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Cyclist hospitalized after hit by vehicle in Kalispell
KALISPELL, Mont. — A 68-year-old male bicyclist was taken to the hospital after being hit by vehicle while in a crosswalk on North Meridian Road in Kalispell on Tuesday, according to Kalispell Police Patrol Captain Chad Fetveit. The 20-year-old driver of the Acura MDX allegedly drove through the crosswalk,...
MSU turns to preparation after fall scrimmage
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State held a scrimmage on Saturday, giving the team a game-like situation for the first time since the Sonny Holland Classic spring game. "We're certainly building off opportunities those guys had in previous seasons or in spring ball, so I think we came out and we feel like we continue to make progress," MSU head football coach Brent Vigen said.
U.S. men's freestyle wrestling team, coached by Great Falls' Bill Zadick, wins three Olympic medals
PARIS — The United States freestyle men's wrestling team, coached by Great Falls native Bill Zadick, won three medals at the recently completed Paris Olympics. Spencer Lee (57 kg) won a silver medal for the U.S. men. Kyle Dake (74 kg) and Aaron Brooks (86 kg) each won bronze medals.
Settlement reached in Whitefish impact fee lawsuit
WHITEFISH, Mont. — Hundreds of homeowners in Whitefish are now finding relief after being overcharged on impact fees, as a class action lawsuit comes to a settlement. It follows a lengthy battle between more than 400 impacted homeowners and the city of Whitefish. "There is an oversight committee for...
Salvation Army sees increased need for school supplies
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Salvation Army is filling backpacks with school supplies in Bozeman for their annual Tools for Schools program. Volunteers are stuffing backpacks with pencils, folders, notebooks and more ahead of next week’s distribution event, where children will be able to select a backpack that fits their personality and is geared toward their grade, so they’ll be ready to start the school year on the right foot.
2024 Montana State Football Game-by-Game & Win Total Predictions
Montana State’s football schedule this year has eight Big Sky Conference games, one FBS opponent, and three FCS non-conference matchups. Here are game-by-game predictions for Montana State, who is No. 4 in HERO Sports’ FCS Preseason Top 25. at New Mexico. MSU looks to avoid an upset loss...
We All Scream For Ice Cream
First Presbyterian Church, in Conrad, on the corner of 4th Avenue & Maryland Street, is hosting a Community Ice Cream Social, this Wednesday afternoon. The delicious ice cream will be scooped up between 1:30 & 3, & everyone's welcome to come on down. A Community Ice Cream Social's the perfect way as we get set to draw the curtain on Summer '24, in the Big Sky. What's your favorite ice cream? I'd like to hear from you on my Puff Man Blog...*I hope the kid in the above picture wakes up before he finishes his cone.
City backs Clean Crow Creek Initiative, spends $100K in emergency procurement for roof repairs
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne is one step closer to better promoting clean water in Crow Creek. At Monday night’s Cheyenne City Council meeting, councilmembers voted to support the Clean Crow Creek Initiative, which aims to improve the waterway’s quality via catch basin stormwater filters, according to a council resolution. The governing body approved a slew of other agenda items, including spending $100,000 for an emergency procurement, provision of youth services, bid considerations and appointment of Robert R. Rose as Cheyenne Municipal Court magistrate hearing judge.
Idaho Co. Sheriff's Office searches for missing Montana man
KOOSKIA, Idaho — The Idaho County Sheriff's Office and Missoula County Sheriff's Office are searching for a missing Montana man over in Kooskia, Idaho. Zachary DeMoss, 24, went missing Sunday while riding with a group of bikers on Route 12. His bike was last seen pulled off the road...
Montana Capitol potentially getting additional House hearing room
HELENA, Mont. — Legislators were briefed Monday the status of an upcoming project featuring capitol renovations. During a subcommittee hearing on Mid-Range Legislative Space Improvements, representatives of A&E Design discussed a project which would meet the capitol's mid-term planning goal. The top priority is finding a suitable space for...
Tester keeps Harris at arm’s length amid tight Senate race
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester (Mont.) is keeping his distance from the newly formed Harris-Walz ticket as the vulnerable incumbent stares down a tight race for reelection that could determine control of the upper chamber. Tester praised Vice President Harris when she became President Biden’s running mate back in 2020, but he has kept her 2024 presidential bid […]
Terry teacher among five educators to join MTHS Teacher Leader Program
Terry High School teacher Chris Dantic is among five educators from across Montana who are now “history missionaries” as part of the Teacher Leaders in Montana History Program. The other teachers include Vicky Nytes of Superior, Mary Zuchowski of Frazer, Heath Nordquist of Missoula and Kim Konen of...
Vinyl Dreams Come True: Robert Plant Visits Missoula Record Store
What a way to celebrate National Vinyl Record Day. Missoula is a popular place for celebrities, but even so, it's not too often that a rock legend like Robert Plant is in Missoula. He and Allison Krauss returned to Missoula for a performance at the KettleHouse Amphitheater last week after they had to cancel their appearance at the last minute last summer due to an illness in the band.
Skier Makes Insane Run in MT and Gets Paid from Go Pro
Some skiers and boarders are always looking ahead to the upcoming winter season, even in the middle of the summer. They are hoping for that "epic powder", as they clutch their new season pass that they got at the very end of last season. Montana still has some summer left, but that doesn't mean we can't look back at an amazing ski run from last season. The forecast for the first "frost dates" will be here before the end of the month. We may also see some extremely cold temps this winter.
Costly closure of the county print shop
“Great Falls This Week” is reported and written by Matt Hudson. Send your news and tips to mhudson@montanafreepress.org. Outsourced November election printing likely to cost more. Elections officials scrambled to find an alternative service earlier this year when the county printing office’s sole employee quit while the school district’s...
Hurry! Vote MY 103.5 For Bozeman’s Best Radio Station
Hey Bozeman, we need your help! MY 103.5 has been nominated for best radio station in the 2024 Best of Bozeman awards. Here's how you can help us take the top prize!. How To Vote For MY 103.5 In The Best Of Bozeman Awards. At MY 103.5, we love keeping...
University of Montana Fans Asked to ‘Paint Missoula Maroon’
When a sentence opens with, "Fall semester begins...", it's another reminder that summer is dwindling. It's also a time of year when people are celebrating new beginnings, and for Griz sports fans the fall vibe shifts into high gear. But this is not about a football, soccer or volleyball pep rally. It's about encouraging all students to catch a super-positive Missoula spirit.
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