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No fire spreading noted in Miller Peak Fire following Wednesday's severe storm, debris blocks Lower Miller Creek
UPDATE: July 26 at 10:04 a.m. The Miller Peak Fire is still 25% contained on the southern edges of the fire as of Friday morning with 2,660 acres burned. 787 total personnel are on the scene of the fire today working on extinguishing hot spots in the area and tending to new fire starts.
Man Swallows Fentanyl Pills While Running From Missoula Police
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) On July 24, 2024, at around 8:57 PM, a Missoula Police Department Officer responded to Luella Ln to assist officers in searching for a suspect who possibly just violated a court order of protection. The victim had contacted 911 stating a male she had a protection order against had just been in the alley behind her home. Officers responded to search for the male suspect, Timothy Clark.
Missoula Citizen Performs CPR on Accident Victim, Saves a Life
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Over the weekend, a man in his 70’s was in a motor vehicle accident near Missoula and his heart stopped, however, an unidentified off-duty nurse who stopped at the accident scene provided CPR on the victim, restarting his heart. When first responders arrived, the paramedics reportedly shocked the man’s heart three more times on the way to the hospital.
UPDATED: Missoula Businesses That Are Open/Closed
Many Missoula businesses are temporarily closed due to the effects of the severe thunderstorm on Wednesday, July 24. Missoula Businesses and Organizations That Are Open. Thankfully, there are Missoula businesses that did not lose power and are open and functioning normally. Here are a few that have confirmed they are open, or reopened after being closed temporarily:
MSU is ready for an early fall camp before 2024 season
BOZEMAN, Mont. — For most college football teams, fall camp starts in August. Montana State University is not one of those teams this season, as the Bobcats begin their fall camp on Friday. "Summer was great. I think the team, we all developed in a good way, and I...
Trollwood cancels two shows due to high winds
FARGO, ND — The Trollwood Performing Arts School cancelled theater performances Thursday and Friday night because of weather forecasts calling for high winds in the area. A message posted to the group’s Facebook page says “high winds forecasted by the National Weather Service pose a significant threat to our students and staff.” Ticket holders for both the Thursday and Friday performances of The Addams Family will be allowed to rebook a seat for the one remaining performance on Saturday, July 27th. We’re told ticket holders for the Thursday or Friday performance will receive an email with instructions on how to rebook their tickets.
AtkinsRéalis Supported Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Granted Phase 1 Award Status from US Department of Energy
RICHLAND, Wash., USA – AtkinsRéalis, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, is supporting the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) which recently announced it will receive up to $27.5 million as part of its Phase 1 award from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). AtkinsRéalis is providing Project Management Office (PMO) services to PNWH2 after successfully leading its proposal development to the DOE for a network of clean hydrogen suppliers and end users in the Pacific Northwest.
Check out the Blue Angels’ performances as they fly through the metro this weekend during Fargo Airsho
FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – Fargo Airsho is this weekend and you might have heard or seen that the Blue Angels are already in town and doing some practice runs. They will headline the airshow on Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. daily. You will see the Blue Angels flying six,...
His Sniper Skills Lead Him To Montana
He's Sam Comstock, a young Iraq war vet with PTSD, the need to find a way to heal his wounded soul is a matter of life or death. In the book I'll have up grabs tomorrow (Sat) morning on Puff Man Sports Trivia, Sam's sniper skills lead him here to Montana, on a mission to help manage an infamous wildlife challenge: killing migratory buffalo outside Yellowstone Park, that are "presumed" to carry an infectious disease for cattle. The 1st caller in at 7:30, with the correct answer to my sports trivia question WINS the book, "Buffalo Dreamers," a novel by John Newman. Check out Buffalo Dreamers, at www.farcountrypress.com from Sweetgrass Books, an imprint of Farcountry Press, & then be the 1st caller in to Puff Man Sports Trivia, Saturday mornings at 7:30.
Free summer meals available to children across Montana
BUTTE, Mont. — Non-profit leaders, local officials and volunteers gathered in Butte on Thursday to shine a light on a program providing free meals to kids. The Summer Food Service Program is continuing to provide free meals to kids 18 and under across Montana on weekdays through August 9, thanks to the Montana Food Bank Network and No Kid Hungry.
For being the state’s top lawyer, Knudsen seems awfully confused about Montana law
For all of Austin Knudsen’s certainty that Montana’s judiciary is chocked full of liberal, activist judges, he seems a lot less certain about the law itself. That is not exactly a reassuring look for the state’s attorney general. Or for a Republican who is part of the party that claims it’s the defender of law […]
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.
Engines, helicopter respond to wildfire east of Plains
MISSOULA, Mont. — Firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to a new fire in the Henry Creek area east of Plains. The fire was estimated to be 1 acre as of 1:30 p.m. Three fire engines and a helicopter responded. Full release:. The Montana DNRC Plains Unit is currently initiating operations...
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Sun, smoke and scattered PM thunderstorms on Saturday
We had a pleasant cooling of our highs to more seasonable levels on Saturday in Montana and Wyoming. We can expect more smoke and haze Saturday along with seasonable highs and scattered thunderstorms.
Good Old Days beats the heat
For more than 40 years, Good Old Days has delivered a rousing community celebration to St. Ignatius on the third weekend in July. This year’s extravaganza was no exception.“Overall, I would say this was one the best Good Old Days we’ve had, and one of the better attended as well, despite the heat,” said Darren Orr of the St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce.Organizers tried to offset the high temperatures with water slides, two misting tents and a cooling/medical tent, staffed by Nurse Ellen Kaphammer of Tribal Health.The celebration kicked off Friday evening with a barbecue and dance in the Good...
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