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Is it about time for Lolo, Montana to secede from Missoula County?. Believe me, there are locals in Lolo that are not that loco about being part of Missoula County anymore. Marilyn in Lolo called into our statewide radio show in the last few minutes of the 9 a.m. hour. At the very last 30 seconds of our conversation, I mentioned how city council budget discussions would be taking place in Missoula, and how City Councilmember Sandy Vasecka was encouraging more public participation.

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis responded to my request to appear on Talk Back on Wednesday morning to address issues about the upcoming budget and the response to homelessness. Mayor Davis Appeared on Talk Back to Explain the City Budget. Davis began by describing her own...

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University announced Wednesday that former Bobcat point guard Xavier Bishop will be returning to Bozeman as an assistant coach. "I'm super excited to be back, especially in a place that I really love and care about and have had success at," Bishop said in a press release. "I'm super appreciative of Coach (Matt) Logie taking a chance on me, believing in me, and allowing me to be on his staff. I can't wait to get back in Brick Breeden this winter and see the fans and the community and help this team go for number four."

BOZEMAN — There are many months to go before a Big Sky champion is crowned, but Montana State head coach Tricia Binford already believes her team will challenge for that title. While discussing the team’s roster in her office in late July, Binford recognized that many things have to...

By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Class of 2025 three-star forward Dallas Washington has set some official visits to Long Beach State (Aug. 30-31) and Montana (Sept. 13-15), he told ZAGSBLOG. The 6-foot-8, 200-pound forward from Santa Margarita Catholic (CA) and the Arizona Unity Nike EYBL AAU program is also setting up UCSB and Washington State. Washington has already taken an official visit to Montana, but it counted as a junior year visit. Montana now wants to get the forward on campus for a football game. Montana will play Morehead State at home during Washington’s visit. The Montana visit was Washington’s first official. “It was nice,” Washington said. “Love the coaching staff. Montana, definitely a different feel. But I love the campus, love the coaching staff and the team.” Washington said his favorite part of the campus is the big “M” you can hike up to by the football field. He also said Montana is looking for a guy to come in and fight for a rotation spot in year one. “They’re just looking for a player that’s going to come in and work hard, that’s going to compete,” Washington said. “And I fit the style of their program and all of that.” The forward broke down some others schools involved at Peach Jam: Georgetown: “I’ve only had one good talk with one of the coaches [Jeff Battle]. So they’ve kind of been talking to my dad more. So just trying to figure out the day for that and to get out there and meet the rest of the coaching staff and all of that. It’s a historic program. Good players have come out of there.” Long Beach State: “I’ve been on the campus a couple times when I was younger. My dad grew up in Long Beach, so I’m familiar with the area. And I love the coaching staff.” UCSB: “They like me, are trying to get me on campus. They want me to watch practice and see the campus and talk to the staff. I don’t know much right now, so just waiting to get on campus and talk to them and the coaching staff more.” Washington State: “They just got a new staff. Their staff was really good at Eastern Washington too. So I’m just excited to get out there, see the campus, and talk to the rest of their staff as well.” The head coaches of all of these programs were in to see Washington at Peach Jam. The forward’s best game of the tournament came vs. Nightrydas Elite, where he scored nine points and grabbed four rebounds in just 13 minutes. “I’m just an all-around player,” Washington said of his game. “I’m really focused on playing a lot of defense and getting my game started on the defensive end. I can play inside, play in the post, get to the basket and shoot the ball.” Washington isn’t the only athlete in the family. His father, Nelson Washington, was a walk-on basketball player at San Jose State. His mother, Heather Washington, played volleyball for the Spartans. Washington also has two sisters. One is at Fordham University majoring in dance and the other is a professional dancer for the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Washington is ranked the No. 133 overall prospect in the 2025 class by 247Sports. His favorite NBA player is Kevin Durant. Follow Sam Lance on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook.

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is pleased to announce key promotions and new staff positions as the hunter-based, conservation group continues to flourish. Jennifer Doherty has been promoted to the role of managing director of mission operations while Riza Lesser has been promoted to the newly...

A bubbling feud within the neighborhood came to a head when one early Saturday morning in July, Luhman says a big metal gate went up, blocking access from one side of the subdivision to the other.

A significant milestone for rural health care in Montana Friday as community leaders, health care professionals, area residents, and local officials gathered to break ground on a new 36,000-square-foot critical access hospital and integrated rural health clinic in Harlowton. The project aims to transform health care access for residents in Wheatland County and the surrounding areas.

As Belgrade continues to grow, so do the needs of its seniors. That’s why the city is asking for a permanent levy to help support the Belgrade Senior Center.

Gov. Mark Gordon wanted feedback on a plan to allow guns at the Wyoming Capitol. But when the time came Monday to testify, only a few members of the public took him up on his offer. A dozen people spoke at the Wyoming State Building Commission meeting — half attended...

JACKSON, Wyoming — A woman was killed in a severe crash on Wyoming Highway 22 in the Teton Pass Wednesday afternoon. Wyoming Highway Patrol spokesman Arron Healy says an RV was traveling eastbound on the highway down a steep mountain grade pulling a Ford F-150 behind other traffic at about 4 p.m.

CASPER, Wyo. — A climber at Lake Point Climbing Area fell to their death Wednesday, Aug. 14, according to the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office. The climber, who was from out of the country and visiting Wyoming, fell about 50 feet and passed away shortly after falling, the sheriff’s office reported.

Despite a few cooler days over the last week, several wildfires continue to burn in the Treasure State. According to InciWeb data shared by MTfireinfo.org, there are currently 56 active fires burning across the state (8/9/24), including 6 new ones in the last 24 hours. So far this season there have been a staggering 1,325 fires in Montana.

A new state record has been made for the largest Chinook salmon caught in the state at Fort Peck Lake by Malta native Jim Fauth, weighing 32.62 pounds.

A new poll of 538 registered voters in Montana shows Republican candidate Tim Sheehy leading incumbent Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) by 6 points, 50.8 percent to 44.7 percent. The poll, commissioned by NonStop Local, a regional network of television stations, and conducted by American Pulse Research and Polling, was conducted Saturday through Monday.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received reports of dead or dying fish in Thompson Falls, Noxon, and Cabinet Gorge reservoirs in Sanders County and Rogers Lake in Flathead County. Montana FWP reports summer fish kills in Sanders, Flathead Counties due to low oxygen. The following is a press release...

BILLINGS, Mont. – People usually come to the fair for fun, but one woman says she left wounded and fearing for her family's well-being after an alleged physical altercation that took place on MetraPark grounds Tuesday night. "...it was really scary for all of us, we were terrified. I...

Cascade County Commissioners voted unanimously to accept a $51,424 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support its ongoing efforts at the former Anaconda Mining Company’s smelter and refinery superfund site in the Black Eagle area. The site has three operable units:. OU-1 includes Art Higgins Memorial Park...

MISSOULA COUNTY, Mont. – Missoula County Commissioners have decided to approve an expansion for the Western Materials gravel operation south of Lolo. The decision came after a year of debate and multiple public hearings. The gravel pit currently operates across 66 acres and, with the recent approval, could extend...