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Making Ends Meet
This occasional series of news reporting, call-in programs, and town hall
meetings explores Montanans' ability to make ends meet.
Audio Archives
YPR News Audio Archive
YPR maintains an archive of News Director Jackie Yamanaka's and YPR reporter
Kay Erickson's recent stories. They are available for on-demand streaming
using the Windows
Media format.
 Fugitive Roundup
aired July 1, 2008
Law enforcement officials nabbed 79 fugitives
across Montana during a coordinated effort for one week last month.
Dubbed Operation FALCON, the U.S. Marshals Service pooled resources
with state and local law enforcement officials to arrest fugitives—primarily
violent offenders, gang members, and sex offenders. The U.S. Marshals
released results this week. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Healthy Kids Ballot Measure
aired June 26, 2008
Supporters of a ballot measure to expand health insurance coverage for Montana children say they've gathered more than enough signatures to qualify it for the fall ballot. State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner John Morrisson was in Billings to discuss the measure. As a private citizen, he led the effort to collect petition signatures for Initiative 155. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Montana 2008 Fire Season Projection
aired June 23, 2008
Fire officials project Montana will have a more normal wildfire season this year. Federal, state and local officials briefed Governor Brian Schweitzer at the Capitol on the upcoming wildfire season. As Jackie Yamanaka reports, officials say while the early outlook is good, conditions could change quickly.
Fire Season Information: http://dnrc.mt.gov/public_interest/fireseasoninfo.asp
Fire Preparedness: http://dnrc.mt.gov/..../areyoureadyforfireseason.asp
National Interagency Coodination Center : http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/
Horseman's Week
aired June 12, 2008
Nearly 60 horsemen and women from across the United States, Ireland and England are gathering at a White Sulphur Springs area ranch for a weeklong conclave to celebrate and gain a better understanding of the horse. The event is the brainchild of horsewoman and philanthropist Parker Collier. Jackie Yamanaka has more.
People's Law Center Grants
aired June 11, 2008
A non-profit, public interest law center has granted nearly half a million dollars to organizations across the state that help low-income adult Montanans. As Jackie Yamanaka reports for our occasional series, Making Ends Meet, the grant awards came as a surprise to many of the recipients.
Election 2008
Young Voters
aired June 2, 2008
The presidential primary season will end with Montana and South Dakota heading to the polls. A large number of young people will head to the polls for the first time. They are excited to vote, knowledgeable on the issues and are taking an active role in the election process. Kay Erickson explains.
Election 2008
Chelsea Clinton in Billings
aired May 30, 2008
Chelsea Clinton was in Billings on the campaign trail on behalf of her mother. Her first stop was before a small gathering of Native Americans in Billings. Kay Erickson has more.
Election 2008
Hillary Clinton in Montana
aired May 28, 2008
Raw
Audio: Hillary Clinton's Full Remarks (WMA)
 Raw Audio: Hillary Clinton's Full Remarks (MP3)
 pictured: Sen. Clinton applauds during her rally in Billings. [photo
by Jackie Yamanaka]
Senator Hillary Clinton brought her campaign back to Montana, one week
before the state's primary election. Montana and South Dakota hold the
nation's last primaries on June third. Just over a thousand people came
to MetraPark's Montana Pavilion in Billings to hear Clinton. Jackie Yamanaka
reports.
Peace Corps - Montana
aired May 26, 2008
Montana State university and the University of Montana are among the top 25 medium-sized institutions that turn out Peace Corps volunteers. Peace Corps Director Ron Tschetter is coming to Bozeman and Missoula this week to recognize the two campuses. And as Jackie Yamanaka reports, he's also on a recruiting mission...including those who are 50 and older.
Small
Mail Plane Crash
aired May 23, 2008
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety
Board are investigating a fatal, early-morning plane crash into a construction
materials building in the Billings Heights. Kay Erickson reports.
Election 2008
Sen. Barack Obama in Montana: Raw Audio—May 19, 2008
 pictured: Sen. Obama
waves to the crowd at Crow Agency. Crow Tribal Chairman Carl Venne is
at the podium. [photo by Jackie Yamanaka]
The
following on-demand audio files represent the unedited, complete remarks
of Senator Barack Obama (D, IL), both at Billings West High School (BWHS)
and at Crow Agency. Montana's
primary election is Tuesday, June 3.
Sen.
Obama at BWHS: General Remarks (WMA)
Sen.
Obama at BWHS: General Remarks (MP3)
Sen.
Obama at BWHS: Q & A (WMA)
Sen.
Obama at BWHS: Q & A (MP3)
Sen.
Obama at Crow Agency (WMA)
Sen.
Obama at Crow Agency (MP3)
Obama Visits Billings and Crow
aired May 19, 2008
Democrat Barack Obama brought his Presidential campaign to Billings, the Crow Reservation and Bozeman on Monday. His visit comes as the presidential primary elections are wrapping up. In about two weeks Montana will hold one of the nation's last two primaries. Jackie Yamanaka reports. National Guard - PTSD Meetings
aired May 13, 2008
The Montana National Guard will hold 20 public meetings around the state to discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As Jackie Yamanaka reports, the meetings are to help returning and deploying soldiers and their families understand PTSD and help those who need support.
Montana National Guard PTSD Meeting Schedule (.pdf file)
Montana National Guard's PTSD Strategy
Medical Reserve Corps
aired May 12, 2008
A medical emergency can stress even the most equipped and prepared community's readiness plan. Yellowstone County Health Department is working to have a plan and the volunteers in place to respond to large scale emergencies and protect the health of Montana's largest urban community. Kay Erickson explains.
Yellowstone Medical Reserve Corps: http://youcanvolunteer.org/
Huckabee for Brown
aired April 30, 2008
Mike Huckabee's Complete Remarks
 pictured:
Mike Huckabee (R) [photo by Jackie Yamanaka]
Former Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee (R) made
stops in Billings and Bozeman on behalf of gubernatorial candidate Roy
Brown. The former Arkansas governor says Congress is so polarized it's
up to governors to take the lead. Huckabee says state leaders do have
influence on policies at the national level and he points to Montana's
vast energy resources as an example of the state's leverage. Huckabee
mentioned the rising cost of energy at his appearance in Billings. As
Jackie Yamanaka reports, Huckabee says the U.S. needs to wean itself
off of Middle Eastern oil.
Obama Campaign: Montana & South Dakota
aired April 30, 2008
Montana and South Dakota are the least two states to vote in this year's
primary. And with the competitive contest in the Democratic primary, heavy
hitters are trying to sway voters from both states. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Supplemental Raw Audio
Mike
Huckabee Comments on Rev. Wright Controversy
Former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee’s comment on
why he thinks the Reverend Jeremiah Wright continues to speak out despite
calls from Barack Obama’s supporters that such remarks will hurt the
Illinois Senator’s chances to become the first African American president.
College Health Insurance
aired April 29, 2008
College graduation begins Saturday with commencement for Montana State University-Billings. The pace intensifies with graduation ceremonies at University of Montana, UM Western, Montana State University and MSU northern the following Saturday. The class of 2008 will not only be leaving behind their classes, professors, friends and memories, but many will be giving up health insurance as well. Kay Erickson explains.
Jenni Lowe Anker Book Signing in Bozeman
aired April 22, 2008
Jennifer Lowe-Anker's life was turned upside-down after she received a phone call that her husband, Alex Lowe, was killed in an avalanche in the Himalaya. The Bozeman resident was widely considered one of the greatest modern technical climbers and mountaineers at the time of his death in 1999. In her book, Forget Me Not, Lowe-Anker writes about her late husband's life and his competing passions - climbing and family. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Jennifer Lowe-Anker
interviewed by Jackie Yamanaka
 Jennifer
Lowe-Anker (WMA)
Jennifer
Lowe-Anker (MP3)
Renowned alpinist Alex Lowe of Bozeman
died in 1999 during the American Shishapangma Ski Expedition, leaving
behind a wife and three children. Nearly 8 years after Lowe’s death,
his widow, Jennifer
Lowe-Anker, has written a memoir titled Forget Me Not.
Lowe-Anker talks with Jackie Yamanaka about Alex Lowe's
career, their children, and emerging from grief to a new life and love
with Conrad Anker—a surviving member of the Shishapangma
expedition and Alex Lowe's best friend.
McGrath at Yellowstone Area Bar Association
aired April 21, 2008
Supreme Court Chief Justice candidate Mike McGrath says his number one priority will be to address the delays in issuing opinions. He told a lunch meeting of the Yellowstone Area Bar Association he knows the state's high court has a heavy caseload. But McGrath says more can be done to expedite decisions. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Farm Bill - Baucus
aired April 18, 2008
Senator Max Baucus says he's pleased President Bush will sign a bill extending the current farm bill one more week. Without the action, the farm program expires this week and would revert back to the 1949 rules. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Cultural Competence Workshop
aired April 17, 2008
Discussions about cultural and racial differences are uncomfortable because
we may not have the skills to have the discussion. That's according to
Illinois-based management consultant Kenley Wade. As Jackie Yamanaka
reports, Wade is in Billings to lead a daylong workshop on cultural competency.
Audubon Conservation Center
aired April 11, 2008
A groundbreaking will be held for an environmental science lab and support facility just south of Billings. The purpose of this "wet lab" is to connect people - particularly children - to nature through hands-on science- and nature-based programs. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Alberta Bair Theater Gala 2008
aired April 10, 2008
Comedian and actor Lily Tomlin will headline the Alberta Bair Theater's
Gala 2008 event. As Jackie Yamanaka reports, the money raised from this
annual event will help more people enjoy the theater's future offerings.
Alberta Bair Theater: http://www.albertabairtheater.org/
Obama and Clinton on the Issues
aired April 7, 2008
The presidential candidates have been criss-crossing the country for months speaking on the issues. This weekend, Montanans got to hear first hand from the Democratic candidates. Both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton appeared in Butte. Jackie Yamanaka has more on what they had to say on some of the major issues.
Democratic Candidates in Butte
aired April 7, 2008
The two Democratic presidential candidates brought
their campaigns to Montana over the weekend. Attention has turned to
the state because of the tight contest between the Senators Hillary Clinton
and Barak Obama. Neither one has secured the number of votes needed to
be the Democratic nominee ahead of the upcoming Democratic convention.
As Jackie Yamanaka reports from Butte he two appeared together Saturday
night.
Democratic Candidates: Unedited Audio
2008 Mansfield-Metcalf Dinner
Senator
Barack Obama (WMA)
Senator
Barack Obama (MP3)
Senator
Hillary Clinton (WMA)
Senator
Hillary Clinton (MP3)
Both Sen. Barack
Obama (D-IL) and Sen. Hillary
Clinton (D-NY) spoke at the Montana
Democratic Party's annual Mansfield-Metcalf Dinner on April 5. Sen.
Obama spoke first, followed roughly two hours later by Sen. Clinton.
The dinner, traditionally held in Helena, was held in Butte, where some
4,000 people paid to hear the candidates in person. Both candidates were
introduced by Montana Democratic Party Chairman Dennis McDonald.
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