Before joining Peter Christian on the air in 2012 I worked at a number of odd jobs that range from selling board games and scooping up dog doo to teaching English in Japan and coaching award-winning debate teams. I was in trouble most of my childhood for talking too much in class, now I get to get in trouble for talking on the radio. It's great!
Jon King
Montana Morning State Headlines for Friday, July 20
Today's state headlines include a look at the first big Montana wildfire of 2018, an update of federal, state and local law enforcement attempts to crack down on meth dealers, and a look at the trial of a man suspected of killing a woman during an intoxicated hit-and-run accident in Missoula.
Montana’s First Big 2018 Fire is in the Bitterroot, Now Over 1,000 Acres
According to Bitterroot National Forest spokesman Todd McKay, they’ve only experienced two small fires about a tenth of an acre up until this recent fire, which is being called the Reynolds Lake Fire.
Trump Discussed Supreme Court Decision With Montana AG Tim Fox
Montana's Attorney General may have helped President Trump select Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court.
Montana Crime Lab Releases Shocking Statistics on Meth and Heroin Increase
The Forensic Science Division of the Montana Department of Justice released its 2017 annual report today, Wednesday,July 18, and revealed some of the hard numbers behind the spread of meth and heroine throughout the state
Missoula Man With Nazi Tattoo Arrested After Spitting on Woman
Police began looking into a reported spit attack, and ended up arresting a man on two felony counts and two misdemeanors.
After Forced Off Montana Ballots, Green Party Claims They Will Go Back to Court
On Monday, July 9, Helena District Judge James Reynolds ordered the Montana Secretary of State to remove the Green Party from ballots before the November elections.
Man Sentenced for Beating and Hogtying of Gay Man, Charged in Recent Stabbing
Last night, July 9, at around 7:00 p.m., Missoula police responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing at a residence.
Surprise! Gas Prices in Montana Dip Before Independence Day
Gas prices in Montana have been declining this past week, but Gasbuddy.com petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan says there is a strong chance for them to increase starting this month.
Traps Are Set for Glacier Grizzly Bear That Resisted Bear Spray in Campground
Folks that tried to camp in Glacier National Park's Many Glacier campground over the weekend were informed that the campground is now available for hard-sided camping only.
Montana Trooper Says He Saw a Kangaroo Near Highway Rollover Accident
Vehicle accidents involving wildlife are nothing new in Montana.