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Power in Missoula back for some, others may have to wait until early next week
Thousands of people in Missoula were still without power Friday afternoon after a powerful storm blasted through the area Wednesday night. NorthWestern Energy at noon Friday said they had more than 160 personnel and 34 line crews working to restore electricity as quickly as possible. The utility warned some outages might not be repaired until early next week.
4 Former Montana Grizzlies Compete For NFL Roster Spot
Entering the 2024 season, 58 Montana Grizzlies have appeared in an NFL game. Griz in the pros dates back to 1920 when tackle Chris Bentz appeared in two games for the Detroit Heralds when the league was branded as the American Professional Football Association. Other notable Montana NFLers include Terry Dillon on the 1963 Minnesota Vikings, Brent Pease on the 1987-1988 Houston Oilers, Tim Hauck on 7 teams from 1990-2002 and Kroy Biermann on the 2008-2015 Atlanta Falcons.
Missoula Debris Drop-Off Sites are Being Overwhelmed by Trees
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On the Friday KGVO City Talk Program, Missoula City Public Works and Mobility Director Jeremy Keene told residents the main drop-off site at Garden City Compost is being overwhelmed at this time. “The volume at Garden City Compost is just really high right now, we...
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.
Governor issues executive order declaring disaster in Missoula, Mineral Co.
MISSOULA, Mont. — Gov. Greg Gianforte issued an executive order Friday declaring a disaster in Missoula and Mineral counties. The order comes after a severe thunderstorm Wednesday caused widespread power outages. "A recent severe thunderstorm toppled trees and downed power poles in the Missoula area, leaving too many residents...
Missoula MMA Fighter Justin Harbison Fights Tonight
Montana is a state that has its share of tough people. We have had some successful fighters that have stepped up to prove that. One of the most popular UFC fighters around is Sean O'Malley, from Helena. He has shined in the spotlight of the UFC. Sean O'Malley ESPY Winner.
A week of moderate fire activity abuts a forecast filled with red flags
On the morning of Thursday, July 25, responders at the Miller Peak and Butler Creek fires rushed to locate areas of spread and spot fires caused by the previous night’s extreme winds. But Wednesday’s gusts had a limited impact on the Butler Creek Fire, a 284-acre blaze just five miles northwest of Missoula.
This Missoula Facebook Page Will Make You Feel Nostalgic
Looking back at Missoula's history can be something special. There are so many ways to look back. There are buildings, roads, and archives. Sometimes just a picture can spark a memory. The University of Montana has an exhibit that looks at some ariel photographs of Missoula from almost a hundred years ago.
Existing wildfires maintain containment; Authorities respond to new fires sparked
The Miller Peak fire burning on the Lolo National Forest remains at 25% containment and 2,660 acres. Fire crews are continuing mop-up efforts as of most recent reports, and have been able to maintain the fire’s containment after the major storm that blew through Missoula Wednesday night. Butler Creek:
Firefighters Are Quickly Choking Out Many Fire Starts
Gusty winds and dry thunderstorms the past couple of days are the cause of several new fire starts across the state, and the likely cause of others. Firefighters continue to attack each new fire agressively, using hand crews, heavy equipment, and when possible, air support. Here are the latest updates on many of the new and ongoing wildfires. (Note: Daily reports are no longer being posted for the Horse Gulch Fire near Canyon Ferry Reservoir, or the Deadman, McGhee, Prairie and 4-mile Fires in Rosebud and Big Horn counties, as all are now in mop-up phase.) This information comes from several sources, including DNRC news releases, InciWeb, and posts on U.S. National Forest Facebook pages.
Miller Peak Fire sees no increase in acreage, 25% contained
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Miller Peak Fire, seven miles south of Missoula, is burning 2,660 acres with 25% containment as of Friday. Crews are currently working on mop-up operations, and are assisting with new fires in the area. Despite the severe weather Wednesday, the fire had no growth. Firefighters...
Pioneering High School Student’s Resilience Shine After the Storm
The University of Montana hosts a wide variety of pre-college programs and one of them is the UM Summer Exploration Program, but this year it did not go according to plan. The UM Summer Exploration Program gives rising high seniors and recent high school graduates from all over the opportunity to live like a Griz for two weeks. When the 34 students arrived they were met with the heat and the smoke from the Miller Peak Fire. Assistant Director, Becka Simmons, explained that a lot of the activities were outdoors, but they were sure to make sure the students were hydrated and cool.
Power Outage Forces Missoula Paddleheads To Change Schedule. What You Need To Know
You don't need me to tell you power outages have wreaked havoc on Missoula residents over the last two days. Power could be out for some folks until at least Monday, but the situation is fluid. The outages hurt the Missoula Paddleheads on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday's game was paused...
How They Made It: Missoula Teens Trapped Under Power Lines
It's the most frightening video from Wednesday night's severe thunderstorm in Missoula. Two teens trying to drive home when they were trapped under power poles snapping off like match sticks on Lower Miller Creek Road. It's also one of the best lessons from the big storm. Be patient, pray, and...
Thousands of Customers Still Need Power After Montana Storm
If you're still in the dark today, you're not alone. Northwestern Energy and other local utilities are waging a massive battle to repair millions of dollars in damage following Wednesday's big storm. Judging from the damage we've seen, some of those repairs may still take days. Northwestern Energy estimates as...
Chainsaws, other equipment in high demand after storm in Missoula
MISSOULA, MONT. — Missoula residents are working to reclaim their homes and yards from the amount of foliage from Wednesday's storm. However, some of the necessary equipment may be a bit harder to come by than usual. Some stores, such as Ace Hardware saw chainsaws and other equipment flying...
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