http://www.nbcmontana.com/-/14594424/15157136/-/wlxos1z/-/index.html NBC Montana recent articles. en-US © 2012 NBC Montana. Home Home en-US © 2012 NBC Montana. http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/high-profile-alumnus-praises-um-tells-students-to-get-out-of-missoula/-/14594602/20205038/-/9ve2y0/-/index.html Jim Messina, campaign manager for the reelection of President Obama, gives guest speech to the students graduating from the University of Montana. Sat, 18 May 2013 23:16:13 GMT 20205038 2013-05-18T23:16:13Z http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/elk-foundation-donates-40-acres-of-habitat/-/14594602/20204210/-/qa9990z/-/index.html The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has donated 40 acres to the U.S. Forest Service that will give backcountry travelers access to the Lolo National Forest from the Rattlesnake Wilderness. Sat, 18 May 2013 18:46:59 GMT 20204210 2013-05-18T18:46:59Z http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/residents-students-respond-to-latest-missoula-college-location-proposal/-/14594602/20199642/-/m9ea1h/-/index.html A new proposed location is on 7 acres along East Broadway. It's mostly parking lot right now, and area residents and students are reviewing what the proposal might bring. Sat, 18 May 2013 04:06:10 GMT 20199642 2013-05-18T04:06:10Z http://www.nbcmontana.com/sports/bates-completes-4peat-glacier-wins-boys-title/-/14594634/20199694/-/b5rnyw/-/index.html Kellen Bates ended his high school career exactly as expected Friday in Great Falls; The Wolfpack senior snatched up his 4th consecutive state title in boys singles action. Sat, 18 May 2013 01:52:27 GMT 20199694 2013-05-18T01:52:27Z http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/university-officials-prepare-for-uncertain-graduation-weather/-/14594602/20199512/-/v9eu1oz/-/index.html It’s a big weekend for the University of Montana in Missoula, as organizers get ready for the 116th commencement ceremony. However, officials are keeping a close eye on the forecasts. Sat, 18 May 2013 01:06:12 GMT 20199512 2013-05-18T01:06:12Z http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/family-sets-up-donation-fund-for-crash-victims-daughters/-/14594602/20199674/-/n2w67iz/-/index.html The family of a woman prosecutors say died after being hit by a drunk driver has set up a donation account for her daughters. Police say 38-year old Tom George Vineyard crossed over a center line, drove onto a sidewalk, and struck Pamela and Roberta Demmert. Roberta died, and Pamela is still recovering. Sat, 18 May 2013 00:51:02 GMT 20199674 2013-05-18T00:51:02Z http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/university-of-montana-graduates-pick-up-caps-and-gowns/-/14594602/20199128/-/102qbtv/-/index.html Rain or shine, there will be a big crowd at the University of Montana's graduation ceremony Saturday. Graduate Tim Praetzel will welcome family  from  his hometown of Kalispell. Sat, 18 May 2013 00:14:08 GMT 20199128 2013-05-18T00:14:08Z http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/national-company-announces-montana-layoffs/-/14594602/20199008/-/wd1tt3/-/index.html Highway Technologies lays off 100 employees in Montana. Fri, 17 May 2013 23:56:11 GMT 20199008 2013-05-17T23:56:11Z http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/billings-man-charged-with-7th-dui/-/14594602/20194652/-/8kxx7x/-/index.html A Billings man with six prior convictions for drunken driving was charged with felony DUI after a convenience store clerk refused to sell beer to an intoxicated man and called police while following him as he drove away. Fri, 17 May 2013 19:39:24 GMT 20194652 2013-05-17T19:39:24Z http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/bullock-to-make-political-practices-pick-next-week/-/14594602/20194478/-/pppeqgz/-/index.html Gov. Steve Bullock says the next political practices chief could still influence regulation of so-called "dark money" despite the failure of legislation dealing with the issue. Fri, 17 May 2013 19:25:09 GMT 20194478 2013-05-17T19:25:09Z