Reports Show Teens Know Texting and Driving is Bad, But They Text Anyway
Distracted driving has shown to be the number one killer of teens in the U.S., according to a 2009 report. But in Montana, that doesn't stop some teens. Continue reading…
View ArticleStrong Winds And Snow Possible Tuesday Night Into Wednesday Morning
The National Weather Service has issued an alert that a cold front passing through the region tonight will bring a lot of wind and some travel difficulties over mountain passes. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana Highway Fatalities on the Rise
Public Health officials are urging Montana Drivers to stay safe this summer. Continue reading…
View ArticleWoman Jumps Out of Moving Car to Escape Biting Boyfriend's Drunk Driving Spree
Missoula police arrested 25-year-old Demetrius Howell early Sunday morning after a call came in from a concerned citizen who reported witnessing erratic driving and two people fighting in a vehicle on...
View ArticleMan Arrested in Missoula Monday Night for Fourth or Subsequent DUI
A 72-year-old Missoula man was taken to jail Monday evening after a traffic stop. Continue reading…
View ArticleHighway Patrol Offers Some Safety Tips For Winter Drivers
Missoula roads can be especially dangerous during the winter. Continue reading…
View ArticleDo Not Drive on Montana's I-90 Until You See This
Montana has a well documented history of driving under the influence. And now, a widely used road in our state has been named the 'Worst Road For Drinking and Driving'. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana Makes List of 2015 Best States to Be a Bad Driver
It's hard to admit this, we realize, but you just might be an awful driver. Are you accident prone? Are you one of those drivers that constantly speeds, annoys other drivers, or tailgates? If so, you...
View ArticleMissoula Uber Launch Party Is Set!
Also, if you want to earn free Uber rides... Continue reading…
View Article8 Things People in Missoula Need to Stop Doing!
Just like most places in the world there are a few things that people in Missoula should stop doing to make themselves happier. Continue reading…
View ArticleStuck in the Snow
After Missoula was hit with record snowfall this week, my car and I were not prepared for the road ahead. Fortunately, we live in a town with lots of people who are willing to lend a helping hand....
View ArticleSubaru Bumper Stickers in Missoula
Here's a sampling of the clever, colorful additions to the tail ends of Missoula's endless supply of Legacies, Foresters and Outbacks. Continue reading…
View ArticleMissoula Discusses Cell Phone While Driving Ban [Interview]
Today, the Missoula Public Safety and Health Committee discussed the possibility of banning the use of cell phones while driving in Missoula. Continue reading…
View ArticleWill Banning Cellphone Use While Driving Lead to a Safer Missoula?
A growing number of people believe there is one place where you should never press your talk button: behind the wheel. Continue reading…
View Article5 Common Traffic Violations in Missoula
Everyone could use a little driver’s ed refresher — so take a look at these five commonly overlooked traffic rules. Continue reading…
View ArticleCollege Student Who Almost Died While Texting and Driving: ‘Don’t Do It’...
A recent survey found nearly a third of teen drivers have texted while driving — but after a catastrophic wreck that nearly cost him his life, one Texas college student says he’ll...
View ArticleTeens Prefer Texting to Driving
Townsquare Media has been running a TXTING KILLS campaign. I have not directly been affected by a texting and driving incident, but a friend of mine lost his father to a teen that was texting and...
View ArticleTop 5 Driving Pet Peeves in Missoula
I would describe myself as an alert, considerate driver. Sometimes I can be a little too aggressive, but in Missoula traffic, it’s almost a requirement. I have driven cross country...
View ArticleExtra Patrols Will be Watching For DUIs in Missoula During St. Patrick’s Day...
Like New Year's Eve and the Superbowl, for many, St. Patrick's Day has become a drinking holiday. Because of this, extra enforcement will be on the street. Continue reading…
View ArticleBuckle Up — August Is the Deadliest Month to Drive
If you’re heading out on the road this month for a vacation, you need to be extra careful. Continue reading…
View ArticleIs Montana Home to One of the Deadliest Roads in America?
The answer to this question should be no surprise. Of course Montana is home to one of the top 10 deadliest roads in America. Montana is still wild and untamed compared to most of the United States....
View ArticleWoman Can’t Remember Driving Drunk in Lake Oswego
A woman has pleaded guilty to a charge that she was driving under the influence in Lake Oswego in February when she was too intoxicated to know what she was doing. Continue reading…
View ArticleTexting and Driving Ban in South Carolina Leaves Montana the Lone State Left...
Montana is now the only state in the nation that doesn’t ban at least some drivers from texting, now that South Carolina’s new law took effect this week....
View ArticleWeather Service Warns of Hazardous Driving Near Missoula Over Thanksgiving...
There’s good news and bad news for Thanksgiving travelers heading into and out of western Montana. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana Highway Patrol Sees Less Drunk Drivers New Year’s Eve
Despite it being New Year’s Eve, it was a pretty quiet night. Montana Highway Patrol was pleased to not have a lot of drunk drivers out on the road. Continue reading…
View ArticleBill Being Drafted Would Ban Cellphone Use in Vehicle
A bill being drafted by a Billings legislator would ban cellphone use while driving in Montana. Continue reading…
View ArticleState Senator Dick Barrett Looks to Increase Fine for Not Wearing a Seat Belt
Would you think twice about wearing your seatbelt if the penalty for not wearing one rose from a fine of 20 dollars to 100? Continue reading…
View ArticleGraduate of Treatment Court Gets Four Years for 10th DUI
A 54-year-old man who graduated from an impaired driving treatment court has been sentenced to four years in prison for a 10th DUI conviction. Continue reading…
View ArticleMan Admits to Billings Crash in 10th DUI
A man who caused a wreck in Billings in December while driving with a blood alcohol concentration four times the legal limit has pleaded guilty to his 10th DUI. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Punishments for DUI Offenders?
Lawmakers are considering changes to Montana's DUI laws, including doubling fines and giving offenders driving permits. Continue reading…
View ArticleWho is The Most Annoying Person on a Road Trip?
Heading off on the open road with family and friends in tow is an American tradition....never mind the god awful family disputes and bills you have to pay for your therapy visits. Continue reading…
View ArticleUM Survey Looks at Montanans Love – Hate Relationship With Bicycling [YouTube]
Forty-six percent of Montana adults 18 and older bicycled in the past 12 months, according to a recent study conducted by the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the University of Montana....
View ArticleSee if Your City Made the List of ‘Worst Driving’
On average, most people in the U.S. driving about 240 hours every year. We are talking 10 full days behind the wheel! Maybe we should consider moving somewhere that is a tad less soul-crushing......
View ArticleDriving on Thanksgiving? Here's the Latest Montana Snow Forecast
Buckle up, Montana! Here's a look at what to expect if you're traveling for Thanksgiving. Continue reading…
View ArticleHere Are 6 Driving Habits That Are Illegal In Montana
You're probably guilty of breaking one of these. Continue reading…
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