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Trail Listening Post5th Annual Wildfire Smoke Ready Week – Amy Cilimburg, ED Climate Smart Missoula & Kerri Mueller, Air Quality Specialist, Missoula Public HealthThis episode of the Trail Lunchbox welcomes two guests doing critical work to help our community stay healthy and prepared during wildfire season in western Montana. We’re talking all things Wildfire Smoke Ready Week—what it is, why it matters, and how you can take simple, affordable steps to protect yourself, your family, and even your pets when the smoke rolls in.Joining us in the studio:🔹 Amy Cilimburg, Executive Director of Climate Smart Missoula Amy has spent the last decade leading Climate Smart Missoula, working on climate...2025-07-1716 min
The Agenda with the Missoula County CommissionersHistory Lessons: Internment at Fort MissoulaThe Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is home to the largest intact World War II internment site in the United States. From 1941 to 1944, the U.S. Department of Justice managed two Alien Detention Center barracks at the Fort and imprisoned 1,200 Italian nationals and more than 1,100 Japanese Issei men.The museum recently opened “Far from Home: An Internee Experience at Fort Missoula,” an immersive exhibit in a restored barracks building on the grounds of the Fort. This week, Commissioner Slotnick sat down with Matt Lautzenheiser, museum director, and Ron Wakimoto, board member of the Friends of the Historical Muse...2025-06-2550 min
Trail Listening PostNew Zealand Day 2025 - Jake Kreilick, Missoula Youth Rugby & Maddy Gilbert, Arts MissoulaThe Trail Lunchbox: New Zealand Day – A Celebration of Sister Cities, Rugby & CommunityToday's Trail Lunchbox features a live in-studio conversation with Maddy Gilbert from Arts Missoula and Jake Kreilick of Missoula Youth Rugby, hosted by Mike Smith.Listen as they talk about Missoula’s 42-year sister city connection with Palmerston North, New Zealand — from university exchange roots to modern-day cultural partnerships. The episode dives into the details of this year’s New Zealand Day celebration happening Saturday, June 14th at Fort Missoula Regional Park:Event Highlights Include:12:30–2:00 PM: Dedication of a new carv...2025-06-1219 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 98 - Haley Tate - Miss MissoulaMeet Haley Tate; Miss Missoula 2025 and vying for the crown of Miss Montana and beyond. Haley takes challenges head on with grace, grit, and Godliness thanks to the values her mother raised her with and is using her platform to help others. She's a great representation of our city and state.Vote for Haley in the People's Choice: https://www.spotfund.com/story/8ea329c9-73ff-4d2d-bb4c-edcca3c656f1?autoplay=false2025-06-1038 min
The Agenda with the Missoula County CommissionersSolving Cold Cases in Missoula CountyThis week, the Agenda takes on true crime in Missoula County. Since its inception in 2019, the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case unit has solved seven cases of homicides or unidentified remains.The commissioners spoke with Ryan Prather, captain of the Detective Division at the Missoula County Sheriff's Office. Captain Prather also coordinates the volunteer Search and Rescue and Cold Case divisions, who work tirelessly for all county residents.Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode! Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!2025-05-0125 min
The Agenda with the Missoula County CommissionersSheltering and Caring for Missoula County’s PetsDo you know who to call if there’s a bat in your house? What if you’re concerned about the welfare of a pet in your neighborhood?From sheltering strays and adopting out cats and dogs, Missoula Animal Services staff work to ensure the health and safety of animals in Missoula County. This week, the Missoula County Commissioners spoke with Holli Hargrove, manager of MAS, to talk about the exciting new remodel of the shelter and much more.Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode! Thank you to Missoula's Comm...2025-04-2129 min
The Agenda with the Missoula County CommissionersCelebrating 50 Years of the Missoula Art MuseumFrom its roots as a county agency to leading cutting-edge educational programs, the Missoula Art Museum has grown a lot since its inception in 1975. This week, the commissioners sat down with Laura Millin who has been at the helm of the free contemporary art museum since 1990. As she prepares to retire this year, they look back on the history and unique character of this beloved nonprofit. Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode! Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!2025-03-1927 min
Nuanez NowNuanez Now February 26, 2025 - Hour 2 - Jon Kasper, Missoula Youth LacrosseJon Kasper, senior associate commissioner for the Big Sky Conference, joins Colter Nuanez on the ESPN Roundtable to talk about putting on the conference's various championships. Plus: Geoff Safford welcomes players and coaches from Missoula's girls youth lacrosse team into the studio.2025-02-2748 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 80 - Jeremiah Petersen - Missoula County SheriffMeet Jeremiah Petersen; serving Missoula County for 23 years and becoming sheriff in 2022, he has brought a wealth of knowledge to the position. Throughout our conversation it was clear that he truly cares about Missoula and gives his all to make it the best place possible.
For more information on the Missoula County Sheriff's Office: https://www.missoulacounty.us/government/public-safety/sheriff-s-office 2025-02-0442 min
The Agenda with the Missoula County CommissionersCollective Improvement with Missoula Public HealthWe probably know what comes to mind when you hear "health department." But there is much more to Missoula Public Health than infectious disease monitoring. From air quality to restaurant inspections to the WIC program, the work of MPH undoubtedly affects your life and your health.This week the commissioners spoke with Jeanna Miller, Chief Health Officer at MPH, about how your city-county health department works to ensure healthy conditions for all residents.Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode! Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording...2025-01-2432 min
The Agenda with the Missoula County CommissionersWhy should you care about the floodplain?Missoula County residents are lucky to live in proximity to multiple rivers and creeks, but this also means increase risks of flooding. Missoula County is currently working with both state and federal agencies to update floodplain maps for the Clark Fork River, the Bitterroot River and Rock Creek. But what exactly is the floodplain, and why are updated maps needed? Recently, the Missoula County commissioners spoke with Matt Heimel, floodplain administrator for Missoula County, and Adriane Beck, director of the Missoula County Office of Emergency Management. Adriane and Matt answer these questions and help decode the many a...2024-11-1228 minNuanez NowNuanez Now November 8, 2024 - Hour 2 - Missoula HS CoachesMatt Johnson of Big Sky, Todd Hughes of Loyola and Dane Oliver of Sentinel drop by on a Missoula-centric preview hour for this weekend's high school football playoff games.2024-11-0937 min