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Wildfire burning west of Elmo
ELMO, Mont. — The Big Draw Fire has burned 200 acres about 11 miles west of Elmo. The fire is believed to have started from a boat trailer tire falling off and igniting the grass along Highway 28. The following was sent out by the CSKT Fire Division:. Big...
Your Guide to Missoula and Montana Wildfires, Summer 2024
Wildland fire season in Western Montana has seen multiple significant fires start, with at least two close to Missoula. For the latest on fires around Missoula and around the state, we've compiled articles on topics of interest including air quality, evacuations, and updates on specific fires. For up-to-date notifications, subscribe...
Montana Griz Picked to Repeat as Big Sky Conference Champions
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Montana Grizzlies have been picked by both the media and the Big Sky Conference to repeat as champions this season. I spoke with Eric Taber, UM Athletic Director for football just after the announcement on Sunday that the Griz would repeat as conference champions.
Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $2 Million
Where: 437 E. Village Dr. Nestled on a 0.82-acre lot on Echo Lake with 148 feet of waterfront, this property has a deck and breathtaking views of the Swan Range. The home features cherry hardwood floors, granite counters and an abundance of windows. The tree bark-designed brick veneer exterior blends seamlessly with the surrounding mature trees. PureWest Real Estate.
Sign Gypsies brings celebration to Cascade County
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - A national franchise has officially made it to the Electric City and is ready to help you celebrate. Sign Gypsies provides unique and one-of-a-kind services as they put signs up in your yard to help you celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and anything you can think of.
Bear Creek Lolo Trails, MT – onX Public Access Project
In 2022, RMEF worked with YT Timber to conserve and open access to two parcels that made up a 1,040-acre inholding within the Lolo National Forest about 15 miles south of Missoula in western Montana. It is the last remaining and intact wildlife movement zone between the Bitterroot Mountain Range...
Missoula County Orders Evacuations Due to New Fire
Montana DNRC and other fire crews are now reporting 15% containment on the Butler Creek Fire west of Missoula. The latest maps had the fire at just over 300 acres, as it continues to burn in a mixture of grassland and forested areas. DNRC reports crews are making headway in...
Miller Peak Fire reaches 10% containment, burning 2,481 acres near Missoula
UPDATE: July 22 at 1:45 p.m. The Miller Peak Fire has reached 10-percent containment and has grown to 2,481 acres Monday. According to a press release from Lolo National Forest, powerful winds expanded the fire Sunday, but crews were successfully kept the fire within its tracks. Crews found active spots...
Man Keeps Stealing From Missoula Stores
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 16, 2024, a Good Food Store employee reported a theft. The report indicated that a male, later identified as 42-year-old Aaron Bakula, entered the store and stole $11.98 of consumable goods without paying for them and passing all points of sale. The report included photos of the suspect and the white Pontiac Bakula was driving.
Best of Montana Moment: Montana Valley Book Store offers readers 100,000 choices
ALBERTON, Mont. — On books and reading, writer William Faulkner had this advice -- "Read, read, read." "We read to know we are not alone," said writer C.S. Lewis. Groucho Marx put it this way: "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read."
UM receives grant to expand Family Medicine Residence Program
MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana's Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana received a $750,000 grant to expand training sites. The grant was funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The three-years of funding will support training sites...
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