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Dive Into Details of 93 Roundabout in the Bitterroot
Bitterroot drivers will get their second chance Wednesday to learn more about a highway project that may be one of the most controversial since the state expanded U.S. 93 to 4-lanes. While that project was met with some support, given the dangerous nature of the old 2-lane road, not everyone...
Montana State University wins appeal in pandemic tuition refund lawsuit
This story is adapted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. The Montana Supreme Court closed the book last week on a long-running court case rooted in Montana State University’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ruling that the university officials’ decision to halt in-person instruction and services in the spring of 2020 did not entitle a former student to refunded tuition and fees.
Shepperd's Candy celebrates 70 years, recovery from accident last fall
BUTTE, Mont. -- Mining City sweet tooths should remember last October when their favorite confectionery, Shepperd's Candy, received a sour surprise: a pickup truck through the front of their store.
UM breaks ground on first new residence hall in 30 years
MISSOULA, Mont. — For the first time in 30 years, the University of Montana will break ground on a new residence hall on Tuesday. The University says that after three consecutive years of enrollment growth and not enough housing in Missoula, the new 600-bed residence hall will keep housing supply in line with demand.
Isolated strong storms, locally heavy rain increasing flood concerns on area burn scars
Unsettled weather continues today with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Any storm that develops today will be capable of brief, heavy rain, gusty outflow winds, small hail, and lightning. Depending on the amount of daytime heating, some storms could become strong to severe. The best location for stronger storms will be...
5th DUI for Intoxicated Driver at the Missoula County Fair
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - During the evening hours of August 8, 2024, several Missoula Police Department officers responded to a Missoula County Fair parking lot after receiving a report of an intoxicated driver. The witness informed an officer that a female left the parking lot in her vehicle and seemed “out of it.”
$190,000 3-Bedroom Home for Sale Through Community Land Trust
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On Thursday, August 8, the North Missoula Community Development Corporation will present an open house to view a Community Land Trust home for sale on Missoula’s North Side. I spoke with Hannah Kosel this week about the home, the details of the Community Land...
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.
The Best Names In Big Sky Conference Football
College football is on the doorstep and it's time to look at the best names in the Big Sky Conference. It's the "Big Sky Conference All-Name Team 2024." The idea was taken from 247 Sports' College Football All-Name Team. It consists of the best/funniest/coolest/craziest names on college rosters this year. Some of the names include General Booty, Memorable Factor, and Moh Bility—tremendous content.
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.
UPDATE: Clearwater Fire Continues To Burn, Almost 1,900 Acres Consumed
Started by a lightning strike on July 19th in the Shoshone National Forest, the Clearwater Fire continues to consume trees and undergrowth at a slow pace. Cooler temperatures and some light rain within the fire area have allowed for containment to increase to 62%. Yesterday, fire crews continued cleaning up brush and downed trees in the Elk Fork Campground and patrolled fire lines.
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