Before joining Peter Christian on the air in 2012 I worked at a number of odd jobs that range from selling board games and scooping up dog doo to teaching English in Japan and coaching award-winning debate teams. I was in trouble most of my childhood for talking too much in class, now I get to get in trouble for talking on the radio. It's great!
Jon King
2014 Fire Season Shaping up to be Far Less Costly Than Recent Years
A light fire season means some big savings for Montana’s fire suppression fund. The state expects to spend about 19 million dollars on fighting fires each year recently, but Montana State Forester with the DNRC Bob Harrington says we’ve only barely dipped into the fund so far this year.
Montana Headlines for June 18, 2014
The final Ravalli County Treasurer's report is released, snow shuts down a mountain pass, and a man is charged with stealing a motorcycle and hitting a child in the head are just a few of today's headlines.
Flooding Causes Fishing and Camping Site Closures Along Bitterroot and Blackfoot Rivers
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks spokeswoman Vivica Crowser says flooding along Western Montana rivers is triggering closures for multiple fishing access sites and campgrounds on the Bitterroot River.
Surprising Drop in Montana Crime in 2013, Lowest Crime Rate in a Decade
In 2013, Montana saw a huge reduction in the number of reported crimes, not only in comparison to 2012, but going all the way back to 2005.
Montana Unemployment Rate Stuck at 5.2 Percent for Third Straight Month
Montana finished out 2013 with an unemployment rate stuck at 5.2 percent in December.
New Report Shows Over 13,000, Mostly Older, Montanans Enroll for Obamacare Coverage
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new data on Monday, January 13, showing the number of Montanans who had enrolled for health insurance in the new Affordable Care Act marketplace between October and December 2013.
Elk Harvests Up, Deer Harvests Down During First Week of Hunting Season
Hunting season is well underway and according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks spokeswoman Vivica Crowser Elk hunters in Western Montana have been doing better in 2013 than last year.
Hospice Care Foundation Break-In Makes Event Preparation Difficult
The Hospice Care Foundation in Missoula suffered a big hit on August 19, when vandals broke into their Main Street location.
Montana Bee Keepers on the Lookout for Bee Swarms, What to do if You See One
In early spring, Montanans may come into contact with bee swarms that have gone off in search of a new hive. These swarms may look intimidating, but they are a great opportunity for local bee keepers.
Over 20 Million Dollars Pouring in to Montana Department of Revenue Every Day as Tax Season Closes
As tax season comes to a close, last minute filers are keeping workers at the Montana Department of Revenue are on their toes.
Nearly 250 Thousand Montanans Still Need to Do Their Taxes, Montana Department of Revenue Expands Services
The tax deadline is almost here and many Montanan's still haven't paid their taxes.
All 23 Proposed Executive Orders Pertaining to Gun Violence
Read all of the President's proposed gun regulations along with the President's gun violence plan and a full list of planned executive orders.