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
Complaining About the Cold? Missoula’s Actually a ‘Warm Spot’
It’s been unusually cold in western Montana, but according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Ryan Leach, when it comes to low temperatures, Missoula and Hamilton are actually the warmest.
Missoula Student Accused of Threatening to ‘Shoot-up’ School, Deemed to be Low Risk
Missoula Public School officials, and police, are responding to claims that a student threatened violence at Big Sky High School and later assaulted another student.
Man Accused of Felony Theft, Escaping on Powered Shopping Cart
Missoula Police arrested a man on felony theft charges Thursday, February 14, after a loss prevention employee noticed a man pass by the checkout lane on a powered shopping cart.
Missoula’s Big Sky Film Festival Featuring new ‘Made in Montana’ Category
Films with a Montana connection are always highlighted at the Big Sky Film Festival in Missoula, but this year they will get even more attention.
Case Managers Fear State Cuts Will Lead to More Montana Suicides, More Homeless
Early numbers aren’t promising for 2018. Dr. Will Stratford of Missoula says he knows of 11 suicides that occurred during just one week so far this year.
Montana Highway System Ranks High in Cost-Effectiveness Study
A study by the Reason Foundation claims Montana has one of the best-performing, most cost-effective highway systems in the country.
After Friday Budget Deal, Two More Tax Deductions Available for Montana Income Tax Filers
The budget deal passed by Congress last Friday and signed into law by President Donald Trump is causing a bit of a stir at the Montana Department of Revenue.
Homeowner Says Crews Started ‘Unnecessary’ Backburn Without Permission, Over $75,000 Lost
Resident Jay Alexander was evacuated during the incident and returned home to find his land ablaze, not by the Sunrise Fire, but by a backburn set to help fight the fire.
Montana’s Gas Prices See ‘Unusual’ Drop For First Time in 2018
For the first time this year, the state average gas price in Montana has taken a week-on-week drop. Gasbuddy.com Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says falling prices usually begin right after the first of the year.
Police Tackle Man After Chase Through Missoula’s Icy Streets
A routine traffic stop over a missing taillight on Friday, February 9, ended with a Missoula Police Officer and a suspect going to the hospital.