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Whitefish's Heavirland makes Olympic rugby squad
Whitefish native Nicole Heavirland is off to Paris as a part of the U.S. women’s rugby team, for what will be her third Olympic showing. “I’m looking forward to the whole experience – traveling with the team, being in the Olympic village – just being a part of this journey,” Heavirland said. Heavirland went to the 2016 Rio Summer Games as a reserve. In 2021, she played for every minute of the Tokyo Games where the team placed sixth. This year, Heavirland has been selected as a reserve.“I’m a reserve in case anyone gets injured, but I represent the team...
Twins top Bucs In doubleheader
The Glacier Twins swept Bitterroot Bucs in an American Legion doubleheader action by scores of 5-3 and 4-3 on Tuesday, July 9. Kellen Kroger struck out eight in the first game, holding Bitterroot to just three hits.Glacier built a 4-1 lead through three innings and added an insurance run in the seventh.Jacob McIntyre and Noah Amerman each had triples, while Amerman also had a double. Both had RBIs, as did Michael Miller and Mathew Mitts. Noah Amerman finished the game 3-for-4.Both teams had six hits in the second game, but Glacier scored a run in four of the seven innings...
WEATHER ALERT DAY: Excessive heat warnings, dry & smoky conditions
WEATHER ALERT DAYS: Significant heat is expected this week. Missoula and surrounding communities will see high temperatures right around 100 degrees through Monday! Remember to practice heat safety by staying hydrated and take breaks in the shade if recreating or working outside. 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.
Gianforte: firefighters working tirelessly on Horse Gulch Fire
(The Center Square) – Gov Greg Gianforte has been briefed on the Horse Gulch Fire impacting the community of York. The governor also surveyed the fire areas with Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conversation (DNRC) officials. Gianforte said that “firefighters and personnel are working tirelessly to suppress the fire” while establishing and expanding containment lines and helping the U.S. Forest Service protect lives and property. ...
LATEST: Estimated Costs to Fight Montana’s Biggest Wildfires Summer 2024
With a mild beginning to summer in Western Montana, multiple fires across the state have signaled that the state is now in "fire season." The Lolo National Forest Service announced on July 16 that they would be increasing the fire danger to extreme for forest lands, but they also share another statistic.
'Juliana will not be forgotten': Idaho-based pilot dies in crash fighting Montana wildfire
A pilot working for an Idaho-based company died in a crash last week while fighting a wildfire in Montana. Juliana Turchetti, 45, was a pilot for Dauntless Air, a company contracting with the Idaho Department of Lands and on loan to the U.S. Forest Service. “The department and the wildland fire community was dealt a heavy blow last Wednesday,” Idaho Department of Lands Director Dustin Miller said Tuesday at a...
Will it Really be This Scorching Hot in Montana?
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Although a change may be coming next week, Western Montana's forecast looks like we could be heading for the hottest weekend so far this summer, with most locations seeing triple-digit temperatures. Some of those readings will come close to record temperatures but aren't forecast to...
Schools receive third — and potentially final — round of federal funding for homeless students
A pandemic-era program that has pumped $2 million into Montana schools to support students experiencing homelessness is nearing its end date. From the start of the 2023-24 school year to its conclusion, the number of students experiencing homelessness in Kalispell’s public school system jumped from 293 to 365. Assistant Superintendent Sara Cole said the increase reflects a growing trend in her district, one driven primarily by the soaring cost of living in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Montana judge tells Secretary of State not to change rules midstream for counting signatures
The Montana Secretary of State can’t automatically reject signatures of “inactive” voters who signed petitions to place Constitutional initiatives on the ballot, a Lewis and Clark County District Court judge ruled Tuesday, as he granted a temporary restraining order. One initiative would make it a constitutional right in Montana to make one’s own decisions about […] The post Montana judge tells Secretary of State not to change rules midstream for counting signatures appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Beacon Hill Fire Ignites West Of Missoula
With crews battling the Miller Peak fire southeast of Missoula, two more fires sprouted up east and west of Missoula. The Lolo National Forest Facebook page informed the public early Thursday morning a fire began west of St. Regis. "Lolo Nationa Forest Firefighters are responding to a new fire start...
New Housing Development Underway Near ZooMontana
A new housing project is underway on Billings' West End. Perhaps you've noticed the heavy equipment moving dirt for infrastructure at the south end of Shiloh Drive, near ZooMontana. I stopped to grab a couple of quick pictures last week, pondering what the development might be. "It's probably another shopping...
Missoula City Council advances proposal to loosen code violations
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula could soon be loosening penalties for those who violate parts of city code. Under the proposed change, civil infractions would replace criminal misdemeanors as the penalty for violating general city code. This would apply to infractions that do not currently specify a punishment. The amount...
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