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7 Events If Montana Hosted The Olympics
I can picture it now: the Olympic Torch is lit in Miles City and conveyed to Missoula by all the famous Montanans. In the most eclectic of Olympic torch bearers, we have Phil Jackson, Brent Musburger (if he's still spry enough), Dana Carvey, Brock Osweiler, the ghost of Jeannette Rankin and J.K. Simmons. Now that's what I call an opening ceremony.
Missoula County Sets Stage II Fire Restrictions
The Missoula County Commissioners have set fire restrictions for Missoula County, according to a press release sent out Thursday afternoon. The restrictions were implemented after a vote on Thursday morning and will go into effect at 12:01 am Friday, July 19. Yesterday, Missoula County announced via a Facebook post that...
Missoula planning board backs ‘town center’ subdivision at Wye
(Missoula Current) A mixed-use development planned for the Wye received an enthusiastic and unanimous recommendation for approval by members of the Consolidated Planning Board on Tuesday night. Grass Valley Gardens, which consists of 187 acres south of Highway 10, is proposed as a Planned Unit Development that looks to create...
The Six Heaviest Breakdowns by Australian Bands (Chosen by Jake Taylor of In Hearts Wake)
Here are the six heaviest breakdowns by Australian bands, chosen by In Hearts Wake vocalist Jake Taylor. The metal scene Down Under is (and has been) alive and thriving, from death metal and goregrind to some of the world's premiere metalcore acts, and so much more. For over a decade, In Hearts Wake have consistently proven themselves to be powerhouse within this wide-ranging continental scene (including neighboring country New Zealand) with their blend of metalcore, nu-metal and hardcore.
Beacon Hill Fire Ignites West Of Missoula
With crews battling the Miller Peak fire southeast of Missoula, two more fires sprouted up east and west of Missoula. The Lolo National Forest Facebook page informed the public early Thursday morning a fire began west of St. Regis. "Lolo Nationa Forest Firefighters are responding to a new fire start...
The Seven Songs Slipknot Played at Their First-Ever Ozzfest Show
Over 25 years ago, Slipknot, who hadn't even released their debut album yet, played their first-ever Ozzfest show — a seven-song set of absolute fury. The hell-raising event's 1999 excursion launched on May 27, bringing some of metal's most premiere acts, up-and-comers and hopeful unknowns on a long road through the U.S. and Canada, wrapping up at the end of July.
UPDATE: University of Montana’s ‘Monte’ Wins Another Award
UPDATE 7/19/24/ 7:30am- Congratulations to the University of Montana's mascot Monte for wining the latest edition of the Big Sky Conference's Mascot Challenge. Monte defeated the University of Idaho's "Joe Vandal". This makes it a back-to-back win for Monte, who took home the crown last year. The University of Montana...
Missoula group seeking plastic ban fundraising for signature gathering
(Missoula Current) A push to place a proposed ban on single-use plastics before Missoula voters this November must raise more than 8,400 signatures over the coming weeks. To do that, Plastic Free Missoula is looking to raise money to pay a team of signature gatherers. This week, it launched a GoFundMe account to raise $20,000. As of Tuesday morning, the effort had netted $1,775.
City considers mini pigs as pets; opponents say they ‘oink, grunt and groan’
(Missoula Current) Stella Nall told members of the Missoula City Council on Wednesday that her lifelong dream has always been to own a pig as a pet. Not just any pig, she said, but a mini pig. Nall has thought of this for many years and dressed as a pig...
Brujeria Sampler / Backing Singer Pinche Peach Dies at 57
Longtime Brujeria backing singer and sampler Pinche Peach has died at the age of 57. The news was delivered by the band in a social media post, revealing that the musician had passed away on July 17 after dealing with "serious heart complications." "I never thought I would have to...
ZZ Top Bassist Shares Biggest Regret About Viral Instrument
ZZ Top's Elwood Francis has become a key part of the band's live lineup, but he has one major regret about his performances. That would be having introduced the gigantic bright yellow 17-string bass guitar into the live shows and it gaining viral popularity as a result. Back in 2022,...
Britney Spears Tells Osbournes to ‘F–k Off’ In Long Response to Diss
Pop star Britney Spears is clapping back at Ozzy Osbourne and the Osbourne family after a recent discussion on TikTok videos on The Osbournes podcast resulted in a dig at her social media dance videos. In recent years, Spears has used her social media to share some of her dance...
The Best Nu-Metal Album of Each Year Since 1994
In nu-metal's 30-year run as a subgenre, which albums are the best?. There's no genre of music that elicits as many mixed reactions as nu-metal. Combining metallic heaviness with hip-hop vocals and attitude turned out to be the post-Nirvana rock phenomenon for the world to cling to. When bands such as Korn and Limp Bizkit burst onto the scene, there was an instant reaction from the public, causing legions of new fans to rock JNCOs and chain wallets.
True Crime Montana Style! UM Launches New Criminology Degree
The bad guys have one more thing to really worry about now that the Griz are on the case!. Okay, way overdid that one. Still, UM News Service tells us that judging by the amount of interested applicants already, it appears a new degree is taking the campus by storm. Faculty modernized the curriculum and built criminology into a stand-alone Bachelor of Arts degree.
Setlist + Video – Creed Launch First Tour In 12 Years
After making their return to the stage aboard the Summer of '99 cruises earlier this year (and a handful of special and brief public performances), Creed have officially launched their first full-scale tour in 12 years. The rock legends played a 16-song set in Green Bay, Wisconsin, alongside special guests Switchfoot and Finger Eleven.
New Housing Development Underway Near ZooMontana
A new housing project is underway on Billings' West End. Perhaps you've noticed the heavy equipment moving dirt for infrastructure at the south end of Shiloh Drive, near ZooMontana. I stopped to grab a couple of quick pictures last week, pondering what the development might be. "It's probably another shopping...
Robbery Suspect Attacks Missoula Grocery Store Employee
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 13, 2024, Missoula Police Department officers were dispatched to a local grocery store for a possible robbery. The 911 caller was an employee of the store and stated a male had “got physical” during a shoplifting. When officers arrived on the scene, the suspect had left the area. An officer met with two employees and obtained brief statements from them.
Producer Tommy Doesn’t Understand The Trolley Problem
Today's post has experienced a changing of tracks of its own, a joke that will make more sense in just a moment. I've always been a fan of philosophical questions. It's always been fun for me to see how other people address various situations, like say, if a trolley was barreling down a track and you had to choose who to save, who would you save, and why?
President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
This is a developing story. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a press release on Wednesday. Biden experienced respiratory symptoms that included a runny nose, a cough and fatigue, according to the statement. He was tested in Las Vegas following his first scheduled event for the day.
Who Is the Band Playing Creed + Cheap Trick Covers at the Republican National Convention?
For those wondering if Creed had performed at the 2024 Republican National Convention, that was actually the Nashville-based band Sixwire who were taking those in attendance "higher" as Donald Trump left the floor to the rock radio favorite Tuesday night (July 16). The veteran band have been earning some raves...
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