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UM study abroad canceled through July Study abroad travel through the University of Montana is restricted through July 31, Associate Director of Global Engagement Marja Unkuri-Chaudhry stated in an email sent to some University faculty and staff. She stated that the decision was made after considering several factors, including national travel advisories, emerging COVID-19 variants and difficulty with vaccine rollout.  “University of Montana recognizes the importance of life-changing international experiences and the vaccine provides hope that the university community can soon take ad...

While this tragedy occurred far from us here in western Montana, it is a sobering reminder of potentially dangerous conditions all over the state.

City of Missoula Warns of Avalanche Danger on Mount Jumbo Missoula City Fire Chief Jeff Brandt provided more details after sending personnel up the mountain. “We sent Travis Kraft and Tim Laroche on top of the mountain yesterday,” said Chief Brandt. “They were able to do some sampling and take a look at conditions and there's not a huge risk going on right now, but we know we're leaning forward into that and making sure our processes and our information is good. They were able to take some sampling up there, and we did some great work with some drones as well on flight paths and then ge...

Avalanche danger present on Missoula's Mount Jumbo Megan Mannering/MTN News and last updated 2021-02-19 23:43:46-05 UPDATE: 3:09 p.m. - Feb. 19, 2021 MISSOULA - An avalanche warning was issued on Friday by the Missoula City Fire Department for Mount Jumbo. It should be stressed that there is no immediate threat to the public, but a warning like this is never something to take lightly. MTN News talked with Fire Chief Jeff Brandt who noted that with increasing snow levels -- and the inconsistent weather we’ve had lately -- his department reached out to the West Central Montana Avalanche Ce...