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Body of missing Minnesota hiker recovered in Beartooth Mountains of Montana
The body of missing Twin Cities hiker Dylan Honnoll was recovered by a helicopter crew Wednesday in the Beartooth Mountains of south-central Montana, a day after ground search crews found it fully submerged in East Rosebud Creek. Search and rescue teams had been searching for Honnoll since he fell into...
Puget Sound Energy building two massive wind energy projects in Montana
RAPELJE — As Montana citizens and groups pressure the state’s largest public utility, NorthWestern Energy, to add more renewable energy to its portfolio while the company continues pushing a series of natural-gas power plants, a Washington-based utility is building an expansive wind farm that will send power to the Seattle area. Puget Sound Energy is also […]
Verizon-Cellular Plus holds annual backpack giveaway for families in Montana
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Preparing kids to return to the classrooms can be one of the most expensive times of the year for parents. According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend, on average, $875 dollars per household on back to school supplies.
Hurricane Force Winds, Thunderstorms Slam West Central Montana
More than 10,000 customers remain without power this morning, following the Thursday evening storm. Outages are scattered through Missoula, west to Alberton and east to Clinton, as well as the Northern Bitterroot. Missoula Water is asking its customers to conserve water because they're having to use generators to power their...
Two Montana ballot initiative groups say they’ve met signature requirements
After county election officials processed another 16,000 signatures from inactive Montana voters this week as ordered by a district court in Helena, proponents of three ballot initiatives said Wednesday they had easily surpassed the signature thresholds necessary to make the ballot in November. Counties had until noon Wednesday to finish counting the thousands of additional […]
Boulder-Arrowhead/Big Sky softball defeated by Idaho, needs win to stay in Northwest Region tourney
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Billings' Boulder-Arrowhead/Big Sky majors softball team, representing Montana at the Little League Softball Northwest Region Tournament, was defeated 10-5 by Eagle, Idaho in Wednesday's semifinal round, sending Team Montana to the elimination bracket with a win needed to keep its run in the tourney alive.
NorthWestern Energy, Montana-Dakota Utilities ask PSC for new rate hikes
NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities both are making rate requests that would increase customers’ power bills — following significant rate hikes approved last year. In August 2023, the Montana Public Service Commission approved additional revenue for MDU that meant a 9.1% increase for residential electric customers, although MDU wanted even more. In October 2023, the […]
Montana's Junior Bergen, Montana State's Marcus Wehr named to Shrine Bowl watchlist
MISSOULA — Montana's Junior Bergen and Montana State's Marcus Wehr are among nine players from the Big Sky Conference to earn a place on the East-West Shrine Bowl 1,000, an annual watchlist of the top NFL prospects that are all-star game eligible in the coming season. The list is...
Water in Missoula impacted by severe thunderstorm
MISSOULA, Mont. — City of Missoula Public Works and Mobility announced thunderstorms are impacting water in the area. Officials urge the public to conserve water until power is restored. The pumps are running on generators with limited ability to refuel. City of Missoula Public Works and Mobility posted the...
Lunch in the Park an Uptown Success; Dinner in the Park coming next week
The Butte Parks & Trails Foundation definitely deserves a pat on the back. Lunch in the Park resumed late Wednesday morning with a full street of food trucks, a park full of hungry music lovers and a fantastic acoustic show by this week's headliner, Cruz Contreras on the main stage/gazebo. And despite some rainclouds on the horizon, it turned out to be a great afternoon with some fantastic music, delicious food and plenty of stuff for the kids.
You Can Apply for Your 2023 Missoula Property Tax Rebate Soon
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Thursday, August 15 will be the first day Montanans will be able to apply for their 2023 Montana Property Tax Rebates. I spoke this week with Jason Slead, Communications Director with the Montana Department of Revenue, to get a primer on how Montanans can successfully navigate the process of applying for and receiving their final property tax rebate. He first directed readers to a special website.
‘They lost our dog?!’ Hawaiian Airlines flies dog to wrong city
"Jello is now home. He's with everybody else. He's with the family and everything is fine. You know, it's a story with a very happy ending, and we're very grateful for that," said Jello's owner, Claudia Rapkoch.
The Big Sky Balloon Rally takes off this week!
BILLINGS, Mont. - Starting this Thursday, keep your eyes to the skies - because chances are they're going to be filled with an array of beautiful hot air balloons!. This beloved sight has been a Magic City tradition for nearly a decade now, all made possible through the hard work of the "Big Sky Balloon Rally" team.
Montana Food Bank Network is highlighting Hardin meal program
Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) in partnership with No Kid Hungry, knows the impact of providing summer meals during what is known to be the hungriest months for kiddos. MFBN is highlighting Hardin Public School Districts non-congregate meal program this month. Children look forward to the sound of the Dog...
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