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Spotlight Montana
by NBC Montana
Western Montana news and information from your local television station, NBC Montana.
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Spotlight Montana: Discussion on dangers of young drivers getting behind the wheel
Montana’s wide-open roads can offer plenty of freedom for young drivers, but a new national study is highlighting the dangers that can come with getting behind the wheel. This month on Spotlight Montana, NBC Montana sits down with Montana Highway Patrol Sgt. Philip Smart to discuss a National...
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Spotlight Montana: Discussion on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Task Force
This week on Spotlight Montana, we take an in-depth look at one of the state's most pressing public safety issues: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP). We sit down with Brian Frost, the Montana Department of Justice's Missing Persons Specialist, and Darci Humphrey, who is the Criminal...
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Spotlight Montana: A Working For You podcast from NBC Montana
Here in Montana, stories are about more than headlines. They're about our neighbors, our families, and the places we call home. I'm Colton Little, and this is Spotlight Montana—a Working For You podcast from NBC Montana. Each episode, we'll sit down with the people closest to the issues shaping…
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Spotlight Montana: 'Baked by Grace' doc features legendary Polson eatery
A new documentary by filmmakers David and Jessica King shines a light on Polson’s famous Lake City Bakery and Eatery, its history and its special way of giving people a second chance. “Baked by Grace” is set to premiere Friday, May 13, 2022 at Polson’s Showboat Cinema 6. In this Spotlight…
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Spotlight Montana: Week of the Child events kick off in Missoula
Spring is here, and that means it’s time for young children and their families to celebrate after a long winter dealing with the pandemic. Missoula's annual Week of the Child offers families a chance to do that. The week-long event offers fun activities for families, training programs and events…
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Spotlight Montana: Butte's M&M owner on reopening for St. Patrick's Day
The M&M Bar and Cafe in Butte is reopening on St. Patrick’s Day with new sign and a new location 10 months after a devastating fire destroyed the original building. In this Spotlight Montana owner, Selina Pankovich shares with us an update and explains what it took to make the reopening possible....
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Spotlight Montana: UM professor shares insight on Russia's war with Ukraine
In this Spotlight Montana, University of Montana associate professor Clint Walker, with the Department of World Languages and Cultures, provides new insight and perspective on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the man behind it, President Vladimir Putin. He explains the history and how what’s...
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Spotlight Montana: Bengals assistant coach, Butte native talks Super Bowl LVI
Butte native and former NFL player Colt Anderson is headed to Super Bowl LVI as a special teams assistant coach for the Bengals. NBC Montana’s Laurel Staples talked to Anderson before he left for the big game. In this Spotlight Montana, Anderson discusses how the team is preparing for the game...
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Spotlight Montana: Butte's Brad Wilson heads to Beijing for 3rd Olympic games
Brad Wilson of Butte is getting ready to compete in his third Olympic games in men's moguls. In this Spotlight Montana, NBC Montana's Robbie Whittle sits down with Wilson to talk about what he's doing to prepare and how the Olympic games will be a different experience for him this time. Wilson…
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Spotlight Montana: Whitefish native Maggie Voisin on upcoming Olympic games
In this Spotlight Montana, Whitefish native Maggie Voisin talks about how she's preparing for the Winter Olympics in Beijing, what's next after the games and how COVID-19 restrictions could impact the experience. Voisin also discusses life's ups and downs from injury and tremendous heartbreak to...
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Spotlight Montana: Omicron in the Treasure State, how to cope
NBC Montana is working for you answering your questions about the omicron variant of COVID-19 now detected in the Treasure State. In this Spotlight Montana, hear from Dr. Neil Ku, an epidemiologist at Billings Clinic. From vaccines and booster shots to flu season and back-to-school concerns, Ku...
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Spotlight Montana: Flathead Lake film festival to celebrate 10th anniversary
The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest is getting ready to celebrate it's10th anniversary in Polson. The festival will take place the weekend of January 28 to 30. This year's festival features a broad range of films including an academy award nominated short, a documentary that offers a...
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Spotlight Montana: Susan Hay Patrick talks Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a day reserved for generosity and giving back to nonprofits and organizations known for helping others. In this Spotlight Montana we hear from Susan Hay Patrick of the United Way of Missoula on ways to help. Hay Patrick highlights some of the biggest issues facing the community...
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Spotlight Montana: From Silvertip to silver screen, Worth talks skydiving career
From the Silvertip Skydivers to working as a James Bond stunt double, Whitefish native B.J. Worth is a legend in the world of skydiving. In this Spotlight Montana, Worth talks about everything from his phenomenal skydiving career to his current work in bird conservation, research and film...
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Spotlight Montana: YWCA highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month, housing shortage
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but for the Missoula YWCA, raising awareness, acknowledging survivors and being a voice for victims continues year-round. In this Spotlight Montana, hear from Pathways program manager Lyndayle Mattis on just out how prevalent domestic violence is...
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Spotlight Montana: Missoula author talks bestselling book, Netflix hit 'Maid'
Stephanie Land's memoir “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive” is a raw account of her experience as a single mom dealing with poverty after surviving domestic violence. The bestselling book is now a hit Netflix series. In this in-depth Spotlight Montana interview, Land talks...
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Spotlight Montana: Documentary about Miss Montana
From the Big Sky to the big screen -- “Return to the Big Skies” documents the restoration of Miss Montana, a historic World War II-era airplane, and its Atlantic crossing to the beaches of Normandy to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. In this Spotlight Montana, hear from…
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Spotlight Montana: UM professor on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
The Pentagon announcing that the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan is now complete, bringing to an end the 20-year war. In this Spotlight Montana hear from University of Montana professor, Dr. Mehrdad Kia. He weighs in on the withdrawal and the far-reaching impacts. Watch Spotlight Montana on...
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Spotlight Montana: Preparing for back-to-school as COVID-19 cases surge
A surge in the COVID-19 delta variant is happening just as students prepare to go back to school for in-person learning. So what do parents need to know to keep their kids safe and healthy in the classroom? In this Spotlight Montana hear from pediatricians in Missoula and Billings. Dr. Lauren...
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Spotlight Montana: Griz track coach shares memories of 2 Olympics
It's a journey from the streets of Belize to the Olympic Games -- twice. In this Spotlight Montana, UM track and field sprint coach Paul Reneau shares with us his memories of competing in the games, what it was like racing against legend Carl Lewis and how he's now helping young athletes…
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Spotlight Montana: New information in 48-year-old cold case of murdered nurse
New information and a new call for help in solving the cold case murder of Gallatin Gateway nurse Donna Lemon. July 9, 2021, marks the 48th anniversary of her death. On this day in 1973, her body was found near Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she had been murdered. Montana author Brian D’Ambrosio has...
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Spotlight Montana: NWS experts discuss Montana’s heat wave, drought and fire outlook
A major heat wave is headed to Montana, a region already experiencing significant drought conditions. In this Spotlight Montana, experts from the National Weather Service in Missoula breakdown Montana’s heat wave forecast, drought outlook and fire weather forecast. Warning coordination...
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Spotlight Montana: Western Montana Health Center new model of care
The Western Montana Mental Health Center is currently transitioning to a new model of care thanks to a two-year grant making it the first certified community behavioral health center in Montana. In this Spotlight Montana, we follow up on the center’s transition and find out exactly what the new...
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Spotlight Montana: Butte’s historic Pekin Noodle Parlor
The Pekin Noodle Parlor in Butte is the oldest continually operating family Chinese restaurant in America. In this Spotlight Montana, the Pekin’s current owner, Jerry Tam, talks about the restaurant’s rich history, his family’s legacy, the famous customers known to dine there, what’s next for the...
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Spotlight Montana: Author highlights notorious and unsolved murders
In this Spotlight Montana, we hear once again from award winning author Brian D'Ambrosio. He talks about some of Montana’s most notorious murders from 1903 to 2013, which are highlighted in his recent book, “Montana Murders: Notorious and Unsolved.” The list includes “Dynamite” Ike's campaign of...
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Spotlight Montana: Author highlights cold case involving disappearance of Missoula teen
October 17, 1991 -- that's when a Missoula teenager vanished in Deming, New Mexico, after using a pay phone at a gas station to talk to her mother. Fast forward to 2021. On April 4, Jennifer Pentilla would have turned 48. Now, on this 30TH anniversary of her disappearance, Montana author Brian...
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Spotlight Montana: Traditional Irish song from UM’s Irish Studies program
In this week's Spotlight Montana Traolach O’Riordain, the director of the Irish Studies program at the University of Montana, introduces us to some very special guests. They share with us a performance featuring traditional Irish songs, including one song with a special link to Butte. Also, hear...
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Spotlight Montana: WMMHC transitioning to new model of patient care
Big news for Western Montana Mental Health Center in Missoula. The center will become the first Certified Community Behavioral Health Center after being awarded a two-year grant supporting the center’s transition to a new model of care. Hear from Levi Anderson, CEO of Western Montana Mental…
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Spotlight Montana: The American Legion Hall fire of 1956 in downtown Missoula, now KECI-TV
In this Spotlight Montana, hear from longtime Missoula news broadcaster Jim Harmon on the 1956 fire that ripped through the American Legion Hall in Missoula. The building later became a broadcasting station, where Harmon worked for 30 years until he retired. He bring us a behind the scenes look…
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Spotlight Montana: UM Political Science professor weighs in on riots, impeachment
Hear from Robert Saldin, Political Science Professor at the University of Montana and director of the Mansfield Center's Ethics and Public Affairs program, on the future of the GOP party last week's riots in our nation's Capitol, what's next and how Montana is being impacted. Watch Spotlight...
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Spotlight Montana: Taking care of your mental health during the holidays with COVID-19
This holiday season carries extra weight for many due to the pandemic, and in this Spotlight Montana the focus is on mental health during this time. Hear from Levi Anderson, CEO of Western Montana Mental Health Center, on ways to cope, services available and how the pandemic is impacting those...
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Spotlight Montana: Discussing new book ‘Haunted Montana’
Missoula writer and musician Ednor Therriault, also known as Bob Wire, talks about his new book “Haunted Montana: Ghosts and Strange Phenomema of the Treasure State.” The book is a collection of ghostly tales, legends and unexplained phenomena from across the state. Hear about a haunted hiking...
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Spotlight Montana: Fire science experts share new digital resources
Are you a firefighter looking for a safety zone while battling a fire? Or a resident or city leader searching for real-time information on an approaching wildfire? The Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory rolled out some new tools packed with critical real-time fire information to help keep you…
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Spotlight Montana: State Fire Marshal discusses recent fires in Gardiner, Corvallis
Following recent devastating fires in Gardiner and Corvallis, we wanted to know more about how fires are investigated and the techniques used to determine the cause. In this Spotlight Montana, hear from State Fire Marshal Dick Swingley. He shares with us the latest information on the…
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Spotlight Montana: Fort Missoula's role in World War II
In this week's Spotlight Montana we talk about Fort Missoula’s role in World War II history and how a new grant aims to restore and preserve a part of it. Hear from Matt Lautzenheiser, executive director of the Museum at Fort Missoula, on the history of the largest intact World War II internment...
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Spotlight Montana: St. Ignatius company lands overseas contracts work $30 million
S&K Logistics Services of St. Ignatius has been awarded two contracts for the Republic of South Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle aircraft and the Royal Saudi Air Force F-15. The contracts have a combined value of $30 million. In Spotlight Montana hear from Troy Felsman, Corporate Project Manager…
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Spotlight Montana: Tip for Memorial Day weekend
What you need to know before you hit the road on Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day weekend is almost here and it’s typically a time when millions of people hit the road for the long holiday weekend. But this year it could look a little different as a result of COVID-19. In Spotlight Montana hear...
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Spotlight Montana: UM working on vaccine for COVID-19
We are talking about some fascinating work happening at the University of Montana in Missoula. It’s all thanks to a $2.5 million grant awarded to University of Montana for the development of a COVID19 vaccine. Dr. David Burkhart is the Associate Director of the Center for Translational Medicine…
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Spotlight Montana: MT Commissioner of Higher Education talks recovery from COVID-19
Commissioner of Higher Education talks about his recovery from COVID-19 and how the university system is responding to the outbreak. One of the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 included Montana’s Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian. He joined me today for an exclusive sit down...
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Spotlight Montana: Protecting your mental health during coronavirus
People are experiencing a lot of stress lately over the coronavirus outbreak and in this Spotlight Montana we are focusing on ways to protect your mental health during this time. We are here with licensed counselor Patrick Ryan from Western Montana Mental Health. See Privacy Policy at...
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Spotlight Montana: Call-to-action plan for fighting the coronavirus outbreak
Laurel Staples sits down with Dr. Marc Mentel, D.O. for a live conversation regarding the Montana Medical Association's call-to-action plan. Hear from the man behind the plan, Marc Mentel, D.O., president of the Montana Medical Association. Mentel breaks down the five-step plan. You can listen to...
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Spotlight Montana: Official clarifies information on coronavirus
Growing fears over the coronavirus is the focus of this week's Spotlight Montana. Hear from the Ellen Leahy, director of the Missoula City-County Health Department. She clears up misinformation, rumors and misconceptions surrounding the spread of the virus. You can listen to Spotlight Montana on...
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Spotlight Montana: Documentary about Richwine's Burgerville in Polson
The documentary, Burger, Fries and Family Ties, is the focus of this week's Spotlight Montana. It tells the story of Richwine’s Burgerville in Polson. The film celebrates the drive-in restaurant’s 50 plus years in the business. Hear from film producer David King and the owner-operator of…
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Spotlight Montana: Program to treat babies born with substance exposure
Our latest Spotlight Montana focuses on babies born with substance exposure and a new program in Missoula to treat those babies. Eat, Sleep and Console is a new approach to treating babies with withdrawal symptoms. Hear from Community Medical Center's staff development coordinator Lara Porrini.…
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Spotlight Montana: Infectious disease specialist breaks down coronavirus concerns
The fast-spreading coronavirus is the focus of this week's Spotlight Montana podcast. Hear from infectious disease specialist Pam Whitney with the Missoula City-County Health Department. She shares important information you need to know, including symptoms and treatment, as well as how to prevent...
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Spotlight Montana: Vaccine targeting opioid addiction with Dr. Jay Evans
We continue our series on the opioid crisis. Our latest Spotlight Montana focuses on the development of a vaccine targeting opioid addiction with guest Dr. Jay Evans, director of the Center for Translational Medicine, University of Montana. UM recently received a $3.3 million contract from the...
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Spotlight Montana: Western Montana Avalanche Center Director Travis Craft
In Spotlight Montana we speak with Travis Craft, director of the West Central Montana Avalanche Center in Missoula. He talks about the recent slides, his own experience getting caught in a slide, important steps to take to stay safe in the backcountry and the science behind avalanches. You can...
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Spotlight Montana: UM Professor Mehrdad Kia on U.S. tension in Iran
In Spotlight Montana we speak with University of Montana Professor of History Mehrdad Kia on U.S. tensions with Iran. Professor Kia was born and raised in Iran. Kia shares insights on the crisis, what it was like growing up in Iran and what happened when his father refused to support Iran’s new...
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Spotlight Montana: Butte High's Catherine Russo qualifies for U.S. Olympic trials
We speak with Butte High senior Catherine Russo and her coach Caty Flikkema of Bozeman. Catherine recently qualified for the 2020 U.S. Olympic swim team trials. In this podcast they talk about preparing for the upcoming trials, Catherine’s plans for college and her long-term goals. You can listen...
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Spotlight Montana: Riverfront Triangle in Missoula
We spoke with Missoula businessman Nick Checota. He is the owner of Logjam Presents, The Wilma Theater, Top Hat Lounge and the KettleHouse Amphitheater. He talks about his latest project, the Riverfront Triangle development and what’s next for Missoula. Checota also shares with us a preview of...
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