Audio: Inmate 'violently throwing' self around night Montana double-murder suspect died

Audio of an emergency dispatch broadcast on Wednesday night reveals that a dispatcher reported a 50-year-old inmate at the Missoula County jail was conscious and breathing, but violently throwing himself around and "being put in a wrap." While the audio does not state the name of the inmate, Matthew David...

Woman killed, man injured in head-on crash near Missoula

MISSOULA, Mont. — An 82-year-old woman was killed and a 42-year-old man was injured in a head-on crash west of Missoula on Nov. 4. According to Montana Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 11:41 a.m. on U.S. Highway 10 near Training Drive. The woman was driving westbound when her...

A Montana Man Went Missing 11 Years Ago. Now He's Been Identified.

Samuel David Dickerson disappeared in 2015. His remains were discovered years later during a lynx survey in the Helena National Forest.

Corvallis man sentenced to 31 years for 18 poaching crimes

A Corvallis man with a history of previous hunting violations and loss of privileges was sentenced for 18 wildlife poaching crimes committed in Ravalli County and received a more than 31-year sentence

Pilot found dead in plane crash south of Hamilton

HAMILTON, Mont. - The pilot and sole occupant of an aircraft was found dead on Thursday morning in the Harlan Gulch area south of Hamilton, according to the Ravalli County Sheriff's Office (RCSO). RCSO said that a resident reported hearing what sounded like a plane crash on Wednesday evening, "and the pilot was subsequently reported as overdue." The sheriff's office said weather and fog would not allow search aircraft to operate and drones were deployed instead, but searchers were unable to track the missing plane. The plane was found on Thursday morning, and the pilot was pronounced dead at the scene. RCSO said he was identified as a 43-year-old Hamilton man, but did not release his name pending family notification. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board, according to RCSO. The Ravalli County Coroner's Office will determine the cause and manner of death. RCSO said "Sheriff Holton extended condolences and prayers for the pilot's family and friends."

Cussin’ & Discussin’ – Former Griz standout, NFL veteran and Mary head coach Shann Schillinger

Shann Schillinger went from Baker, Montana, to the Montana Grizzlies, earning first-team All-Big Sky honors as a senior in 2009 before the Atlanta Falcons selected him in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He later coached the Griz safeties from 2016 to 2021 and is now the head coach at the University of Mary. Schillinger joins Ty Hobbs & DJ Colter on the latest Cussin’ & Discussin’.

Building Mystery/Parking Lot Overhaul at Missoula Holiday Village

That new building at Holiday Village isn't attached to the main structure. It's a pad spot for a future business yet to be announced.

10 Montana Pizzerias Serving Everything From Late-Night Slices To Wood-Fired Pies

A Montana pizzeria stays open until 3 a.m. seven nights a week, and it has classic arcade games too. Late-night cravings finally have somewhere to go besides the freezer aisle. Then there’s a shop baking New York, Detroit-style, and Sicilian deep dish under one roof. That’s three pizza passports for...

History made: Gillman breaks Big Sky total touchdowns record as Griz steamroll PSU 57-24

MISSOULA, Mont. — History was made in Montana’s 57-24 win over Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday afternoon as Eli Gillman found the end zone four times to move his career total to 78 and move past Cooper Kupp for the most touchdowns in Big Sky Conference history.

Corvallis student earns spot on world dance stage

A chance conversation backstage at a dance competition in Great Falls has turned into an international opportunity for 15-year-old Madi Needles of Corvallis. The Corvallis High School sophomore will represent the United States at the International Dance Organization’s World Jazz Championships, November 26-29, in Podčetrtek, Slovenia. It started...

Unstoppable forces: Montana's 'triplets,' and a historic statistical assault

Montana's triplets Keali'i Ah Yat, Eli Gillman and Brooks Davis are putting up statistical metrics that match or surpass some of the greatest individual players in program history.

Class AA playoffs: Semifinals set with Billings West, Gallatin, Kalispell Glacier, Missoula Big Sky

Here is a roundup of scores and highlights from Class AA football action across Montana on Friday night.

Lewis and Clark County renews call in Samuel Dickerson case

Helena, Mont. — Investigators in Lewis and Clark County renewed their call for information in the homicide case of Samuel David Dickerson, whose remains were found in the Helena National Forest. His remains were identified this week during a public briefing held by the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's...

5 Mile Bar and Grill won't reopen after new owners find major issues

BUTTE, Mont. — A family's plans to restore and reopen a historic Butte business have been put on hold after the new owners say they discovered significant problems with the property. The Dowdy family recently purchased the historic 5 Mile Bar and Grill, located on the flats of Butte.

Wreckage Found Near Harlan Gulch; Hamilton Pilot Confirmed Dead

One life lost in the Harlan Gulch crash east of Hamilton. The pilot, a 43-year-old local man, was alone aboard. NTSB now on scene looking for answers.

NBC MT Today: AP calls race for Forstag, record-breaking business filings, breezy weekend

Helena families share their adoption stories at Montana Capitol ceremony

For one afternoon, the Montana Capitol Rotunda was about more than state business. It became a place for families to celebrate the moments that brought them together and the journeys it took to get there.

Missoula Man Allegedly Pulled Knife to Steal Alcohol From Target

He is currently being charged with felony robbery and his bond was set at $25,000.

Past meets present: Montana captain Peyton Wing faces former team as decorated career winds down

As he prepares to meet his former team, it's past meets present for Peyton Wing who has turned into a star at Montana.

Lessons from Les: Meyer’s former Fairfield players carry legacy into coaching

Four of Les Meyer's former Fairfield players — Aaron Barnett, Tyler Palmer, Jaxon Allen and Derek Lear — coached teams into this year's playoffs.