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Water in Missoula impacted by severe thunderstorm
MISSOULA, Mont. — City of Missoula Public Works and Mobility announced thunderstorms are impacting water in the area. Officials urge the public to conserve water until power is restored. The pumps are running on generators with limited ability to refuel. City of Missoula Public Works and Mobility posted the...
Great American hill climb: Reimers hopes for a repeat; Teyler going for No. 6, Anstett coming in hot
BILLINGS — Payton Reimers will be aiming for the repeat this weekend at the 106th Miller Lite Great American Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb. Last year under the lights at the Billings Motorcycle Club, the then 21-year-old Billings rider won the overall title for the first time in his fourth year competing at “America’s oldest, richest and biggest” motorcycle hill climb.
Body of missing Minnesota hiker who fell into rushing Montana creek recovered
RED LODGE, Mont. — The body of a Minnesota hiker was recovered on Wednesday in southern Montana, nearly two weeks after he fell while trying to cross a creek.Dylan Honnoll was hiking the Beaten Path trail from East Rosebud Lake to Cooke City. He fell into the rushing waters on July 12, the Red Lodge Fire Rescue team said.Ground crews found his body on Tuesday fully submerged under fast-moving water. The helicopter maneuvered over the rapids in the canyon and lowered a rescuer to recover Honnoll's body."Locating Dylan in the fast moving river was very challenging," said Assistant Chief Jon Trapp. "With the dedicated work of our Search and Rescue Team and the help from many of our partners, we are honored to be able to help return him to his family." A coroner met with the rescue helicopter team on Wednesday morning to begin arrangements to return Honnoll to his family in Minnesota.Honnoll had just finished his second year at Montana State University. The fire rescue team said he was active in sports, and had spent a lifetime in the outdoors with his family and friends.
Lunch in the Park an Uptown Success; Dinner in the Park coming next week
The Butte Parks & Trails Foundation definitely deserves a pat on the back. Lunch in the Park resumed late Wednesday morning with a full street of food trucks, a park full of hungry music lovers and a fantastic acoustic show by this week's headliner, Cruz Contreras on the main stage/gazebo. And despite some rainclouds on the horizon, it turned out to be a great afternoon with some fantastic music, delicious food and plenty of stuff for the kids.
You Can Apply for Your 2023 Missoula Property Tax Rebate Soon
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Thursday, August 15 will be the first day Montanans will be able to apply for their 2023 Montana Property Tax Rebates. I spoke this week with Jason Slead, Communications Director with the Montana Department of Revenue, to get a primer on how Montanans can successfully navigate the process of applying for and receiving their final property tax rebate. He first directed readers to a special website.
‘They lost our dog?!’ Hawaiian Airlines flies dog to wrong city
"Jello is now home. He's with everybody else. He's with the family and everything is fine. You know, it's a story with a very happy ending, and we're very grateful for that," said Jello's owner, Claudia Rapkoch.
The Big Sky Balloon Rally takes off this week!
BILLINGS, Mont. - Starting this Thursday, keep your eyes to the skies - because chances are they're going to be filled with an array of beautiful hot air balloons!. This beloved sight has been a Magic City tradition for nearly a decade now, all made possible through the hard work of the "Big Sky Balloon Rally" team.
Operation Walking Shield offers medical, veterinary services to the Reservation community
The parking lot outside the gym at Browning High School was filled with military folks and their equipment on Thursday, July 18. Decked out in camouflage, the Innovative Readiness Training team came from all parts of the country and many different branches of military service. Numbering more than 200 in...
Prosecution Rests in Martin City Murder Trial
Prosecutors rested their case on Wednesday afternoon in the murder trial of 42-year-old Del Orrin Crawford, whose defense attorneys chose not to present any additional evidence or testimony to the Flathead County jury. Closing arguments will begin on Thursday afternoon before jurors begins their deliberations. Crawford has pleaded not guilty...
Rosauers Supermarkets to Anchor 196-Acre Bozeman MXU
Rosauers Supermarkets has signed a long-term lease at the new Jackrabbit Crossing development in Belgrade, located within Montana’s Gallatin Valley, near Bozeman. Developed by Venture West Development, the 196-acre, master-planned, mixed-use will be anchored by Rosauers. The development offers a regional draw with its prime location on Jackrabbit Lane, one of Montana’s busiest roads, and it is situated in the primary corridor between Yellowstone International Airport, Yellowstone National Park, and Big Sky, Montana.
Something for everyone at forty-fifth annual Lewis and Clark Festival
Cut Bank is gearing up to celebrate its forty-fifth annual Lewis and Clark Festival, featuring great food, friendly competition, and entertainment for the whole family. The festival will take place from Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28, kicking off with the Guns and Hoses softball game on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the sports complex where law enforcement and firemen will battle it out on the field for bragging rights for a year.
Hawaii denies Missoula Zootown trip to Little League Senior Softball World Series
MISSOULA — Missoula Zootown manager Tim Gray read his players' names off as they were awarded second-place medals Tuesday night. The team had just suffered a 10-2 defeat at the hands of Hawaii in the Little League Senior Softball West Region final at the Dale Clawson Complex. That's the same team that eliminated Zootown in last year’s final.
Athleticism, growth helped Kalispell Glacier's Ben Winters earn spot with Montana State Bobcats
BOZEMAN — Ben Winters is about to accomplish something unprecedented. In the Kalispell Glacier football team’s 17 years as a program, no player has started all four seasons of his career, according to Glacier head coach Grady Bennett. Barring something unforeseen, Winters will become the first to achieve that feat this coming season.
Missoula's urban camping ordinance goes into effect Friday
In three days, Missoula City Council's newest urban camping ordinance will go into effect establishing buffer zones and camping regulations allowing camps from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. An enforcement of those regulations right now yet to be determined.
Bighorn Canyon guided kayak program dates announced
The Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is again offering guided kayak programs on Big Horn Lake. Programs will be held on the south district of the lake near Lovell. The programs cover proper paddling techniques, self-recovery of a capsized kayak, general safety precautions and fun facts about Bighorn Canyon presented by park rangers.
Bret Savage music warms the hearts of Care Center residents
A room full of laughter and bliss brings the residents of the New Horizons Care Center together through music and song, thanks to longtime musician and community member Bret Savage. Every Sunday evening at 7 p.m., Savage and musicians like Wade Brost bring a special kind of joy to the...
Forest Dana Memorial Softball Tournament a joyful occasion
The 11th Annual Forest Dana Memorial Softball Tournament took place over the weekend, and there was a large turnout of teams from the surrounding area, Billings and Cody, Wyoming. There were 18 teams in all. Co-organized by George and Chris Berg, Absarokee’s softball tournament has been going on for 17...
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