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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.
Chase in Montana Tops 130 MPH, 14 Vehicles Were Almost Hit
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 21, 2024, a Montana Highway Patrol Trooper observed a motor vehicle traveling southbound on US Highway 93 into Lolo. The trooper’s radar showed the vehicle traveling 72 MPH entering a 45 MPH zone. The trooper observed that the driver was a male and there was one female passenger.
Billings Police report two stabbings less than an hour apart Friday evening
BILLINGS, Mont. - Billings Police Department (BPD) says they have received reports of two separate stabbings incidents that occurred less than an hour apart on Friday evening. BPD responded to the first incident at 9:03 pm involving a 51-year-old man who had been stabbed in his arm in the 700 block of N 25th St.
MSU football begins fall camp to prepare for 2024 season
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University took to Lambert Field Friday as the Bobcats started their fall camp for the upcoming 2024 college football season. This year's fall camp is starting earlier than usual as MSU will travel to New Mexico for a Week 0 matchup on Aug. 24.
Missoula Gyro Restaurant Up For Sale
The Missoula restaurant landscape seems to be constantly changing. New restaurants open, some close, and some restaurants combine forces under one roof. There is an opportunity for the right person to own a Missoula restaurant that has been around for decades. Acropolis Gyros at 117 South Ave. West, has announced that they are for sale. They shared the announcement via their Facebook page.
Huge Weights Dominate Tiber Walleye Toruney Day One Leaders
Get ready for some excitement as we introduce the top three leaders from Day One of the 2024 Tiber Walleye Tournament! Leading the pack is the dynamic duo of Ty Hinderager from Fort Shaw and Matt Fischer from Helena who pulled in an impressive 36.08 pounds. Hot on their heels are Jake Monroe and Jeff Ingram, both from Helena, with a solid 35.24 pounds. Holding strong in third today, we have Chris McFadden of Townsend and Brem Phipps from Circle, who reeled in 34.4 pounds.
Northstars Lose Postseason Opening Game
The Havre Northstars started postseason play on Thursday afternoon, taking on the Tri-County Cardinals for the third time in five days, this time in Lethbridge to open up the 2024 North ‘A’ District Tournament. Unlike last weekend’s sweep, the Northstars dropped this one to the Cardinals, (13-6).
Downtown group OK’s funding for Mansfield Theater improvements
The Downtown Development Partnership voted July 24 to recommend approval of $400,000 of tax increment financing funds toward projects in the Civic Center. Two of the projects are to update the Mansfield Theater and the other is to update the building’s elevator to continue to allow access to those with mobility limitations.
Jefferson's Luke Oxarart overcomes injury on way to Montana State commitment
HELENA — For a high school football player wanting to play in college, the junior season is essential and that's why missing most of it due to injury was such a huge blow to Jefferson Panthers standout Luke Oxarart. At least it could have been. The starting quarterback and...
Paddle Palooza Opening Event Shares Canoe Traditions and Culture
POLSON — The 5th Annual Paddle Palooza on Flathead Lake began with an opening ceremony/cultural event at Polson Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 11 to welcome some of the best paddlers from around the world to the Flathead Reservation. Silver Lining Montana hosted the event that began in 2019 with...
Rapid Response and Monitoring For Glacier National Park Fire
With all the effort that goes into lengthy trips to one of Montana's crown jewels, tourists sure don't needed added stress. So many people. The big investment of time, travel and money. Other unexpected occurrences. Which can include fires. Glacier National Park officials reported a new fire start Tuesday evening...
A week of moderate fire activity abuts a forecast filled with red flags
On the morning of Thursday, July 25, responders at the Miller Peak and Butler Creek fires rushed to locate areas of spread and spot fires caused by the previous night’s extreme winds. But Wednesday’s gusts had a limited impact on the Butler Creek Fire, a 284-acre blaze just five miles northwest of Missoula.
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