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...

Alleged killer of Montana deputy from Bellingham dies in custody

MISSOULA, MT (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Montana man accused of killing a sheriff’s deputy with ties to Bellingham has died in custody. The Missoula County Sheriff’s Office says 50-year-old Matthew Dye appeared to be experiencing a medical emergency in his cell on Wednesday night, Nov. 4. He was...

A Missed Check Station and One Left Turn Near Augusta

A Missouri truck skips a check station near Augusta, and warden Brian Goalie follows. Wardens Season 6 opens with a lesson in how enforcement really works.

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 Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Authorities said his death is being investigated as a homicide, and they confirmed the case remains active.Investigators reported Dickerson's last known communication happened in October 2015. Officers with the Butte-Silver Bow Police Department later found his vehicle abandoned in a parking lot in Butte's Walkerville neighborhood.Nearly four years later, investigators found Dickerson's remains in the Helena National Forest. Authorities also determined he had moved to Helena from Rapid City, South Dakota in the late summer of 2015.Officials said Dickerson had lived in Helena for less than six months before he disappeared and was allegedly murdered. The sheriff's office described him as more than a victim in an unsolved homicide, saying he was a son, father and loved one whose life ended too soon.According to the sheriff's office, Dickerson's family spent years searching for answers and hoping to learn what happened to him.More than a decade

Helena police warn of suspected rat poison on local trails

Helena police warn of suspected rat poison on local hiking and walking trails, described as small green tablets. Watch children and pets.

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

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’.

Big Sky Breakdown: Jordan Tripp on Montana’s new-look defense, Portland State & the Griz playoff picture

Skyline Sports analyst and former NFL linebacker Jordan Tripp joins Colter Nuanez to break down the defensive adjustments behind Montana’s win at Eastern Washington and whether that aggressive approach is sustainable. They talk about how an explosive Griz offense changes the way the defense can play, staying focused with...

Missoula secures nearly $1 million federal grant for Reserve Street safety improvements

MISSOULA, Mont. — The City of Missoula has secured nearly $1 million in federal funding to improve traffic safety along Reserve Street, one of the city's busiest transportation corridors. The city was awarded $996,688 through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. The...

Fire at fertilizer facility contained in Stevensville

STEVENSVILLE, Mont. — Stevensville Fire responded to a structure fire on Saturday, at the CHS Fertilizer facility on the east side of town around 4:27 p.m. When crews arrived, they saw a thick smoke coming from the front of the building. Officials say crews initiated an interior fire attack...

For the record: Eli Gillman eclipses TD mark, No. 12 Montana cruises to victory over Portland State

Eli Gillman broke the Big Sky Conference's record for total career touchdowns and Montana routed Portland State on Saturday in Missoula.

County voters support Short for sheriff; Crismore for commissioner

They’ve been elected, now voters will find if the winning candidates in state level races can effectively legislate in Helena for the betterment of Lincoln County’s citizens. While there was considerable drama regarding the Nov. 2, 2026, general election at the federal level, Lincoln County voters cast their ballots in local races that were either uncontested or had lopsided outcomes. For the District 1 state Senator seat, Republican Steve Gunderson collected 75% of the votes to beat Democrat Jonathan Russell Jameson. The result was similar for the District 1 state Representative seat as Republican Michelle Bianco got 76% of the vote to top Democrat Dakota V. Adams. Republican incumbent Tom Millett got 74% of the votes to defeat Democrat Jane Maahs in keeping the District 2 state Rep. seat. Also at the state level, Lincoln County voters wanted Dan Wilson for a spot on the state Supreme Court, but nevertheless, Amy Eddy easily won the race. In local races, Sheriff Darren Short won his third term in resounding fashion while getting 7,915 votes or 84% of the 9,471 ballots cast. Challenger Ian Smith, who ran as a Libertarian, claimed 1,556 votes, good for 16% Those running unopposed and winning were

Big Sky Breakdown: Brooks & Colter on the Griz win at Eastern, Brooks Davis & the Cats’ rout of Cal Poly

Big Sky Conference expert Brooks Nuanez joins Colter Nuanez for the Monday edition of Big Sky Breakdown. The brothers debate whose win was more impressive and more important heading into the stretch run: Montana’s win at Eastern Washington or Montana State’s 61-7 rout of Cal Poly. They dig...

Missoula shows up, turns out for Election Day

Sign up for the free Missoula This Week newsletter and stay in the loop on Missoula city government, public school meetings, business news and upcoming entertainment and events. Good morning. In this week’s edition, how the Griz can show up the Cats (and help their neighbors) and a look at...

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.

Carroll College grant will help launch physician assistant program

HELENA, Mont. — A nearly $1.6 million grant backed Carroll College’s work to build its physician assistant program. The college said the funding will help create training space with laboratory simulation technology, medical equipment and furnishings for the future program. Educators said the investment is meant to prepare future health care workers to serve Montana and the surrounding region.

A lifetime of giving back: Jean Schurman receives Laurel Award

For Jean Schurman, volunteering has never been something she had to make time for. It has simply been part of her life for as long as she can remember. From 4-H and local schools to the Ravalli County Fairgrounds, community fundraisers and local businesses, Schurman has spent decades finding ways to support the people and organizations around her. Now, that commitment has earned her one of the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce’s notable community honors: the Laurel Award.

Grizzly Replay: No. 12 Montana vs. Portland State

Watch a condensed replay of No. 12 Montana's Big Sky Conference football game vs. Portland State from Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.

Can the Griz, Can the Cats food drive starts in Bozeman and Missoula

Can the Cats and Can the Griz return again, challenging sports fans to donate as much food as they can for a good cause.

KPAX Missoula Area Weather: Plenty of unseasonably mild weather coming next week

Saturday was a bright, breezy & mild day for Montana & Wyoming with highs well above average. An approaching cold front on Sunday will bring stronger wind and even warmer highs before Monday cooling.