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Hometown Griz receiver Ian Finch masters his role ahead of senior day

MISSOULA, Mont. — Ian Finch grew up cheering for Montana. As his senior day approaches, the former Hellgate standout has given his hometown reasons to cheer for him. His path included two seasons without game action, a role earned on special teams and a willingness to contribute wherever the Grizzlies needed him.

Missoula, MT · 2d

Montana Sports

Missoula Loyola's Spencer Laird makes it official, signs with Stanford women's basketball

Missoula product and Loyola senior Spencer Laird put pen to paper on Wednesday and made her commitment to Stanford women's basketball official.

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Lake County Leader

Polson alum takes on UM Western Bulldogs varsity, continues giving back to community

Mila Hawk, a Polson graduate, is kicking off another basketball season with the University of Montana Western, and this time she’s part of the starting lineup. Hawk is a red-shirt junior at UM Western and explained that from the moment she started playing college basketball, she’s been aiming to join a varsity program. Now, as a point guard, she’s earning valuable minutes on the court as her team opens the season with a 3–2 record. “It’s really fun and really cool to see all the work I put in pay off,” Hawk said. “I’m still battling to keep it; the job's not over, but it’s nice to be given an opportunity to play every game.” She began her college career at Carroll College on the junior varsity squad before former UM Western Coach Britt Cooper recruited her. After sitting out the following year due to transfer rules, Hawk started her sophomore year under new Head Coach Ryan Sullivan. Hawk explained that she was a backup point guard that year and got some good minutes. But that didn’t stop her from battling in every practice to prove she deserved her spot on the court. “I just kept working with my coach

Polson, MT · 1d

NBCMontana

Montana centenarians reflect on lives shaped by war, service

MISSOULA, Mont. — Some of Montana’s oldest residents have lived through wars, witnessed history and watched the world change over more than a century. At the Missoula Valley Senior Living Center, they shared stories from their lives and advice for the next generation. Dorthy Bannon recently turned 100....

Missoula, MT · 23h

skylinesportsmt.com

Big Sky Breakdown: Jordan Tripp on Griz vs. Idaho State & knocking Jordan Cook off his spot

Skyline Sports analyst and former NFL linebacker Jordan Tripp joins Colter Nuanez to preview Montana’s showdown with Idaho State in Missoula, a game that could swing the Griz playoff picture ahead of the Brawl of the Wild. They break down why the Griz have to pressure Jordan Cook and...

Pocatello, ID · 1d

Montana Sports

Montana softball, golf programs add Treasure Staters on signing day

Ryan Lucier of Frenchtown has signed with UM for softball and Payton Tryan of Billings signed with the Grizzlies for golf.

Missoula, MT · 11h

NBCMontana

Valley fog this morning, mild temperatures through the weekend

Areas of fog and low clouds are developing across western Montana this morning, including around Missoula and Kalispell. Some locations could experience reduced visibility during the morning commute before conditions gradually improve. A powerful Pacific storm system will move south along the West Coast Friday, bringing breezy south to southwest...

Missoula, MT · 23h

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Missoula AI company sues city over data center regulations

Last month, Missoula City Council adopted an ordinance to keep data centers from expanding within city limits. It closed what city staff referred to as a “loophole” by broadening the definition for data centers. Now, CubCloud AI, founded in Missoula, is suing the city. CEO Joshua Rhines says...

Missoula, MT · 22h

Montana Sports

Montana volleyball adds 5, including Frenchtown's Rachel Walls

The Montana volleyball program has announced five new players joining the program for the 2027 season. The Griz are bringing in two players from Colorado, twins from Oregon, and one from Frenchtown.

Frenchtown, MT · 1d

skylinesportsmt.com

Talkin’ Schmidt: Eli Gillman deserves a statue, Griz vs. Idaho State & Oregon State sucks

Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez for another edition of Talkin’ Schmidt. The guys wonder if this Griz team is like the late-’80s Cleveland Cavaliers, good but never great, with an elite offense and a defense that still doesn’t have the players, and Schmidt looks back at Bobby Hauck and what changed in Missoula.

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Montana State News Network

Expert Says Election Results Impacting Montana Gas Prices is a 'Myth'

Gas prices have fallen in the 30 days leading up to the election every year since 2006 except 2010.

Montana · 2d

Montana Sports

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Gridiron guide: Championship dreams on the line as semifinal weekend arrives

Just four teams remain in each classification as the semifinal round of the high school football playoffs arrives across the Treasure State with everything to play for.

Missoula, MT · 14h

Montana Free Press

Montana childcare advocates plan legislative proposals to support families, providers

The cost of living is top of mind for most Montanans, and for many families that includes the affordability of childcare. While Montana has expanded some early childhood programs in recent years, advocates and lawmakers are looking to New Mexico, the first state to offer no-cost universal childcare, for inspiration ahead of the upcoming legislative session.

Montana · 1d

montanakaimin.com

Softball goes undefeated in fall season

The University of Montana softball team ended its fall exhibition schedule with a 8-0 record, raising expectations and excitement for the 2027 season. The Grizzlies, who were the unanimous last pick in the January 2026 coaches’ poll, and went 22-32 overall in the spring season, took the recent victories during four double-headers at the Grizzly Softball Field in October.

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Students react to art school name change

The School of Art and Game Design changed names from the School of Visual and Media Arts this year, and some art students have complaints. According to Steven Krutek, the school’s director, the School of Visual and Media Arts had been the name since 2019. In addition to the new name, Krutek said graduate students will be seeing other changes. The graduate critique and pedagogy courses are no longer separated between art students and game design students, creating more interaction between the disciplines. Fine arts graduate students are also expected to present to tenured faculty at the midway point of their degree, but game design graduate students haven’t had that requirement because their creation process is different. That may change with the new integration, but Krutek said they are not sure if or how the requirements could differ.

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