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Montana MomentMontana MomentRocky Mountain Gardens celebrates phlox plant unique to MissoulaMissoula's rich soil, climate, and history of agricultural trade, gave Missoula its special title-The Garden City. As we move into planting season, spring is introducing it earliest blooms to Missoula. NBC Montana was there when Rocky Mountain Gardens celebrated its first annual spring opening. Located at the Missoula County Fairgrounds, the public botanical gardens are new to Missoula. The opening brought crowds to enjoy early spring flowers and budding trees, and to learn more about gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...2025-05-0505 minMontana MomentMontana MomentIn 63-year career, former wrestler sheared 100,000 sheep; still going strong It's time for Montana sheep producers to have their animals sheared of their winter wool. Shearing keeps the sheep cool in hot weather, and allows new born lambs to nurse more easily. Shearing is a physically demanding job that requires experience and dexterity. Leroy Sikorski is known among his clients as an expert shearer, and for his gentle treatment of the animals in his care. NBC Montana met Leroy as he sheared sheep rancher Kim Marr's flock near Lolo. Learn more about your ad...2025-04-2806 minMontana MomentMontana MomentRocky Mountain Laboratories trace roots back to a tickFrom the late 1800's, through the early part of the last century, people on the west side of the Bitterroot Valley lived in fear of a deadly, mysterious illness they called "black measles."We now know it as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.That discovery was the beginning of Rocky Mountain Laboratories, whose research is now global in scope.With tick season now here, NBC Montana visited the lab to learn more about that research and its early days with the tick that started it all.The National Institute of Allergy and In...2025-04-1406 minMontana MomentMontana MomentYoung brother-sister team launch ice cream truck ventureWhen the school year ends in a few weeks, many Montana youngsters will enter the part-time job market.NBC Montana met a couple siblings in Missoula who are getting a head start.With their parents help, 11-year-old London Keene, and his eight-year-old sister Bryn, have started their own business. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-04-1405 minMontana MomentMontana MomentMaking friends at the Missoula Butterfly House and InsectariumThey are the smallest animals.But they are essential to the health of our planet.We find them under the soil, hidden in plant life, and in the air.They are graceful splashes of color that delight us with their presence,They are the animals you will find at the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium.The non-profit educational facility was launched by the married couple Glenn and Jen Marangelo.NBC Montana spent time with the Marangelo's at the popular center....2025-03-3108 minMontana MomentMontana MomentFallons Farm; a sanctuary for 'beautiful souls'For their well being and happiness, animals, just like humans, want to feel safe and secure.They like good food, a comfortable place to rest, a chance to have some fun-to kick up their hooves or paws, to bask in the love of their humans.The animals at Fallons Farm near Arlee love the attention that Wendy and Mike Ramos pour on them.The couple welcomed NBC Montana to their horse pasture one cool March day, where the animals surrounded them, jockeying for attention, to nibble treats, and to be petted and curried....2025-03-2506 minMontana MomentMontana MomentM & M Bar and Cafe, a St. Patrick's Day mainstay in the heart of ButteWhen fire destroyed the M&M Bar and Cafe in Butte four years ago, the community was thrilled when its owner decided to rebuild.Today, the iconic establishment is going strong.Its original neon sign is being lit once again to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.The M&M Bar and Grill sign rose from the ashes as one of Butte's most enduring symbols.NBC Montana met M&M owner Selina Pankovich at her business a few days before St. Patrick's Day.She purchased the famous bar and cafe in 2017, rem...2025-03-1705 minMontana MomentMontana MomentBuck 'N Dave's helps fill the egg shortage gapAlmost four years ago, NBC Montana brought you a Montana Moment on a startup egg production business in Corvallis.Buck 'N Dave's Eggs was formed by a couple rodeo cowboys who decided, in their own words, to wrangle chickens instead of cattle.With egg prices and Bird Flu topping news stories we wanted to do an update on the company.We visited Buck Lunak and Dave Whitmoyer, Buck and Dave, as they collected baskets full of large brown eggs that their hens had just laid. Learn more about your ad...2025-03-1006 minMontana MomentMontana MomentA morning with the mechanics at Missoula Co. Public WorksIt's been a blustery winter with lots of snow and icy roads.Plow operators work to keep roads clear, so people can get to work, and school kids are safe on their bus routes.It takes constant vigilance to keep the trucks running.NBC Montana wanted to learn more.On a recent morning, we arrived at the maintenance shop at the Missoula County Public Works Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-0305 minMontana MomentMontana MomentFrom scrap metal to int'l business; the journey of a family's grain millTwenty-six-years ago, a young mother wanted to become more self-sufficient in ways to feed her family.Bonnie Jones was dedicated to a healthy diet.Her husband, Randy Jones, was a marvel at engineering.What happened was a grassroots invention that spurred a family business with international ties.NBC Montana met the Jones' at their 1889 Wild West Company near Stevensville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-2405 minMontana MomentMontana MomentKids, smiles, top priorities for school custodian In our schools a custodian, or janitor, cares for a building.But they also ensure that its teachers, staff, and especially its children, are safe and secure.Sarah Krause is a day custodian at K. William Harvey Elementary School in Ronan.NBC Montana recently spent the day with Sarah as she went about her work.We were there when she began her rounds in the morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-0306 minMontana MomentMontana MomentMissoula Art Museum celebrating 50-years promoting contemporary artFor generations, the old Carnegie Library in downtown Missoula has been home to one of the region's most enduring art museums.The Missoula Art Museum features contemporary art, and is well known to artists, schools, and the community as a whole.This year, MAM, as it is popularly known, celebrates 50 years of artistic service to the community.NBC Montana attended opening night of the 'Solid Gold Auction Exhibition' at the museum.The art work here will be sold at a live auction for a museum fundraiser in February.Dillon art...2025-01-2005 minMontana MomentMontana MomentA Trip through Montana's State Capitol; 'The People's House'On Monday, January 6th, Montana lawmakers will convene at the State Capitol in Helena.Our elected officials have been meeting in this grand building for more than 120 years.The Capitol was built as the home of state government.But it's also a unique symbol that honors Montana's history, citizens and landscape.They call the building that stands on a knoll at 1301 East 6th Avenue 'The People's House.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-01-0705 minMontana MomentMontana MomentMontana Moment special of memorable moments of 2024From a talking bird that puts a Montana saloon on the map, to a love of classic cars and the open road, plus a storied inn with a rebellious reputation.We're taking a look back at some of the memorable moments of the year.Each week, Kevin Maki shares a glimpse of what makes our state so special.Here are some of our favorite Montana Moments from 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-3021 minMontana MomentMontana MomentStories of Canton, the town at the bottom of Canyon Ferry LakeIn the 1950's, the Bureau of Reclamation completed the Canyon Ferry Dam on the Missouri River near Helena.The concrete structure replaced a timber crib dam that was built in the late 1890's.The new dam created Canyon Ferry Lake.You might be surprised to learn that under part of that lake is a once thriving farm and ranch community."Canton was covered by the waters of the lake," said Broadwater County Museum curator, Linda Huth.NBC Montana met Linda at the museum where she showed us files, old let...2024-12-0207 minMontana MomentMontana MomentMontana Wild Wings Recovery Center cares for injured, orphaned raptorsOne of Montana's most treasured amenities is our abundance of wildlife.The raptors that fly over Big Sky Country are some of the most glorious.When many of those birds of prey are orphaned, or grounded with injuries, a non-profit in Kalispell helps them recover.Beth Watne is executive director of Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center.She founded the center in 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-11-2506 minMontana MomentMontana MomentC.M. Russell Museum celebrates spirit of Montana's favorite sonRevered as 'The Cowboy Artist,' Charles Marion Russell is also known as 'Montana's Favorite Son.'Russell has been gone for almost 100 years, but his life's work is still treasured around the world.The C.M. Russell Museum Complex in Great Falls is internationally known for its extensive Russell collections.The complex includes 16 exhibition galleries in the neighborhood Russell worked and lived.On campus, are the artist's log cabin studio, and the house where he lived with his wife Nancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...2024-11-1806 minMontana MomentMontana MomentVietnam War pilot recounts deepest rescue mission in enemy territoryThis Veterans Day NBC Montana interviewed Vietnam veteran Dale Stovall at his home in Missoula.Dale is a retired Air Force Brigadier General, and the fourth highest combat decorated graduate of the United States Air Force Academy.He was also part of an elite team of rescue pilots.In his ten-and-a-half months serving in Vietnam he recovered 12 men who had been shot down.He is best known for playing a pivotal role in in one of the most daring rescues of the war. Learn more about your ad...2024-11-1205 minMontana MomentMontana MomentMontana rich with treasures for Sheridan stonemasonFor thousands and thousands of years, it's been a trade that has stood the test of time.From the Great Pyramids to the Taj Mahal, craftsmen have used this simple material to erect some of the greatest buildings and monuments in history.Stone is prized for both its sturdiness and beauty.Karl Marcus is a stonemason.NBC Montana went with Karl to a riverbed near Virginia City, where he collects river rock from Alder Gulch dredge tailings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-10-2805 minMontana MomentMontana MomentLewis and Clark Interpretive Center takes visitors on Corps of Discovery journeyImagine what Montana and the rest of the west looked like 220 years ago.When President Thomas Jefferson launched Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery in 1804, Montana was wild and untouched.The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Great Falls explores the history of that monumental trip, taking visitors on a historic and visual experience back in time.The Interpretive Center stands high above the banks of the Missouri River.Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark would have passed through here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...2024-10-1506 minMontana MomentMontana MomentMeet George, the Talking Bird of St. Regis, MontanaGood conversation and a good laugh create healthy connections to community.Getting together with old and new friends keeps the blues away.It all makes the day brighter.This is a story NBC Montana calls 'Coffee with George.'To begin, we meet Jeff Martin at 5 a.m. at the Talking Bird Saloon in St. Regis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-10-0705 minMontana MomentMontana MomentGreat Falls man rescues and rehabilitates reptiles in needFrom our skies, to the mountains, and open fields, Montana's wildlife ensure a vibrant and healthy environment.As predators and prey, reptiles play an essential role in the balance.Montana Reptile Rescue's director and chief executive officer Jeremy Allestad protects and rehabilitates both native and non-native reptile species.Jeremy started the non-profit in Great Falls eight years ago.But his passion for reptiles began long before that.When he was six-years-old, Jeremy rescued a garter snake from the neighbor's yard.He brought it to a safe place i...2024-09-1606 minMontana MomentMontana MomentArt Crossing Sculpture Park showcases diverse works, something for everybodyIf you stroll through downtown Bozeman, slow down and check out the public art.Scattered about are 50 to 60 sculptures, all with their own unique stories.The Gallatin Art Crossing Sculpture Park may be one of Bozeman's most intriguing amenities.NBC Montana met Quiana and Chris Conlon on the pathway at the Bozeman Public Library."As you walk along the pathway there are sculptures on both sides," said Quiana. "You get to see what our community embraces." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-09-0904 minMontana MomentMontana MomentAuditor, late recluse of Butte mine yards, called 'Richest Dog on Earth' in bookFor 17 years, he lived alone in the mine yards at Montana Resources, the open pit copper and molybdenum mine in Butte. He survived in a barren landscape near the toxic Berkeley Pit. But his life was free and filled with friends.His name was The Auditor. He was a dog.To learn more about him, NBC Montana visited those mine yards.We hopped in a pickup with Montana Resources Vice President of Human Resources Mike McGivern and retired Vice President of Operations Steve Walsh. Learn more about your ad...2024-09-0207 minMontana MomentMontana MomentLifeline Farm welcomes spring calvesIn Montana, few outdoor scenes remind us more of spring than a crop of new calves.NBC Montana visited Lifeline Farm near Victor to see the latest additions to Ernie Harvey's cattle herd.It was a warm spring day.Some calves were sleeping in the sun.One youngster jumped and bucked, relishing the energy of youth on a nice day.The ancestors of Ernie Harvey's calves came from Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-08-1905 minMontana MomentMontana MomentMission Valley man creates ocean for saltwater shrimp in CharloIt's more than 400 miles from the Pacific Ocean to Charlo, Montana.Not exactly the place you would expect to find saltwater shrimp.But Jim Vaughan has brought a bit of ocean to this Lake County ranch community.Jim owns and operates Mission Valley Shrimp on his small farm.NBC Montana met Jim at his business in the shadow of the Mission Mountains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-08-1204 minMontana MomentMontana MomentTimekeepers keep family heirlooms ticking at Grandfather's ClocksFor many of us, our cell phones sprung ahead for Daylight saving time automatically.If you have an old-fashioned mechanical clock you had to adjust the hour by hand. Digital clocks may be more convenient. But at Grandfather's Clocks in Stevensville, there's just something about the ticking of a vintage clock.NBC Montana visited the clock shop as dozens of ticking clocks, some chiming, some with cuckoos sounding their famous trills, struck the top of the hour.It's a melodious sound. Learn more about your ad...2024-07-1505 minMontana MomentMontana MomentDillon family ranch supplies wool for Duckworth ApparelAlmost 10 years ago, fourth-generation Dillon sheep rancher John Helle co-founded Duckworth Apparel Company in Montana.Duckworth outdoor wear is now marketed all over the world.The family ranchers are meeting contemporary clothing needs by keeping their pioneer history alive.The company brands its products "from sheep to shelf."In this week's Montana Moment, NBC Montana profiles the family behind the company and its hard working, well traveled sheep.We began the story early last summer when the Helle's brought 900 head of ewes from the Helle ranch in Dillon to the c...2024-07-1505 minMontana MomentMontana MomentHelena man's birdhouses built from pieces of Montana historyWhen birds are building nests for their new families, it's nice to find homes that look and feel like their natural environment. Helena's Kirk Johnson builds birdhouses from pieces of Montana history.NBC Montana met Kirk at his shop, where he keeps a steady supply of building supplies.He keeps a large collection of old tree remnants and assorted odds and ends to make his creations.To show us, he pulled out the trunk of an old Russian Olive tree that he found near East Helena.   Learn more...2024-07-1505 minMontana MomentMontana MomentBuilding caskets, urns is 'special honor' for master carpenterThey call the lumber harvested from trees killed by mountain pine beetles blue pine. The beetles that burrow into those trees leave their marks in bluish gray, often mixed with greens, pinks and oranges.NBC Montana traveled to Vaughn to meet a master carpenter who values such wood as prized building material.Brad Opheim builds caskets and urns from blue pine."I love my job," he said. "I remind myself of that everyday. It's a special honor to build the casket for a (family's) loved one."“Blue pine used to be a th...2024-07-1505 minMontana MomentMontana MomentBuckrakes and Beaverslides, haying the old-fashioned way in Wise RiverOn a cold, March day in 2021, Montana Moment featured a Wise River ranch family that uses draft horses and sleds to feed their cattle.This summer, NBC Montana returned to the Kirkpatrick Ranch where the family and its crew were putting up hay for next winter.Here, old fashioned work ways never went out of fashion.On the Kirkpatrick Ranch, haying doesn't look much different than it did 100-years ago.There are no computerized tractors, no swathers, no balers.“We stack all of our hay loose," said Dennis Kirkpatrick, " just...2024-07-1508 minMontana MomentMontana MomentCoolidge, the boomtown that never boomedOff the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway between Wise River and Polaris is an abandoned mining settlement.NBC Montana spent time in this ghost town, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, and an important touchstone of Montana history. Coolidge was the unfulfilled dream of a former Montana Lieutenant Governor. It's found high in the mountains and stands testament to a way of life long gone. Nestled in the Beaverhead-Deer Lodge National Forest, you will find crumbling buildings and a town that's slowly sinking back into the earth. Le...2024-07-1506 minMontana MomentMontana MomentIntroducing Montana MomentMontana Moment is your front row seat to the last best place! NBC Montana reporter Kevin Maki explores the history, stories, people and places that make Montana well, Montana.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-07-1201 minA New AngleA New AngleMaritsa Georgiou - Montana’s national news anchorThis week's guest is Maritsa Georgiou, award winning journalist and national correspondent for Scripps News. Maritsa's reporting on the planned removal of the 2020 election ballot collection boxes earned her a Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Journalism. After many years on air for NBC Montana, Maritsa moved to Scripps in 2021 and this year will begin hosting her very own live broadcast from Missoula weekday evenings.In this episode Justin and Maritsa talk about her family ties to TV reporting in Montana,  her experience covering the pandemic and the Scripps News business model. Justin asks Maritsa what h...2024-02-0128 minFor the Love of SportFor the Love of SportThe Force of Fortune: Justin PrettymanThere's no question that businesses can make a big impact in their communities with investments in youth sports.  Justin Prettyman, Executive Director of the San Francisco 49ers Foundation shares his experience of how the organization is doing just that in the Bay Area. Our conversation extends into how any organization can create powerful partnerships, the mission of the 49ers Foundation, the investment in girl's flag football, and some of the lasting lessons from his days of playing youth sports. Tune in here to learn more from a Force of Fortune in youth sports. 2023-01-0531 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 76: Lawlessness and DisorderIt's what you get, when you hire men with maturity levels of 14 year olds, to run the state. SHOW NOTES: Music By: Intro: Action Teaser, by Stringerbell Outro: News Corporate, by Skilsel Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://www.jurist.org/news/2022/09/us-dispatch-a-politicized-judiciary-could-facilitate-an-authoritarian-turn/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20first%20actions%20would-be%20authoritarians%20take,of%20the%20game%2C%20or%20the%20rule%20of%20law.https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/oath-keepers-leader-was-disbarred-by-the-montana-supreme-court-in-2015#:~:text=Rhodes%20formed%20the%20Oath%20Keepers%20in%202009%20after,Big%20Arm%2C%20Kalispell%2C%20and%20Trego%20over%20the%20years.https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/montana-defies-order-transgender-birth-certificates-rcna48053https://www.history...2022-09-2233 min49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers PodcastJerry Rice on running routes with Trey Lance, comparing Lance to Montana and YoungMatt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by the GOAT, Jerry Rice, to discuss the time he has spent with Trey Lance, how Lance compares to 49ers greats Joe Montana and Steve Young and the key to success for the 49ers' wide receivers.(2:15) Will Rice’s records ever be broken?(11:25) What happens to Garoppolo if they can’t trade him?(18:36) Should Garoppolo ask for his release?(26:07) Rice on what he sees in Lance(32:00) Rice reveals the key for the 49ers' receivers(40:40) Will Deebo sign an extension soon...2022-07-1052 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: 'Baked by Grace' doc features legendary Polson eateryA new documentary by filmmakers David and Jessica King shines a light on Polson’s famous Lake City Bakery and Eatery, its history and its special way of giving people a second chance.“Baked by Grace” is set to premiere Friday, May 13, 2022 at Polson’s Showboat Cinema 6.In this Spotlight Montana, watch the trailer and hear from David King on the making of the film, its message and what it means for the community.Catch Spotlight Montana on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and nbcmontana.com.2022-04-2910 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Week of the Child events kick off in MissoulaSpring is here, and that means it’s time for young children and their families to celebrate after a long winter dealing with the pandemic.Missoula's annual Week of the Child offers families a chance to do that. The week-long event offers fun activities for families, training programs and events to recognize early childhood champions.Events kick off this Saturday and continue through April 8.In this Spotlight Montana, Healthy Start coordinator Anna Semple shares with us what's planned and talks about the importance of early childhood programs and services designed to meet the ne...2022-04-0211 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Butte's M&M owner on reopening for St. Patrick's DayThe M&M Bar and Cafe in Butte is reopening on St. Patrick’s Day with new sign and a new location 10 months after a devastating fire destroyed the original building.In this Spotlight Montana owner, Selina Pankovich shares with us an update and explains what it took to make the reopening possible.We also talk about the day the fire broke out, the items that survived the blaze and what the future holds for the original site.2022-03-1617 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: UM professor shares insight on Russia's war with UkraineIn this Spotlight Montana, University of Montana associate professor Clint Walker, with the Department of World Languages and Cultures, provides new insight and perspective on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the man behind it, President Vladimir Putin. He explains the history and how what’s happening now is impacting his students at UM. He also shares stories about his experience living in Russia, its people and culture.You can catch Spotlight Montana on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and nbcmontana.com.2022-03-0523 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Bengals assistant coach, Butte native talks Super Bowl LVIButte native and former NFL player Colt Anderson is headed to Super Bowl LVI as a special teams assistant coach for the Bengals.NBC Montana’s Laurel Staples talked to Anderson before he left for the big game.In this Spotlight Montana, Anderson discusses how the team is preparing for the game against the Los Angeles Rams and what the experience has been like for him.Anderson also talks about how his football career started in Butte and the work he and his family are now doing with the Colt Anderson Dream Big Fo...2022-02-0907 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Butte's Brad Wilson heads to Beijing for 3rd Olympic gamesBrad Wilson of Butte is getting ready to compete in his third Olympic games in men's moguls.In this Spotlight Montana, NBC Montana's Robbie Whittle sits down with Wilson to talk about what he's doing to prepare and how the Olympic games will be a different experience for him this time.Wilson also talks about how his Olympic journey started in Butte and what it's like to experience this with his brother, Olympic bronze medalist Bryon Wilson, by his side.You can catch Spotlight Montana on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and nbcmontana.com.2022-01-2919 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Whitefish native Maggie Voisin on upcoming Olympic gamesIn this Spotlight Montana, Whitefish native Maggie Voisin talks about how she's preparing for the Winter Olympics in Beijing, what's next after the games and how COVID-19 restrictions could impact the experience.Voisin also discusses life's ups and downs from injury and tremendous heartbreak to healing and how it's changed her.You can catch Spotlight Montana on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and nbcmontana.com.2022-01-2610 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Omicron in the Treasure State, how to copeNBC Montana is working for you answering your questions about the omicron variant of COVID-19 now detected in the Treasure State.In this Spotlight Montana, hear from Dr. Neil Ku, an epidemiologist at Billings Clinic.From vaccines and booster shots to flu season and back-to-school concerns, Ku breaks it all down.Ku also talks about what concerns him the most going forward and what that means for you.You can catch Spotlight Montana on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and nbcmontana.com.2022-01-0820 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Flathead Lake film festival to celebrate 10th anniversaryThe Flathead Lake International Cinemafest is getting ready to celebrate it's10th anniversary in Polson.The festival will take place the weekend of January 28 to 30.This year's festival features a broad range of films including an academy award nominated short, a documentary that offers a fascinating look at women's professional football and a stunning music video.Special guests include producer Gerald Molen, known for Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, Rain Man and more.So grab the popcorn because in this Spotlight Montana we get a sneak peek at what movie goers will...2021-12-1711 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Susan Hay Patrick talks Giving TuesdayGiving Tuesday is a day reserved for generosity and giving back to nonprofits and organizations known for helping others.In this Spotlight Montana we hear from Susan Hay Patrick of the United Way of Missoula on ways to help.Hay Patrick highlights some of the biggest issues facing the community right now, the work being done to address those issues and how you can help.If you or someone you know is in need of help this holiday season, you can call 211. It’s a 24-hour link to all of the social services av...2021-12-0116 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: From Silvertip to silver screen, Worth talks skydiving careerFrom the Silvertip Skydivers to working as a James Bond stunt double, Whitefish native B.J. Worth is a legend in the world of skydiving.In this Spotlight Montana, Worth talks about everything from his phenomenal skydiving career to his current work in bird conservation, research and film production.Catch Spotlight Montana on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and nbmontana.com.Submit your content2021-11-1730 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: YWCA highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month, housing shortageOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but for the Missoula YWCA, raising awareness, acknowledging survivors and being a voice for victims continues year-round.In this Spotlight Montana, hear from Pathways program manager Lyndayle Mattis on just out how prevalent domestic violence is locally, where victims can go for help and what challenges the program is facing at this time.Catch Spotlight Montana on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and nbcmontana.com.2021-10-2908 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Missoula author talks bestselling book, Netflix hit 'Maid'Stephanie Land's memoir “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive” is a raw account of her experience as a single mom dealing with poverty after surviving domestic violence.The bestselling book is now a hit Netflix series.In this in-depth Spotlight Montana interview, Land talks about the series, her book, what she experienced, how she’s helping others, her life in Missoula and what she's working on next.Catch Spotlight Montana on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and nbcmontana.com.Submit your content2021-10-1322 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Documentary about Miss MontanaFrom the Big Sky to the big screen -- “Return to the Big Skies” documents the restoration of Miss Montana, a historic World War II-era airplane, and its Atlantic crossing to the beaches of Normandy to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.In this Spotlight Montana, hear from Eric Komberec, president of the Museum of Mountain Flying, on the making of the film, what moviegoers can expect and what’s next for Miss Montana.Watch Spotlight Montana on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and nbcmontana.com.2021-09-1011 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: UM professor on U.S. withdrawal from AfghanistanThe Pentagon announcing that the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan is now complete, bringing to an end the 20-year war.In this Spotlight Montana hear from University of Montana professor, Dr. Mehrdad Kia. He weighs in on the withdrawal and the far-reaching impacts.Watch Spotlight Montana on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and nbcmontana.com.2021-09-0127 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Preparing for back-to-school as COVID-19 cases surgeA surge in the COVID-19 delta variant is happening just as students prepare to go back to school for in-person learning.So what do parents need to know to keep their kids safe and healthy in the classroom?In this Spotlight Montana hear from pediatricians in Missoula and Billings.Dr. Lauren Wilson of Missoula and Dr. Kathryn Lysinger of Billings describe what they’re seeing as cases spike, especially in children and in expectant unvaccinated moms who get the virus.Critical information you need to know.Watch Spotlight Montana on...2021-08-1922 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Griz track coach shares memories of 2 OlympicsIt's a journey from the streets of Belize to the Olympic Games -- twice.In this Spotlight Montana, UM track and field sprint coach Paul Reneau shares with us his memories of competing in the games, what it was like racing against legend Carl Lewis and how he's now helping young athletes accomplish their goals.Find Spotlight Montana on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, our NBC Montana Facebook page and on our website.2021-07-2428 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: New information in 48-year-old cold case of murdered nurseNew information and a new call for help in solving the cold case murder of Gallatin Gateway nurse Donna Lemon.July 9, 2021, marks the 48th anniversary of her death.On this day in 1973, her body was found near Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she had been murdered.Montana author Brian D’Ambrosio has been following this case for years.In this Spotlight Montana, D’Ambrosio breaks down new information in the case and explains how you can help solve it.Find Spotlight Montana on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, our NBC Montana Facebook page...2021-07-1027 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: NWS experts discuss Montana’s heat wave, drought and fire outlookA major heat wave is headed to Montana, a region already experiencing significant drought conditions.In this Spotlight Montana, experts from the National Weather Service in Missoula breakdown Montana’s heat wave forecast, drought outlook and fire weather forecast.Warning coordination meteorologist Marty Whitmore and hydrologist Ray Nickless explain the impacts, what you should prepare for, safety precautions to take and how you can help.They also share new data on Montana’s weather trends, snowpack conditions, precipitation and climate change.Watch Spotlight Montana at nbcmontana.com and YouTube or listen on S...2021-06-2525 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Western Montana Health Center new model of careThe Western Montana Mental Health Center is currently transitioning to a new model of care thanks to a two-year grant making it the first certified community behavioral health center in Montana.In this Spotlight Montana, we follow up on the center’s transition and find out exactly what the new model of care means for those seeking help. Also hear about the center’s new crisis hotline, Lifeline.You can find Spotlight Montana on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, our NBC Montana Facebook page and on our website at https://nbcmontana.com/news/spotlight-montana.2021-06-0318 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Butte’s historic Pekin Noodle ParlorThe Pekin Noodle Parlor in Butte is the oldest continually operating family Chinese restaurant in America.In this Spotlight Montana, the Pekin’s current owner, Jerry Tam, talks about the restaurant’s rich history, his family’s legacy, the famous customers known to dine there, what’s next for the restaurant and much more.Find Spotlight Montana on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, our NBC Montana Facebook page and on our website at https://nbcmontana.com/news/spotlight-montana.2021-05-2524 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Author highlights notorious and unsolved murdersIn this Spotlight Montana, we hear once again from award winning author Brian D'Ambrosio.He talks about some of Montana’s most notorious murders from 1903 to 2013, which are highlighted in his recent book, “Montana Murders: Notorious and Unsolved.”The list includes “Dynamite” Ike's campaign of terror, the murders of actor Patrick Duffy's parents and the Unabomber.D’Ambrosio also talks about unsolved murder cases in Livingston, the Florence beauty parlor murders and the unsolved murder of reporter Jennifer Servo.Find Spotlight Montana on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, our NBC Montana Facebook page and on our w...2021-04-2223 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Author highlights cold case involving disappearance of Missoula teenOctober 17, 1991 -- that's when a Missoula teenager vanished in Deming, New Mexico, after using a pay phone at a gas station to talk to her mother.Fast forward to 2021. On April 4, Jennifer Pentilla would have turned 48.Now, on this 30TH anniversary of her disappearance, Montana author Brian D’Ambrosio dives into the case.He just got back from New Mexico, where he retraced her footsteps.In this Spotlight Montana, D’Ambrosio shares with us what he discovered in New Mexico and how he hopes officials will take another look at this case...2021-04-0932 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Traditional Irish song from UM’s Irish Studies programIn this week's Spotlight Montana Traolach O’Riordain, the director of the Irish Studies program at the University of Montana, introduces us to some very special guests.They share with us a performance featuring traditional Irish songs, including one song with a special link to Butte.Also, hear about Montana’s Irish history, a new class being offered in the Irish Studies program and plans for a Montana St. Patrick’s Day virtual concert.Watch Spotlight Montana at nbcmontana.com or listen to it on Spotify and iTunes.Click here for inform...2021-03-0420 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: WMMHC transitioning to new model of patient careBig news for Western Montana Mental Health Center in Missoula. The center will become the first Certified Community Behavioral Health Center after being awarded a two-year grant supporting the center’s transition to a new model of care.Hear from Levi Anderson, CEO of Western Montana Mental Health Center on what this means for the center, patients and the economy.2021-02-1712 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: The American Legion Hall fire of 1956 in downtown Missoula, now KECI-TVIn this Spotlight Montana, hear from longtime Missoula news broadcaster Jim Harmon on the 1956 fire that ripped through the American Legion Hall in Missoula.The building later became a broadcasting station, where Harmon worked for 30 years until he retired. He bring us a behind the scenes look at what it was like in the early days of broadcasting in Missoula.The American Legion Hall fire is featured in his new book, titled “The ‘Sneakin’est’ Man That Ever Was,” a collection of 46 headline stories from Montana’s early days.2021-02-0522 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: UM Political Science professor weighs in on riots, impeachmentHear from Robert Saldin, Political Science Professor at the University of Montana and director of the Mansfield Center's Ethics and Public Affairs program, on the future of the GOP party last week's riots in our nation's Capitol, what's next and how Montana is being impacted.Watch Spotlight Montana at nbcmontana.com or listen to it on Spotify and iTunes.2021-01-1427 minGiants Talk: A San Francisco Giants PodcastGiants Talk: A San Francisco Giants PodcastJerry Hairston Jr. discusses Giants, Dodgers rivalry, being heckled by Joe MontanaOn this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by former MLB player and World Series champion Jerry Hairston Jr. to discuss a number of different topics, including the heated Giants=Dodgers rivalry and his battles with Tim Lincecum. Plus, Hairston shares a funny story about being heckled in the on-deck circle by 49ers legend Joe Montana.(4:16) Betts' impact on the Dodgers(8:30) Hairston details the qualities of a great teammate (13:46) Hairston discusses challenges of 2020 MLB season(20:22) Where does the Giants-Dodgers rivalry rank in sports? (24:30) Hairston...2020-12-0431 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Taking care of your mental health during the holidays with COVID-19This holiday season carries extra weight for many due to the pandemic, and in this Spotlight Montana the focus is on mental health during this time.Hear from Levi Anderson, CEO of Western Montana Mental Health Center, on ways to cope, services available and how the pandemic is impacting those services.Watch Spotlight Montana at nbcmontana.com or listen to it on Spotify and iTunes.2020-12-0208 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Discussing new book ‘Haunted Montana’Missoula writer and musician Ednor Therriault, also known as Bob Wire, talks about his new book “Haunted Montana: Ghosts and Strange Phenomema of the Treasure State.”The book is a collection of ghostly tales, legends and unexplained phenomena from across the state.Hear about a haunted hiking trail, strange happenings at a popular lake, phantom cowboys and much more.2020-10-0819 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Fire science experts share new digital resourcesAre you a firefighter looking for a safety zone while battling a fire? Or a resident or city leader searching for real-time information on an approaching wildfire?The Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory rolled out some new tools packed with critical real-time fire information to help keep you safe.In this Spotlight Montana, hear from a team of experts who created two new apps and a website.You'll also learn about the research behind creating those tools and why experts traveled from Missoula all the way to New Zealand for the research....2020-07-3024 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: State Fire Marshal discusses recent fires in Gardiner, CorvallisFollowing recent devastating fires in Gardiner and Corvallis, we wanted to know more about how fires are investigated and the techniques used to determine the cause.In this Spotlight Montana, hear from State Fire Marshal Dick Swingley.He shares with us the latest information on the investigations of the fires in Gardiner and Corvallis, what telltale signs they look for to determine the cause and much more.Swingley’s career in fire investigating spans 50 years. He discussed some of the new changes he’s seeing in structure fires.You can find Spot...2020-07-2217 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Fort Missoula's role in World War IIIn this week's Spotlight Montana we talk about Fort Missoula’s role in World War II history and how a new grant aims to restore and preserve a part of it.Hear from Matt Lautzenheiser, executive director of the Museum at Fort Missoula, on the history of the largest intact World War II internment site, a new grant to restore the barracks and what impact it will have on a national level.Also hear how the pandemic is impacting the museum as it opens to the public and what restrictions are in place.2020-06-1820 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: St. Ignatius company lands overseas contracts work $30 millionS&K Logistics Services of St. Ignatius has been awarded two contracts for the Republic of South Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle aircraft and the Royal Saudi Air Force F-15.The contracts have a combined value of $30 million.In Spotlight Montana hear from Troy Felsman, Corporate Project Manager of S&K Technologies, Inc., on what the contracts call for and it’s impact on the company worldwide.Also hear how S&K Technologies, Inc., a family of companies spanning the globe, impacts the tribes back home and what changes they've made as...2020-06-1217 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Tip for Memorial Day weekendWhat you need to know before you hit the road on Memorial Day weekend.Memorial Day weekend is almost here and it’s typically a time when millions of people hit the road for the long holiday weekend. But this year it could look a little different as a result of COVID-19.In Spotlight Montana hear from Sergeant Sean Finley of the Montana Highway Patrol.How they’re preparing for the long holiday weekend and important advise for drivers to make it a safe one.You can find Spotlight Montana at nbcm...2020-05-2009 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: UM working on vaccine for COVID-19We are talking  about some fascinating work happening at the University of Montana in Missoula.It’s all thanks to a $2.5 million grant awarded to University of Montana for the development of a COVID19 vaccine.Dr. David Burkhart is the  Associate Director of the Center for Translational Medicine and co-founder of the team working on the vaccine.2020-04-2917 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: MT Commissioner of Higher Education talks recovery from COVID-19Commissioner of Higher Education talks about his recovery from COVID-19 and how the university system is responding to the outbreak.One of the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 included Montana’s Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian.He joined me today for an exclusive sit down interview on Spotlight Montana.Christian talks about his own recovery from the virus and how the university system is responding to the outbreak.He also discusses what's next for students and faculty and much more.You can watch Spotlight Montana at nbcmontana.com or...2020-04-1620 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Protecting your mental health during coronavirusPeople are experiencing a lot of stress lately over the coronavirus outbreak and in this Spotlight Montana we are focusing on ways to protect your mental health during this time.We are here with licensed counselor Patrick Ryan from Western Montana Mental Health.2020-03-2517 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Call-to-action plan for fighting the coronavirus outbreakLaurel Staples sits down with Dr. Marc Mentel, D.O. for a live conversation regarding the Montana Medical Association's call-to-action plan.Hear from the man behind the plan, Marc Mentel, D.O., president of the Montana Medical Association.Mentel breaks down the five-step plan.You can listen to Spotlight Montana on iTunes and Spotify.2020-03-1821 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Official clarifies information on coronavirusGrowing fears over the coronavirus is the focus of this week's Spotlight Montana.Hear from the Ellen Leahy, director of the Missoula City-County Health Department.She clears up misinformation, rumors and misconceptions surrounding the spread of the virus.You can listen to Spotlight Montana on Itunes and Spotify.2020-03-0418 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Documentary about Richwine's Burgerville in PolsonThe documentary, Burger, Fries and Family Ties, is the focus of this week's Spotlight Montana.It tells the story of Richwine’s Burgerville in Polson.The film celebrates the drive-in restaurant’s 50 plus years in the business.Hear from film producer David King and the owner-operator of Richwine’s Burgerville, Marcia Moen.You can listen to Spotlight Montana on iTunes and Spotify.2020-02-2613 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Program to treat babies born with substance exposureOur latest Spotlight Montana focuses on babies born with substance exposure and a new program in Missoula to treat those babies.Eat, Sleep and Console is a new approach to treating babies with withdrawal symptoms.Hear from Community Medical Center's staff development coordinator Lara Porrini.She explains how the program works, the goals of the program and how it involves the baby's mom.Lara also clears up some of the misperceptions and explains where to go for help.You can listen to the podcast at nbcmontana.com, Itunes or...2020-02-1913 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Infectious disease specialist breaks down coronavirus concernsThe fast-spreading coronavirus is the focus of this week's Spotlight Montana podcast.Hear from infectious disease specialist Pam Whitney with the Missoula City-County Health Department.She shares important information you need to know, including symptoms and treatment, as well as how to prevent it from spreading.Also find out what groups are most at risk and what's being done to prepare for it locally and statewide.You can listen to Spotlight Montana on iTunes and Spotify.2020-02-0611 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Vaccine targeting opioid addiction with Dr. Jay Evans We continue our series on the opioid crisis. Our latest Spotlight Montana focuses on the development of a vaccine targeting opioid addiction with guest Dr. Jay Evans, director of the Center for Translational Medicine, University of Montana.UM recently received a $3.3 million contract from the National Institutes of Health for the vaccine. Find out how soon clinical trials could start, how the vaccine really works and how it could change pain management.Also, find out what’s next for the program and what other vaccine projects they are working on.You can...2020-01-2314 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Western Montana Avalanche Center Director Travis CraftIn Spotlight Montana we speak with Travis Craft, director of the West Central Montana Avalanche Center in Missoula.He talks about the recent slides, his own experience getting caught in a slide, important steps to take to stay safe in the backcountry and the science behind avalanches.You can listen to the podcast at Itunes or Spotify.2020-01-1616 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: UM Professor Mehrdad Kia on U.S. tension in IranIn Spotlight Montana we speak with University of Montana Professor of History Mehrdad Kia on U.S. tensions with Iran.Professor Kia was born and raised in Iran.Kia shares insights on the crisis, what it was like growing up in Iran and what happened when his father refused to support Iran’s new Islamic regime.You can listen to the podcast at iTunes or Spotify.2020-01-0819 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Butte High's Catherine Russo qualifies for U.S. Olympic trialsWe speak with Butte High senior Catherine Russo and her coach Caty Flikkema of Bozeman.Catherine recently qualified for the 2020 U.S. Olympic swim team trials.In this podcast they talk about preparing for the upcoming trials, Catherine’s plans for college and her long-term goals.You can listen to the podcast at iTunes or Spotify.2019-12-1816 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Riverfront Triangle in MissoulaWe spoke with Missoula businessman Nick Checota.He is the owner of Logjam Presents, The Wilma Theater, Top Hat Lounge and the KettleHouse Amphitheater.He talks about his latest project, the Riverfront Triangle development and what’s next for Missoula.Checota also shares with us a preview of upcoming concerts, his plans for Bozeman’s music scene, business lessons learned, his background experience and what brought him to Montana.You can listen to the podcast at Itunes or Spotify.2019-12-1219 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Seasonal affective disorderThe dreaded winter blues, seasonal affective disorder.In the spotlight is Western Montana Mental Health's psychiatric physician assistant Jackie Pfister.Pfister discusses how to recognize the symptoms, what treatment options are available and ways to cope.She also shares with us her story of what it’s like to live with seasonal affective disorder and what helped her the most.2019-12-0413 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Director now calls Montana homeDavid King, director of Flathead Lake International Cinemafest, reflects on his 40 plus years in film and television, why he now calls Montana home, his latest projects, and what’s next.In the spotlight David King, independent film producer, director of the Flathead Lake International CinemafestIndependent film producer and director of the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest David King reflects on his 40 plus years of experience in film and television. Some of his projects include the Balto sequels, Lady and the Tramp II and Beauty and the Beast sequel. Recent projects include the award winning productions “My G...2019-11-1315 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: MCPS Superintendent Rob WatsonIt’s back to school time and our latest Spotlight Montana podcast features the new superintendent of Missoula County Public Schools, Rob Watson.Hear from Watson on how MCPS is responding to a new whopping cough case and what parents need to know.Watson discusses early enrollment and what schools could be next for boundary changes,Watson also explains how a new mass notification system works, breaks downs changes to the lunch the program and what new feature students will see on school buses.Finally, Watson addresses teacher turnover and retention is...2019-09-0417 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: What is being done about the opioid crisis We continue our series of podcasts on the opioid crisis. Our latest Spotlight Montana podcast focuses on the pharmaceutical side of the crisis with guest Kim Madson, faculty member, Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Montana.Learn how the crisis is impacting pharmacists, how it’s changing the curriculum for pharmacy students, the stigma of the epidemic, what the public can do to help and new information offering hope.2019-08-0814 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Wildfire season is upon western Montana Our latest Spotlight Montana podcast focuses on wildfire season with Jordan Koppen from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.Find out what officials are seeing for fire activity so far and how the current weather forecast could impact the outlook for the rest of the season.Also hear what homeowners can do now to prepare and the misconceptions to avoid.2019-07-1815 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Opioid crisis, what’s being done to fight it Our latest Spotlight Montana podcast focuses on the opioid crisis.In the spotlight Detective Dean Chrestenson of the Missoula Police Department and addiction recovery advocate Levi Bessette.Learn how the crisis is impacting the region and what's being done to fight it along with what needs to happen to curb it. Also hear Levi's story of his path to recovery and what he now wants to public to know.2019-06-2617 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaMissoula couple works to fight human trafficking Human trafficking is on the rise and a Missoula couple is working to turn that around.Tami and Lowell Hochhalter join NBC Montana’s Laurel Staples for this week’s Spotlight Montana podcast.They are the founders of The LifeGuard Group.It’s a non-profit committed to fighting human trafficking and helping agencies and families search for those missing.Hear the latest on their efforts to locate those missing, what it’s like for the victims and survivors of human trafficking, the warning signs parents need to look for and what new tacti...2019-06-2016 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Homelessness and a plan to end it Hundreds of communities across the country are centering on a 10 year plan to end homelessness including Missoula.That's the focus of this week's Spotlight Montana podcast.Missoula's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness.Hear from those behind the plan.Is it working? What really defines an end to homelessness? What are the misconceptions and who are the homeless in the Missoula area?The answer to that question just might surprise you.2019-06-0516 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Missoula area whooping cough epidemic and what's next As of Wednesday, May 29, there are 136 confirmed cases of whooping cough in Missoula County.How long will the outbreak last and what is the Missoula City-County Health Department bracing for now? Also, new information on vaccines that just might surprise you.Learn the answers to those questions and much more in this week’s episode of Spotlight Montana featuring Cindy Farr of the Missoula City-County Health Department.You can listen to the podcast at nbcmontana.com, Itunes or Spotify.2019-05-3014 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Miss Montana to Normandy Project NBC Montana’s Laurel Staples interviews Eric Komberec, chairman of the Miss Montana to Normandy project and Jeff Sholty, project volunteer. Volunteers are preparing the historic C-47, “Miss Montana”, to join the D-Day Squadron and the Daks Over Normandy in commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2019. Miss Montana will depart from Missoula on May 13. Eric Komberec and Jeff Shulty share the latest on preparations and what’s next for Miss Montana following the tribute in France. 2019-04-2523 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Laurel Staples talks with Ethan Smith, MPD Crime Prevention Officer NBC Montana’s Laurel Staples follows up with Crime Prevention Officer Ethan Smith on recent complaints by residents and businesses in Missoula’s West Broadway corridor. 2019-04-1021 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Laurel Staples talks with Missoula Co. chaplain NBC Montana’s Laurel Staples interviews Lowell Hochhalter, Chaplain for the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office.Click here to listen to full PodcastMissoula County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Lowell Hochhalter joins Laurel Staples for Spotlight Montana.Hochhalter provides support to officers going through difficult on-the-job situations including the recent shootings in Missoula and Evaro. He takes us through the events that unfolded that night and into the next day. Hochhalter shares insight into what happened and describes what officers went through.Also hear his message to officers, victims, their families and com...2019-04-0412 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Episode 2 with Meteorologist Mark Heyka NBC Montana’s own Chief Meteorologist Mark Heyka joins Laurel Staples for Spotlight Montana.Mark Heyka grew up on a wheat and cattle farm near Belleville, Kansas. His love of weather goes back to childhood. He would watch the weather report on TV. He would then draw maps on chalkboards and pretend to be a weatherman!March 2019 marks his 20th anniversary with NBC Montana. In this segment of Spotlight Montana, Mark talks about his 20 years of covering weather patterns in Montana, what weather trends he’s seeing and what it could mean for you in th...2019-03-2117 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: Episode 1 with Montana Moment's Kevin Maki NBC Montana’s Kevin Maki on his Montana Moment series.NBC Montana’s Laurel Staples interviews reporter Kevin Maki’s Montana Moment seriesClick here to listen to full PodcastNBC Montana’s own Kevin Maki joins Laurel Staples for Spotlight Montana.Kevin Maki was born and raised on a farm in Corvallis. He’s the reporter behind NBC Montana’s ‘Montana Moment’ series. It’s a collection of stories that showcase Montana’s treasures and history. From the rock fences in the Bitterroot and Turkey Pete in Deer Lodge to The Garden of One Tho...2019-03-1308 min49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast46: 49ers: Joe Montana talks about 'The Catch' and his long friendship with Dwight Clark49ers: Hall of Fame QB Joe Montana discusses ‘The Catch’ and his long friendship with Dwight Clark, who will be honored Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. (Episode 46) 2017-10-1918 min