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Montana requests federal disaster aid from July windstorm
(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Gianforte has requested a disaster declaration from President Joe Biden in response to a July windstorm in Missoula and Powell counties. In his letter to Biden, Gianforte wrote that “long-lasting thunderstorms that produced strong damaging winds” in the area. “When these thunderstorms settled into the Missoula area, they produced gusts of winds of 109 miles per hour on Mt. Sentinel, 81 mph at the...
Severe storms set to hit central Montana tonight, clear skies expected tomorrow
Tonight, be prepared for a developing system of severe thunderstorms moving from Bozeman into central Montana, potentially bringing gusts up to 35 mph. After the storms pass, expect warm and sunny conditions tomorrow with highs in the 80's and 90's. Sunday's weather will be similar with quiet conditions during the day and a slight chance of isolated storms at night.
Montanans (still) concerned about housing costs, property taxes, poll says
“A whopping” 73% of voters say they don’t believe elected leaders are adequately addressing Montana’s housing crisis, according to poll results released Thursday by left-leaning Middle Fork Strategies. “Montanans are tired of being priced out of their communities and feeling like the politicians that they elected to represent them are instead giving breaks to big […]
Top MT Republicans, Speaker Mike Johnson gather in Billings to rally ahead of Montana elections
Top Republican leaders in Montana gathered in Billings today, just a week after former President Donald Trump's stop in Bozeman. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson was the key speaker at the event, emphasizing the importance of preserving conservative values.
All-new coach squad to lead LPHS girls volleyball
Trio has competed in volleyball tournaments together, coached three Big Sky youth clinics. It’s 7:26 a.m. and varsity volleyball coaches Ashley Muckway, Steven Reid and Gavin Dean are in the Lone Peak High School gymnasium. The high school girls volleyball team filters into the gym for their first practice of the 2024 fall season, and their first time with all new coaches.
It Happened to You: Bob Wire’s Latest, “Missoula Hurricane”
It probably won't become a million seller and a big hit on TikTok. But if you want to remember what it was like to go through Missoula's severe thunderstorm "parody laureate" Bob Wire has probably penned an instant classic. Whether you ran out of power, or ice, or just couldn't...
New Course Could Land You a Job at Upcoming Missoula Concerts
You know that feeling you get when the lights go down right before the headlining act takes the stage? The feeling of anticipation and excitement. The feeling you needed so much that you paid to buy a ticket and experience it. That feeling is all thanks to dozens of people behind the scenes who make concerts and live events happen.
Latest Missoula storm adds to previous cleanup efforts
As Missoula has been recovering from the severe thunderstorm it experienced in late July. The garden city was hit by another severe storm yesterday evening that brought high winds and knocked out power for hundreds of Missoulians. Nonstop Local's Taylor Richardson Spoke with Missoula Parks and Rec about the damage...
'Tang,' tarnished jerseys among Billings Scarlets superstitious road to World Series
SHELBY, N.C. — Superstitions are funny — sometimes literally. And sometimes, they literally stink. As the Billings Scarlets relaxed during a day off at the American Legion World Series Friday, a few players sat poolside with MTN Sports at the team hotel recounting superstitions they believe helped them reach this baseball pinnacle. The most recent: uniform selection at last week's Northwest Regional in Billings.
KGRZ’ “The Daily Drive” Is Loaded With Great Interviews Next Week
This Monday, August 19th KGRZ launches its new show "The Daily Drive With Ace Sauerwein." The new show will feature everything you need and want to know about the University of Montana Grizzlies. Interviews, analysis and previews of all Griz sports - football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, basketball, softball and track and field.
Missoula Mayor Addresses the Budget and the Homeless
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis responded to my request to appear on Talk Back on Wednesday morning to address issues about the upcoming budget and the response to homelessness. Mayor Davis Appeared on Talk Back to Explain the City Budget. Davis began by describing her own...
Missoula’s Hidden Gem Music Fest This Weekend You Need To Check Out
Jumping jellyfish, my friends! It's the best day of the workweek: Friday. I don't know if you've heard but Friday leads into the weekend. Do you know what happens during the weekend? Fun. A lot of fun. What makes this weekend even more fun than your average run-of-the-mill weekend is...
Releasing Campsite Reservations In Waves Makes Booking Fairer
Back in 2022, Science Friday discussed how campsites in state and national parks were virtually impossible to reserve, unless you had a lot of time on your hands and knew exactly when those reservations were going online. Research had shown that the people able to reserve these sites were often wealthy, educated, and white, leaving lots of other people out of the fun of camping.
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