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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.
Evacuations for fire northwest of Missoula; Containment grows on Horse Gulch and Miller Peak
Butler Creek Fire — 7 miles northwest of Missoula. A new wildfire burning just north of Missoula is prompting evacuation orders and warnings. The Butler Creek Fire was first reported early Monday morning and was burning an estimated 220 acres as of 9 a.m. Ground and aerial crews are responding to the blaze, which is 0% contained.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Boone, Henrikson named 2024 captains
Charley Boone and Ally Henrikson have been named captains for the upcoming season, Montana soccer coach Chris Citowicki announced recently. The Grizzlies, who went 13-3-3 a year ago and won the Big Sky Conference regular-season championship, begin their season on Tuesday, July 30, with their first practice. Montana will play...
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...
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."
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...
Missoula reaches semifinals of Little League Senior League Softball West Region tourney
MISSOULA — The Missoula Zootown team has reached the semifinal round in the Little League Senior League Softball West Region tourney at the Dale Clawson Complex. Zootown will play Northern California for a spot in the championship on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Hawaii will battle Nevada for the other spot at the same time.
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.
Montana Gas Prices Drop After a Month of Increases
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Montana gas prices have finally declined after four straight weeks of increases. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy and he provided the current numbers. “Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging...
Governor Gianforte Commits to Enhancing Behavioral Health Care in Montana Tribal Communities
Governor Greg Gianforte recently engaged with the Rocky Boy Agency Tribal council in Box Elder, Montana, to discuss significant investments in behavioral health care across north central Montana. During his visit to the Rocky Boy Health Center, Governor Gianforte underscored the state’s commitment to supporting mental health and substance abuse...
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