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Montana delegation continues outpour of support following Trump rally shooting
MISSOULA, Mont. — New Reactions are unfolding from Montana representatives as information continues to be released. Following a shooting at Former President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Butler, PA, which killed on spectator and wounded two others. The FBI identified the suspected gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Crooks of Bethel...
Montana college basketball standouts sign professional contracts in Germany
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Two college basketball standouts from the Treasure State are headed to Germany as they signed to play professional basketball. Manhattan Christian and Montana Tech alum Caleb Bellach will suit up for Ehingen Urspring and Montana State alum Robert Ford III is playing for Würzburg Baskets. Bellach announced his signing on July 1, while Ford announced his signing on July 4.
Search continues for hiker swept away by Rosebud Creek near Red Lodge
Update: July 15, 2024 at 8:15 p.m. Red Lodge Fire Rescue said in a release the hiker missing from Rosebud Creek since July 12 is a 20-year-old male Montana State University student from Minnesota. "Search and Rescue leaders continue to make plans to safely search the very hazardous and rugged...
Great Falls Pre-Release Center escapee on the loose
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The State of Montana Department of Corrections is searching for an escapee of the Great Falls Pre-Release Center who did not return to the center on Sunday. Hunter J. Peffers, a 26-year-old man arrested for criminal mischief, failed to return to the center at 11:00 a.m....
Miller Peak Fire increases to more than 1,700 acres, 0% contained
UPDATE: July 16 at 7:35 p.m. The boundary of Lolo National Forest has been closed off for public safety and to ensure resources can make it up to the fire, which is still 0% contained Tuesday evening. Upper Miller Creek Road is open only to local traffic for the time...
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.
Lander Legends head to American Legion State Tournament July 18
(Lovell, WY) – The American Legion C State Baseball Tournament will be taking place in Lovell from July 18th to July 21st, and the Lander Legends will be in attendance representing Lander. The bracket is officially out, and the Legend’s first game is this Thursday at 10am. As...
UPDATE: New evacuation warning for residents near Miller Peak Fire southeast of Missoula
UPDATE 07/15 11:30 a.m.: The Missoula County Sheriff Monday morning issued new evacuation warnings for the Miller Peak Fire burning eight miles southeast of Missoula. This warning applies to the following addresses: 14380 Upper Miller Creek Road to the junction of the West Fork Sanchez Creek Road, and from the junction of the West Fork Schwartz Creek Road to 7018 West Fork Schwartz Creek Road.
Red Lodge Search and Rescue seek hiker swept away by Rosebud Creek on Friday
RED LODGE, Mont. - Red Lodge Search and Rescue and Carbon County Sheriff's Office are searching for a person who slipped into Rosebud Creek while crossing below Rimrock Lake and was washed away on Friday afternoon. A bystander reported that the person was washed away into the rapidly moving East...
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...
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