
Hotel Deer Lodge: Townsfolk Stake Future in Gorgeous Relic
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - They say that he who loves an old house never loves in vain. Then, perhaps, he who rescues an endangered historic structure loves even more fully.... 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
Parks and Recreation Offers Summer Job Training for Teens
Missoula Parks and Recreation offers “Teen Workreation,” a summer volunteer program which provides on-the-job training in recreation and aquatics.... more
MisCon Brings Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Gaming Fans Together Memorial Day Weekend
Missoula’s science fiction and fantasy convention, MisCon, brings author Jim Butcher; weapons specialist, prop master, and actor Dragon Dronet; and fantasy artist Theresa Mather to Missoula May 24 – 27.... more
Make it Missoula Monday – Week of May 20
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Tom Catmull, Blitzen Trapper and Sera Cahoone, Chug for Charity, Bill Payne of Little Feat with special guest the Hooligans, and more!... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | May 20
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: An Animal Control Program Supervisor and a Tree Climber and Trimmer.... more
UM Sports Trivia | May 20
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Jessi Schafer of Big Sky High School, Miguel Montero, Bruce Quande, Dan Hodge, The Final Four in the NBA and more!... more
Being Frugal Versus Cheap: There’s a Difference
By ERIN TURNER - I astounded some folks when I paid $80 for a gallon of maple syrup. "What happened to the "Coupon Queen” you ask? My response: there's a difference between being frugal and being cheap.... more
Bob Wire’s Antidote to Neutered Rock
By BOB WIRE - Rock and roll is systematically being neutered. But here are a few new artists who make music with a big swingin’ pair. They are all women and they’re bringing balls back to rock and roll. ... 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
Foghorn String Band Coming to Missoula
By MARK VOSBURGH - Hankerin' for some authentic, honest, old time, country, Cajun, Appalachia or Bluegrass String Music? Take in The Foghorn String Band at the Top Hat Lounge on Friday, May 24th at 10 pm.... more
Lack of Significant Financial Resources Stressing FCS Programs
By JIM O'DAY - There are many obstacles to building successful intercollegiate athletics programs at small Division I schools – and, unfortunately, most future decisions may be dictated by limited funding.... more
UM Sports Trivia | May 13
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Former UM Grizzly Basketball coach, Mike Montgomery to speak at Sportsmen of the Year Banquet, Mike Stepovich, John Stockton, Jeff Griffin ... more
Severe Storms Forecast For Western Montana This Afternoon and Evening
By PAUL QUENEAU - The National Weather Service just reiterated that this afternoon and evening may be a very bumpy ride in the Missoula area. Expect 50 mph winds, hail, and lots of rain.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | May 13
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: A Dental Assistant, Licensed Journeyman Electrician and a Network Engineer.... more
Beans, Beans the Frugal Fruit
By ERIN TURNER - I admit I am a canned bean user and lover, but I've discovered they're not that frugal. I was stunned to do the math on the cost of canned versus dried beans.... more
Make it Missoula Monday – Week of May 13
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: John Floridis Trio, Tom Catmull, Chug for Charity, Vegetable Oil Truck Demonstration, & more.... 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
Don’t Be That Guy
By BOB WIRE - Stomping around onstage in front of a bar full of rowdy music fans is a pleasure that only a few will ever know. But I've hung up my spurs, mostly because of 'THAT GUY'.... more
YMCA Riverbank Run: Fun for the Entire Family
The YMCA's Riverbank Run is this Saturday, May 11 and offers fun for the entire family including a fast 1-Mile, 5K or 10K and Trifecta . ... more
UM Sports Trivia | May 6
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: The recent death of former UM Lady Griz hoopster, Julie Deming, the River Bank Run, New York Yankees, and more!... more
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
FYI: As warm weather leads to dry roads, motorcyclists are taking advantage of the perfect conditions for spring riding. Police encourage all motorists to brush up on the rules of the road.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | May 6
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: An Operations Manger and a Case Manager/Project Coordinator.... more
The Secrets to Growing Healthy Hair Fast and Naturally
By ERIN TURNER - I'm trying to grow my hair out. After much research, I've discovered some tips and recipes that are alternatives to shampooing--oh and I'm saving money too! ... more
3 Most Important Things for Finding a Job
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Do you ever wonder what employers are looking for? In my experience at the Missoula Job Service, here are the 3 most important things for finding a job.... more
Make it Missoula Monday – Week of May 6
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Whipple Tree with Amy Martin & Caroline Keys, Chug for Charity Night, The Trees, Three Earned Dog, and more!... more
A Dog’s Life: The Indignity of the Vet’s Office
By BOB WIRE - I wish I shared my dog’s optimism about visiting the doctor. I suppose it would help if someone offered me snacks and promised me a stop at the Bark Park... 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
Mount Jumbo North Zone Re-Opens May 1
FYI - Mount Jumbo’s North Zone, including the 3.8-mile North Loop, re-opens to public use on Wednesday, May 1. The North Zone includes all areas north of Jumbo’s Saddle Road.... more
Big 10 Decision Could Have Major Impact On FCS Schools
By JIM O'DAY - A decision made more than a thousand miles away last weekend could have a major impact on the schools playing at the Football Championship Subdivision – including Montana and Montana State.... more
UM Sports Trivia | April 29
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Andy Baskin, Tori Hunter, Tyrann Matheieu, Jim Valvano, and more!... more
Make it Missoula Monday – Week of April 29
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: International Wildlife Film Festival Galore! with Lunafest, Todd Snider in concert, Book Readings and more!... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | April 29
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: An Insurance Account Manger and a Manager/Fund Administrator for a charitable non-profit organization.... more
Todd Snider: A Singer’s Life of Jest, Sarcasm and Politics
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Todd Snider, an alt-country, folk/rock, singer/songwriter plays this Tuesday, April 30th at the Elk's Club. He unapologetically cusses, parties, touts drugs, and hammers Republicans in hi... more
Ipod Wars: Last Playlist Standing
By BOB WIRE - Recently the whole wire family took a road trip for Spring Break. Each of us brought our Ipods, but as the kids get older it gets harder for me to endure this musical democracy.... 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
Missoula Runner Sara Stahl Reflects on Her Experiece at the Boston Marathon
By SARA STAHL - I’m on my way home from Boston. I was among the 25,000 people who awoke yesterday to run the world’s greatest marathon and went to bed having been at the heart of a national tragedy. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | April 22
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Osprey Baseball, Montana Lady Griz Volleyball, and Grizzly Football. ... more
Back to Missoula and Back to Montana Fly Fishing
By MATT DEVLIN - I've been gone for the past 6 months working in Key West. But the pull of river currents and drifts undisturbed except by eager fish brought me home. God Bless Montana! .... more
Make it Missoula Monday – Week of April 22
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Larry Hirshberg, Community Tap Night, Jenn Adams, The Comedy of Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and more.... more
Local Jobs: What are Employers Looking For?
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - As a local job seeker, do you ever wonder what employers are looking for? Here are some of the most important traits that employers are looking for in potential employees:... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | April 22
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: Laboratory Technicians, a Licensed Journeyman Electrician, Wildland Fire Fighters and a CAD Technician.... more
Homemade Pizza: It’s Yummy, Healthy and Frugal
By ERIN TURNER - Here's a Healthy, inexpensive and YUMMY recipe for homemade pizza. Not only is the clean-up a breeze, but it makes me a hero in the eyes of my kids!... more
Griz Name 2013 Football Team Captains
The University of Montana football team voted for their captains for the 2013 season, and head coach Mike Delaney told the rest of the team today (Friday, April 19) in a team meeting who those players are.... more