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New Course Could Land You a Job at Upcoming Missoula Concerts
You know that feeling you get when the lights go down right before the headlining act takes the stage? The feeling of anticipation and excitement. The feeling you needed so much that you paid to buy a ticket and experience it. That feeling is all thanks to dozens of people behind the scenes who make concerts and live events happen.
Wolf hunting regulations set for upcoming season
State wildlife officials have set regulations for the upcoming wolf hunting season. The Fish and Wildlife Commission approved a quota of 334 wolves to be killed by hunting or trapping in the 2024-2025 season, which starts later this fall. It’s an increase from last year’s quota of 313 wolves.
Hoot Owl restrictions lifted on sections of the Big Hole River
State wildlife officials Friday lifted fishing restrictions on a section of the Big Hole River. The stretch of the river from the Maiden Rock Fishing Access Site north of Melrose to the confluence with the North Fork of the Big Hole is now unrestricted and open to fishing any time of the day.
Northwestern Finishes Weekend Out West Unbeaten
BUTTE, Mont. – The No. 2-ranked Northwestern volleyball team showed its muscle on Saturday, knocking down two opponents receiving votes in Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) and Rocky Mountain (Mont.) to finish their Big Sky Challenge slate. "We picked up two hard-fought wins today," commented head coach Kyle Van Den Bosch. "I...
The Missoula Paddleheads Are In EA Sports College Football 25
EA Sports College Football 25 has been the biggest thing in sports culture for the last month. Everyone and their mother (except for me because I'm not willing to spend $500 on a Playstation 5) is playing the highly anticipated game. The game features all your favorite FBS College Football teams and traditions, but if you want to play with the Montana Grizzlies you can thank one gamer (read more below).
Assessment increases on city’s Aug. 20 agenda
City Commissioners are scheduled to review and vote on multiple assessments during their Aug. 20 meeting. The commission is required to annually set the assessments as part of its budget process. Commissioners adopted the budget, which includes these assessment increases, for the current fiscal year during their July 16 meeting.
Democrats are dwindling in Wyoming. A primary election law further reduces their influence
In some far reaches of rural America, Democrats are flirting with extinction. In Niobrara County, Wyoming, the least-populated county in the least-populated state, only 32 are left. (AP video by Thomas Peipert) LUSK, Wyo. (AP) — In some far reaches of rural America, Democrats are flirting with extinction. In Niobrara County, Wyoming, the least-populated county in the least-populated state, Becky Blackburn is one of just 32 left. Her neighbors call her “the crazy Democrat,” although it’s more a term of endearment than derision. Some less populated counties have fewer. There are 21 Democrats in Clark County, Idaho, and 20 in Blaine County, Nebraska. But Niobrara County’s Democrats, who account for just 2.6% of registered voters, are the most outnumbered by Republicans in the 30 states that track local party affiliation, according to Associated Press election data.
Oscar Nominated Actress Gena Rowlands Starred in a Movie About Montana
News broke last night and this morning about the death of actress Gena Rowlands. She might be most well known for playing Allie in "The Notebook" and in my opinion, her death in that movie is one of the most moving scenes in all of cinema. This morning Gena Rowlands...
Warm and sunny summer skies this weekend with a brief chance of storms Sunday evening
MONTANA - Today's weather is picture perfect for fun in the summertime fun!. Our radar is perfectly quiet this afternoon with widespread and temperatures rising through the mid-80's in many areas to accompany this glorious sunny day. Lows tonight reach mild temperatures in the 50's and 60's before daytime highs...
Health department holds hearing on abortion licensure rules
HELENA — Proponents and opponents of new licensure requirements for Montana abortion clinics testified Friday in a virtual public hearing, offering conflicting views on how the state should regulate one group of health care providers. The hearing, a requirement for state agencies that draft new administrative rules, comes after...
The Montana Fire Report: Aug. 10–16
This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. Over the last week, Montana’s rainy weather held off new fires and rapid growth of those already burning. Though a large number of personnel continue working to contain blazes across the state, no fires grew at a substantial pace.
Montana is the First State to Apply for Federal Broadband Funds
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The federal government has allocated $40 billion to expand high-speed internet access through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, and Montana officials are proud to be the first in line to access those funds. I spoke with Misty Ann Giles, Director of the...
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