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Biden approves disaster declaration to aid cleanup following Missoula windstorm
President Joe Biden on Friday approved Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s request for a major disaster declaration that followed the straight-line wind event on July 24 that caused damage across Missoula and left many without power for several days. The president’s major disaster declaration for Missoula and Powell counties allows the state, tribes, local government and […]
New VA Clinic coming to Lewistown will be double the size of existing clinic
LEWISTOWN, Mont. - The Veterans Health Administration awarded a contract to build a new VA Outpatient Clinic in Lewistown. This new clinic will be almost double the size of the exisiting clinic, sitting at about 6,100 sqft.; they will continue to offer primary care, dietician services, telehealth, lab services, and Veteran Transportation Servicse.
High winds cause major damage in Bitterroot
HAMILTON, Mont. — An afternoon windstorm toppled powerlines and snapped trees and branches, causing major damage in stretches of the Bitterroot Friday. Sirens blared throughout the valley as emergency crews responded to calls up and down the valley. The storm didn't last long but it left a lot of...
Disturbance at the POV Leads to Drug Discovery in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 21st, 2024, a Missoula Police Department officer responded to the Poverello Center for follow-up of a disturbance. An employee contacted dispatch stating that there was a video of the incident. Once at the Poverello, the officer reviewed the surveillance video and observed Jane Doe seated behind a bike rack next to the north doors.
South Hills subdivision with 450 units clears planning board
(Missoula Current) The Consolidated Planning Board on Tuesday night recommended the approval of a subdivision proposed for the South Hills, which would bring several hundred new housing units to Missoula. The Wildroot phased subdivision is proposed off Hillview Way at Rimel Road on 106 acres within Moose Can Gully. The...
Humans cause most wildfires that burn houses, other structures
MISSOULA, Montana – More than three times as many houses and other structures burned in Western wildfires from 2010 to 2020 than in the previous decade, and that wasn’t only because more acreage burned, according to an analysis from the University of Montana and its partners. Human ignitions...
Sportsman's Warehouse exits lease in new Butte plaza
BUTTE, Mont. — An update on a large retail development under construction on the south side of Butte. During a meeting of the Harrison Avenue South Urban Revitalization District Board Thursday morning, developer Dave Leon of PF Management Group announced that Sportsman’s Warehouse has agreed to a settlement after stating their intent out of their lease for a spot at the 20-acre Cornerstone Plaza.
Retired pro golfer Sir Nick Faldo coaches Bozeman High, Gallatin teams
BOZEMAN — Bozeman and Gallatin High School golfers got the chance Wednesday to meet and get tips and tricks from someone once considered the best golfer in the world. Gallatin High senior Wrigley Loucks loved the chance to learn from Sir Nick Faldo, an English retired professional golfer. "It...
Canadian Connection! Griz Football Star Ranked Top 10 Pro Prospect
Where he's from, what he's been accomplishing and where he might end up combine to form the promise of a bright future. University of Montana Sports Information Director Eric Taber tells us that Griz senior receiver Keelan White, a native of North Vancouver, B.C., has been ranked No. 10 on the list of the top 20 Canadians eligible for the 2025 Canadian Football League Draft. The CFL scouting bureau released that announcement Thursday, August 22.
MSU men's basketball releases 2024-25 schedule
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University men's basketball announced its full schedule for the 2024-25 season Thursday. The Bobcats will be in search of their fourth-straight Big Sky Championship and trip to the NCAA tournament in the team's second-year under head coach Matt Logie. "As a program that has...
Plan to preserve Bozeman Health-owned trail system unanimously approved
There are 470 acres of undeveloped land just east of Highland Avenue where many Bozeman residents use trails throughout the year. Owned by Bozeman Health, the land is leased to a local rancher and Montana State University to support their Foundation Seed Program, and available to the public for biking and hiking in the summer, and groomed cross-country skiing in the winter. Bozeman Health’s Subarea Plan, a proposal to change the future land use designation to preserve the parcel for public use, was presented to the public in 2022. On Aug. 20, the Bozeman City Commission approved the plan unanimously. The change in land use would allow more opportunities for recreation in Bozeman.
Friday Fragments: Weekend, Jokes, Events
The city of Billings reminds everybody that they'll be closing all of the debris drop-off sites this Saturday at 5. They ask that you don't dump anything at those sites after that. The Pacific Northwest Corvette Caravan is stopping in Laurel tomorrow with about 300 Corvettes. The Road Dogs are...
What's Brewing: Pet Fest & Food Truck Battle
On this week’s What’s Brewing, it's all about animals, food, and fall. Missoula's Pet Fest is happening Saturday, August 24 from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.; this event is bringing attention to rescuing dogs. There will be fun themed games at the event happening in Caras Park. The...
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