list This is a data file meant to be read by an RSS reader. See http://www.nbcmontana.com/rss/index.html for more information. KECI News http://www.nbcmontana.com/keci-news/index.html en-us Copyright 2012, Bonten Media Group, Montana USA NBCMontana.com 60 http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31074233/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31074233 Four different wildfires in Arizona have burned more than 20,000 acres of land. 20 of the most elite firefighters from Montana have been called in on standby. The Bitterroot Hotshots based south of Missoula, in Darby, may start to help with those Arizona flames. Right now the 20 person crew is in Phoenix, about two hours away from the Crown King fire Wed, 16 May 2012 17:24:19 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31074065/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31074065 Stamp Out Hunger, a National Letter Carrier food drive, hauled in almost 40,000 pounds of food in Bozeman, Missoula, and the Flathead. The summer time is typically a slow season for food donations, and food banks all over the state are reporting record increases in families that need help with food. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:45:38 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31074072/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31074072 Big Sky High School seniors in Missoula are busy presenting their senior projects before the semester wraps up. Senior Fred Moss built a hand-made electric guitar from scratch for his senior project, and he put on a mini concert for fellow students and family members to prove that it works. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:41:37 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31074026/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31074026 Western Montana rivers and streams are on their way up, according to the National Weather Service. In the Missoula area, weather officials say the Clark Fork River is expected to reach 8.6 feet by Friday, just 9 inches shy of action stage. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:37:45 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31073914/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31073914 A rash of break-ins overnight have Missoula County Sherriff’s Deputies on the lookout for some bold thieves. The homes and vehicles hit were all in close proximity to each other...in the Target Range area of Missoula. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:53:25 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31073820/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31073820 The forest service reports fire danger is at an all time high for this year. Near record temperatures have created very dry conditions. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:15:50 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31073815/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31073815 A wildlife advocacy group is suing the U.S. Forest Service for the release of documents that discuss the agency's plans to keep a disease that has already killed millions of bats in the U.S. and Canada from spreading to the Northern Rocky Mountains. Wed, 16 May 2012 15:59:12 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31073492/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31073492 The stepmom of three children who were taken by their father to the Bahamas on a sailboat against custody orders is being held without bail in Hawaii and will be extradited to Montana. Wed, 16 May 2012 15:15:57 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31073402/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31073402 A cold front will push into western Montana tonight and stall across southwest Montana on Thursday. It will bring a few showers and storms to the Butte and Bozeman areas this evening, with a better chance on Thursday. Only a slight chance of showers around Missoula and Kalispell. Wed, 16 May 2012 15:01:23 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31073369/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31073369 State wildlife officials say a young grizzly bear caught grazing on lawns in a residential area near Ferndale has been released on the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir. Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:19 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31073325/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31073325 A judge has struck down more Montana campaign finance laws in an ongoing challenge that the regulations restrict free speech. U.S. District Judge Charles Lovell ruled Wednesday that state laws requiring attack ads to disclose the targeted candidates' voting record and ban knowingly false statements in such ads are unconstitutionally vague. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:52:06 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31071692/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31071692 A legislative candidate from Darby says someone intentionally opened a pasture gate, allowing his 35 horses to escape onto the highway and eventually into town. Scott Boulanger says he received a call from a dispatcher at 4 a.m. Thursday saying he had horses on the highway. Wed, 16 May 2012 09:12:53 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31071584/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31071584 Anaconda-Deer Lodge County commissioners have approved a ban on talking on cellphones while driving unless you're using a hands-free device. Commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday to expand a driving-while-texting ban that was passed two years ago. Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:17 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31071107/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31071107 A Montana environmental official says no oil was found in samples of suspected contaminated water collected from along the Yellowstone River near last year's Exxon Mobil pipeline break. Wed, 16 May 2012 07:20:13 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31070945/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31070945 A mix of sun and clouds can be expected today, but isolated thunderstorms cannot be ruled out. Wed, 16 May 2012 06:26:59 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31069354/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31069354 The Bonner community is pitching in to help firefighters prepare for a busy rafting season. A group of donors, including Bonner Elementary School, North Western Energy, Montana Rail Link, Bonner Development Group, Ruana Knives, and Majestic Bus Lines raised almost $4,000 to purchase one of two new rescue boats for the Missoula Rural Fire District. Tue, 15 May 2012 20:06:41 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31068910/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31068910 In Ravalli County, there are now an even 50 pertussis cases. The state confirmed two more whooping cough cases in Ravalli County late Tuesday afternoon. Tue, 15 May 2012 18:22:19 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31068799/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31068799 Some Ravalli County apple orchards suffered losses. A vineyard in Missoula reports damage. Tue, 15 May 2012 18:04:13 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31068656/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31068656 It’s no secret that driving under the influence is a major issue in Montana. The state continually ranks as one of the worst states for DUIs in the nation. In Missoula County, the numbers are alarming. And for the Missoula County sheriff it’s a story that hits too close to home. Tue, 15 May 2012 18:05:42 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31068457/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31068457 It's no secret Missoula continues to grow as a bicycle friendly community, but road safety still remains a concern. Tomorrow night bicyclists will gather at the court house for the ride of silence, a way to honor bicyclists who have been injured or killed while riding. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:16:49 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31068287/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31068287 U.S. Senator Jon Tester and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that active duty military will get free passes to America's national parks ‘America the Beautiful’ passes normally cost $80, now they'll be free for anyone serving our country. The pass allows one personal vehicle access to any federally operated recreation site across the U.S. Tue, 15 May 2012 16:15:48 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31068104/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31068104 Mid and upper level moisture continues to move into southern Montana, mainly along and south of I-90. These areas will have a lot of high thin cirrus clouds tonight. Clear across northwest Montana. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:45:22 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31067965/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31067965 The suspects in the disappearance and killing of a Montana teacher have pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted kidnapping. Forty-eight-year-old Lester Van Waters Jr. and 23-year-old Michael Spell were arraigned Tuesday on new charges filed since the March discovery of Sherry Arnold's body in a shallow grave in North Dakota. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:31:19 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31067997/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31067997 Nearly two years after Troy Peissig aced an $18,000 hole-in-one contest at a charity tournament, the Montana golfer has yet to see a dime. Now state authorities are issuing an arrest warrant against the operator of an insurance company they say failed to pay up on a policy purchased by the tournament. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:24:12 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31067778/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31067778 Author Norman Maclean is one of four people in this year's class of inductees to the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The hall of fame, which last month announced that its future home will be in Big Timber, honors men and women who make a notable contribution to the history and culture of the state. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:40:08 MDT