Archive for October 24th, 2017
Montana Tourism on the Rise
UM research shows the number of visitors to Montana increased by five percent and that they spent more than $3 billion in 2016. Maria Anderson reports how a recent study shows how tourism affects the state.
Montana Suicide Project analyzes data to fill in the gaps of mental healthcare
Montana has the third highest suicide rate in the country, and one UM research project surrounding the issue is trying to find suicide prevention programs that will actually work for Montanans. Reporter Meri DeMarois found out how these researchers for the Montana Suicide Project are using Montana-specific data to affect change at a higher level.
New Flu Vaccines Come to Montana
Students and members of the community are both worried about flu season. Aunica Koch looks into what they are doing to avoid the virus and new versions of flu vaccines that are available this year.
City Council Candidates Appeal to Young Voters
Wayne Stevenson reports on a recent city council candidates forum hosted by Forward Montana at The Badlander. These candidates addressed concerns like climate change, municipal debt, and more issues that they feel University of Montana students and other issues they believe young people in Missoula care about.
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