AM 1240 KLYQ » safety http://klyq.com Hamilton's News Talk Leader Thu, 23 May 2013 03:11:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Washington Elementary School to Conduct Practice Drill April 26 http://klyq.com/washington-elementary-school-to-conduct-practice-drill-april-26/ http://klyq.com/washington-elementary-school-to-conduct-practice-drill-april-26/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:03:47 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=105501 The Washington Elementary School will have a full-scale emergency drill Friday, April 26, starting about 1 p.m.

In a Hamilton School District 3 news release, officials said the drill will test the response of Hamilton area police, fire department, Marcus Daly Hospital, Montana Highway Patrol, Disaster Emergency Services and other organizations that respond to emergencies

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]]> http://klyq.com/girl-foils-kidnapping-secret-code-word/feed/ 0 Hemera Should Your Dog Wear a Yellow Ribbon? http://klyq.com/should-your-dog-wear-a-yellow-ribbon/ http://klyq.com/should-your-dog-wear-a-yellow-ribbon/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:55:25 +0000 Joy Larson http://kyssfm.com/?p=138877 In past years yellow ribbons were used to commemorate soldiers away at war and could be seen on almost every street. They were tied to trees, fences, mailboxes and even cars. However, today that yellow ribbon has a new meaning. Yes, thanks to The Yellow Dog Project, you can now see yellow ribbons tied to dog leashes all across the United States.

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]]> http://klyq.com/should-your-dog-wear-a-yellow-ribbon/feed/ 0 Hamilton School Superintendent Lists Safety Procedures http://klyq.com/hamilton-school-superintendent-lists-safety-procedures/ http://klyq.com/hamilton-school-superintendent-lists-safety-procedures/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:51:22 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=76471 Hamilton School District Superintendent Tom Korst sent out a letter this week to parents, guardians and the public, outlining the safety programs in place in School District #3.

Korst emphasized that the district's emergency operations plan was developed and is fully in place, with partnership from the Hamilton Police, Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department, Public Health Department, Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, county and Hamilton government and the 911 Center

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]]> http://klyq.com/hamilton-school-superintendent-lists-safety-procedures/feed/ 0 Hamilton's Washington Elementary School. (KLYQ Photo) Montana Dept of Transportation Creates Good Video on Drunk Driving http://klyq.com/montana-dept-of-transportation-creates-good-video-on-drunk-driving/ http://klyq.com/montana-dept-of-transportation-creates-good-video-on-drunk-driving/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:25:00 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=73585 Here's a new video with a touch of humor from the Montana Department of Transportation.

We like the use of the carts at the new Hub entertainment center, out toward the airport. Using a loose version of the "Mythbusters" format, they test the usefulness of those "beer goggles" that that featured in Safety Day demonstrations around the state

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]]> http://klyq.com/montana-dept-of-transportation-creates-good-video-on-drunk-driving/feed/ 0 Montana Dept of Transportation drunk driving video. (YouTube/MDT) Tis the Season for Missoula House Fires http://klyq.com/tis-the-season-for-missoula-house-fires/ http://klyq.com/tis-the-season-for-missoula-house-fires/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:05:40 +0000 Nikki http://1075zoofm.com/?p=85782 For the second time this month, I was scrambling to get out of my third story apartment in a panic. Both my neighbors and myself are dealing with an electrical malfunction (which seems unlikely, given that we reside in a brand new complex), or we have a derelict on our hands who finds it humorous to pull a highly illegal stunt - such as pulling our fire alarm.

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]]> http://klyq.com/tis-the-season-for-missoula-house-fires/feed/ 0 Flickr.com (HAM guy) Is Your Car One of the 7 Million Toyota Is Recalling? http://klyq.com/is-your-car-one-of-the-7-million-toyota-is-recalling/ http://klyq.com/is-your-car-one-of-the-7-million-toyota-is-recalling/#comments Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:00:11 +0000 Mike Adams http://tsminteractive.com/?p=145649 Toyota Motor Corporation announced on Wednesday that it will recall more than seven million vehicles to fix a power window issue that the manufacturer says could present a risk for fire.

According to a press release issued by the Japanese automaker, the voluntary recall is to inspect and apply special fluorine grease to the driver’s-side Power Window Master Switch (everyone's favorite car part) because it may become “notchy” when operated.

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]]> http://klyq.com/is-your-car-one-of-the-7-million-toyota-is-recalling/feed/ 0 Joe Raedle, Getty Images Safety is Important for Area Motorcyclists http://klyq.com/safety-is-important-for-missoula-motorcyclists/ http://klyq.com/safety-is-important-for-missoula-motorcyclists/#comments Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:06:27 +0000 brooke http://kyssfm.com/?p=65052 Each day, I notice more and more motorcyclists cruising the streets. It wouldn’t be a big deal if they always obeyed the rules of the road and were courteous to other drivers. Unfortunately, that has not been the case — at least in my experience

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]]> http://klyq.com/safety-is-important-for-missoula-motorcyclists/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy of Base Camp Baker/Flickr Are Fair Rides Safe in Montana? http://klyq.com/are-fair-rides-safe-in-montana/ http://klyq.com/are-fair-rides-safe-in-montana/#comments Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:16:28 +0000 brooke http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=91496 It’s fair season in Montana, and that means folks across the state are gearing up for a days-long overload of carnival games, fried food and, of course, rides.

But, as you turn the kids loose to get their thrills on attractions with names like the Zipper, the Scrambler and the Tilt-a-Whirl, you might be wondering just how safe those rides really are.

When I w

]]> http://klyq.com/are-fair-rides-safe-in-montana/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy of JOE-3PO/Flickr River Safety Tips from Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks [AUDIO] http://klyq.com/river-safety-tips-from-montana-fish-wildlife-and-parks-audio/ http://klyq.com/river-safety-tips-from-montana-fish-wildlife-and-parks-audio/#comments Sat, 07 Jul 2012 09:17:01 +0000 Peter Christian http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=89075 After a 44 year-old Anaconda woman was drowned in the Blackfoot River on July 4th, authorities are reminding recreationists who are rafting or tubing on Western Montana rivers to use safety equipment and common sense. Vivaca Crowser is Public Education Coordinator for Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks. She says area rivers are still running high and fast, and the cold water can slow reaction times, especially during the hot days to come next week.

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]]> http://klyq.com/river-safety-tips-from-montana-fish-wildlife-and-parks-audio/feed/ 0 photo courtesy of Polka Dot/thinkstock.com Parks and Recreation Asks Drivers to Slow Down [AUDIO] http://klyq.com/parks-and-recreation-ask-drivers-to-slow-down-audio/ http://klyq.com/parks-and-recreation-ask-drivers-to-slow-down-audio/#comments Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:32:31 +0000 Peter Christian http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=84437 Summer activities grab kids' attention.

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]]> http://klyq.com/parks-and-recreation-ask-drivers-to-slow-down-audio/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy of istockphoto/thinkstock.com Are You Planning to Grill for Memorial Day? — Survey of the Day http://klyq.com/are-you-planning-to-grill-for-memorial-day-survey-of-the-day/ http://klyq.com/are-you-planning-to-grill-for-memorial-day-survey-of-the-day/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 10:33:01 +0000 Jeremy Taylor http://tsminteractive.com/?p=102287 Memorial Day is known as the unofficial start of grilling season.

So does that mean you will be firing up your barbecue come May 28?

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]]> http://klyq.com/are-you-planning-to-grill-for-memorial-day-survey-of-the-day/feed/ 0 Scot Rumery, Flickr Lessons from the Titanic http://klyq.com/lessons-from-the-titanic/ http://klyq.com/lessons-from-the-titanic/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:24:40 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=35709 Safety tips for the ages.

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]]> http://klyq.com/lessons-from-the-titanic/feed/ 0 (Courtesy of Orin Zebest/flickr) A New Way to Take Your Kids to Daly School http://klyq.com/a-new-way-to-take-your-kids-to-daly-school/ http://klyq.com/a-new-way-to-take-your-kids-to-daly-school/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:05:48 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=3534 Work has begun on the new driveway for buses and parents at Hamilton's Daly Elementary School.
Superintendent Duby Santee said the new road will be a one-way route starting on Kurtz Lane east of the school

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]]> http://klyq.com/a-new-way-to-take-your-kids-to-daly-school/feed/ 0 The Daly School "roundabout" will disappear (KLYQ Photo) Road Department Featured in Video http://klyq.com/road-department-featured-in-video/ http://klyq.com/road-department-featured-in-video/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:01:25 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=1709 The Ravalli County Road and Bridge Department was selected for a new workplace safety video from WorkSafeMT. The DVD was filmed as the crews worked and interviews were included from Supervisor David Ohnstad and the staff that helped create the safety program including Curt Jevning

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]]> http://klyq.com/road-department-featured-in-video/feed/ 0 Calm down in the work zones! http://klyq.com/calm-down-in-the-work-zones/ http://klyq.com/calm-down-in-the-work-zones/#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:26:36 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=1634 April 4-8 is Work Zone Safety Week in Ravalli County. The Ravalli County Road and Bridge Department has tips for those encountering road construction projects - such as the one on US 93 around Victor

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