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. News http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/index.html en-us Copyright 2010, Bonten Media Group, Montana USA NBCMontana.com 60 http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24935469/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24935469 Wildlife managers captured a young black bear in downtown Missoula. The bear spent more than an hour in a tree before Fish, Wildlife, and Parks was able to bring it down. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 22:24:32 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24935639/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24935639 Missoula county residents could see an increase in their property taxes next year. The proposed tax hike comes as county commissioners get ready to approve next year's budget. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 22:41:56 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24934322/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24934322 Missoula Downtown Association in three year campaign to improve Caras Park. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 20:10:24 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24934395/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24934395 The recession socked a solid punch to the construction industry. But it may have opened other doors for workers. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 20:25:36 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24933795/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24933795 The man charged in connection to a street race that left one person dead and several others severely injured two years ago pled guilty in Missoula District Court Wednesday has pleaded guilty for his role in a deadly crash which happened two years ago. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:58:45 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24933280/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24933280 Investigators want to warn kids about the dangers lurking online. Dangers like sexting, online predators, and bullying. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:33:41 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24931899/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24931899 The trial against a Montana state Senator will go on in November, despite his lawyer's attempts to get charges dismissed. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:25:26 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24932571/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24932571 Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will speak in Missoula this Sunday. Organizers say there are 50 tickets still up for grabs and they’re confident they will sell out. Tickets to the event cost $100, and there is a total of 1,600 seats. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 20:48:25 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24931059/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24931059 Montana wildlife officials say a black bear that has broken into a dozen unlocked vehicles over the past two weeks was trapped, at least temporarily, when a van door slid shut with the animal inside. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:56:46 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24928312/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24928312 The Montana Highway Patrol says three adults were killed in a fiery collision between a school bus and a sport utility vehicle on Montana Highway 200 west of Circle. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:31:46 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24925985/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24925985 Several members of the Big Sky Tea Party Association have resigned after the association's president was kicked out of the party over an exchange on his Facebook page that appeared to condone violence against homosexuals. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:04:52 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24919976/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24919976 City council members blame a lack of information for low protest numbers to Missoula's special road and park districts. Only about 4% of affected residents spoke out against the districts. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 22:44:23 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24924733/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24924733 Sen. Jon Tester says he doesn't see any choice but to close a Montana-Saskatchewan border crossing now in the middle of an $8.5 million upgrade if Canada makes good on its promise to shutter its side in April. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:05:06 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24918368/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24918368 Improvements finished at Pineview Park in Rattlesnake neighborhood. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:04:08 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24917349/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24917349 Missoula has a bigger safety net for kids in crisis. The second Watson Children's Shelter opened in Missoula in July. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:53:42 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24916817/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24916817 Montana Representative Denny Rehberg thinks businesses should get a 100 percent tax deduction for purchasing tools and technology. The Republican toured Roseburg Lumber Plant in Missoula. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:22:46 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24916242/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24916242 The University of Montana is encouraging students to become more energy efficient. The school launched a new campaign called "Use Your Power Wisely". Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:39:10 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24916153/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24916153 The Missoula Humane Society opened its doors to 10 dogs from eastern Montana in desperate need of a home. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:17:58 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24912301/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24912301 Republicans have a clear advantage over Democrats heading into the November elections, according to the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. Republicans have a 9-point edge among those considered likely voters Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:53:19 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24908888/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24908888 The Big Sky Tea Party Association's board of directors has removed Tim Ravndal as the organization's president for an exchange on his Facebook page that appeared to condone violence against homosexuals. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 10:20:30 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24911572/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24911572 The chief executive officer of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana is retiring after 36 years with the company. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:05:01 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24912720/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24912720 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the protection of the Montana arctic grayling is warranted, but it won't be listed as an endangered or threatened species because other species take priority. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:04:45 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24903602/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24903602 Two nieces and a nephew of the reclusive heiress of a Montana copper fortune are asking a Manhattan court to appoint a guardian to oversee the 104-year-old woman's personal and financial affairs. Mon, 6 Sep 2010 23:02:36 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24903578/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24903578 One man was killed after rolling his car on I-90 just west of Missoula's Reserve St. It happened at 6 PM Monday. Mon, 6 Sep 2010 22:39:42 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24903558/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24903558 Missoula residents only have one more day to protest special road and park districts. Over the past few months, Missoula council members have been given an earful from their constituents. Mon, 6 Sep 2010 22:31:55 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24903516/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24903516 Montana Highway Patrol warns people to buckle up after a series of accidents this weekend. Three people died over the holiday weekend. Mon, 6 Sep 2010 22:46:04 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24903497/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24903497 A man is in jail in Missoula after getting into a bar fight Sunday night. 24-year-old Benjamin Harrison Maynard faces a felony assault charge and driving drunk. Mon, 6 Sep 2010 22:16:33 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24902483/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24902483 Shortly before 5:00 Monday evening, hazardous materials units were dispatched to the Missoula City Hall for what was described as a “suspicious” package. First responders told us the package was a “box” in the south parking lot of city hall. Mon, 6 Sep 2010 22:35:12 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24901305/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24901305 Local musician Jack Gladstone is remembering a unique moment in Montana history. He's written a song to commemorate the raising of the first flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Gladstone says he's "recreating a scene that goes back not just to Iwo Jima and the horrible battle of the pacific 65 plus years ago, but this goes back into Montana state history. Mon, 6 Sep 2010 16:53:55 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24895610/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24895610 University of Montana officials started taking applications for this year's Homecoming Parade. Homecoming will be the next Griz home game on September 25. Here is the full press release: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 04:04:10 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24894099/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24894099 More efficient LED or light emitting diode lights will soon be at an intersection near you. It's part of a Montana Department of Transportation project replacing old incandescent lights. Sun, 5 Sep 2010 20:52:29 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24894051/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24894051 A new report ranks the Montana state highway system second-best in the nation based on performance and cost-effectiveness. The ranking by the Reason Foundation in Los Angeles released last week is based on 11 indicators, including highway spending, pavement and bridge condition and fatalities. Sun, 5 Sep 2010 20:38:49 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24894048/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24894048 A 68-year-old Kalispell man police say attacked another man with a hatchet and threw a knife at a responding police officer has pleaded not guilty to two felony assault charges. Jerome Hamous made the plea Thursday. Sun, 5 Sep 2010 20:42:38 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24894081/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24894081 The Cascade County Sheriff's office says a 68-year-old Helena man has drowned in the Missouri River near Tower Rock State Park. The man's son has come forward to identify him as Jerry Pohlman, the chairman of the Business Department of Carroll College in Helena. Sun, 5 Sep 2010 20:42:03 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24893959/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24893959 An 18-year-old man faces a felony vehicular assault charge after he rolled his car Saturday morning. That wreck sent a 16-year-old girl to the hospital with serious injuries. Sun, 5 Sep 2010 19:58:32 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24892317/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24892317 A Utah man is dead after his vehicle rolled over early Sunday morning near Lima. Montana Highway Patrol troopers think he might have fallen asleep at the wheel. Sun, 5 Sep 2010 18:29:42 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24887287/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24887287 Members of the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers co-op picked about 2.75 million pounds of the fruit this summer - more than doubling last year's harvest. Brian Campbell with the Selah, Wash.-based Monson Fruit Co., which processes, packs and ships the cherries, says last year's crop yielded 1.2 million pounds. Sat, 4 Sep 2010 22:49:14 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24887246/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24887246 AT&T has moved up its timetable for offering iPhone compatible cell phone service in Montana. Company spokeswoman Sandy Goldberg says AT&T expects to take over Alltel service in Montana by the end of the year or early next year, with about the same coverage area as Alltel has right now. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 16:51:27 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24887254/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24887254 Craigslist has apparently closed the adult services section of its website, two weeks after 17 state attorneys general demanded it shut down the section. The section had been replaced Saturday by a black and white "censored" logo. Sat, 4 Sep 2010 20:30:45 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24879455/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24879455 AAA estimates that over 2.6 million travelers are hitting the road this weekend in the mountain west. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 21:47:33 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24415285/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24415285 In a final reading of the medical marijuana ordinance Monday night, Bozeman Commissioners voted to cap the number of dispensaries at 20. That changes a preliminary decision to put a cap of 32 on all medical marijuna businesses, including dispensaries, growers and distributors. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:31:39 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24406489/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24406489 A tornado swept through Northeastern Montana last night, killing two people and left another injured. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:29:29 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24401062/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24401062 Mineral County prosecutor files negligent homicide charges against trucker in an accident that killed a volunteer fire fighter near DeBorgia in 2008. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:32:18 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24388389/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24388389 Bitterroot National Forest officials released a statement Sunday afternoon. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:44:15 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24366903/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24366903 The U.S Senate rejected a 3.4 billion dollar settlement with American Indians. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:30:08 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24345861/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24345861 Some people in Missoula claim homeless people make them afraid to go downtown at night. The city has two ordinances to stop aggressive panhandling and keep transients out of the publics way. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:17:30 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24342445/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24342445 Bridge inspectors to close lanes on Reserve street. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:31:40 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24340396/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24340396 New Jersey authorities arrested a fourth man in connection to a 1992 South Carolina murder. NCIS issued a statement. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:31:55 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24337842/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24337842 A California utility company wants to invest 600 million dollars in a Montana windfarm. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:32:19 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24327162/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24327162 Missoula police rushed to the University of Montana School of Law after faculty apparently received a threat about a gunman. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:23:22 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24331653/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24331653 Lolo National Forest officials say an abandoned campfire sparked a blaze about 10 miles southwest of Plains. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:28:39 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24330447/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24330447 Take a look at the trees growing on U-S Forest Service land. Chances are they were planted soon after the fires of 1910. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:34:00 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24327945/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24327945 The state's unemployment rate continues to climb into territory last seen in the 1980s. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:23:40 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24327109/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24327109 Tens of thousands of gray wolves would be returned to the woods of New England, the mountains of California, Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:34:10 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24326863/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24326863 A medical marijuana caregiver from Hamilton has pleaded guilty to two counts of distributing dangerous drugs for selling pot to two police informants after both told her they did not have medical marijuana cards. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:34:22 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24283763/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24283763 The Dillon city council has passed a measure banning slaughterhouses in town, despite a warning from a judge that doing so could invite a lawsuit. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:34:32 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24276120/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24276120 U.S. Sens. Jon Tester and Max Baucus are praising approval of the crackdown on the financial industry, while Rep. Denny Rehberg is not. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:34:54 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24270297/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24270297 NorthWestern Energy has released the findings of their investigation into the May 6 natural gas explosion in Columbia Falls that destroyed a family home and claimed the life of long-time gas serviceman, Jim Hilton. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:35:05 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24269456/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24269456 Missoula, MT -- The northern region of the U.S. Forest Service along with state and local partners is continuing this summer’s activities commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the Fires of 1910. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:35:15 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24177396/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24177396 The U.S. Marshals Service says a fugitive wanted for a probation violation has been arrested on Interstate 90 outside of Missoula. Wed, 7 Jul 2010 21:23:17 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24284356/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24284356 Bozeman police are investigating recent burglaries at two medical marijuana facilities. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:34:43 MDT http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24155379/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:24155379 The state Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department will recommend a quota of 186 wolves in this year's hunt. Tue, 6 Jul 2010 13:49:51 MDT