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Billings' Jerry Pearsall, Stevensville's Cory Bedell capture Senior, Super Senior Amateur golf titles
LAUREL — Sometimes, you've got to do what you've got to do to hone your craft. For Stevensville native Cory Bedell, who said that while at home he's a 30-minute drive from the nearest driving range, that meant installing a simulator in his garage recently to work on his swing anytime year-round.
Yellowstone Superintendent Seeks Hunting Relief for Wolves
The 2023-’24 winter proved the third deadliest for Yellowstone wolves in the decades since Canis lupus was reintroduced to the landscape in 1995. Overall, 13 wolves were shot by legal hunters, caught by trappers, killed by poachers or died of suspected hunting-related injuries. Like in past winters, the vast...
'All of my favorite things in one trip': Montana wrestlers on their way to Germany
BILLINGS — As Team Montana gathered in the backyard of a residence in west Billings for a get-together before heading for disco bowling and a wrestling session later, boys coach Mike Etchemendy of Miles City reflected. On a bright and sunny Saturday, Etchemendy recalled his days as a youth...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Stay Cool Missoula: Tips From Disaster Services Director
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - This heat wave is serious business, especially for the elderly, children, and people who work outside. I spoke with Adriane Beck, Director of the Missoula County Office of Disaster and Emergency Services about what Missoula area residents should keep in mind as we navigate through this stretch of potentially dangerous weather.
Best of Montana Moment: Montana Valley Book Store offers readers 100,000 choices
ALBERTON, Mont. — On books and reading, writer William Faulkner had this advice -- "Read, read, read." "We read to know we are not alone," said writer C.S. Lewis. Groucho Marx put it this way: "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read."
Semi-truck crash in Polson causes power outage and property damage on Friday
POLSON, Mont. - A semi-truck headed north on U.S. Highway 93 caught an overhead line and pulled down two power poles and two light poles, causing an outage for part of Polson Friday evening. A release from the Polson Police Department said it was a chain reaction near the intersection...
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...
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...
Former NFL QB Brock Osweiler gives back to Flathead community with football camp
KALISPELL — It was a special day at Legends Stadium as former NFL quarterback and Flathead High School alum Brock Osweiler hosted his second annual football camp. “The memory of the youth football camp in the valley is just so fond, I wanted to come back and do a similar thing,” said Osweiler.
Missoula planning board backs ‘town center’ subdivision at Wye
(Missoula Current) A mixed-use development planned for the Wye received an enthusiastic and unanimous recommendation for approval by members of the Consolidated Planning Board on Tuesday night. Grass Valley Gardens, which consists of 187 acres south of Highway 10, is proposed as a Planned Unit Development that looks to create...
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