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Oregon father and 2 passengers die in Montana plane crash on way to Donald Trump rally
An Oregon man and two unidentified passengers died in a plane crash in Montana last Thursday while flying to a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Bozeman. Donald Long Jr., 46, was piloting the plane around 4 p.m. when it crashed into Montana’s Crown Mountain, which is located roughly 20 miles west of Augusta, the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
BBBS-Butte “Rhythm and Brews” Festival Saturday at the Original Mineyard
One of the best events of the summer, Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Butte's annual "Rhythm and Brews" Festival gets underway at noon Saturday at the Original Mine Yard and will run until late in the evening featuring everything from a huge car show, live music from 4 different acts, a kids play area and, of course, a wide selection of microbrews and more to help keep you cool on a hot late summer day along with some of the area's best food trucks and even yoga and exercise.
Gallatin Gateway man who entered US illegally admits to firearm charges
MISSOULA, Mont. — A Gallatin Gateway man accused of illegally possessing firearms and ammunition who entered the country unlawfully admitted to charges Wednesday. Oscar Enrique Ruiz Rojas faces a maximum of 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release. Rojas pleaded guilty to prohibited...
Fundraiser in Butte raises money for local Big Brothers Big Sisters program
BUTTE, Mont. — A fundraising festival to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butte-Silver Bow supports the next generation. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butte-Silver Bow, in collaboration with Butte Auto and TDS Telecom, will be putting on the 14th edition of their annual Rhythm and Brews event this Saturday beginning at noon at The Original Mineyard.
Laurel's Eli Aby follows 'Minister of Defense' father to Carroll College
HELENA — Troy Purcell still remembers a teeth-rattling practice field hit leveled by Bart Aby some 40 years ago. Tuesday, on the same field, another Aby roamed, preparing for a season 25 days away. Nicknamed “The Minister of Defense” by the Helena Independent Record, Bart played middle linebacker and...
A housing development near Frenchtown to build over 400 new residences
Missoula County Commissioners have approved a major subdivision near Frenchtown that is projected to bring over 400 housing units to the area over the next two decades. Developer Matt Mellott told Missoula Commissioners last week the Grass Valley Gardens subdivision is designed to provide a wide range of housing options; from studio apartments to four-bedroom homes.
'A neighborhood divided': Billings Heights residents say new gate is illegal
A bubbling feud within the neighborhood came to a head when one early Saturday morning in July, Luhman says a big metal gate went up, blocking access from one side of the subdivision to the other.
AI-powered camera on Lone Mountain detects wildfire, supports quick response
Big Sky Fire Department extinguishes small blaze near Moonlight Basin. A lightning strike was the likely cause of a small fire on Monday evening, Aug. 12, just west of the Moonlight Basin golf course in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A tree was torched, or fully aflame, according to Big Sky...
Reno 911 & Happy Madison Star Announces Missoula Stand-Up Show
There is a good chance that each of us has a small collection of movies that we have watched over a hundred times. The movies that you can quote word for word. Out of my collection of favorites, I have a half dozen that involve a certain comedian. A person who is hilarious at just about anything he does. I'm talking about comedian Nick Swardson.
Welcome to the World Series: Billings Scarlets 'jacked' for Thursday opener
SHELBY, North Carolina — The home of American Legion Baseball's World Series since 2011, Shelby, North Carolina, is affectionately known as the "City of Pleasant Living” at the junction of two rivers and the beautiful rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, according to a welcome note from the mayor.
Monday mule meeting at Whitefish Credit Union
Sophie, Penny, Peaches, Saltese, Rufus and Judy, six mules who pack crews in and out of the Bob Marshall Wilderness, visited the Whitefish Credit Union for a lunchtime meet and greet Monday. Aside from being beautiful and friendly, the mules were there to help raise awareness of the 2024 Great Fish Community Challenge. DREAM Adaptive Recreation, Flathead Rivers Alliance, Two Bear Therapeutic Riding Center, Whitefish Legacy Partners and the Bob Marshall Foundation were also on hand to share information and encourage the community to lend support during the Challenge, which runs through Sept. 13. The Whitefish Credit Union supplied carrots to children and adults to share with the mules. Saltese sported a Decker pack saddle at the Meet the Mules event Monday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot) Judy waited patiently for carrots at the Meet the Mules event. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot) Micalah Janssen spent some time sharing carrots with Rufus at the Meet the Mules event. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot) A youngster enjoyed meeting Judy, the mule. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot) Judy gently takes a carrot at the Meet the Mules event. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Former Montana State star Xavier Bishop joins Bobcats men's basketball coaching staff
BOZEMAN — One of the most decorated players in Montana State men's basketball history is coming back to Bozeman. MSU head coach Matt Logie announced the addition of Xavier Bishop to the Bobcats' coaching staff on Wednesday. "I am thrilled to welcome Xavier Bishop home to Montana State as...
Man Threatens to Kill Montana Trooper During DUI Arrest
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 8:44 p.m. on August 11, 2024, Missoula County Dispatch received a call regarding a crashed vehicle on U.S. Highway 12. Missoula Rural Fire arrived on scene first and located a crashed, unoccupied 1994 Dodge Caravan in the ditch near mile marker 11. Montana Highway Patrol troopers responded. While en route, they received a report from dispatch that the driver of the crashed vehicle had gotten into a white Lincoln Navigator and left the area.
Great Falls police officer retires following 2023 shooting injury
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - A Great Falls police officer is retiring following an injury he sustained in a shooting on March 7, 2023. Senior Police Officer Tanner Lee was shot by a suspect fleeing from a traffic stop last year, according to GFPD. The police department said Lee was shot in the arm and chest, but thanks to his armor, was only injured in the arm.
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