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GFPS officials discuss finances, feasibility of baseball
The Great Falls Public Schools board budget committee met July 24 to discuss the upcoming budget, future financials, and the the feasibility of adding baseball as a high school sport. Brian Patrick, GFPS’ business operations manager, told the committee that the budget for the current fiscal year, which began July...
New $7-10 million proposal for Daylis Stadium fixes is 'doable,' superintendent says
BILLINGS — Billings Public Schools superintendent Dr. Erwin Garcia believes that an estimated $7-10 million proposal to give Daylis Stadium some much-needed renovations in time for the 2025-26 school year is "doable," he said in an interview with The Billings Gazette and 406 MT Sports on Thursday morning. The...
Another Windy Night In The Forecast For Missoula, Western Montana
After last night's insane severe thunderstorm that brought winds as high as 109 mph at the top of Mount Sentinel, we hoped it would be a relatively calm Thursday night. And although the forecast isn't calling for 109 mph, we are in line for another blustery evening. According to the...
Missoula family recounts damage done by severe storm
MISSOULA, Mont. — A Missoula County family says they are happy to be alive after needing to retreat to their basement as Wednesday nights severe storm hit Missoula with winds up to 80 miles per hour. "I have to take all my kids and my pet go to the...
Great Falls breaks nearly 100-year high temperature record Wednesday
Great Falls saw a record-breaking high daily temperature for July 24, hitting 103 degrees Wednesday afternoon at the airport. The high temp breaks a daily record of 102 set all the way back in 1929, according to the National Weather Service. Havre set a daily record with a high of 107, moving up...
Flathead Cherry Festival celebrates cherries, community
Although this year’s cherry harvest is meager, thanks to last winter’s prolonged deep freeze, it won’t stop locals and tourists alike from attending the much-anticipated Flathead Cherry Festival. The annual event returns to Polson July 27-28, filling downtown with cherry-themed festivities, food vendors, music, and diverse artisans and crafters.
Body of missing Minnesota hiker who fell into rushing Montana creek recovered
RED LODGE, Mont. — The body of a Minnesota hiker was recovered on Wednesday in southern Montana, nearly two weeks after he fell while trying to cross a creek.Dylan Honnoll was hiking the Beaten Path trail from East Rosebud Lake to Cooke City. He fell into the rushing waters on July 12, the Red Lodge Fire Rescue team said.Ground crews found his body on Tuesday fully submerged under fast-moving water. The helicopter maneuvered over the rapids in the canyon and lowered a rescuer to recover Honnoll's body."Locating Dylan in the fast moving river was very challenging," said Assistant Chief Jon Trapp. "With the dedicated work of our Search and Rescue Team and the help from many of our partners, we are honored to be able to help return him to his family." A coroner met with the rescue helicopter team on Wednesday morning to begin arrangements to return Honnoll to his family in Minnesota.Honnoll had just finished his second year at Montana State University. The fire rescue team said he was active in sports, and had spent a lifetime in the outdoors with his family and friends.
LIST: Missoula Businesses That Are Open/Closed Today 7/25
Many Missoula businesses are temporarily closed due to the effects of the severe thunderstorm on Wednesday, July 24. Thankfully, there are Missoula businesses that did not lose power and are open and functioning normally. Here are a few that have confirmed they are open:. Bernice's Bakery (and they have coffee)
Man Found ‘Passed Out’ in Car While Driving in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 19, 2024, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to the area of 1215 Phillips Street regarding a man who appeared to be passed out in his vehicle while driving. When the officer arrived, the complainant pointed him toward a vehicle that was parked at the intersection of Sherwood Street and Shakespeare Street.
Power outage impacts University of Montana operations
MISSOULA, Mont. — A power outage is impacting services at the University of Montana, after a storm caused widespread damage Wednesday night. The following statement was issued by the university:. "As a result of the extreme weather last evening, there remains a power outage on campus that is impacting...
Multiple fires ignite in Mission Valley
MISSOULA, Mont. — Polson Rural Fire Department says firefighters are responding to a wildfire in the Mission Mountains above Bison Lane. The public is asked not to call 911 to report the fire, as responders are already in route. The fire department responded to four fires on Wednesday night...
Happy Little Pom Mix is Billings’ Featured Adoptable Pet
Our Wet Nose Wednesday featured pet from Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter this week is a charmer named Puffskein. Weird name, right? It comes from a somewhat obscure Harry Potter reference. According to the Harry Potter Wiki,. Puffskeins were small magical beasts covered in soft fur and spherical in shape with...
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.
Free swim hour in Fairview available for nearby seniors
FAIRVIEW, M.T. (KUMV) - Seniors in and around Richland County Montana can escape the heat for a while and swim for free at the Fairview pool this summer. Mondak Seniors President Sue Duffey said thanks to a 1,000 dollar grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, anyone age 60 or older can swim every day from 5 to 6 p.m. mountain time.
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