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Local Saint Bernard comes home a celebrity after winning award at Dog Show
Ian, a Saint Bernard enjoyed his first time at the prestigious Westminster Dog show last weekend. → Read More
Local growers stay positive despite hailstorm damage to crops
A spring hailstorm went through Stevensville on Saturday and damaged local crops. → Read More
MSU men's basketball team fulfilling a dream of going to NCAA Tournament
For the first time since 1996 the Montana State Men’s basketball is going to the NCAA tournament. Led by coach Danny Sprinkle who was the floor general the last time the Bobcats were in the dance. Senior guard Xavier Bishop can’t hold back his excitement. “It’s going to be litty. It’s stuff you dream of as a kid and we’re living out that dream, and we’re blessed,” said Bishop. Fellow senior… → Read More
Grizzlies head to Colorado to take on Bears
The Montana Grizzlies cruised to their first shutout win since 2011 beating Northern Colorado 35-0 on Saturday. Led by their defense it was Justin Ford getting an interception on the opening drive that led to Montana’s opening scoring drive. The interception for Ford continues his streak of interceptions to seven straight games. Montana’s defense allowed only 245 yards for the game and forced… → Read More
Valley Christian makes history hosting first ever 6-man football game in Missoula
The Valley Christian Eagles know a lot about the football fields in Alberton and Victor. But this season there is a change on the horizon. For the first time ever, the Eagles will be playing all of their home games in the Garden City, something senior Eyan Becker loves. “Playing three out of the four years out of Missoula, it adds a special touch this year,” Becker said. The Eagles kick off… → Read More
Tom Brady shows love to Whitefish football team
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady gave a shoutout to the Whitefish football team on Saturday. The future Hall of Famer and G. O. A. T (Greatest of all time) was seen on Twitter wearing a Whitefish Bulldogs shirt and recording himself saying "Whitefish Bulldogs, lets go! " → Read More
Cousins, Vikings agree to 2-year, $66M contract extension
The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback Kirk Cousins have agreed to a two-year, $66 million contract extension. Cousins was entering the final season of the fully guaranteed, three-year, $84 million contract he signed as a free agent in 2018. He was scheduled to carry a $31 million charge to Minnesota's salary cap in 2020. The impetus for doing a new deal now was immediate relief for the team and… → Read More
UM sophomore garners Big Sky field athlete of the week honors
University of Montana sophomore Aidan Diggs was named Big Sky Conference Men’s Field Athlete of the Week on Monday. Diggs won the long jump at last weekend’s Stacy Dragila Open in Pocatello, Idaho. Diggs beat a field of 20 with a career-best jump of 23-10. 75. As a freshman, Diggs placed fifth in his first heptathlon at the indoor championship and third at the outdoor championship decathlon,… → Read More
Former MSU head basketball coach lands new job
Former Montana State Bobcat head coach Brian Fish has been hired by the University of Georgia. According to the Athens Banner-Herald, Fish is the Bulldogs Director of Player Personnel. Head Coach Tom Crean is building up a staff of former head coaches after Georgia went 11-21 last season. Fish’s tenure as a head coach finished with a 65-92 record and 41-51 in conference play. → Read More
Montana falls in 1st round of NCAA tournament
The Montana Grizzlies’ season came to an end at the hands of University of Michigan in the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Montana trailed at the half 34-21 and ultimately fell 74-55. The Griz trailed early and were unable to get it going from deep as they shot 6-24 and 20-60 from the field. Michigan is one of the top defensive team in the NCAA and advances to play Florida. → Read More
Special Olympics athletes prepare for winter games
Tuesday marks the start of the 38th annual Winter Special Olympics that runs through Wednesday. But there is more to these athletes than competition. “Boy, it's pretty awesome, you meet a lot of great people and just having fun,” said Zach Roberts, a competitor. The group from Missoula has been training at Fort Missoula for months in preparation for this week. "It's the most fantastic time and… → Read More
Montana ranks No. 3 in recent study on drug addiction support
Montana ranks third in the nation for drug addiction support, according to a new report.A Pew Research study shows 46 percent of U.S. adults say they have a family member or a close friend addicted to drugs or have in the past.Kenneth Egli, a medical direc → Read More
DOJ releases annual state crime lab report
The Department of Justice released the 2017 annual crime lab report. The report shows Montana is trending in the wrong direction as far as drug usage.Scott Larson, administrator for the Forensic Science Division, says the increase is attributed to previous → Read More
Summer heat brings more calls for animals left in vehicles
Now that summer is here Missoula Animal Control officers are responding to at least three calls a day about animals left in vehicles.Sonney White, an officer with Missoula Animal Control, says he’s sensitive to every call he gets.“I try to be as compassion → Read More
Hotels plan for busy weekend during Missoula Marathon
Businesses are gearing up for the Missoula Marathon this weekend.The marathon attracts people from all over the U.S. Last year alone the race brought in over 450 runners for the full 26.2 miles.“We’ve been booked out for this weekend for at least two and h → Read More
Restaurant aims to attract president’s attention with Commander in Beef burger
The president of the United States is coming to Great Falls, and one local restaurant is putting a special item on the menu.The Roadhouse Diner’s one-day special for President Donald Trump’s visit is called the Commander in Beef.Tara Beam is a third-genera → Read More
Missoula hosts aviation enthusiasts at weekend event
This weekend Missoula is hosting the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.The national group holds four fly-ins a year, and senior vice president for AOPA Tom Haines says Missoula is a great place to get a foot in the door in the Northwest.“Between hotel → Read More
Missoula Co. postpones decision on cryptocurrency
Missoula County is considering a temporary ban of up to one year on Bitcoin manufacturing.Many people in attendance at a public meeting Thursday voiced their concerns about the cryptocurrency.“I want to go on record as being in support of the interim zonin → Read More
Missoula Fire Department holds annual high-rise training
The Missoula Fire Department conducted its annual high-rise training Friday. The training consists of different scenarios where firefighters climb up flights of stairs and rescue mannequins“It’s one of those high risk, low frequency events that we definite → Read More
EpiPen shortage leaves patients scrambling to find them
The Food and Drug Administration says manufacturing delays are making it harder to get EpiPens.The shortage affects many states, including Montana.One Missoula mom says the shortage is scary for those who rely on an EpiPen.“You’re kind of in panic mode. Yo → Read More