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Chainsaws, other equipment in high demand after storm in Missoula
MISSOULA, MONT. — Missoula residents are working to reclaim their homes and yards from the amount of foliage from Wednesday's storm. However, some of the necessary equipment may be a bit harder to come by than usual. Some stores, such as Ace Hardware saw chainsaws and other equipment flying...
Stores report inventory loss in wake of storms in Missoula
MISSOULA, MONT. — The storms in Missoula Wednesday caused power outages across the city. A lot of people had to throw the contents of the refrigerator into the trash as a result. However, consumers aren’t the only ones throwing away food. Several grocery stores across Missoula have found...
Canadian motorcyclist dies following crash near East Glacier Park mid-July
GLACIER COUNTY, Mont. - A 75-year-old man succumbed to his injuries from a motorcycle crash that occurred on July 14, Montana Highway Patrol announced Friday. A release from MHP states a man from Biggar, Saskatchewan riding a Kawasaki Cruiser failed to negotiate a turn on Highway 49 near mile marker eight, causing him to go off the road to the right.
Local businesses, volunteers band together on post-storm cleanup
MISSOULA, Mont — Storm damage cleanup continues across Missoula. Homeowners and businesses are recovering after Wednesday’s storm tore through town, tearing down trees, damaging fences, and property. “Looks like a tornado went through it, we lost over 140 trees out here, most of them big, tall, mature pines,”...
SWAT standoff suspect on Broadwater Avenue in Billings arrested after two-hour negotiation
UPDATE: July 26 at 1:54 p.m. The Billings Police Department released more details into Friday morning's standoff on Broadwater Avenue and 15th Street West. BPD responded to a report of an erratic driver in the area of First and Broadwater at 8:52 a.m. According to BPD's release, officers found the...
Portions of Blackfoot River closed due to downed power lines
BONNER, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced the upper Blackfoot River from River Junction Fishing Access Site to Russel Gates Memorial Fishing Access Site are closed. The closures are due to safety concerns caused from power lines knocked in the water from Wednesday's severe storm. Montana Fish,...
Missoula MMA Fighter Justin Harbison Fights Tonight
Montana is a state that has its share of tough people. We have had some successful fighters that have stepped up to prove that. One of the most popular UFC fighters around is Sean O'Malley, from Helena. He has shined in the spotlight of the UFC. Sean O'Malley ESPY Winner.
UM gives update on storm recovery, says power not restored, end of summer term will be impacted
MISSOULA, Mont. - University of Montana provided an update to social media on Thursday, July 25, on their recovery efforts in the wake of the destruction caused by Wednesday night's storm. UM says that crews are continuing to clear debris while waiting for power to be restored and that numerous...
Mini Pro Wrestlers Invade Popular Montana Bar This Summer
Pro wrestling has always been a sport that is centered around BIG EGOS. Not to mention BIG wrestlers. Take legends like Andre the Giant. The stories of Andre drinking 156 beers in one sitting, or how much he could eat. Or other greats like Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage. Imagine taking those famous wrestlers' egos and packing them into a MUCH smaller wrestler. Then you have yourself the "badest little show on earth."
Flathead Cherry Festival celebrates cherries, community
Although this year’s cherry harvest is meager, thanks to last winter’s prolonged deep freeze, it won’t stop locals and tourists alike from attending the much-anticipated Flathead Cherry Festival. The annual event returns to Polson July 27-28, filling downtown with cherry-themed festivities, food vendors, music, and diverse artisans and crafters.
Highest Grossing Film Out Of Montana Will Blow Your Mind
How did we not know this movie was partially filmed in Montana? Was our childhood a lie?. The movie business in Montana has been booming lately. Big Sky Country has seen several high-profile and independent film productions come to Montana. Everything from horror to westerns to dramatic movies has set up shop in Montana.
Willow Presentation Explores Indigenous Knowledge, Practice
MISSOULA - All Nations Health Center hosted a Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) presentation by Rosalyn LaPier, Ph.D. (Blackfeet, Métis), that focused on the cultural significance of trees, particularly the willow. Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), according to the TEK Lab, is defined as knowledge and practices passed down through generations,...
'All of my favorite things in one trip': Montana wrestlers on their way to Germany
As Team Montana gathered in the backyard of a residence in west Billings for a get-together before heading for disco bowling and a wrestling session later, boys coach Mike Etchemendy of Miles City reflected. On a bright and sunny Saturday, Etchemendy recalled his days as a youth wrestler in Miles...
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