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Massive Missoula area subdivision garners initial approval
A standalone community with its own farm and potentially hundreds of homes at the Wye west of Missoula was initially approved by county officials this week. The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board unanimously approved the Grass Valley Gardens subdivision on Tuesday, and the Missoula County Commissioners will consider the project on August 8. The subdivision includes the first four phases of a larger development and includes 445 residential units and seven commercial lots.
Indian Heath Service director tours Billings healthcare center
Staff led the Director of the Indian Health Service on a tour of the Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center Thursday, July 11. The center’s parent company, the Native American Development Corporation, bought the building two years ago. For many years it was the local headquarters of the fraternal organization the Shriners and an event venue.
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...
$35,000 Car Gets Stolen Twice in the Same Week in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 4, 2024, a 2022 Toyota Camry vehicle was stolen from a Missoula business when it was parked there overnight. There were no leads and no video. On July 6, 2024, the car was located near Motel 6 on East Broadway and returned to the owners. Police were unable to determine a suspect at that time. The vehicle was damaged and taken to a local autobody shop by the owners.
17-Year-Old Bozeman Resident Was Stabbed 16 Times. How To Help
On the 11th of July, a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in Bozeman's Kirk Park. According to the Bozeman Police Chief, it appears that a group of juveniles had gathered in the park. At some point there ended up being a confrontation between two juvenile males. That confrontation turned into a stabbing.
True Crime Montana Style! UM Launches New Criminology Degree
The bad guys have one more thing to really worry about now that the Griz are on the case!. Okay, way overdid that one. Still, UM News Service tells us that judging by the amount of interested applicants already, it appears a new degree is taking the campus by storm. Faculty modernized the curriculum and built criminology into a stand-alone Bachelor of Arts degree.
City Commission approves tax increase, budget
City Commissioners voted 4-1 during their July 16 meeting to approve their intent to increase property taxes. Commissioner Shannon Wilson voted against the resolution saying she blamed the Montana Legislature for failing to take any action during the last session to address rising taxes for residential property owners even though the Montana Department of Revenue had warned that was coming.
Hamilton School District selects new athletics and activities director
The Hamilton School Board has approved the hiring of Jeff Newcomer (pictured) as Hamilton School District Athletics and Activities Director. Newcomer replaces Mike Gosz who retired. Newcomer has 15 years of experience at both the high school and college level. For the last eight years, he has been activities director...
Alaska Airlines Discontinuing Two Big Flights Out of Bozeman
Could these moves be setting up for something bigger? It's possible. There's something new and exciting happening at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. The Bozeman Airport has been making massive moves with its flights and facilities. What's New At the Bozeman Airport?. Some new flights are coming to the Bozeman...
Proposal to allow mini-pigs in Missoula stalls
MISSOULA, Mont. — A proposal to allow mini-pigs in Missoula is on hold for now. The change would allow pigs under 150 pounds and less than 25 inches in height to live in city limits, limited to one per home. The ordinance would create an exception to current regulations,...
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...
You Need To Know About Parking Changes at the Missoula Airport
The Missoula Airport is going through changes. The expansion has been impressive and it's not done yet. As the airport continues to expand, airlines have added more direct flights, and even a new airline, Sun Country Airlines, is now offering service at the Missoula Airport. There's another change that has...
Paddle Palooza: Cancer survivors paddle for health and healing
When Nan Condit first began paddling dragon boats and a solo outrigger canoe as part of her path to breast cancer recovery, she had no idea her passion would eventually morph into last weekend’s Paddle Palooza.The gathering, held July 11-14 at the Polson Fairgrounds and the Montana Canoe Club in Big Arm, attracted top paddlers from around the world. It was organized by the Silver Lining Sisterhood, a Missoula-based group of “sisters” that began meeting in 2015 to support each other in the aftermath of breast cancer treatment.According to the group’s website, www.silverliningmt.org, “We were brought together by the common...
LIFTT nutrition health coach in the new diabetes prevention and management program
Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow announced the addition of Anya Pulis to the team as a Nutrition Health Coaches for our Diabetes Prevention and Management Program. This exciting development is part of LIFTT’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the well-being and independence of individuals in our community. Pulis holds...
Helena native, MLB umpire Brian Knight presents father's namesake honor, Helena Senators split twin-bill
HELENA — Brian Knight, for the first since his father passed away in 2021, returned to Kindrick Legion Field, the springboard for a professional career that reached its pinnacle last fall. Inside the stadium's green walls, Knight was first exposed to a profession he’s spent over two decades perfecting....
University of Montana providing additional aid to middle-income families
MISSOULA, Mont. - The University of Montana (UM) is aiming to help middle-income families and students when applying to school. A specific scholarship that is intended for middle-income families has been bolstered by nearly 50%.
Two Trailheads Temporarily Closed for Mowing
Trailheads Affected: Mount Helena Trailhead and Beattie Street Trailhead. The City of Helena will temporarily close two trailheads this week to allow for mowing and trimming of grass in the surrounding area. The following trailheads will be impacted:. Mount Helena Trailhead (above Reeder's Village) – Thursday (July 18), 7 a.m....
"There were a lot of things going on that weren't adding up": Interim commissioner Jeff Fisher helps rescue AFL
The AFL seemed like a great deal for the Billings Outlaws and other teams in the league when they announced their commitment to join last summer. The AFL seemed like a great deal when its revival was announced last summer. However, fans started to realize everything was not as it seemed. It led to the overthrow of the league's former commissioner, and thankfully, they had another great candidate ready to step up.
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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