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Melissa Rafferty

Missoula

Executive Producer at KPAX-TV (Missoula, MT)

Executive Producer @kpaxnews Missoula since 2003. WI native #onwisconsin

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  • 6 days ago | kpax.com | Mark Martin |Melissa Rafferty

    MISSOULA — Inside the sanctuary of St. Francis Xavier Parish, visitors are greeted by breathtaking beauty that has stood the test of time for more than 130 years. The historic church features stunning murals adorning the walls and ceiling, colorful stained-glass windows, a majestic organ, and a compelling altar area.

  • 1 week ago | kpax.com | Mark Martin |Melissa Rafferty

    KALISPELL — Kali Decker's fourth-grade classroom at Cornelius Hedges Elementary School in Kalispell is a place where calm focus meets engaging education. Students actively participate in discussions and work diligently toward success under her guidance. Decker recently received the April "One Class at a Time" award, which includes a $500 grant.

  • 2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Melissa Rafferty

    MISSOULA — A popular democratic congresswoman from New York will join Senator Bernie Sanders next week for Missoula's rally. KPAX confirmed Wednesday evening that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, known as AOC, will join the Vermont lawmaker on April 16th for his Fighting Oligarchy rally at the Adams Center. The two Democrats have held rallies across the country to oppose what they characterize as "oligarchy" and "authoritarianism" under the Trump Administration.

  • 3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Melissa Rafferty

    MISSOULA — In a significant legal development, a group of plaintiffs has secured a temporary restraining order against the state of Montana concerning the controversial House Bill 121 — also known as the bathroom bill. Missoula District Court Judge Shane Vannatta issued the order. The plaintiffs allege that the newly adopted legislation violates their constitutional rights under the Montana Constitution. The law was signed into effect by Governor Greg Gianforte on March 27.

  • 3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Mark Martin |Melissa Rafferty

    MISSOULA — The 12 southwestern Montana regional winners of the Montana Department of Natural Resources "Keep Montana Green Art Contest" have been announced. This year's regional contest received a record-breaking 160 entries from schools across six counties. “The dedication and imagination of these young artists is so inspiring,” said DNRC Missoula Unit Fire Adapted Communities Coordinator Olivia Anderson.

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Melissa Rafferty
Melissa Rafferty @MelRafferty
5 Mar 24

Come work with me! We have an amazing team of journalists.

Sheryl Reeder
Sheryl Reeder @sherylr74635840

Enjoy life in the great outdoors while sharing important information with your community. KPAX, The E.W. Scripps Company CBS station in Missoula, Montana is seeking a News Producer to join our team! Apply here: https://t.co/b4xu5qVBSB https://t.co/LDqp8kdR3Z

Melissa Rafferty
Melissa Rafferty @MelRafferty
4 Jan 23

RT @ReedReports: Newsy is now Scripps News! Still available coast-to-coast for FREE over the air (95%+ of the US) & streaming on connected…

Melissa Rafferty
Melissa Rafferty @MelRafferty
27 Dec 22

RT @kpaxnews: TRAFFIC ALERT ---> MDT has now closed Highway 35 between Polson and Yellow Bay due to rockslides. https://t.co/rGfrS30MEh