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MSU prepares for similar conditions at Utah Tech following New Mexico win
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University opened the 2023 season with a victory over Utah Tech, but the Bobcats will be facing a very different Trailblazers team this season. Just like MSU's week zero matchup against New Mexico, there are a lot of questions marks on the Utah Tech...
Montana football Week 1 press conference with coach Bobby Hauck, CB Trevin Gradney, RT Brandon Casey
MISSOULA — The college football season is officially back in Missoula as the Montana Grizzlies are set to open the 2024 season at home on Saturday against Missouri State. The Grizzlies are coming off of a season where they won the Big Sky Conference regular-season championship, went 13-2 overall and made a run to the FCS national championship game in Frisco, Texas.
"Buckthorn slayers" help remove invasive species for Billings homeowners through grant
BILLINGS, Mont. - The City of Billings is teaming up with "buckthorn slayers" to combat buckthorn weeds, which is an invasive plant species, according to the Montana Field Guide. Billings secured a $25,000 grant from the Montana Department of Agriculture to offer free buckthorn removal for homeowners. The city contracted...
Becca Tschetter Joins Montana State Women’s Golf as Graduate Transfer
Montana State women's golf enhances its roster for 2024-2025 by signing graduate transfer Becca Tschetter from Grand Canyon University. A Minot, North Dakota native, Tschetter excelled at GCU, finishing as the individual runner-up at the 2024 WAC Championships with a 7-over par 220. Her addition is expected to strengthen the team's competitiveness, as head coach Brittany Basye emphasizes her winning experience and character. Tschetter's collegiate track record includes leading GCU to five tournament titles last season and earning Second Team All-WAC honors with a scoring average that ranks among Montana State’s top historical performances.
Missoula homeless ordinance continues slow rollout
MISSOULA, Mont. — Overnight camping in select parks from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. and no sheltering within 300 feet of schools and day cares. These are just a couple of Missoula's now month-old regulations around where homeless people can stay. The city brought portable toilets to about seven...
Burn the Point 2024: One Big Change to Note This Year
This Labor Day weekend, the streets of downtown Billings will come alive with the roar of classic engines and a surge of nostalgia as the annual "Burn the Point" event returns on August 30 and 31. Steeped in tradition from the 1950s and '60s, when young enthusiasts would cruise between...
Montana State sweeps Week 0 football awards
FARMINGTON, Utah (Aug. 26, 2024) – The Big Sky Conference announced its weekly honors for the past week of competition, with football officially entering the fold for the fall sports season after Montana State’s Week 0 victory at New Mexico. Big Sky Football Players of the Week (Aug....
There's no easy path for volleyball teams looking for repeat championships this season
It's been nearly a decade since there were no repeat champions among the four volleyball classifications. The 2015 season was the last time each classification crowned a new title-holder. Three of last year’s champions — Billings West in Class AA, Huntley Project in Class B and Manhattan Christian in Class C — all face some significant roster turnover this season.
Montana State Back in the FBS? MSU defeats UNM with 4th Quarter Rally
Montana State Back in the FBS? MSU defeats UNM with 4th Quarter Rally. If you were watching the game on Saturday, you were possibly in the conglomerate of Cats fans letting out an exhausted sigh after the second touchdown for the Lobos with 13:45 left in the second quarter after the Lobos went ahead by 17. A disastrous fumble, a pair of empty drives, and 90 yards to their name, Cats fans were wondering if this game was even going to be competitive. Enter Touchdown Tommy.
College football: Introduction of sideline tablets, 2-minute warning among rule changes for 2024
MISSOULA — College football is entering the 21st century even more this fall. The NCAA voted in the spring to allow programs in all three divisions to use tablets to review video during games. Big Sky members, including Montana, will be using iPads this season in a league-wide deal with GameStrat.
More Bad News: Former Griz Cut By NFL’s Packers AND Seahawks
Former Griz Patrick O'Connell was cut by the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday afternoon. O'Connell is the third Grizzly cut this preseason. Monday and Tuesday has not been kind to former Montana Grizzlies vying for spots on NFL rosters. Earlier this week, former Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year Alex Gubner was cut by the Kansas City Chiefs and former Grizzly offensive lineman Dylan Cook was injured and seems to be headed for the IL. READ MORE: Gubner Doesn't Make The Cut, Cook Injured Now, the bad news continues. ESPN's NFL reporter Adam Schefter tweeted this morning that the Green Bay Packers released Samori Toure ahead of the deadline on Tuesday afternoon.
Thompson Falls, Plains form co-op soccer team
Soccer fans, your time has come!Saturday afternoon, soccer comes to the high school varsity sports scene in the form of a co-op team of athletes from Thompson Falls and Plains. The new team, a product of a Montana High School Association and local school districts’ ruling that includes soccer as a varsity sport, takes to the pitch Saturday in Thompson Falls. The girls team takes to Previs Field at 2 p.m., taking on Lone Peak High (Big Sky, MT) to kick off the new season for the “new” sport. That game will be followed by a boys’ match between the same schools...
Expert shares tips for safely posting back-to-school photos while protecting your child's identity
Montana families are excited about capturing those first-day-of-school moments, but remember to be cautious when sharing photos online. School resource officer Katie Cunningham in Great Falls advises avoiding identifiable information like full names or school details to keep kids safe. She also recommends reviewing privacy settings and educating children on safe online practices to ensure their safety remains a priority.
Every NFL Player From Montana (2004-2013)
Last week, we highlighted Montana-born players from the last decade. If you missed it, you can revisit it below. READ MORE: Every NFL Player From Montana (2014-Now) Now, we're diving into the previous decade (2004-2013). There is some crossover for the guys featured in the 2014-Now list and the 2004-2013 list. I'm organizing guys by the last year they played in the NFL.
Wanted Man Arrested at Missoula Park for Drug Offenses
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 21st, a Missoula Police Department officer attempted to locate 41-year-old Bucky Smith so he could serve a warrant for his arrest. The officer spoke with an employee of the Johnson Street Shelter, who informed him that Smith may be at the nearby Montana Rail Link Park. Another officer was dispatched to the location and the two observed Smith sitting under a small pavilion.
School district, city finalize budgets
“Great Falls This Week” is reported and written by Matt Hudson. Send your news and tips to mhudson@montanafreepress.org. Taxpayers will get a break from the 2024-2025 Great Falls Public Schools budget, but the situation leaves the district with a funding gap to cover. The GFPS Board of Trustees passed...
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