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Fighting Saints Win Two on Opening Day of Big Sky Challenge
BUTTE, Mont. - The Carroll College Volleyball team opened their 2024 campaign with a pair of wins over Doane (Neb.) and Life Pacific (Calif.) on the first day of the 2024 Big Sky Challenge. New year, New Saints. Carroll sent a clear message to the rest of the Frontier Conference...
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.
City of Great Falls to rebid phase two of the Missouri River North Bank Stabilization Project
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Great Falls City Commissioners voted to reject all bids received for the Missouri River North Bank Stabilization (phase two) project. The consent agenda at the commission meeting on August 6 says this is due to budget shortfalls. The meeting packet stated all bids for the project were over budget and unable to benefit from grant funding, they recommend rebidding the project.
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.
'Crazy how talented he is': Montana State's Taco Dowler finds stress relief through painting
BOZEMAN — Shortly after returning from a summer workout, Caden Dowler was perplexed as he walked by his brother’s room. His brother, Taco, was exploring a new hobby, something he’d never previously shown interest in. Caden and Taco grew up together, currently play on the Montana State football team and are still roommates. Yet Caden was taken aback — not because Taco had inherent skill, but that his brother was keeping it a secret.
Great Falls CMR announces new 'Legendary Rustlers' hall of fame class
GREAT FALLS — Last year, Great Falls CMR High School invented the "Legendary Rustlers" hall of fame as a way to celebrate former athletes, coaches and people who brought about positive impact. On Aug. 5, the 2024 class was announced. "There are members on this year's class that could...
Choteau County Fair Truck and Tractor Pulls Are For Everyone
The 112th edition of the Choteau County Fair continues with grandstand events on Friday and Saturday night. The Montana Pullers Association will be back to Fort Benton for the second time this summer to put on the truck and tractor pulls for this year’s fair. New Media Broadcasters spoke with Megan Werner, one of the owners of the Pullers Association to ask about the relationship her company has with Choteau County and what makes going to the fair every year so special.
Cancer drug developed at UM moves to patient trials
(UM News Service) A compound discovered by the University of Montana Center for Translational Medicine has started Phase I clinical trials with cancer patients in partnership with Inimmune, the school announced this week. Jay Evans, a UM researcher and director of the center, said reaching human clinical trials marks a...
Ribbon cutting at St. Vincent connects heart surgery survivor with community
Weston Sondeno received open-heart surgery at only 17-years-old. Since he was an infant he had been getting care from physicians at St. Vincent Hospital and cut the ribbon at Thursday's ceremony.
Great Falls' Torgerson brothers relish chance to share the field at Montana Tech
BUTTE — It’s commonplace to hear the word ‘family’ talked about and emphasized around the Montana Tech football program. The word is printed on team apparel and is one of the hashtags used on the Orediggers’ team social media posts. For the Torgerson brothers —...
DNA search prompts arrest of Idaho murder suspect in 51-year-old cold case, California police say
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a woman in California more than 50 years ago, authorities said. DNA evidence led investigators to identify Michael Eugene Mullen, 75, as a suspect in the death of Nina “Nadine” Fischer in 1973, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office said. Mullen was arrested near Salmon, Idaho, on Wednesday, and he is being held in jail while awaiting extradition to California.
Idaho’s unemployment rate sees slight increase in July
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The numbers are out, and last month, Idaho saw unemployment rise slightly in July. The unemployment rate rose 0.1% to 3.5% from June’s numbers. The state’s labor force increased by nearly 4,000 workers to almost 982,000. Meanwhile, the labor force participation rate increased...
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