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'Really special team': With five newcomers, Montana State's Tricia Binford expects competitive season
BOZEMAN — There are many months to go before a Big Sky champion is crowned, but Montana State head coach Tricia Binford already believes her team will challenge for that title. While discussing the team’s roster in her office in late July, Binford recognized that many things have to...
Top-150 prospect Dallas Washington recaps Montana visit, sets more officials
By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Class of 2025 three-star forward Dallas Washington has set some official visits to Long Beach State (Aug. 30-31) and Montana (Sept. 13-15), he told ZAGSBLOG. The 6-foot-8, 200-pound forward from Santa Margarita Catholic (CA) and the Arizona Unity Nike EYBL AAU program is also setting up UCSB and Washington State. Washington has already taken an official visit to Montana, but it counted as a junior year visit. Montana now wants to get the forward on campus for a football game. Montana will play Morehead State at home during Washington’s visit. The Montana visit was Washington’s first official. “It was nice,” Washington said. “Love the coaching staff. Montana, definitely a different feel. But I love the campus, love the coaching staff and the team.” Washington said his favorite part of the campus is the big “M” you can hike up to by the football field. He also said Montana is looking for a guy to come in and fight for a rotation spot in year one. “They’re just looking for a player that’s going to come in and work hard, that’s going to compete,” Washington said. “And I fit the style of their program and all of that.” The forward broke down some others schools involved at Peach Jam: Georgetown: “I’ve only had one good talk with one of the coaches [Jeff Battle]. So they’ve kind of been talking to my dad more. So just trying to figure out the day for that and to get out there and meet the rest of the coaching staff and all of that. It’s a historic program. Good players have come out of there.” Long Beach State: “I’ve been on the campus a couple times when I was younger. My dad grew up in Long Beach, so I’m familiar with the area. And I love the coaching staff.” UCSB: “They like me, are trying to get me on campus. They want me to watch practice and see the campus and talk to the staff. I don’t know much right now, so just waiting to get on campus and talk to them and the coaching staff more.” Washington State: “They just got a new staff. Their staff was really good at Eastern Washington too. So I’m just excited to get out there, see the campus, and talk to the rest of their staff as well.” The head coaches of all of these programs were in to see Washington at Peach Jam. The forward’s best game of the tournament came vs. Nightrydas Elite, where he scored nine points and grabbed four rebounds in just 13 minutes. “I’m just an all-around player,” Washington said of his game. “I’m really focused on playing a lot of defense and getting my game started on the defensive end. I can play inside, play in the post, get to the basket and shoot the ball.” Washington isn’t the only athlete in the family. His father, Nelson Washington, was a walk-on basketball player at San Jose State. His mother, Heather Washington, played volleyball for the Spartans. Washington also has two sisters. One is at Fordham University majoring in dance and the other is a professional dancer for the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Washington is ranked the No. 133 overall prospect in the 2025 class by 247Sports. His favorite NBA player is Kevin Durant. Follow Sam Lance on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook.
Historic Montana Lookout Tower Wrapped in Foil as Fire Approaches
Despite a few cooler days over the last week, several wildfires continue to burn in the Treasure State. According to InciWeb data shared by MTfireinfo.org, there are currently 56 active fires burning across the state (8/9/24), including 6 new ones in the last 24 hours. So far this season there have been a staggering 1,325 fires in Montana.
Montana Property Tax Task Force delivers recommendations to Gianforte
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte told the Property Tax Task Force he convened in January they had performed “a job well done,” praising pieces of the finalized 12-part proposal the task force submitted on Thursday which he said would be “innovative tools” the legislature can start with next session to try to cut down the increased […]
New TV Show Coming Out About Montana Wranglers
We feel this show might be the next big thing to come out of Montana. Montana has become a hot spot for TV shows. Montanans have seen several television productions set up shop in Big Sky Country. These shows include Yellowstone, 1923, 1883, and Big Sky. Most of these shows...
Popular Shoe Brand in Montana Has To Pay Customers
This shoe brand is one of the most popular in Montana, but they might owe you money. Keep it casual or all business and no fun? That's up to you. Having a variety of shoes is vital to living in Montana. The weather in Big Sky Country is constantly changing, and having the appropriate footwear is crucial.
Oscar Nominated Actress Gena Rowlands Starred in a Movie About Montana
News broke last night and this morning about the death of actress Gena Rowlands. She might be most well known for playing Allie in "The Notebook" and in my opinion, her death in that movie is one of the most moving scenes in all of cinema. This morning Gena Rowlands...
Motorcyclist Disappears Aug 11 On Ride From Idaho To Montana
A search is underway for a man who was last seen in northern Idaho preparing for a motorcycle ride to Montana. Family and friends are asking for help with locating him. Zachary DeMoss, 24, was last seen in Kooskia, Idaho, which is 85 miles southeast of Moscow. He was traveling with a group of bikers when he vanished, according to a story published on the Idaho Missing Persons Alerts Facebook page. DeMoss was a very experienced rider and has been missing since August 11.
St. Labre Indian School completes investigation into historical student deaths
An investigation by the St. Labre Indian School into its own past recently concluded, finding that while the school’s history is not without student deaths, all causes have been recorded and accounted for. The investigation was launched following claims in 2021 about the presence of more than 200 unmarked graves at the Canadian Indian residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia.
‘White Cheddar’ is a Gouda Girl: Adopt Today at YVAS
With a name like White Cheddar, we can't help but be a little punny with today's Wet Nose Wednesday headline. Our featured dog this week is super sweet, calm, friendly, and ready to adopt now at Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter in Billings. White Cheddar is a 5-year-old Akbash Mix. We're...
KOA Announces Launch of Fall Camping Promotion
BILLINGS, Mont. – As the warmth of summer transitions to the coziness of fall, Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) has announced a fall promotion offering double KOA Rewards points for campers throughout the month of September. KOA invites campers to pitch a tent or snuggle into a cozy cabin...
RMEF Announces Promotions, Adds Positions Supporting Continued Growth
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is pleased to announce key promotions and new staff positions as the hunter-based, conservation group continues to flourish. Jennifer Doherty has been promoted to the role of managing director of mission operations while Riza Lesser has been promoted to the newly...
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