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Powerful storm wreaks havoc across Miles City, power lines and landlines down
MILES CITY, Mont. - A storm caused havoc across Miles City on Saturday. According to the press release from Custer County Firefighters on July 14, at 12:04 a.m., their estimate was that Miles City could be without power from anywhere between 24 and 36 hours. Many landlines are down, and...
Photos: PaddleHeads Rally Late, Top Raptors 10-5
Photos from a Pioneer League baseball game between the Missoula PaddleHeads and the Ogden Raptors at Ogren-Allegiance Field on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The PaddleHeads used a six-run eighth inning to knock of the Raptors 10-5.
Evacuation center established at St. Labre for Rosebud Co residents.
ROSEBUD Co. - The Rosebud County Sheriff's Office shared a post to social media saying the Bureau of Land Management has issued an evacuation order for Southern Rosebud County. RCSO says the evacuation order is in place for Tongue River and all of Otter Creek to Lee Creek to Birney...
Hoop Dreams Montana creates opportunities for kids with neurodevelopmental disabilities
Billings West boys basketball head coach Kelly Darraugh has led a lot of basketball camps in his nearly 25 years coaching the Golden Bears. However, next week's camp is something he's never done before. Billings West boys basketball head coach Kelly Darraugh has led a lot of basketball camps in...
Glacier National Park invites volunteers to become 'weed wranglers' to help remove invasive plants
WEST GLACIER, Mont. – The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center (CCRLC) and Glacier National Park invite volunteers for a day of hands-on learning during the Annual Noxious Weed Blitz on July 25. The event will take place from 10 am to 3 pm in West Glacier. Participants...
Missoula's Chloe Larsen found 'right opportunity' with hometown Montana Lady Griz
MISSOULA — Chloe Larsen helped lead the charge for the Missoula Hellgate girls basketball program the past two seasons, and as her senior year concluded in the spring in time for graduation, the former Knight announced she'd continue her basketball career right at home with the Montana Lady Griz.
Hot and dry, gusty winds increase fire weather concerns
WEATHER ALERT DAYS are posted for the Missoula area as hot and dry weather creates critical fire weather conditions this week. Missoula will see high temperatures right around 100 degrees Wed through Sunday! Remember to practice heat safety by staying hydrated and take breaks in the shade if recreating or working outside. Check on the elderly, those susceptible to heat, and protect all animals and livestock during this stretch of hot temperatures. Obey fire restrictions, no open flames or spark, keep vehicles off dry grass, properly dispose of cigarettes, secure your trailer chains, and avoid power equipment that creates a spark.
UM receives $250K to support storytelling in rural, Indigenous communities
MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana School of Journalism received $250,000 to expand media literacy and audio storytelling skills in rural and Indigenous communities. “Through these initiatives, we aim to cultivate a new generation of storytellers who can advocate for their communities and contribute to a more diverse...
Bridge on Elk Meadows Road in Lolo National Forest to be replaced this summer
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Lolo National Forest announced the bridge on Elk Meadows Road will be replaced this summer. The bridge runs along the Bitterroot Mountains from the Lolo Pass Visitor Center on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests to the Lolo National Forest. The $847,225 project was contracted by...
Historic Montana aerial photos digitized by UM library
MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana is digitizing a collection of aerial photos of Montana taken by the U.S. Forest Service. The collection will be held in UM's Mansfield Library in the archives and special collections department. The archives will feature images from the 1930s, with 3,500 currently...
Montana stories: Pickleball prevails, new courts planned
After making requests to the city of Glendive over the last couple of years, pickleball enthusiasts — local or visiting — will have a couple of permanent outdoor courts to play on in the coming months. A group of local pickleball players approached the Finance, Utilities, Property, Recreation...
Missoula Downtown Foundation to launch second mural
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula Downtown Foundation will launch its second downtown mural of the summer, partnering with TrailWest Bank and artist Kelsey Dzintars. The mural spanning over 30 feet in length and 18 feet in height, will be on the Downtown Headquarters Building at 218 E Main Street in the alleyway.
Montana State Fair set for July 26 through Aug. 3 in Great Falls
GREAT FALLS, Mont. – The annual Montana State Fair is coming up in late July at the Montana ExpoPark in Great Falls with an opportunity for exhibitors and visitors to enjoy a variety of displays and entertainment. The fair offers entries in 21 unique departments that allow exhibitors to...
Bailey Giffen's game-winning field goal sends Billings Outlaws to ArenaBowl XXXIII
BILLINGS — Bailey Giffen knew that he made history from the moment he made his final kick. So did the crowd surrounding the Billings Outlaws' kicker at First Interstate Arena at MetraPark on Saturday night, who he said made him barter with them for the game ball he booted through the uprights as time expired in the Outlaws' wild 35-32 Arena Football League playoff semifinal win over the Nashville Kats.
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