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Missoula County approves gravel pit expansion despite local opposition
MISSOULA COUNTY, Mont. – Missoula County Commissioners have decided to approve an expansion for the Western Materials gravel operation south of Lolo. The decision came after a year of debate and multiple public hearings. The gravel pit currently operates across 66 acres and, with the recent approval, could extend...
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...
Spill response training taking place from Rainbow Dam boat launch near Great Falls
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - People in Great Falls may see containment booms on the Missouri River at the Rainbow Dam boat launch next week. Calumet Montana announced it is training in spill response on Aug. 20 and 21 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and team members will be deploying containment booms from the Rainbow Dam boat launch.
Upgraded M Trail enhances hiking experience in Missoula
The iconic M Trail on Missoula's Mount Sentinel recently underwent significant renovations to make it more hike-able for the thousands of people who visit each year. The improvements include erosion control measures and new benches at each switchback.
Osprey chicks are helping scientists track pollution in the Clark Fork River
MTPR brought you the story of Iris the osprey earlier this summer. Iris is a world-famous bird who’s nested along Missoula’s Clark Fork River for most of her long life. She’s also a longtime participant in research tracking mining pollution in the river. After more than a decade, the latest data on the health of the river is expected soon.
Your Kids Can Drive the Big Rigs Saturday to Help Missoula Food Bank
"Construction is badass! But when you work in it day-in-and-day-out, it is easy to forget." So says the team at Jackson Contractor Group of Missoula, who will once again donate their time and training expertise to help support the Missoula Food Bank and get the youngest of recruits all fired up for a career in the construction biz!
Beautification Committee names Polson-in-Bloom winners
Four dedicated gardeners – Mary Jensen, Jane Larson, Agnes Rinehart and Becky Ashcraft – searched the Polson area July 20 to find the community’s most beautiful gardens. Here’s what the members of the Polson Beautification Committee of the Greater Polson Foundation found:• Businesses: They selected Oak’s Korean Kitchen at 50486 U.S. Hwy. 93. Previous winners have been Delaney’s Landscape Center, Cotter Law Office, South Shore Nursery, Glacier Bank, Richwine’s Burgerville, Whitefish Credit Union and Alpine Design.• Private Residences: Charles Bertsch at 35679 Memory Lane won first place and Karen Huffine at 308 Fifth Ave. E. took second place.The committee created...
A breakdown of Montana Grizzlies' special teams before the 2024 season
MISSOULA — Special teams dominance has been a staple of head coach Bobby Hauck's Grizzlies during both of his stints leading Montana. The return of nationally lauded punt returner Junior Bergen, who also runs back kickoffs, creates high expectations again in that aspect of special teams. Yet, the cast...
Another 30 Pound Chinook caught at Fort Peck
Scott Collinsworth from Fort Peck Marina Guide Service was stunned, saying, “I’ve never seen anything like it—it barely fit in the net!” That’s how he summed up the massive chinook Kathy Foust from Nebraska reeled in on Wednesday. This monster fish measured 43 inches in...
The P-Town Classic: 'It's all about Polson'
The inaugural P-Town Classic, an alumni and faculty golf scramble held last Saturday, drew 81 golfers to Polson Bay Golf Course and raised $1,500 for the Polson Booster Club.“Fun was name of game,” said organizer Kris McKethen (Polson High Class of ’93). In order to keep the course challenging, they seasoned it with a few obstacles, including hitting a marshmallow on the no. 4 hole and putting with a hockey stick on no. 18.Jason Denton, a member of McKethen’s team, described the marshmallow challenge as “brutal.”“My marshmallow exploded because I hit it too hard,” he said.“We wanted to build competition...
Celebration to honor history, settlers of D'Aste
A celebration of the historic community of D’Aste on Aug. 25 will include special guests, memories, gratitude, and children's music and games from 3-5 p.m. The gathering is at the old D’Aste Church between Charlo and Moiese on Dublin Gulch Road and is sponsored by the D’Aste Women’s Service Group (DWSG). All are invited to this free event.Four special guests will share memories:• Pat Quinn, former governor of Illinois, is a great-nephew of Tom Quinn, a beloved early D’Aste leader.• Inez Evans Freshour Pounds and Lila Faye Evans Krantz are two of the 11 children of D'Aste settlers Jesse and...
Co-Coordinators looking to make more history with Grizzly Defense
For the first time, perhaps ever at the University of Montana, the Grizzlies will have two defensive coordinators on the headsets and calling the shots come gameday, and its familiar territory for both. In 2023, Montana rolled out one of the best overall defenses – not only in the FCS,...
Chronic wasting disease surveillance hunt planned for north Idaho deer population
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Idaho Fish and Game commission (IDFG) is conducting a chronic wasting disease surveillance hunt in late August. According to IDFG, the hunt will take place over 9 days starting on Aug. 24. Chronic wasting disease, which is lethal in deer with no known...
Idaho transgender youth gender care travel fund, assistance program launches
The Trans Youth Emergency Project is expanding into Idaho, offering families of transgender Idaho youth financial and logistical assistance to access transition-related care for minors. Add the Words Idaho is partnering the Campaign for Southern Equality on the project, which they say has grown to 25 states and is the only project “of its scale […]
LC Valley instructor named Idaho's post-secondary teacher of the year
LEWISTON, IDAHO (KLEW) — An LC Valley instructor is being recognized for his work. LCSC Fire Service Instructor Travis Mycklebust has been named 2024's new post-secondary teacher of the year by the Career Technical Educators of Idaho. The award recognizes teachers for showing significant contributions toward innovative and unique...
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