Caroline Weiss

Missoula

Multimedia Journalist at KPAX-TV (Missoula, MT)

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Governor Gianforte talks property taxes on Missoula business tour

2 weeks ago | kbzk.com | Caroline Weiss

MISSOULA — Governor Greg Gianforte made a stop at Missoula’s VW Ice to talk with business owners and residents about property taxes on Wednesday. With housing crises and prices often going up, the cost of living in the Treasure State is never far from many residents’ minds. Gov. Gianforte talked about his support of the Homestead Rate Cut — tax reforms currently in front of the Montana Legislature. “We're here at VW Ice.
Governor Gianforte talks property taxes on Missoula business tour

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Caroline Weiss

MISSOULA — Governor Greg Gianforte made a stop at Missoula’s VW Ice, to talk with business owners and residents about property taxes on Wednesday. With housing crises and prices often going up, the cost of living in the Treasure State is never far from many residents’ minds. The Governor spoke about his support of the Homestead Rate Cut, tax reforms currently in front of the Montana Legislature. “We're here at VW Ice.
Exotic animal rescue taking flight in Arlee

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Caroline Weiss

ARLEE — There are a lot of animals out there that need a loving home. We often hear about the dogs and cats, but what about all the others? A new exotic animal rescue is taking flight in Arlee to help out the rest. Second Chances Exotics Rescue has everything from birds to ferrets to bearded dragons. They opened in November to give animals like Sissy, a thirty year-old macaw, a fresh start.
Montana class hooks homeschoolers on fly tying

2 weeks ago | kbzk.com | Caroline Weiss

MISSOULA — There is an old saying about teaching a man to fish but, what about teaching a room full of kids to tie flies? A recent fly-tying class hoped to hook some homeschooled kids on a new hobby. “Do the worm! Do the worm! Do the worm,” the students chanted. Watch the full story: Missoula class hooks homeschoolers on fly tying The class took place at the Missoula Public Library, just blocks from the banks of the river that runs through it.
How to stay updated on prescribed burns in Western Montana

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Caroline Weiss

MISSOULA — Have you ever looked out at the horizon, seen a plume of smoke and thought… uh oh? Especially this time of year, it can be hard to tell if it is an emergency or a prescribed burn. Staying up-to-date on burns planned in your area can put your mind at ease and help keep 9-1-1 lines open. But, like many things, there is an app for that. There are many ways to get updates on prescribed burns this season.
Missoula class hooks homeschoolers on fly tying

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Caroline Weiss

MISSOULA — There is an old saying about teaching a man to fish but, what about teaching a room full of kids to tie flies? A recent fly-tying class hoped to hook some homeschooled kids on a new hobby. “Do the worm! Do the worm! Do the worm,” the students chanted. The class took place at the Missoula Public Library, just blocks from the banks of the river that runs through it. John Staats, owner of Rock Creek Fisherman’s Mercantile, put it on to reel in a fresh catch of fly fishers.
Montana Ag Network: Pesticide disposal events planned across the state

3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Caroline Weiss

PLAINS — Many of us have old stuff lying around that we should probably get rid of. But, when that waste is potentially harmful, like pesticides, it can cause problems beyond clutter. The Montana Department of Agriculture is taking spring cleaning seriously, with a series of pesticide disposal events. “We see all sorts of things,” said Montana Department of Agriculture waste pesticide disposal program coordinator Carli Davis. “We're still getting DDT.
University of Mule-tana: pack train returns to UM Summer Kickoff

3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Caroline Weiss

MISSOULA — Despite the weather, a Forest Service mule train packed onto the University of Montana’s oval on Tuesday, to help kick off excitement for summer classes. “Today is for the summer program, but somehow it's snowing today,” said Connie Chiu, a Fulbright instructor of calligraphy at UM, who came to check out the pack. The mules are from the U.S. Forest Service Northern Region Pack Team.
Antler anticipation: Vehicle registration for Blackfoot-Clearwater shed hunt opens April 1

3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Caroline Weiss

MISSOULA — Hunters are getting ready to scour for shed antlers in the Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area southeast of Seeley Lake. Vehicle registration to drive in on opening day, May 15, isavailable online starting Tuesday, April 1. The start of shed season in the Blackfoot-Clearwater is a big event. But this year, for the second time, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is managing things a little bit differently.
Missoula neighborhood explores alternatives for sidewalks

3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Caroline Weiss

MISSOULA — A Missoula neighbor turned her frustration with unsafe streets into an idea. Soon, that idea will turn into a reality — as a new shared-use path comes to Franklin to the Fort. In the years Kate Wilburn has lived in Franklin to the Fort, she has seen countless traffic accidents and near misses. For Wilburn, these literally hit close to home. “I take my life in hand every time I cycle across the city,” Wilburn said.