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Hurricane Force Winds, Thunderstorms Slam West Central Montana
More than 10,000 customers remain without power this morning, following the Thursday evening storm. Outages are scattered through Missoula, west to Alberton and east to Clinton, as well as the Northern Bitterroot. Missoula Water is asking its customers to conserve water because they're having to use generators to power their...
Two Montana ballot initiative groups say they’ve met signature requirements
After county election officials processed another 16,000 signatures from inactive Montana voters this week as ordered by a district court in Helena, proponents of three ballot initiatives said Wednesday they had easily surpassed the signature thresholds necessary to make the ballot in November. Counties had until noon Wednesday to finish counting the thousands of additional […]
Boulder-Arrowhead/Big Sky softball defeated by Idaho, needs win to stay in Northwest Region tourney
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Billings' Boulder-Arrowhead/Big Sky majors softball team, representing Montana at the Little League Softball Northwest Region Tournament, was defeated 10-5 by Eagle, Idaho in Wednesday's semifinal round, sending Team Montana to the elimination bracket with a win needed to keep its run in the tourney alive.
NorthWestern Energy, Montana-Dakota Utilities ask PSC for new rate hikes
NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities both are making rate requests that would increase customers’ power bills — following significant rate hikes approved last year. In August 2023, the Montana Public Service Commission approved additional revenue for MDU that meant a 9.1% increase for residential electric customers, although MDU wanted even more. In October 2023, the […]
Wildcats win divisional title, head to state
The Columbia Falls Swim team won the Western Divisional tournament over the weekend by a wide margin. The Wildcats, with 67 swimmers in the pool, were a force to be reckoned with, scoring 1,425 total points (688 points above the second place team). The team will now try to take that momentum and win a state title in Sidney this weekend.The competition from the eastern division will be tough, but Columbia Falls swimmers are geared up and ready to swim.“I want to first thank everyone who came out to support our kids. They swam so tough and we had some...
Athleticism, growth helped Kalispell Glacier's Ben Winters earn spot with Montana State Bobcats
BOZEMAN — Ben Winters is about to accomplish something unprecedented. In the Kalispell Glacier football team’s 17 years as a program, no player has started all four seasons of his career, according to Glacier head coach Grady Bennett. Barring something unforeseen, Winters will become the first to achieve that feat this coming season.
PHOTOS: Storm knocks over large trees around Missoula
A storm that rolled in over Missoula has knocked over several large trees and left thousands without power Thursday. City and county officials are asking people to stay away from rivers and streams due to report of downed lines in the area. If you would like to share photos with...
Missoula Co. advises residents on storm aftermath
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula County officials are advising residents on how to handle the aftermath of Wednesday's storm. Officials are asking residents to conserve water as power is still out in many areas. The city and county are also still using back-up generators to move water around. INFORMATION LINE:...
You Can Apply for Your 2023 Missoula Property Tax Rebate Soon
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Thursday, August 15 will be the first day Montanans will be able to apply for their 2023 Montana Property Tax Rebates. I spoke this week with Jason Slead, Communications Director with the Montana Department of Revenue, to get a primer on how Montanans can successfully navigate the process of applying for and receiving their final property tax rebate. He first directed readers to a special website.
Water in Missoula impacted by severe thunderstorm
MISSOULA, Mont. — City of Missoula Public Works and Mobility announced thunderstorms are impacting water in the area. Officials urge the public to conserve water until power is restored. The pumps are running on generators with limited ability to refuel. City of Missoula Public Works and Mobility posted the...
Hawaii denies Missoula Zootown trip to Little League Senior Softball World Series
MISSOULA — Missoula Zootown manager Tim Gray read his players' names off as they were awarded second-place medals Tuesday night. The team had just suffered a 10-2 defeat at the hands of Hawaii in the Little League Senior Softball West Region final at the Dale Clawson Complex. That's the same team that eliminated Zootown in last year’s final.
Missoula's urban camping ordinance goes into effect Friday
In three days, Missoula City Council's newest urban camping ordinance will go into effect establishing buffer zones and camping regulations allowing camps from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. An enforcement of those regulations right now yet to be determined.
Lunch in the Park an Uptown Success; Dinner in the Park coming next week
The Butte Parks & Trails Foundation definitely deserves a pat on the back. Lunch in the Park resumed late Wednesday morning with a full street of food trucks, a park full of hungry music lovers and a fantastic acoustic show by this week's headliner, Cruz Contreras on the main stage/gazebo. And despite some rainclouds on the horizon, it turned out to be a great afternoon with some fantastic music, delicious food and plenty of stuff for the kids.
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