Laurel Staples

Missoula

Laurel Staples is a member of @NBCMontana's news anchor team. A University of Montana graduate and winner of the 2010 E.B. Craney TV Broadcaster of the Year.

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Local crews gear up for spill season at SKQ dam, Flathead Lake

1 week ago | nbcmontana.com | Laurel Staples

POLSON, Mont. — Memorial Day is known as the unofficial beginning of summer, with folks eager to hit the water at Flathead Lake in northwest Montana. Right now, crews at the Seli's Ksanka Qlispe' dam and power plant near Polson are ramping up for spring runoff and spill season. Operations manager Darrell Bauman and water management and regional coordinator Eve James bring a combined 40-plus years of experience in hydro operations to Energy Keepers, Inc. and SKQ Dam near Polson.
Road Trippin' down ancestry lane in County Mayo, Ireland

2 months ago | nbcmontana.com | Laurel Staples

Road Trippin' down ancestry lane in County Mayo, Ireland Fri, March 21st 2025 at 6:00 PM Updated Fri, March 21st 2025 at 6:24 PM Speed0.25x0.5xnormal1.5x2x Font sizedefault50%75%100%150%200%300%400% Font styledefaultitalicbold Font familydefaultmonospaced serifproportional serifmonospaced sans serifproportional sans serifcasualcursivesmall capital Font colordefaultwhiteblackredgreenbluecyanyellowmagenta Font opacitydefault100%75%50%25% Character edgedefaultraiseddepresseduniformdrop shadowed...
Women in the Wilderness build skills, bonds on the Continental Divide

Feb 20, 2025 | nbcmontana.com | Laurel Staples

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Road Trippin' - A New Year tradition walking in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark

Jan 16, 2025 | nbcmontana.com | Laurel Staples

LOLO, Mont. — It’s a popular January tradition at Travelers' Rest State Park in Lolo, an ancient hub for travel and a verified campsite of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It’s also a popular site for an annual event to welcome the new year. NBC Montana's Laurel Staples takes you along walking in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark exploring the park’s natural and cultural history while celebrating the new year.
WATCH: Road Trippin' in Ireland exploring Montana's connection to the Beara Peninsula

Nov 21, 2024 | nbcmontana.com | Laurel Staples

by Laurel StaplesFri, November 22nd 2024 at 6:46 PMUpdated Fri, November 22nd 2024 at 6:46 PMIt’s a deep-rooted bond spanning nearly 150 years. Photo: NBC Montana
WATCH: Road Trippin' to Butte's Dumas Brothel for paranormal investigation

Oct 24, 2024 | nbcmontana.com | Laurel Staples

BUTTE, Mont. — Built in 1890, not only is it known as the longest continuously running brothel in U.S. history, but it’s also considered by some as the most haunted building in Montana. NBC Montana's Laurel Staples goes inside the historic Dumas Brothel in uptown Butte for an overnight paranormal investigation. Road Trippin' is sponsored by Xplorer Maps connecting people and places, for all of your Montana adventures.
Missoula walk to raise mental health awareness

Sep 17, 2024 | nbcmontana.com | Laurel Staples

MISSOULA, Mont. — It's a walk on the path to hope and it's happening Saturday in downtown Missoula. NamiWalks raises mental health awareness, combats stigma with information and raises funds for NAMI’s mission. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Silver Park, Missoula (next to the ballpark). The 3-mile walk begins at 12:30 p.m. along the Kim Williams Nature Trail to the Madison Street Pedestrian Bridge. The event is free and donations are encouraged.
Flathead Lake Monster sculpture unveiled

Sep 16, 2024 | nbcmontana.com | Laurel Staples

KALISPELL, Mont. — The famous resident is now swimming in Sacajawea Park in Polson. Officials, residents, and those involved in the project gathered Saturday at the park for the official unveiling ceremony of the sculpture. The event featured the Chief Cliff Singers drum group along with remarks from officials. Polson Mayor Eric Huffine opened the ceremony saying there are more than 100 years of stories and legends of the monster, also known as Nessie.
Preparations underway for series of concerts at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula

Aug 20, 2024 | nbcmontana.com | Laurel Staples

MISSOULA, Mont. — Washington-Grizzly Stadium at the University of Montana in Missoula is abuzz with activity as crews work to build the stage for a full slate of concerts in the coming days. NBC Montana went to the stadium to find out what it takes to get the site ready and the economic boost these large-scale concerts bring to the area. In just a short time span of only seven days, three major concerts will pack the stadium with fans -- Pearl Jam, Tyler Childers and P!NK.
Missoula police, fire return for softball match up at Kiwanis pancake event

Aug 19, 2024 | nbcmontana.com | Laurel Staples

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Guns & Hoses softball game between Missoula police and Missoula fire departments returns to Ogren Park at Allegiance Field for the Kiwanis Club's 63rd annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to noon with the game at 10:00 a.m. The event benefits youth athletics, scholarships, local youth charities and more.