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Chainsaws, other equipment in high demand after storm in Missoula
MISSOULA, MONT. — Missoula residents are working to reclaim their homes and yards from the amount of foliage from Wednesday's storm. However, some of the necessary equipment may be a bit harder to come by than usual. Some stores, such as Ace Hardware saw chainsaws and other equipment flying...
Cal Poly Humboldt Artist Wins 2024 California Duck Stamp Contest
A painting by Cynthia Fisher of Hamilton, Montana has been chosen as the winner of the 2024 California Duck Stamp Contest. “I learned to love waterfowl during my years in college at Cal Poly Humboldt,” said artist Fisher.” “I spent all my times studying ducks and other birds, doing taxidermy, and went on the first of many Duck hunts after that,” said artist Fisher. Judges first noted the position and orientation of the mallards in Fisher’s painting, describing the ducks in flight as an action shot. The painting reflected the background as Sutter Buttes, a small mountain village near Yuba City in Sutter County. Artist Fisher’s Blue Ribbon winner and three runners up will be on display at the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association Annual Wildlife Art Festival in Sacramento.
Stores report inventory loss in wake of storms in Missoula
MISSOULA, MONT. — The storms in Missoula Wednesday caused power outages across the city. A lot of people had to throw the contents of the refrigerator into the trash as a result. However, consumers aren’t the only ones throwing away food. Several grocery stores across Missoula have found...
Canadian motorcyclist dies following crash near East Glacier Park mid-July
GLACIER COUNTY, Mont. - A 75-year-old man succumbed to his injuries from a motorcycle crash that occurred on July 14, Montana Highway Patrol announced Friday. A release from MHP states a man from Biggar, Saskatchewan riding a Kawasaki Cruiser failed to negotiate a turn on Highway 49 near mile marker eight, causing him to go off the road to the right.
For Dillon Beavers' Carter Curnow, Montana State 'was home from the beginning'
BOZEMAN — Carter Curnow vividly remembers watching Troy Andersen and RJ Fitzgerald thrive on the football field, both at Dillon and Montana State. He has a chance to pave a similar path. Curnow, a senior tight end/linebacker at Dillon, committed to MSU last week. He hopes his talent, versatility...
Missoula Debris Drop-Off Sites are Being Overwhelmed by Trees
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On the Friday KGVO City Talk Program, Missoula City Public Works and Mobility Director Jeremy Keene told residents the main drop-off site at Garden City Compost is being overwhelmed at this time. “The volume at Garden City Compost is just really high right now, we...
How They Made It: Missoula Teens Trapped Under Power Lines
It's the most frightening video from Wednesday night's severe thunderstorm in Missoula. Two teens trying to drive home when they were trapped under power poles snapping off like match sticks on Lower Miller Creek Road. It's also one of the best lessons from the big storm. Be patient, pray, and...
Billings Scarlets clinch top-seed in Class AA Montana/Alberta State Baseball Tournament
BILLINGS, Mont. - After a Scarlets win and a Senators loss on Friday, the Billings Scarlets will be the top seed at the upcoming Class AA Montana/Alberta American Legion Baseball Tournament. The Scarlets entered Friday with a one game lead over Helena for the state's number one seed. Billings took...
Local businesses, volunteers band together on post-storm cleanup
MISSOULA, Mont — Storm damage cleanup continues across Missoula. Homeowners and businesses are recovering after Wednesday’s storm tore through town, tearing down trees, damaging fences, and property. “Looks like a tornado went through it, we lost over 140 trees out here, most of them big, tall, mature pines,”...
Power in Missoula back for some, others may have to wait until early next week
Thousands of people in Missoula were still without power Friday afternoon after a powerful storm blasted through the area Wednesday night. NorthWestern Energy at noon Friday said they had more than 160 personnel and 34 line crews working to restore electricity as quickly as possible. The utility warned some outages might not be repaired until early next week.
Stevensville's Bridger Chambers focusing on family, Montana Circuit
HELENA, Mont. – Life has eased up for Bridger Chambers. The Montana man, a steer wrestler, has put his full-time rodeo behind him, at least for the time being. And he leads the steer wrestling after the first night of the Last Chance Stampede in Helena. The Stevensville cowboy...
MSU football begins fall camp to prepare for 2024 season
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University took to Lambert Field Friday as the Bobcats started their fall camp for the upcoming 2024 college football season. This year's fall camp is starting earlier than usual as MSU will travel to New Mexico for a Week 0 matchup on Aug. 24.
'Dig It Days' in Billings offers free Montana Fair tickets this year
BILLINGS, Mont. - The Montana Fair brings fun for the whole family, and this year, fairgoers have the opportunity to experience more of it for free. The popular "Dig It Days" event will be held the last two days of the Montana Fair on August 16 and 17 from 12-6 p.m.
Bogert to host SLAM summer cultural fest
Soon taking up residency in Bogert Park for its annual event showcase, the Summer SLAM Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, August 3rd and 4th. As it has in years past, the 2024 festival will feature artists and performers, culinary artisans and family activities, as well as breweries and distilleries from around the state. One of the unique aspects of the SLAM festival is its spirit of inclusion and community. Free to attend, the summer festival is open to everyone to come and enjoy and connect with the creative people of our great state.
Hey Cats – Time to “Suit Up” for the Gold Rush Game!
BOZEMAN – Montana State University is offering Gold Rush T-shirts in preparation for the Sept. 7 home opener football game against the University of Maine. This year marks the 17th of the T-shirt design tradition. MSU fans can purchase the gold-colored T-shirts to show their support for the ‘Cats...
SWAT standoff suspect on Broadwater Avenue in Billings arrested after two-hour negotiation
UPDATE: July 26 at 1:54 p.m. The Billings Police Department released more details into Friday morning's standoff on Broadwater Avenue and 15th Street West. BPD responded to a report of an erratic driver in the area of First and Broadwater at 8:52 a.m. According to BPD's release, officers found the...
Portions of Blackfoot River closed due to downed power lines
BONNER, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced the upper Blackfoot River from River Junction Fishing Access Site to Russel Gates Memorial Fishing Access Site are closed. The closures are due to safety concerns caused from power lines knocked in the water from Wednesday's severe storm. Montana Fish,...
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