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Missoula, MT

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Angelman Syndrome Walk is returning to Missoula for the second year in a row. The action starts June 10, with registration taking place at 10 a.m. and the walk starting at 11 a.m. “There is very little awareness surrounding Angelman Syndrome. That is why we...

Angelman Syndrome Walk returns to Missoula

MISSOULA, Mont. — University of Montana officials sent out an alert about three different reports of bear activity happening on the south side of campus Saturday. The reports featured a black bear getting to garbage located between Pantzer Hall and the Military and Veterans Office. Officials have notified Montana...

UM officials issue alert about bear activity on campus

MISSOULA, Mont. — It's time for science fiction, fantasy and horror fans to unite as MisCon returns to Missoula for the 37th year. Fans can meet with authors, artists, actors and more during the four-day event hosted at the Holiday Inn Downtown. MisCon features discussion panels, artwork and 24-hour...

MisCon returns to Missoula for 37th year

Granite County, MT

Hamilton, MT

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Granite County Sheriff's Office announced Skalkaho Pass is now open for public use. Skalkaho Pass is a seasonal road that runs between Hamilton and Phillipsburg. It closes during the winter and reopens in the spring.

Skalkaho Pass opens to travel

Kalispell, MT

KALISPELL, Mont. — Updates are planned for crosswalks near the Flathead County Courthouse. Workers will install flashing lights that pedestrians activate at the push of button. Six crossings will receive the upgrades. Work is expected to begin in early June. Crosswalks will also be updated to meet federal disabilities...

Kalispell to see crosswalk upgrades

MISSOULA, Mont. — More than 280 8th graders are blasting their rockets off at Glacier High School on Thursday. Seventy-four teams from Bigfork, Cayuse Prairie, Deer Park, Evergreen, Fair-Mont-Egan, Kalispell, Kila, Olney - Bissell, Smith Valley, Stillwater Christian, West Valley and more are vying to win the 7th annual Rocket Rally. Glacier and Flathead high physics students will judge today's water bottle rockets in Highest Altitude, Best Design, Best Homemade Parachute and Deployment, Best Logo, and Raw Egg Survival.

8th graders to participate in Rocket Rally at Glacier High School

Kansas State

Lawrence, KS

WEST GLACIER, Mont. — Glacier National Park officials have identified the victim who died from drowning in Avalanche Creek Monday. Atheer Abdulrahman S. Alquahtani, a University of Kansas student from Saudi Arabia who was living in Lawrence, Kansas, fell off of a rocky overhang into Avalanche Creek and then carried into the gorge, according to park officials.

GNP officials identify University of Kansas student as victim of Avalanche Creek drowning

Columbia Falls, MT

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Columbia Falls Community Market won't be held at its historical location this year. Organizers say new leases between businesses are keeping the market from setting up along the building commonly known as the "Coop," so you will be shopping, eating and dancing in a smaller area. The market organizers report this is beyond their control, and they are working diligently to find a solution. They ask for your continued patience.

Columbia Falls Community Market will not be held in historical location this year

MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana Western anticipates breaking ground on a new sports and activities complex this August, with a goal of having a game ready field for the fall of 2024. A $13 million fundraising effort is raising money for scholarships, academics, and student wellness and...

UM Western announces plans for sports and activity complex construction

MISSOULA, Mont. — Some community members are worried the issue of urban camping in Missoula is getting out of control. A Missoula City Council committee held a meeting Wednesday on an emergency ordinance addressing overnight camping in public spaces. Missoula is seeing a significant increase in urban camping. Issues...

Urban camping prompts concern for members of Missoula community

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula will host its annual 4th at the Fort Celebration on July 4. The old-fashioned, family-friendly event includes live music, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors and more. Admission is by donation and supports education and preservation at the Fort. The...

Historical Museum at Fort Missoula to host 4th at the Fort event

Red Lodge, MT

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park officials announced Beartooth Highway which runs from Red Lodge to Cooke City will open to the public Friday morning, weather permitting. Beartooth Highway is located east of the park's Northeast Entrance. Officials advise park visitors to be alert for changing weather...

Beartooth Highway to open Friday, weather permitting

Whitefish, MT

MISSOULA, Mont. — A man from Whitefish pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging him of false information and fraudulent voting in the 2020 general election. Donald Samuel Hill, 52, faces a maximum of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine and one year of supervised release. According to...

Whitefish man charged with voter fraud

Libby, MT

LIBBY, Mont. — Big Sky Bash is returning to Libby Aug. 5 The popular concert event is returning for its 10th anniversary after a pandemic pause. This year's lineup includes Jay Snow and the Tone Keepers. Joe Nichols will headline the main event. For ticketing information, click here. Organizers...

Big Sky Bash returns to Libby for 10th anniversary event

MISSOULA, Mont. — New images from Glacier National Park and the Park Conservancy show exactly how much snow the plows are up against. The park's road status map says the plows are beyond Logan Pass and zeroing in on the Big Drift. Vehicles can drive to Avalanche, but more than nine miles of construction from Apgar and North McDonald Road will delay you.

Going-to-the-Sun Road plow teams make it to the Big Drift

Missoula County, MT

MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula County Sheriff and Coroner Jeremiah Petersen has identified the woman that was found deceased in her Missoula home on May 14. Taeko Miller, 68, was found in her home on the 500 block of South Avenue West. Miles Otis Miller, 21, is accused of killing...

Missoula Co. sheriff identifies homicide victim

FLOOD ADVISORY is in effect for the Clark Fork River above Missoula until further notice for flooding caused by snowmelt. The river is expected to continue near or just below 7.5 feet through Thursday. Additional rainfall upstream is anticipated to cause a rise again beginning on Friday, peaking over the weekend at 8.0 to 8.5 feet. Flood stage is 7.5 feet.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula City Council is moving forward with a proposed emergency ordinance on overnight camping in public spaces. Residents are noticing urban camping becoming more common around the city, and many are asking, “why?”. The Poverello Center is already operating at capacity, and when the...

Missoula City Council committee approves emergency ordinance on camping

HAMILTON, Mont. — A missing Hamilton man was found dead Tuesday, according to Hamilton Police Chief Steve Snavely and Ravalli County Sheriff and Coroner Steve Holton. Law enforcement officials located Christopher McCown, 32, west of Hamilton. According to the coroner's preliminary investigation, it is believed McCown died from a...

Missing Hamilton man found dead

MISSOULA, Mont. — A man is in custody facing six counts of arson and two counts of assault on a peace officer after allegedly lighting a tree on fire in Missoula early Thursday morning. Officers responded to a report that a man lit a tree on fire and was...

Man arrested for arson, assault on officers in Missoula

Daily showers and thunderstorms possible through Memorial Day

Scattered showers and thunderstorms; weekend outlook

Milltown, MT

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Remembering Steve Fetveit, 1950-2023

Our friend and NBC Montana family member Steve Fetveit passed away surrounded by family Wednesday morning, March 22, 2023, at the age of 72. Familiar to...

Remembering Steve Fetveit, 1950-2023

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