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A New Scam Is Hitting Montana, And It’s Surprising
Keep your money in your pocket and avoid this new scam hitting Montana. There have been scams in Montana dealing with fake warrants, fundraisers, and tax penalties, but scammers have been getting creative over the years. New Scams Hitting Montana. Some new scams hitting Montana have been over social media...
True Crime Montana Style! UM Launches New Criminology Degree
The bad guys have one more thing to really worry about now that the Griz are on the case!. Okay, way overdid that one. Still, UM News Service tells us that judging by the amount of interested applicants already, it appears a new degree is taking the campus by storm. Faculty modernized the curriculum and built criminology into a stand-alone Bachelor of Arts degree.
Beacon Hill Fire 100% contained near St. Regis
ST. REGIS, Mont. - A new wildfire has started east of St. Regis Thursday with smoke visible north of I-90 at mile-marker 36. The Lolo National Forest (LNF) reported on social media the Beacon Hill Fire is burning an estimated one-acre. The fire is located on a south aspect slope,...
$35,000 Car Gets Stolen Twice in the Same Week in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 4, 2024, a 2022 Toyota Camry vehicle was stolen from a Missoula business when it was parked there overnight. There were no leads and no video. On July 6, 2024, the car was located near Motel 6 on East Broadway and returned to the owners. Police were unable to determine a suspect at that time. The vehicle was damaged and taken to a local autobody shop by the owners.
Montana Grizzlies complete men's basketball roster for 2024-25 season
MISSOULA — The Montana men's basketball team has solidified its roster for the upcoming season. The Grizzlies have 16 players who will suit up for head coach Travis DeCuire in 2024-25 as they rounded out their lineup with two more transfers this summer. They have 13 players on scholarship and three walk-ons.
Proposal to allow mini-pigs in Missoula stalls
MISSOULA, Mont. — A proposal to allow mini-pigs in Missoula is on hold for now. The change would allow pigs under 150 pounds and less than 25 inches in height to live in city limits, limited to one per home. The ordinance would create an exception to current regulations,...
17-Year-Old Bozeman Resident Was Stabbed 16 Times. How To Help
On the 11th of July, a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in Bozeman's Kirk Park. According to the Bozeman Police Chief, it appears that a group of juveniles had gathered in the park. At some point there ended up being a confrontation between two juvenile males. That confrontation turned into a stabbing.
Blackfeet country turns out for the 2024 Indian Days Parade
It was brightly sunny and warm Saturday morning, July 13, as folks crowded the streets of Browning in anticipation of this year’s Indian Days Parade. And not for nothing, as one of the biggest cavalcades in recent memory strode down the streets, competing for prizes but mostly enjoying the event.
It’s Here, Time For the Exciting 2024 Bitterroot Celtic Games
Time to dust off the kilt, the armor, or just your favorite pirate shirt! It is once again time for the Bitterroot Celtic Games and Gathering. Coming August 17th and 18th at the Daly Mansion in Hamilton. Bitterroot Celtic Games Celebrates 15 Years. The 15th annual games are expected to...
Free ‘Fixit’ Yourself Clinic Saturday at Missoula Home Resource
That doggone doodad whatchamacallit thingamabob isn't working right or not working at all!. You don't want to spend money on a new one or on repairs, but you just don't quite have the skills to do it yourself. Where to turn? What to do?. EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO REPAIR!. A...
Steppler Ranch Fares Well At Wild Horse Ranch Rodeo
The Maxwell Butte Ranch of Powderville captured top honors during the Wild Horse Ranch Rodeo held at the Marvin Brookman Stadium on Wednesday, July 10. The Maxwell team featuring Lane Krutzfeldt, Cole Trexler, Coby King and Kyler Erickson earned $10,000 and buckle by winning the title. Placing second and winning...
Investigation, fines still in progress one year after 10 railcars plunged into the Yellowstone River
A year after 10 Montana Rail link railcars plummeted into the Yellowstone near Reed Point, sending nearly 412,000 pounds of molten asphalt into the river, federal authorities have yet to release their findings on the cause of the crash. The Federal Railroad Administration told Montana Free Press that the crash,...
Despite summer heat wave, 20,000 music fans attend Under the Big Sky
Fans and water misters were as ubiquitous as cowboy hats as concertgoers did their best to beat the sweltering heat during the opening day of the Under the Big Sky music festival Friday.The annual festival, now in its fifth year, has consistently featured some of the biggest acts in country and folk music on its stages, as well as some local favorites in Northwest Montana. Around 20,000 people were once again expected to flood into the Flathead Valley, according to organizers, which is on par for the last four festivals. Headliners like Miranda Lambert, Billy Strings and the Turnpike Troubadours...
Cool Summer Nights car show draws classic fleet to Trout Creek
Like all of the owners in the field of polished classic cars, Connie Leech could not resist. Standing next to her spotless copper colored 1969 VW, Leech’s eye caught a minute imperfection. In a heartbeat, she was removing a barely noticeable smudge on the chrome surface of the driver’s side front fender light. And as was the case with the owners of the approximately 75 cars who lined a tree-shaded area of Trout Creek Park, details and detailing were obviously high priority. “This is my second car show,” she said. “I won a trophy last time and am hoping for more of the same.”The...
Gianforte: firefighters working tirelessly on Horse Gulch Fire
(The Center Square) – Gov Greg Gianforte has been briefed on the Horse Gulch Fire impacting the community of York. The governor also surveyed the fire areas with Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conversation (DNRC) officials. Gianforte said that “firefighters and personnel are working tirelessly to suppress the fire” while establishing and expanding containment lines and helping the U.S. Forest Service protect lives and property. ...
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