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Six Griz earn eight spots on preseason All-Big Sky team
(Montana Sports Information) The Montana Grizzlies had six players named to eight positions on the 2024 Big Sky preseason all-conference team, the league announced Sunday from its annual football kickoff event at the Northern Quest Casino in Spokane. The Grizzlies’ eight selections were the second-most in the league, with honorees...
Montana Grizzlies, Montana State Bobcats combine for 17 selections on preseason All-Big Sky team
SPOKANE, Wash. — Montana State and Montana had the most and second-most selections on the preseason All-Big Sky Conference team. The Grizzlies, who were picked first in both Big Sky preseason polls, had six players earn a total of eight spots on the team. The Bobcats, who were tabbed second in both preseason polls, led the conference with nine honorees.
Harmon’s Histories: Quack cures filled Missoula advertising columns in the 1800s
Jim Harmon writes, "Back in the 1800s, before Big Pharma and before any federal oversight, all sorts of products were being marketed directly to customers via the media of the day – the daily and weekly newspapers – with claims to cure everything that ailed you."
Robbery Suspect Attacks Missoula Grocery Store Employee
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 13, 2024, Missoula Police Department officers were dispatched to a local grocery store for a possible robbery. The 911 caller was an employee of the store and stated a male had “got physical” during a shoplifting. When officers arrived on the scene, the suspect had left the area. An officer met with two employees and obtained brief statements from them.
Billings Mustangs win series opener against league-leading Missoula PaddleHeads
MISSOULA — The Billings Mustangs picked up one of their strongest wins of the season Tuesday, going on the road to defeat the Pioneer Baseball League-leading Missoula PaddleHeads by a 12-5 score in the series opener between the two in-state rivals. Billings (26-29 overall, 4-3 second half), facing first-half...
2 face federal meth, fentanyl charges
A Butte man and a Billings man have been charged with possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute the drugs. Michael James Merzlak, 37, of Butte, was arraigned in federal court in Missoula on July 19, having been charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute meth and fentanyl. If convicted of the most serious crime, Merzlak faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine and five years to life...
Water district to increase rates pending mill closure
The Seeley Lake Water District will increase rates for water users as the anticipated closure of Pyramid Mountain Lumber looms this fall. Per information from a notice sent out by the water district this month, the mill consumed 20% of the water the district produced each month and used about two million gallons of water monthly. The loss of that production for the district is expected to amount between $50,000 and $60,000 in total. The notice stated the mill intends to shut off its water supply at the end of the year, which is likely when changes to users’ bills will occur.
Seeley Lake Campground opens
Seeley Lake, Mont., July 18, 2024 —The Seeley Lake Ranger District is pleased to announce that Seeley Lake Campground’s water system is repaired, and the campground and day use area opened July 19 at 8 a.m. Campsites are currently open for reservations on http://www.recreation.gov. Opening of the campground...
Seeley sewer board meets for July, conceptual designs for sewer project discussed
The Seeley Lake Sewer Board was presented with conceptual designs from engineering firm Water & Environmental Technologies, or WET, for an anticipated sewer project and heard an update on earmarked money for the project from the federal government on July 18. Bill Decker, Seeley Lake Sewer District manager, provided the...
Missoula motorcyclist dies from crash injuries
A Missoula motorcyclist died Monday from injuries he received Saturday afternoon near the Continental Drive exit just off Interstate 90. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts. According to a Montana Highway Patrol report, the 66-year-old...
Upcoming Freeway Bridge Construction To Slow Traffic Near Alberton
The work is being planned at night. But even so, the latest work on a big freeway bridge is bound to slow your travel west of Missoula, starting next week. This specific work is the latest in a major project that started last year to rebuild the long span over the Clark Fork River 6 miles east of Alberton.
Montana picked to repeat as Big Sky champs in preseason polls; Montana State tabbed No. 2
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Montana Grizzlies are picked to repeat as champions of the Big Sky Conference in 2024. Montana took the top spot in both the media and coaches preseason football polls released Sunday at the Big Sky Conference Kickoff media event at the Northern Quest Casino and Resort.
The laws of the land
This story was originally published by The Pulp at thepulp.org. It may not be republished without the express permission of The Pulp. After the death of her mother in 2019, Nicole Rieker sold the family home in Billings and was left with a modest inheritance. Rieker and her husband, Drew, both accountants in Missoula, wanted to invest some of that money in rental houses. They looked at several places before settling on a parcel of three adjacent properties: two duplexes and a small, century-old house on a large corner lot on Cooley and Milton, in Missoula’s Northside neighborhood.
$35,000 Car Gets Stolen Twice in the Same Week in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 4, 2024, a 2022 Toyota Camry vehicle was stolen from a Missoula business when it was parked there overnight. There were no leads and no video. On July 6, 2024, the car was located near Motel 6 on East Broadway and returned to the owners. Police were unable to determine a suspect at that time. The vehicle was damaged and taken to a local autobody shop by the owners.
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...
Halloween Decorations Are Already On Sale In Montana Stores
Halloween Decorations Are Already On Sale In Montana Stores. It seems that retail stores all across the Treasure State are putting out seasonal decorations earlier and earlier every year. I was in Missoula over the last few weekends and stopped into Cracker Barrel for some grilled catfish. I couldn't believe...
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...
Missoula Homeless Woman Lights U.S. Post Office Bushes on Fire
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 17, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers were dispatched to the U.S. Post Office located at 1100 Kent Avenue for a report of a fire. Call details described a homeless female lit a bush on fire next to the building and the flames were almost as tall as the flagpole. An officer responded to the Post Office and contacted the complainant who is an employee.
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