KGPR Great Falls Public Radio

Voices & Views ~ Amanda Powell, CCBHC Project Director

On this edition of Voices & Views, host Thomas Risberg is joined by Amanda Powell, CCBHC Project Director for an expansive discussion about Mental Health in Montana.

Electric City Currents ~ Dana Olson, WildFire Management

Electric City Currents ~ Host: Gabriel Vasichek. Today's guest is Dana Olson, a horticulturist and concerned citizen, discussing some deeper nuances of Wildlife Fire Management and its federal policies. This is an open ended discussion that does not claim to have all the answers, but it does pose some interesting questions.

 

Thank you for listening.

City Connections ~ Karen Young, 9-1-1 Dispatch Center

City Connections, with Host Lanni Klasner. This interview is with the Director of the 911 Center, Karen Young. Karen provides an overview of 911 Center operations, tips for 911 callers, and the need for more dispatchers. The 911 Center currently has six Public Safety Communications Officer (also known as a 911 Dispatcher) openings.

Letters From A Land of Grass ~ The Tightrope of Drought

I attached my latest thoughts about drought here. See what you think.

 

Thank you,

Lisa

Letters From A Land of Grass ~ Mountains on Memorial Day

We aren't perfect, but we have the chance to try for perfection because of the people who came before us.

 

Happy Memorial Day,

Lisa

Skip Walters Tribute Show ~ 5-31-22

Skip Walters, Long-time Montana DJ and friend to many, passed away recently. This is a show during his slot on KGPR, "Skip In The 60's," and it's a time to celebrate his muses, his music and his story. We send good energy and prayers that his friends and family find comfort in his many warm memories and welcoming smile.

Voices & Views ~ Jayson Olthoff

Host Thomas Risberg is joined by Jason Olthoff, Director of Marketing Associate at VisionNet, as they discuss his story, as well as the importance of community in business, networking and local organizations.

 

2022 Memorial Day Ceremony ~ Live from the Veterans Memorial in Great Falls

2022 Memorial Day Ceremony ~ Live from the Veterans Memorial in Great Falls on 5-30-2022. Sincere thanks to Matt Donnelly and Eric Peterson for linking this event with the airwaves!

You can also view this stream on the Montana Veterans Memorial Facebook Page located at the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/mtvetsmemorial/videos/504794961394806

 

Front Range Outdoors ~ Marty Bannon and the Hayduke Trail

Host Amy Grisak is joined by Gabriel and her usual co-host Marty Bannon, but this time live from 490 miles along the Hayduke Trail. We get updates and stories from Marty about the trail, the scenery, the challenges, and the similarities to the wildscapes of Montana that we know and love.

For more information on the Hayduke Trail:
http://www.hayduketrail.org/

 

Electric City Currents ~ The Lucky Valentines

On this edition of Electric City Currents, Gabriel is joined by Jamie and Shaun Carrier, musically known as The Lucky Valentines. We talk about life in Fort Benton, musical travels, performing, creative processes, and their upcoming new album. 

Website: https://www.luckyvalentines.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLuckyValentines/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLuckyValentines

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theluckyvalentines