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State Investigating Weekend Fatal Shooting in Mineral County
Missoula County Sheriff and Coroner, Jeremiah Peterson has identified the man killed during an armed confrontation with officers in Mineral County over the weekend as a 68-year old Missoula man. The man has been identified as Richard C. Smith of Missoula. Original story. Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - For the...
Montana’s Best ‘Hidden’ Bar Isn’t a Secret To the Locals
There is something special about finding a place where you can get together with your friends, have a comfortable conversation, and maybe enjoy an adult beverage. No wonder the television show Cheers was such a hit. It captured the feeling of a bar where you felt like "everyone knows your name".
Miller Peak Fire grows slightly to 2,581 acres, reaches 25% containment
UPDATE: July 23 at 10:24 a.m. The Miller Peak Fire had small growth Monday, is now at 2,581 acres and has reached 25% containment. There will be a community meeting regarding the fire on Tuesday at Bonner Elementary School, located at 9045 Hwy 200, Bonner, MT, 59823, from 7-8 pm.
Aggregation of lots sets city up for purchase of poplar farm
(Missoula Current) A collection of lots off Mullan Road would be realigned under a request by the property’s owner, making them more marketable for future development. The city also has expressed interest in one the parcels, which currently houses the wastewater treatment plant and the poplar farm. The parcels are all currently owned by the Clouse family.
New Human-caused Wildfire is Burning NW of Missoula
There is a new wildfire burning about 7 miles northwest of Missoula and it's called the Butler Creek Fire. The fire is human-caused and crews are actively working to contain it in it's early stages. As of Tuesday morning, the Butler Creek Fire was 307 acres in size and was...
Traffic back to normal at Mount Ave and Reserve St in Missoula
MISSOULA, Mont. - Traffic is being rerouted due to an incident at the intersection of Mount Avenue and Reserve Street in Missoula Tuesday. An alert from Missoula County says drivers should expect delays or find another route.
WEATHER ALERT DAY: Highs in the 100s, chance of storms inbound
WEATHER ALERT DAYS: Significant heat is expected this week. Missoula and surrounding communities will see high temperatures right around 100 degrees through Monday! Remember to practice heat safety by staying hydrated and take breaks in the shade if recreating or working outside. Obey fire restrictions, no open flames or spark, keep vehicles off dry grass, properly dispose of cigarettes, secure your trailer chains, and avoid power equipment that creates a spark.
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...
Eclipse Engineering Merges with Cushing Terrell
((L-R) Jesse Fortune, P.E., Director of Structural Engineering (formerly CEO of Eclipse Engineering), and Greg Matthews, A.I.A., CEO of Cushing Terrell | Photo courtesy of Eclipse Engineering) Eclipse Engineering, originally founded in Missoula, Montana, and with an office in Bend, has officially merged with Cushing Terrell, marking a significant milestone...
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...
Searing heat, gusty winds and isolated storms increase fire weather concerns
WEATHER ALERT DAYS: Significant heat is expected to continue through the middle of the week. Remember to practice heat safety by staying hydrated and take breaks in the shade if recreating or working outside. Obey fire restrictions, no open flames or spark, keep vehicles off dry grass, properly dispose of cigarettes, secure your trailer chains, and avoid power equipment that creates a spark.
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...
Missoula Police Bust Habitual Traffic Offender for a 6th DUI
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 13, 2024, at approximately 3:35 PM, a Missoula Police Department officer located a suspected impaired driving vehicle that was reported to 911. He initiated his emergency lights and the vehicle yielded in the mall parking lot near Dillards. The officer approached the vehicle and observed two occupants inside. The female in the driver's seat would be positively identified by Montana Driver's License as 48-year-old Candice Hanks.
Big Sky Football preseason polls sees Idaho picked third, EWU picked 6th/8th
Ahead of the Big Sky Football kickoff, the conference has released its media and coaches poll for the upcoming season. In the media poll, the Idaho Vandals were picked to finish third and the Eastern Washington Eagles were picked to finish sixth. The Montana Grizzlies were picked to finish first...
Man shot and killed by Mineral County officers was from Missoula
The man shot and killed by law enforcement Sunday in Mineral County has been identified as Richard C. Smith of Missoula, the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday. Police say Smith, 68, was suspected of involvement in a stabbing and had potentially taken a hostage when law enforcement entered...
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