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Kenny Jinks Inks Pro Contract with Missoula Paddleheads/Makes Pro Debut Friday
Wheeling, W. Va. - Friday night was a historic one for the Wheeling University Baseball program, as one of their own made their professional baseball debut. Left-handed pitcher Kenny Jinks took the mound for the Missoula Paddleheads of the Pioneer League on Friday, as he made his professional debut. It was the highest level of pro baseball that a Cardinal player has reached since former Wheeling Baseball player, and Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductee Noah Mull made it to High A ball with the San Diego Padres organization.
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...
Man Keeps Stealing From Missoula Stores
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 16, 2024, a Good Food Store employee reported a theft. The report indicated that a male, later identified as 42-year-old Aaron Bakula, entered the store and stole $11.98 of consumable goods without paying for them and passing all points of sale. The report included photos of the suspect and the white Pontiac Bakula was driving.
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.
Laurel woman crowned Miss Montana Volunteer
On July 21, organizers of the Miss Montana Volunteer pageant announced that Madelynn Hust was crowned as Miss Montana Volunteer 2025. The Miss Volunteer America Program is "a nationwide, service-oriented scholarship program that seeks to empower young women across the country through educational scholarships and extraordinary opportunities." Hust is a...
Save the Date: UMW Athletics Hall of Fame Announced
Montana Western Athletics, in collaboration with the UMW Foundation and Alumni Office, is excited to announce the date for the 2024 Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This year's event is also part of Montana Western Alumni Weekend. The Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place...
New Life for Great Falls Motel & Apts Sold to Aisling Suites
There's A New Hotel/Extended Stay Brand In Great Falls. I was driving by the old Perkins and Mid-town hotel, and I saw a new sign:. There is a website that features the Aisling Suites and an extended stay building here in Great Falls. The Mid-town Motel is now An Aisling...
Miller Peak Fire reaches 10% containment, burning 2,481 acres near Missoula
UPDATE: July 22 at 1:45 p.m. The Miller Peak Fire has reached 10-percent containment and has grown to 2,481 acres Monday. According to a press release from Lolo National Forest, powerful winds expanded the fire Sunday, but crews were successfully kept the fire within its tracks. Crews found active spots...
UM launches course on living with wildfires
MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana's FireCenter, launched a course to provide solutions for living with the growing threat of wildfires. The course includes a 11-day course in Georgia dedicated to learning about prescribed burning and the fire management process. On the trip, students receive a briefing and...
Wildfire burning west of Elmo
ELMO, Mont. — The Big Draw Fire has burned 200 acres about 11 miles west of Elmo. The fire is believed to have started from a boat trailer tire falling off and igniting the grass along Highway 28. The following was sent out by the CSKT Fire Division:. Big...
Montana Griz Picked to Repeat as Big Sky Conference Champions
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Montana Grizzlies have been picked by both the media and the Big Sky Conference to repeat as champions this season. I spoke with Eric Taber, UM Athletic Director for football just after the announcement on Sunday that the Griz would repeat as conference champions.
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...
Screen door uproar in Great Falls public housing
This story is excerpted from Great Falls This Week, a weekly newsletter featuring Great Falls city government, public school meetings, business news and upcoming entertainment and events. Want to see Great Falls This Week in your inbox every Monday? Sign up here. There was a small notice in the summer...
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...
Pioneer League Roundup: Missoula continues dominance with win over Glacier
Around the Pioneer League on Sunday, the Missoula Paddleheads continued their dominance in the second half of the season with a series win over The Glacier Range Riders. Elsewhere, Billings beat Idaho Falls to split the home series with the Chukars and Great Falls fell at home to Boise. Missoula...
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