On Special Assignment
5/17/2013
UM grads see tight, but improving job market
Posted 1:35 PM 5/17/2013 by Bernie Riggs - KPAX News
MISSOULA - Graduating University of Montana students will leave school on Saturday and move on to their next step in life. Reporter Bernie Riggs went on Special Assignment to see how things are shaping up for the class of 2013.
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Sharing economy trend gaining popularity in Missoula
5/16/2013
Female orthopedic surgeon defies multiple stereotypes
Posted 10:08 AM 5/16/2013 by Angela Douglas - MTN News
BILLINGS - They are known as the jocks of the operating room and although the majority of surgeons are men, the team of orthopedic surgeons at Billings Clinic is co-ed.
"I broke my clavicle one year playing hockey and then I tore my MCL," Dr. Giselle Tan said. "So the only physician I ever (More)
5/15/2013
Consumers now have access to "last resort" fire protection products in MT
Posted 10:27 AM 5/16/2013 by Dennis Bragg - KPAX News
MISSOULA - Imagine getting that call to evacuate because of an approaching wildfire. In the past, there wasn't much you could do beyond setting out a few sprinklers and running for safety.
But now, using a combination of "Firewise" (More)
New products provide new levels of fire protection for homeowners
Rock climbing gaining popularity in Northwest MT
5/14/2013
Rock climbing gaining popularity in the Flathead
Posted 9:34 AM 5/15/2013 by Tara Oster - KAJ News
OLNEY - Now that winter is officially over, and the snow line is shrinking high into the mountains - it's time to find another sport to occupy your time.
But if water sports or mountain biking aren't high on your list, how about trying some rock (More)
Prepare your kids for house fires
Female pilots and crew fly MT 'unmanned aircraft'
5/11/2013
Surfing the newest water wave in Missoula
Posted 11:50 AM 5/11/2013 by Derek Buerkle - KPAX Sports
MISSOULA - Western Montana is a perfect playground for a variety of outdoor sports, including surfing...that's right, it's no longer a pipe dream. Reporter Derek Buerkle went on Special Assignment to find out how Missoula's favorite wave makes it all (More)
5/10/2013
CSKT Police tackling rise in crime numbers
Posted 11:23 AM 5/10/2013 by Irina Cates - KPAX News
PABLO - The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Police are seeing a spike in criminal calls, and the chief believes it's a direct result of a bad economy.
Reporter Irina Cates went on Special Assignment to take a look at the role CSKT Police play on the reservation, and how this tribal (More)
