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A Big Thank You To Montana’s Awesome Fearless Firefighters
It's wildfire season in Montana, and we all need to do our part to help the brave men and women that are battling the blazes from the front lines. Firefighters and unsung heroes and risk their lives to keep Montana families safe. Much of Montana's terrain is remote and rugged...
Man Keeps Stealing From Missoula Stores
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 16, 2024, a Good Food Store employee reported a theft. The report indicated that a male, later identified as 42-year-old Aaron Bakula, entered the store and stole $11.98 of consumable goods without paying for them and passing all points of sale. The report included photos of the suspect and the white Pontiac Bakula was driving.
UM launches course on living with wildfires
MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana's FireCenter, launched a course to provide solutions for living with the growing threat of wildfires. The course includes a 11-day course in Georgia dedicated to learning about prescribed burning and the fire management process. On the trip, students receive a briefing and...
Your Guide to Missoula and Montana Wildfires, Summer 2024
Wildland fire season in Western Montana has seen multiple significant fires start, with at least two close to Missoula. For the latest on fires around Missoula and around the state, we've compiled articles on topics of interest including air quality, evacuations, and updates on specific fires. For up-to-date notifications, subscribe...
Evacuations for fire northwest of Missoula; Containment grows on Horse Gulch and Miller Peak
Butler Creek Fire — 7 miles northwest of Missoula. A new wildfire burning just north of Missoula is prompting evacuation orders and warnings. The Butler Creek Fire was first reported early Monday morning and was burning an estimated 307 acres as of 4 p.m. Ground and aerial crews are responding to the blaze, which is 0% contained.
Best of Montana Moment: Montana Valley Book Store offers readers 100,000 choices
ALBERTON, Mont. — On books and reading, writer William Faulkner had this advice -- "Read, read, read." "We read to know we are not alone," said writer C.S. Lewis. Groucho Marx put it this way: "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read."
Sign Gypsies brings celebration to Cascade County
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - A national franchise has officially made it to the Electric City and is ready to help you celebrate. Sign Gypsies provides unique and one-of-a-kind services as they put signs up in your yard to help you celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and anything you can think of.
Bear Creek Lolo Trails, MT – onX Public Access Project
In 2022, RMEF worked with YT Timber to conserve and open access to two parcels that made up a 1,040-acre inholding within the Lolo National Forest about 15 miles south of Missoula in western Montana. It is the last remaining and intact wildlife movement zone between the Bitterroot Mountain Range...
Miller Peak Fire reaches 10% containment, burning 2,481 acres near Missoula
UPDATE: July 22 at 1:45 p.m. The Miller Peak Fire has reached 10-percent containment and has grown to 2,481 acres Monday. According to a press release from Lolo National Forest, powerful winds expanded the fire Sunday, but crews were successfully kept the fire within its tracks. Crews found active spots...
UM receives grant to expand Family Medicine Residence Program
MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana's Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana received a $750,000 grant to expand training sites. The grant was funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The three-years of funding will support training sites...
Froid's Roger Britton, 88, has been a Big Sky State Games track competitor since 1997
BILLINGS — Roger Britton can’t get enough of the Big Sky State Games. The 88-year-old Froid resident, who has been running in the State Games since 1997 and involved in the event since 1993, was back in the Magic City at Lockwood High School on Sunday, where he won individual gold medals in the 60- and 100-meter dash in the 85-plus age division.
July 24 & 27: The Best Nights for Dining Under the Stars in North Dakota & Montana
For those lucky enough to have a backyard, there's nothing quite like dining under the stars. It turns a simple meal into a memorable experience, blending delicious food with the beauty of the great outdoors. Plus, it's a fantastic way to connect with family and friends in a relaxed setting.
When (and Why) Nursing Homes Fail
The MT Lowdown is a weekly digest that showcases a more personal side of Montana Free Press’ high-quality reporting while keeping you up to speed on the biggest news impacting Montanans. Want to see the MT Lowdown in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. Late last month, nursing...
Blacktail Canyon Fire slowly grows to 76 acres Monday evening with very hot perimeter
UPDATE: July 22 at 7:40 p.m. Crews were able to map the fire at 76 acres Monday evening, a slow increase from the acreage burned this morning. A Forest Service update says there is not so much smoke visible from this fire, however, residual heat remains high, especially along the edge of the fire perimeter.
Montana Grizzlies picked to win Big Sky, Montana State Bobcats No. 2 in preseason polls
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Big Sky Conference preseason coaches’ and media polls were released Sunday, and the Grizzlies of Montana have been tabbed the league favorites heading into the 2024 campaign. The Grizzlies, who received 26 first-place votes from the media and 10 from the league's head coaches,...
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