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Pioneering High School Student’s Resilience Shine After the Storm
The University of Montana hosts a wide variety of pre-college programs and one of them is the UM Summer Exploration Program, but this year it did not go according to plan. The UM Summer Exploration Program gives rising high seniors and recent high school graduates from all over the opportunity to live like a Griz for two weeks. When the 34 students arrived they were met with the heat and the smoke from the Miller Peak Fire. Assistant Director, Becka Simmons, explained that a lot of the activities were outdoors, but they were sure to make sure the students were hydrated and cool.
Firefighters Are Quickly Choking Out Many Fire Starts
Gusty winds and dry thunderstorms the past couple of days are the cause of several new fire starts across the state, and the likely cause of others. Firefighters continue to attack each new fire agressively, using hand crews, heavy equipment, and when possible, air support. Here are the latest updates on many of the new and ongoing wildfires. (Note: Daily reports are no longer being posted for the Horse Gulch Fire near Canyon Ferry Reservoir, or the Deadman, McGhee, Prairie and 4-mile Fires in Rosebud and Big Horn counties, as all are now in mop-up phase.) This information comes from several sources, including DNRC news releases, InciWeb, and posts on U.S. National Forest Facebook pages.
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,...
Existing wildfires maintain containment; Authorities respond to new fires sparked
The Miller Peak fire burning on the Lolo National Forest remains at 25% containment and 2,660 acres. Fire crews are continuing mop-up efforts as of most recent reports, and have been able to maintain the fire’s containment after the major storm that blew through Missoula Wednesday night. Butler Creek:
Missoula Debris Drop-Off Sites are Being Overwhelmed by Trees
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On the Friday KGVO City Talk Program, Missoula City Public Works and Mobility Director Jeremy Keene told residents the main drop-off site at Garden City Compost is being overwhelmed at this time. “The volume at Garden City Compost is just really high right now, we...
App State Outfielder Banks Tolley Signs Pro Contract with Missoula PaddleHeads
App State outfielder Banks Tolley has signed his first professional contract with the Missoula PaddleHeads, a team in the Pioneer League, affiliated with Major League Baseball. Tolley had an outstanding season in 2024, leading the Sun Belt Conference in various categories and setting multiple program records. Tolley hit 26 home...
UM gives update on storm recovery, says power not restored, end of summer term will be impacted
MISSOULA, Mont. - University of Montana provided an update to social media on Thursday, July 25, on their recovery efforts in the wake of the destruction caused by Wednesday night's storm. UM says that crews are continuing to clear debris while waiting for power to be restored and that numerous...
Power Outage Forces Missoula Paddleheads To Change Schedule. What You Need To Know
You don't need me to tell you power outages have wreaked havoc on Missoula residents over the last two days. Power could be out for some folks until at least Monday, but the situation is fluid. The outages hurt the Missoula Paddleheads on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday's game was paused...
Missoula Crime Report: Heat Wave Leads to Crime Wave
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 18 new felony complaints this week, which is six less than last week but still above the weekly average. According to County Attorney Matt Jennings, this heat wave has also brought on a crime wave. “The past three...
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.
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.
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...
Missoula MMA Fighter Justin Harbison Fights Tonight
Montana is a state that has its share of tough people. We have had some successful fighters that have stepped up to prove that. One of the most popular UFC fighters around is Sean O'Malley, from Helena. He has shined in the spotlight of the UFC. Sean O'Malley ESPY Winner.
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.
Points races are as tight as it gets heading into Great American motorcycle hill climb
BILLINGS — With a $35,000 purse and bragging rights up for grabs at the 106th Miller Lite Great American Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb, a lot was already on the line this weekend in the South Hills. But with every Rockwell Pro Hill Climb Series season-points race up for grabs...
Mini Pro Wrestlers Invade Popular Montana Bar This Summer
Pro wrestling has always been a sport that is centered around BIG EGOS. Not to mention BIG wrestlers. Take legends like Andre the Giant. The stories of Andre drinking 156 beers in one sitting, or how much he could eat. Or other greats like Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage. Imagine taking those famous wrestlers' egos and packing them into a MUCH smaller wrestler. Then you have yourself the "badest little show on earth."
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.
New Art Exhibit at the Arlee CDC Features Native Artists
ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation recently debuted a new art exhibit featuring works by native artists Aspen and Cameron Decker, and Jeneese Hilton. Their works explore themes of myth, tradition and culture expressed in a variety of creative media. Jeneese was raised by her grandparents on the...
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