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Missoula residents eye single-use plastic ban
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula residents are working to get a single-use plastic ban on this year’s ballot. Jeremy Drake is a zero-waste consultant and now one of the organizers behind the push to limit plastic in the Garden City. “Generally speaking, plastic recycling is not the solution, but...
Push continues to build sewer, cut septic for Big Sky canyon properties
Gallatin Canyon sewer project appears feasible, must scale funding and earn DEQ permit. If things go according to plan for the nascent Gallatin Canyon County Water and Sewer District, a significant share of Big Sky properties along U.S. Highway 191 near the Gallatin River will disconnect from existing septic systems and connect to a centralized sewer.
Massive Missoula area subdivision garners initial approval
A standalone community with its own farm and potentially hundreds of homes at the Wye west of Missoula was initially approved by county officials this week. The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board unanimously approved the Grass Valley Gardens subdivision on Tuesday, and the Missoula County Commissioners will consider the project on August 8. The subdivision includes the first four phases of a larger development and includes 445 residential units and seven commercial lots.
Montana Fans, Monte Needs Your Votes For Big Sky Mascot Challenge
The University of Montana mascot, Monte, has had an exciting summer already. Let's help make it an historic one too. The Big Sky Conference is currently holding their "Mascot Challenge" and it's your chance to vote for Monte for another victory. Monte Is Hall of Fame Bound. Monte will officially...
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.
Barto takes his final bow Beartooth Rally
For 24 years soft-spoken Ben Barto has ridden his motorbike to the Beartooth Rally in Red Lodge, enjoying the sights and sounds of this unique ode to these sleek and impressive machines. You may have even gone up to him and asked about his remarkable bike, you may have posed...
Inspiring Crow Nation Celebration for New Childcare Center
Pretty soon, Crow Agency will transform into the teepee capital of the world. If you wanted to get a taste of just how incredible Crow Fair will be next month, you should have been in Crow Agency, Montana Tuesday night. I was heading to Hardin for an event at the...
New emergency vet breaks ground in Billings
Billings, MT- Clarity Animal Hospital, is a new center that will focus on emergency and critical care for pets. They will also be the first emergency clinic in the Magic City that is 100% owned and operated by a Billings native. Kayla Erickson was born and raised in Billings, studied...
Indian Heath Service director tours Billings healthcare center
Staff led the Director of the Indian Health Service on a tour of the Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center Thursday, July 11. The center’s parent company, the Native American Development Corporation, bought the building two years ago. For many years it was the local headquarters of the fraternal organization the Shriners and an event venue.
City Commission approves tax increase, budget
City Commissioners voted 4-1 during their July 16 meeting to approve their intent to increase property taxes. Commissioner Shannon Wilson voted against the resolution saying she blamed the Montana Legislature for failing to take any action during the last session to address rising taxes for residential property owners even though the Montana Department of Revenue had warned that was coming.
Hamilton School District selects new athletics and activities director
The Hamilton School Board has approved the hiring of Jeff Newcomer (pictured) as Hamilton School District Athletics and Activities Director. Newcomer replaces Mike Gosz who retired. Newcomer has 15 years of experience at both the high school and college level. For the last eight years, he has been activities director...
Paddle Palooza: Cancer survivors paddle for health and healing
When Nan Condit first began paddling dragon boats and a solo outrigger canoe as part of her path to breast cancer recovery, she had no idea her passion would eventually morph into last weekend’s Paddle Palooza.The gathering, held July 11-14 at the Polson Fairgrounds and the Montana Canoe Club in Big Arm, attracted top paddlers from around the world. It was organized by the Silver Lining Sisterhood, a Missoula-based group of “sisters” that began meeting in 2015 to support each other in the aftermath of breast cancer treatment.According to the group’s website, www.silverliningmt.org, “We were brought together by the common...
Helena native, MLB umpire Brian Knight presents father's namesake honor, Helena Senators split twin-bill
HELENA — Brian Knight, for the first since his father passed away in 2021, returned to Kindrick Legion Field, the springboard for a professional career that reached its pinnacle last fall. Inside the stadium's green walls, Knight was first exposed to a profession he’s spent over two decades perfecting....
Beacon Hill Fire burning east of St. Regis
ST. REGIS, Mont. - A new wildfire has started east of St. Regis Thursday with smoke visible north of I-90 at mile-marker 36. The Lolo National Forest (LNF) reported on social media the Beacon Hill Fire is burning an estimated one-acre. The fire is located on a south aspect slope,...
Alaska Airlines Discontinuing Two Big Flights Out of Bozeman
Could these moves be setting up for something bigger? It's possible. There's something new and exciting happening at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. The Bozeman Airport has been making massive moves with its flights and facilities. What's New At the Bozeman Airport?. Some new flights are coming to the Bozeman...
Proposal to allow mini-pigs in Missoula stalls
MISSOULA, Mont. — A proposal to allow mini-pigs in Missoula is on hold for now. The change would allow pigs under 150 pounds and less than 25 inches in height to live in city limits, limited to one per home. The ordinance would create an exception to current regulations,...
$35,000 Car Gets Stolen Twice in the Same Week in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 4, 2024, a 2022 Toyota Camry vehicle was stolen from a Missoula business when it was parked there overnight. There were no leads and no video. On July 6, 2024, the car was located near Motel 6 on East Broadway and returned to the owners. Police were unable to determine a suspect at that time. The vehicle was damaged and taken to a local autobody shop by the owners.
True Crime Montana Style! UM Launches New Criminology Degree
The bad guys have one more thing to really worry about now that the Griz are on the case!. Okay, way overdid that one. Still, UM News Service tells us that judging by the amount of interested applicants already, it appears a new degree is taking the campus by storm. Faculty modernized the curriculum and built criminology into a stand-alone Bachelor of Arts degree.
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