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Severe weather causes power outages for Missoula Electric Cooperative customers
MISSOULA, Mont. – Severe weather has led to power outages for 2,696 Missoula Electric Cooperative (MEC) customers as of 8:20 p.m. on August 23. MEC reports that the outages are scattered throughout their service area due to downed trees. The outages are mostly centered around the Seeley Lake area.
New superintendent says “Charlo wants to be true to Charlo”
Since Teresa Weems loves the mountains, the commute from Missoula to Charlo is “a renewed blessing everyday,” she said. While she’s a fan of the countryside, the new superintendent of the Charlo School District says she’s here for the students. “Every single thing we do has...
Polson School Board approves grade realignment, new classrooms
The Polson School Board tackled some major issues at their meeting Monday, including the vote to realign classes at Cherry Valley and Linderman elementary schools and Polson Middle School in the 2025-’26 school year, and to add three new classrooms at Cherry Valley.The proposal to have second graders, who now attend Linderman, go to Cherry Valley Elementary next year, and fifth graders, who currently attend the middle school, go to Linderman Elementary next year, has been the topic of two district meetings, one in July and a second held last Wednesday at the Polson High auditorium. Superintendent Mike Cutler told the...
Where To Find The Latest Wyoming Fire Information
For those fighting to save what they can in North Eastern Wyoming's latest fires, and for those who are worried about friends and family in the area, information is everything. Everyone wants and needs to know the latest. Here are some of the places news reporters go to find out...
North Eastern Wyoming Fires Out Of Control & Growing
In the southern parts of eastern Wyoming folks complained about the smoke. But they had no idea how bad it really was in northeastern Wyoming, where that smoke was coming from. Near Buffalo, over 163,000 acres in Johnson County are burning and that fire is growing. It's been bad for...
Severe weather causes power outages for Missoula Electric Cooperative customers
MISSOULA, Mont. – Severe weather has led to power outages for 2,696 Missoula Electric Cooperative (MEC) customers as of 8:20 p.m. on August 23. MEC reports that the outages are scattered throughout their service area due to downed trees. The outages are mostly centered around the Seeley Lake area.
Missoula PaddleHeads slugger Adam Fogel sets Pioneer League home run record in win
MISSOULA — Adam Fogel made history in the first inning of Thursday's Pioneer League baseball game at Ogren-Allegiance Park. The Missoula PaddleHeads outfielder ripped a two-run home run off Glacier Range Riders hurler Jared Engman, giving him 33 for the season. That broke a single-season record set by former PaddleHeads first baseman Jayson Newman, who hit 32 in 2022.
Missoula Goes to the Dogs (& Kitties) Saturday
If you're already a Missoula pet owner this may be the best weekend ever. And if you're still "pet adjacent", this event will likely be so much fun you'll walk away with a new best friend. For nearly 2-decades now, Pet Fest has served both ends of the spectrum, promoting...
Billings Public Schools unveils pared down Daylis Stadium renovation proposal
The Billings school district has released a $10.5 million renovation plan for Daylis Stadium, pared down from an earlier $26 million proposal. The three main goals of renovation are to replace decomposing bleachers and facilities, expand the stadium seating and to expand and resurface the track. The savings come from...
Classic car show and parade return to Billings for 20th anniversary event
BILLINGS, Mont. – Classic car enthusiasts in Billings, get ready for the annual Burn the Point Street Parade and Car Show happening next Friday and Saturday, August 30 and 31. The event will feature dancing, vintage cars, numerous food vendors, and a live performance from Exit 53. This year...
Rocky Women’s Soccer Drops Rimrock Rivalry Exhibition 2-1
BILLINGS, Mont.- Despite a clean second half, the Battlin' Bears could not overcome an early deficit, falling to their cross-town rivals MSU Billings 2-1 on Wednesday. The Yellowjackets were the first to strike in the 25th minute after a free kick from just outside the box found the top right corner of the goal to hand Rocky an early 1-0 deficit. MSUB found an insurance goal just before the end of the first half, this time finding the top left corner of the goal following a throw-in as the Battlin' Bears trailed 2-0 at the half.
Former Billings Mustang and 2010 NL MVP Joey Votto retiring from baseball
TORONTO — Former NL MVP and six-time All-Star Joey Votto, who played for the Billings Mustangs in 2003, announced his retirement from baseball in a short video posted to social media Wednesday. The Toronto-born Votto signed a minor league contract with his hometown team in March and, following a...
Montanans share reactions now abortion-rights measure is on November ballot
Now that abortion right amendment, CI-128, is officially on the November ballot, based on a decision Tuesday night from the Secretary of State, Montanans across the state are split on the decision.
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