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Montana Gas Prices Drop After a Month of Increases
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Montana gas prices have finally declined after four straight weeks of increases. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy and he provided the current numbers. “Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging...
Wildfire northwest of Missoula sparks evacuation orders and warnings
The Missoula County Sheriff Monday morning ordered an evacuation in the Butler Creek area due to a nearby wildfire. The West Butler Lavelle Creek Zone, including all of Lavelle Creek and residents on the west side of Butler Creek Road. Residents in the following areas are under an evacuation warning,...
Missoula Police Defuse Dramatic Knife Altercation at Gas Station
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 16, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers responded to a gas station in the 1500 block of Toole Ave. Officers were informed that a 911 caller had reported that a male had pulled a knife on another person. The 911 caller further reported that the two individuals began fighting again and that one had a stick.
What Would You Love to See Move In This Spot in Downtown Missoula?
Walking downtown this weekend, I found myself on the corner of Higgins and Broadway where the Pink Elephant used to be. I looked inside and thought, boy, this is an excellent spot for a local business. And like all local business news, I wondered, what will go in there next?
Montana Town Named ‘Best Lake Town’ On 3 Different Lists: Here are Our Runners Up
How many times can something be recognized for being awesome before it's just a given?. This designation might be close to just being common knowledge because this is the third time that the same Montana town has been named Montana's best lake town. Last year we wrote about Bigfork, Montana...
Revealing The Best Hidden Disc Golf Courses In Montana
Disc golf has come a very long way in Montana over the last couple of decades. There are disc golf courses all over the state along with events and tournaments in just about every town. You can even (legit) play disc golf in some Montana State Parks. Even though I...
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...
Kenny Jinks Inks Pro Contract with Missoula Paddleheads/Makes Pro Debut Friday
Wheeling, W. Va. - Friday night was a historic one for the Wheeling University Baseball program, as one of their own made their professional baseball debut. Left-handed pitcher Kenny Jinks took the mound for the Missoula Paddleheads of the Pioneer League on Friday, as he made his professional debut. It was the highest level of pro baseball that a Cardinal player has reached since former Wheeling Baseball player, and Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductee Noah Mull made it to High A ball with the San Diego Padres organization.
Save the Date: UMW Athletics Hall of Fame Announced
Montana Western Athletics, in collaboration with the UMW Foundation and Alumni Office, is excited to announce the date for the 2024 Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This year's event is also part of Montana Western Alumni Weekend. The Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place...
Berry pickers reunited by search and rescue after one went missing in Lolo
LOLO, Mont. - Two berry pickers were reunited with help from Missoula County Search and Rescue and a Lifeflight helicopter after one person reported the other missing on Saturday night. According to the Missoula County Sheriff's Office, two people were out picking berries when after a few hours, one person...
7 Events If Montana Hosted The Olympics
I can picture it now: the Olympic Torch is lit in Miles City and conveyed to Missoula by all the famous Montanans. In the most eclectic of Olympic torch bearers, we have Phil Jackson, Brent Musburger (if he's still spry enough), Dana Carvey, Brock Osweiler, the ghost of Jeannette Rankin and J.K. Simmons. Now that's what I call an opening ceremony.
Montana Griz Picked to Repeat as Big Sky Conference Champions
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Montana Grizzlies have been picked by both the media and the Big Sky Conference to repeat as champions this season. I spoke with Eric Taber, UM Athletic Director for football just after the announcement on Sunday that the Griz would repeat as conference champions.
Horse Gulch Fire Now 80% Contained; 2 New Fires Reported
HORSE GULCH FIRE (Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest) Over the weekend, containment significantly increased on the Horse Gulch Fire near Canyon Ferry Reservoir, and as of Sunday morning, the fire is 80% contained. Crews are now focused on mop-up operations to extinguish any leftover heat along the eastern flank of the fire that could threaten containment lines in the event of adverse weather. Crews continue with suppression repair along the southern edge of the fire by redistributing debris berms created by fire line construction.
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...
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 220 acres as of 9 a.m. Ground and aerial crews are responding to the blaze, which is 0% contained.
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