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Journey Emerson, former Lame Deer record-setting star, dies in car accident
BILLINGS — Former Lame Deer boys basketball star Journey Emerson, who set the state single-game scoring record to help make the Morning Stars one of the best stories in Montana sports in 2022, died Friday in a car accident on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, his former coach Tiger Scalpcane told The Billings Gazette and 406 MT Sports on Friday night.
Cleanup continues; meteorologists break down ‘perfect storm’
(Missoula Current) Chainsaws continued to roar on Friday and some areas remained without power two days after a powerful storm ripped through the Missoula Valley. Meteorologists on Friday described it as a “once-in-a-decade” event – the last being in 2015. Early estimates place the damage in the tens of millions of dollars with cars crushed, houses and infrastructure damaged, and the steep toll that hurricane-force winds took on the city's prized urban forest.
Power in Missoula back for some, others may have to wait until early next week
Thousands of people in Missoula were still without power Friday afternoon after a powerful storm blasted through the area Wednesday night. NorthWestern Energy at noon Friday said they had more than 160 personnel and 34 line crews working to restore electricity as quickly as possible. The utility warned some outages might not be repaired until early next week.
'Dig It Days' in Billings offers free Montana Fair tickets this year
BILLINGS, Mont. - The Montana Fair brings fun for the whole family, and this year, fairgoers have the opportunity to experience more of it for free. The popular "Dig It Days" event will be held the last two days of the Montana Fair on August 16 and 17 from 12-6 p.m.
How They Made It: Missoula Teens Trapped Under Power Lines
It's the most frightening video from Wednesday night's severe thunderstorm in Missoula. Two teens trying to drive home when they were trapped under power poles snapping off like match sticks on Lower Miller Creek Road. It's also one of the best lessons from the big storm. Be patient, pray, and...
Record-setting Laurel teen Taylor Slyder wins Daisy National BB Gun Championship
LAUREL — From the banks of Riverside Park near Laurel, one can see anything from boating to fishing on the Yellowstone River to walking dogs along trails. But inside a rustic building not far from the riverbank is where the mark of a national champion has been made. “You...
Bozeman ranch is currently most expensive property listed in city
BOZEMAN, Mont. — A recently listed ranch in Bozeman boasts the title of most expensive property currently being offered for sale to the public in the city. Running Elk Ranch is listed at $78.9 million and sits on 1,940 acres of land, with a four-bedroom, five-bathroom main house, a two-bedroom alpine cabin and a one-bedroom caretaker’s home.
Laurel Dodgers blow past Glendive Blue Devils in Eastern A District tournament
Gunnar Schultz drove in four runs on three hits to lead the Laurel Dodgers past the Glendive Blue Devils 15-5 on Thursday. Schultz singled in the seventh inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the first inning, scoring one. Laurel got on the board in the top of the first...
Local Display Encourages Registration For Voters
Recent Wolf Point High School graduate Lennoxx Lilley is one area resident that is looking forward to voting in this year’s general election. Lilley, who just turned 18 last week, wasn’t able to vote in this year’s primary election, so he’s even more anxious about casting a vote this November.
Lifelong friends bring a Canadian flair to Great American motorcycle hill climb
BILLINGS — In 2017, lifelong friends Ryan Wyatt and Aaron Pierson decided to give the Great American Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb a try. The two Canadian riders from the province of Alberta — the 43-year-old Wyatt is from Calgary and the 42-year-old Pierson is from Lethbridge — are sure glad they did.
Chainsaws, other equipment in high demand after storm in Missoula
MISSOULA, MONT. — Missoula residents are working to reclaim their homes and yards from the amount of foliage from Wednesday's storm. However, some of the necessary equipment may be a bit harder to come by than usual. Some stores, such as Ace Hardware saw chainsaws and other equipment flying...
Stores report inventory loss in wake of storms in Missoula
MISSOULA, MONT. — The storms in Missoula Wednesday caused power outages across the city. A lot of people had to throw the contents of the refrigerator into the trash as a result. However, consumers aren’t the only ones throwing away food. Several grocery stores across Missoula have found...
Canadian motorcyclist dies following crash near East Glacier Park mid-July
GLACIER COUNTY, Mont. - A 75-year-old man succumbed to his injuries from a motorcycle crash that occurred on July 14, Montana Highway Patrol announced Friday. A release from MHP states a man from Biggar, Saskatchewan riding a Kawasaki Cruiser failed to negotiate a turn on Highway 49 near mile marker eight, causing him to go off the road to the right.
Local businesses, volunteers band together on post-storm cleanup
MISSOULA, Mont — Storm damage cleanup continues across Missoula. Homeowners and businesses are recovering after Wednesday’s storm tore through town, tearing down trees, damaging fences, and property. “Looks like a tornado went through it, we lost over 140 trees out here, most of them big, tall, mature pines,”...
SWAT standoff suspect on Broadwater Avenue in Billings arrested after two-hour negotiation
UPDATE: July 26 at 1:54 p.m. The Billings Police Department released more details into Friday morning's standoff on Broadwater Avenue and 15th Street West. BPD responded to a report of an erratic driver in the area of First and Broadwater at 8:52 a.m. According to BPD's release, officers found the...
Portions of Blackfoot River closed due to downed power lines
BONNER, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced the upper Blackfoot River from River Junction Fishing Access Site to Russel Gates Memorial Fishing Access Site are closed. The closures are due to safety concerns caused from power lines knocked in the water from Wednesday's severe storm. Montana Fish,...
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