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Aggregation of lots sets city up for purchase of poplar farm
(Missoula Current) A collection of lots off Mullan Road would be realigned under a request by the property’s owner, making them more marketable for future development. The city also has expressed interest in one the parcels, which currently houses the wastewater treatment plant and the poplar farm. The parcels are all currently owned by the Clouse family.
Missoula Airport Director on the Crowdstrike Computer Debacle
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On Friday, July 19, the Crowdstrike Falcon System experienced a faulty update that affected millions of Windows PCs, causing them to be caught in what was termed a ‘boot loop’. On Tuesday’s Talk Back show, ECON 101 featuring Grant Kier, CEO of the...
More Private Jets Show Sizeable Growth of Montana’s Elite
The 'new wealth' of the Bozeman area is visible almost everywhere. New subdivisions, exclusive residential clubs, more luxury SUVs and sports cars, high demand for services, and a substantial increase in private jet traffic. Perhaps the boom in luxury mountain-top real estate wouldn't affect the average resident of the Gallatin...
Missoula planning board backs ‘town center’ subdivision at Wye
(Missoula Current) A mixed-use development planned for the Wye received an enthusiastic and unanimous recommendation for approval by members of the Consolidated Planning Board on Tuesday night. Grass Valley Gardens, which consists of 187 acres south of Highway 10, is proposed as a Planned Unit Development that looks to create...
American Legion baseball Class A district tournaments set to start Thursday
MISSOULA — The 2024 American Legion baseball Class A district tournaments start Thursday. The Billings Cardinals (East), Butte Miners (South), Vauxhall Spurs (North) and Glacier Twins (West) are the No. 1 seeds for their respective tournaments. The Cardinals went 53-11-1 overall and 19-3 in the East A to claim...
Big Draw fire is human caused and almost completely contained
The fire is estimated to be 160 acres and is 95% contained. There are no evacuations at this time and no structures threatened. Firefighters say that that this fire was caused by a boat trailer tire falling off and igniting the grass along Highway 28.
Boulder-Arrowhead/Big Sky softball wins two, gets closer to World Series trip
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Billings' Boulder-Arrowhead/Big Sky majors softball team won a pair of games on back-to-back days to begin play at the Little League Softball Northwest Region Tournament on a high note, with Montana's representative at the tournament now into the semifinal round. BABS, which was the 11-12...
Playing for Fundsies raises $47k for Cabinet Peaks Foundation
The 31st Annual Cabinet Peaks Medical Center Foundation’s Playing for Fundsies Golf Tournament has successfully concluded, attracting an energetic group of golfers for a day filled with twists and turns. The event featured games and prizes on every hole, ranging from a toilet tee off to teeing off with a hockey stick.Golfers also replaced putting with string and utilized multiple mulligans throughout the day. A total of 30 teams embraced this year's Patriotic theme and participated in the excitement.The fun-filled day proved highly successful, raising over $47,000 for the Cabinet Peaks Foundation, surpassing last year’s record.“The CPMC Foundation Board is thrilled...
Diamonds in the Rough: Butte’s Mining City Sparkles on the Baseball and Softball Diamond
In the picturesque town of Butte, Montana, a love for sports and a deep-rooted passion for baseball and softball have ignited a resurgence in the local athletic scene. Over the past few years, these beloved sports have experienced a remarkable revival, captivating the hearts of residents and fans alike with thrilling games and inspiring stories of success.
Las Vegas man accused of threatening to kill federal judges, state employees
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A local man is facing 22 federal counts for allegedly threatening to assault and murder federal officials in Washington, D.C., New York, New Jersey, and Montana. Between Nov. 30, 2023, and July 7, 2024, Spencer Christjencody Gear, 32, is accused of making threatening phone calls...
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.
Extreme heat leads to unique point in the Montana fly fishing season
MISSOULA, Mont. - Summer is a jam-packed period for Headhunters Fly Shop out of Craig, Montana. However, fly fishing across the Treasure State reaches a unique point towards the end of July as extreme conditions stay in the region. For Headhunters, the heat means early starts to the days. Getting...
Heads Up: Parts of Montana Could Lose Electricity on Thursday
Northwestern Energy could shut down electric lines in MT later this week. As the Treasure State sizzles during the latest heat wave, Northwestern Energy is dropping hints that many Montanans may be without electricity on Thursday. NOTE: There are no planned outages at this time (5:30 pm, 7/23). HOWEVER. The...
Dry cold front on the move
Daytime highs will be in the mid to upper 90s and triple digits on Wednesday, with our next dry cold front set to arrive Wednesday evening into Thursday producing gusty winds and the potential for heightened fire danger. There is now a red flag warning for Okanogan county in central Washington, the NE mountains of Oregon and parts western Montana for Wednesday for critical fire danger due to wind gust to 25-25 mph, low RH and hot temperatures. Winds remain breezy into Thursday with a fire weather watch for Spokane, Palouse and LC valley for elevated fire danger.
What You Need To Know About Air Quality In Montana
Hazy skies during the summer months are typical here in Montana. Not only do these smoky skies hinder our view, but they also contribute to very poor air quality. The AQI is simply a scale that provides real-time data on air pollution levels. The US Environmental Protection Agency developed this...
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