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...

Arlee woman killed in two-vehicle collision

An 82-year-old Arlee woman died in a two-vehicle collision near Missoula Nov. 4 at around 11:40 a.m. The driver of the second vehicle, a 42-year-old Missoula man, was taken to St. Patrick’s Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash. According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the Arlee resident was westbound on U.S. Highway 10 West near mile post 2, at the intersection with Training Drive, when the Ford F150 she was driving crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a Ford F550. The Arlee woman died at the scene. Both were wearing seatbelts, and according to the incident report, roads were bare and dry.

A copper baron’s 24,000-square-foot mansion is hiding in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley

Just outside Hamilton, in the long green corridor of the Bitterroot Valley, a 24,000-square-foot Georgian Revival mansion sits under the shade of trees planted more than a century ago. Marcus Daly built this place as a summer escape. Two mountain ranges frame it on either side. And once you’ve walked...

Bengals Head to Missoula for Nightime Clash with the Griz

POCATELLO, Idaho - No. 21 Idaho State travels to Missoula, Mont., to face No. 12 Montana on Saturday night. Kickoff is set for 8:30 PM MT on ESPN2. The Bengals are coming off a 28-26 triple-overtime loss to No. 3 Montana State, Idaho State's first triple-overtime game since 1982. Idaho State outgained the Bobcats 410-332, ran a season-high 83 plays and held the ball for a season-high 33:26. Mason Lindberg made four field goals to tie the program's single-season record with 20. Idaho State is 3-1 on the road this season.

Serial poacher to spend 5 years in prison for wildlife crime spree

A four-year investigation that began with tips from the public led to the conviction and severe sentencing of a serial poacher in Montana. Jason Rulon Davis of Corvallis was convicted of five felonies and 13 misdemeanors that will keep him in prison for a minimum of five years, the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reported Friday. Davis was also handed a lifetime ban on fishing, hunting and trapping, and was ordered to pay restitution and court fees totaling more than $50,000. “These crimes were extensive and spanned many years, and we appreciate the time and effort that the Ravalli County attorney’s office invested to prosecute this case and hold Jason Davis accountable for his actions,” said FWP Region 2 Warden Captain Kyle Miller. Davis, who had a history of hunting violations and loss of privileges, was found guilty of unlawful possession and related charges for six game animals, including three trophy mule deer bucks, two trophy white-tailed bucks, and a mountain lion. He helped others, including his son, with unlawful hunting-related activities, and was found guilty of five felonies for unlawfully possessing, shipping, and transporting poached deer, along with misdemeanor accountability charges of hunting without licenses, and over-limit of deer

Montana's Sam Forstag Looks To Public Lands As Early Bipartisan Ground

Sam Forstag wants lasting change, not the political whipsaw. His first call went to Troy Downing, and the River Runs Through It Act is on his mind.

A new fight begins over data centers in Montana

The Montana-based Frontier Institute has joined with others in challenging the ordinance in the State’s fourth judicial district on behalf of a tech company. Cub Cloud A-I is described as a Missoula-based firm with 18 employees that provides AI and cloud infrastructure to local businesses. It operates an 850 square foot data center in an industrial area between Interstate 90 and Missoula International Airport.

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.

Conrad’s Ledger Martin commits to Montana Track and Field

CONRAD, Mont. - Conrad’s Ledger Martin recently announced his commitment to the Montana Grizzlies for track and field. Martin took to Instagram Monday evening to announce his decision. “I’m very grateful to everyone supported me all the way to this point. Thank you Coach Fraley and the Griz team, I can’t wait to see what the future brings,” said Martin in his commitment post.

Hamilton and Corvallis volleyball seasons end at divisionals

The Western A Divisional volleyball tournament was hosted by Hamilton from Thursday, Nov. 5, to Saturday, Nov. 7. The Hamilton girls qualified as the No. 3 seed from the SW conference, while the Corvallis girls qualified as the No. 4 seed. Both schools gave it their all, but both teams lost out in divisionals, thus ending their seasons.

Missoula leaders urge action on MMIP people crisis

MISSOULA, Mont. — Advocates and community leaders gathered in Missoula on Monday to discuss Montana’s missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) crisis, including what is at stake, how people can get involved and why the problem persists. The latest data from the Montana Department of Justice show Indigenous...

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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.

University of Montana to launch AI certificate in Missoula

The University of Montana is planning to launch a career certificate in Artificial Intelligence which is focused on helping students keep up in a rapidly-changing space.

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.

Can the Cats/Griz food drive starts ahead of Brawl of the Wild

MISSOULA, Mont. — The annual food drive competition tied to the Brawl of the Wild kicked off Saturday as the University of Montana and Montana State worked to collect food for people across Montana.

FWP Region 2: Hunting season hits midpoint with average numbers in west-central MT

After three weekends, west-central Montana’s big game harvest is near last year’s levels and slightly above the five-year average. Stations recorded 78 mule deer, 224 white-tailed deer and 184 elk from 5,324 hunter stops. Hunters must stop at every check station and can voluntarily submit free CWD samples at designated locations.

Missoula prepares for its annual bulk leaf collection

MISSOULA, Mont. — As Missoula heads toward the colder months, the city is rolling out dates for its 2026 leaf collection. Residents should prepare to see collection soon if they have not already. The city of Missoula asks residents to rake leaves into the street by the curb two...