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• Community supports family of 11-year-old boy killed in Missoula fire

  March 16, 2012 12:01 AM

  MISSOULA - A Missoula house fire takes the life of 11 year old, Dominick Sharp. The fire also completely destroyed the family's home and now the community is stepping up to help out. Someone has loaned the family an RV so they have some place to stay, "It... more »

• Griz break 2nd half tie to top Cats at home

  February 26, 2012 1:17 AM

  MISSOULA - At the half, the Cats and Griz were all tied up at 21, but in the 2nd, it was Montana who was able to knock down enough shots to come out with the victory. Art Steward led the Grizzlies with 14 points, Will Cherry added 13 and... more »

• Lady Griz go on late run to surge past MSU

  February 26, 2012 1:05 AM

  MISSOULA - When the Cats took a 53-51 lead over Montana, few would have believed that the game would end in an 18 point difference. Following that Katie Bussey bucket, the Lady Griz outscored the Cats 26-6 to close out the game including a 16-0 run that MSU was... more »

• 2 Montana men indicted on charges for global Ponzi scheme

  December 24, 2011 12:13 AM

  MISSOULA, MT - Two western Montana men who are already in trouble with the state for bilking investors out of millions of dollars in a global investment scheme are now facing federal criminal charges. Dan Two Feathers and Shawn Swor have pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of conspiracy... more »

• Griz playoff ticket sales heat up in Missoula

  November 23, 2011 6:11 PM

  MISSOULA - Griz Nation continues to scramble in the wake of hearing Montana's second-round playoff game will not be televised. Griz playoff ticket sales heated up a little bit on Wednesday with tickets now available to the general public. Season ticket holders were able to buy their tickets starting... more »

• Driver hits pole, flees East Missoula crash

  November 6, 2011 12:57 PM

  EAST MISSOULA, MT - Authorities are looking for a driver who fled the scene of a rollover crash late Saturday night. The Montana Highway Patrol reports a truck travelling eastbound on Interstate 90 rolled off the highway and hit a power pole on the right side of freeway. ... more »

• University of Montana fans make a "grizzly" mess

  October 2, 2011 12:11 PM

  MISSOULA, MT - It's all fun and games until someone has to clean up. At least that seems to be the opinion of those cleaning up after messy Griz fans. "It can be kind of gross when there is like liquid and things," said high school Key Club member,... more »

• Round 1 of Men's State Am features 18 scores under Par

  July 21, 2011 12:22 AM

  MISSOULA - The first round of the Montana State Amateur over in Missoula wasn't short on red numbers. Some of Montana's best took to Canyon River and left day 1 with a score under par as 18 golfers shot below 71 or less. Defending champion Nathan Bailey from Laurel... more »

• Scarlets, Royals both looking good in tournament play

  June 18, 2011 11:08 PM

  BILLINGS - Both the Billings Scarlets and Billings Royals hit the road this week on their way to two different tournaments. The Scarlets headed east all the way to Omaha, Nebraska to take part in the Cornhusker Classic while the Royals went west to the Scott Klaudt tournament over in... more »

• FWP still dealing with Ronan bear problem

  June 3, 2011 12:30 AM

  R0NAN, MT - Homeowners negligent in protecting their animals and garbage are causing major problems for wildlife officials in the west slope of the Missions. Tribal wildlife managers are in the process of trapping two "problem bears" which are now habituated near Ronan. The bears had access to garbage... more »

• UM prepares for graduation ceremony

  May 13, 2011 10:08 PM

  MISSOULA- Hundreds of University of Montana students will turn their tassels Saurday. This year UM is holding its ceremony "on the tummy of the grizzly bear" in Washington-Grizzly Stadium. It took the campus commencement committee, volunteers and facilities services eight months to plan. Friday, the final preparations and... more »

• ACLU asking feds to clarify their stance on medical marijuana

  May 11, 2011 10:27 PM

  MISSOULA - The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is asking the U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to make sure the Department of Justice doesn't prioritize prosecution of people who comply with state medical marijuana laws. In a letter sent earlier this week, the ACLU says it "expressed deep concerns"... more »

• Sex offender caught at Easter egg hunt to wear GPS

  April 28, 2011 11:26 PM

  MISSOULA, MT - A 67-year-old convicted sex offender who was arrested at an Easter egg hunt in East Missoula after one of his victims recognized him there has been ordered to wear a GPS device and to stay away from places where he'd likely encounter the victim. William Harvey Suthers... more »

• Montana man accused of sexually abusing young girls

  April 28, 2011 11:03 PM

  MISSOULA - A Missoula man is facing several felony charges for sexually assaulting young girls at a Missoula County campground. Wallace Christensen, 62, is accused of sexually assaulting three Missoula area girls between the ages of 8 and 10. Prosecutors say the assault happened at an area campground where... more »

• Sheriff: Woman hangs self at Missoula County jail

  April 28, 2011 12:26 AM

  MISSOULA, MT - Missoula County authorities say a 27-year-old woman who had been arrested on a probation violation has died after hanging herself at the county jail. Sheriff Carl Ibsen says the woman was taken to the hospital and was pronounced dead at 11 p.m. Tuesday. Ravalli County Sheriff and... more »

• Missoula jail death remains under investigation

  April 27, 2011 7:08 PM

  MISSOULA - Missoula police and the Ravalli County Sheriff's Office are investigating the death of a Missoula woman who committed suicide at the Missoula County jail. A 27-year-old woman hanged herself at the jail at around 11 p.m. Tuesday, Missoula County Sheriff Carl Ibsen said. She was taken to... more »

• National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this weekend

  April 25, 2011 6:00 PM

  MISSOULA - If you have expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs in your home, you can safely get rid of them this weekend. The Drug Enforcement Administration and its community partners are holding the second National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday. The program is an effort to prevent... more »

• Surprise, Missoula is not Montana's top 'pot smoking city'

  April 21, 2011 6:09 PM

  MISSOULA - To some Montanans, Missoula may have a reputation as the ""Pot Center of the Treasure State," with its liberal viewpoints and diverse population. But on the annual list of "America's Pot-Smoking Capitols," Missoula is not even mentioned. It is actually Bozeman that gets the dubious distinction this... more »

• Man pleads guilty in teen sex solicitation case

  April 21, 2011 12:40 AM

  MISSOULA, MT - A 23-year-old Stevensville man who authorities say brought candy and condoms to a meeting involving what he thought would be a 14-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of children. Carl W. Nelson entered his plea in District Court on Wednesday and is scheduled for sentencing... more »

• Area near Milltown Dam could be closed for 2 years

  April 16, 2011 12:53 AM

  MISSOULA - The confluence of the Clark Fork and Blackfoot rivers could remain closed for another two years as restoration crews complete their work near the former Milltown Dam. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks commissioners tentatively decided Thursday to keep in place a rule that prohibits recreational access to... more »

• AT&T responds to customer concerns about service in Montana

  April 13, 2011 9:30 PM

  MISSOULA - AT&T says its merge with Alltel will bring better coverage to Montana. But while some customers do not have any issues with their new AT&T service, others are experiencing problems. One of the main customer concerns is reception and not having it in places they had coverage... more »

• Man accused of killing puppy pleads not guilty

  April 12, 2011 10:03 PM

  MISSOULA - A Lolo man accused of killing a puppy pleaded not guilty to the crime in Justice Court on Tuesday afternoon. Christopher Richards faces a misdemeanor cruelty to animals charge for killing an eight-month-old puppy. Prosecutors say a woman reported her 10-year-old nephew was playing in the... more »

• Montana pollen posing a pesky problem

  April 11, 2011 4:47 PM

  MISSOULA- Are you eyes itching? Is your head congested? It is not a cold you are fighting, but possibly allergies. It is that time of year again where the snow melts away and the buds sprout on trees and flowers, causing your allergies to flare up and pollen is... more »

• Lady Bears only Billings team to go undefeated in Missoula

  April 9, 2011 11:49 PM

  MISSOULA - Billings West, Senior and Skyview all went to Missoula for the weekend in a visit with the three AA Garden City squads as it was the defending champion Lady Bears who look very strong early on this season. West pummeled Big Sky in their first game of... more »

• Feds dismiss allegations on bison management

  April 9, 2011 12:01 PM

  MOIESE, MT - A year ago, the chairman of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes said he welcomed an investigation into the tribes' involvement in the operation of the National Bison Range that was requested by a Washington, D.C., environmental group. This week, he certainly welcomed the results. On almost... more »

• Man accused of sharing medical marijuana with teen

  April 9, 2011 12:23 AM

  MISSOULA, MT - A 29-year-old medical marijuana patient accused of sharing his pot with a 15-year-old girl in Missoula has been charged with a felony. Benjamin Levi Bartlett appeared in Justice Court on Friday on a charge of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs. Bail was set at $25,000, and Bartlett... more »

• Bail set for man charged in hammer assault

  April 5, 2011 12:46 AM

  MISSOULA - Bail has been set at $100,000 for a 48-year-old Missoula man accused of hitting his girlfriend in the head with a hammer, causing injuries that required surgery. Brian Douglas Smith appeared in Justice Court on Monday on a felony charge of assault with a weapon. Court... more »

• Missoula company making concrete plans for glass blocks

  April 4, 2011 10:27 PM

  MISSOULA - The idea of recycling glass is nothing new. People have been wanting to see their empty bottles put to better use for decades. The problem has always been finding a cost-effective way to make new products. Now, a Missoula company believes its found an answer, manufacturing... more »

• Priority status given for testing of knife found near murder scene in Butte

  April 4, 2011 10:11 PM

  BUTTE - Testing on a knife, recovered near the site of where a man was stabbed to death in Butte, has been given priority status at the state crime lab in Missoula, according to Butte-Silver Bow Police Captain Doug Conway. A large kitchen, butcher-type knife was recovered by officers... more »

• Megaload leaving Idaho, lawsuit moving forward

  April 4, 2011 9:32 AM

  MISSOULA - State officials say they followed the law while Missoula County officials and three environmental groups say they didn't. Now, it will be up to a court to decide if the Montana Transportation Department abided by the state's Environmental Protection Act in clearing the way for 'megaloads' of... more »

• Tester talks about hunting/fishing in Missoula

  April 3, 2011 12:22 PM

  MISSOULA- Montana Senator Jon Tester made a stop in the Garden City on Saturday to speak to members of the Hellgate Hunters and Anglers. Tester spoke strongly about the importance of outdoor programs in Montana in light of proposed Congressional cuts to hunting and fishing programs. " It... more »

• Krystkowiak up for Utah job

  March 31, 2011 10:59 PM

  MISSOULA - Larry Krystkowiak may be about to get back in the business of coaching college basketball. The New York Post is reporting the former Montana Grizzly great, and Missoula native, is up for the head coaching job at the University of Utah. Krystkowiak is currently an assistant coach for... more »

• Missoula, lots of other cities, lose out on Google bid

  March 30, 2011 10:15 PM

  MISSOULA- A year ago, Missoula, and hundreds of other cities, were salivating over the prospect of having a white-hot Internet connection courtesy of Google. But all those hopes were dashed this week when the Internet search giant picked Kansas City for its pilot fiber optic project. Missoula was... more »

• Woman accused of breaking infant son's arm, leg

  March 24, 2011 12:07 AM

  MISSOULA, MT - A 21-year-old Missoula woman accused of breaking her infant son's arm and leg in separate instances has been charged with aggravated assault and assault on a minor. The Missoulian reports Justice of the Peace John Odlin ordered Ashli MacDonald on Wednesday not to have any contact with... more »

• Bill to overturn Missoula gay policy put on hold

  March 23, 2011 9:13 PM

  HELENA - A Republican senator says a measure to overturn a Missoula city ordinance that protects gay people from discrimination lacks support from GOP leadership. The Senate Local Government Committee passed House Bill 516 last week. But the bill was returned to the committee Tuesday and chairman Sen. Jon... more »

• Kitten perishes in Missoula house fire

  March 17, 2011 4:42 PM

  MISSOULA - The Missoula Fire Department is investigating what caused a home to catch fire on Thursday around 10 a.m. on Vine Street. A Fire official's report says that no one was home when the blaze started, but neighbors called it in when they saw smoke coming out of... more »

• NFL lockout leaves former Griz stars in limbo

  March 16, 2011 9:06 PM

  MISSOULA - There is no denying the NFL is the most popular professional league in America. And more and more, former Grizzlies are living their dream by playing on Sundays. But at the moment, everyone's future is up in the air. The owners started a lockout last Friday, and that... more »

• Griz add Suiaunoa as Defensive line coach

  March 15, 2011 7:05 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana Football program has added another piece to their coaching puzzle with the addition of Lawrence (Legi) Suiaunoa as the new Defensive Line Coach. Suiaunoa comes to Montana from Portland State University where he served as the Vikings Defensive Line Coach. Previous to his... more »

• Lady Griz building momentum into NCAA Tournament

  March 15, 2011 7:00 PM

  MISSOULA - The Lady Griz took some lumps these last two years, but they'll get a nice reward this weekend. Montana is heading back to the NCAA tournament for the nineteenth time, and it will be the third career trip for the maroon and silver seniors. Montana drew a... more »

• Megaloads arrive in Helena

  March 14, 2011 10:42 PM

  HELENA - The Conoco megaloads have made their way to Helena. The 226-foot long loads are carrying large drums on their way to Billings. The loads arrived at Garrison Junction on Saturday before making their way over MacDonald Pass in the early morning hours of Monday. Coker... more »

• Law enforcement converge on medical marijuana businesses

  March 14, 2011 5:19 PM

  HELENA - Law enforcement officials were at the scene of a medical marijuana growing operation west of Helena on Highway 12 early Monday afternoon. There are reports that several law enforcement agencies are involved, and that some people have been led away in handcuffs. Similar growing operations in... more »

• Megaloads met by protestors in Missoula Play Video

  March 10, 2011 10:35 AM

  MISSOULA - The much anticipated megaloads made their way through Missoula overnight and now sit parked along Interstate 90 just before the Orange Street exit and loads this big are bound to turn some heads, even in the middle of the night. "They're very cool, they're super huge and... more »

• UM student charged with selling cocaine, LSD

  March 9, 2011 11:01 PM

  MISSOULA - University of Montana student Alexandra Brunson is facing several felony drug charges for selling cocaine and LSD to other students. Brunson, 18, of California is facing three felony charges of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs. Prosecutors say the Missoula Drug Task Force received a tip that... more »

• Megaload delay shifts rally plans

  March 8, 2011 5:39 PM

  MISSOULA - The latest megaload movement delay has shifted plans for support and protest rallies as well. Lolo-area business owners who support the loads planned to show their approval Tuesday afternoon along the route, but organizer Don Stoen said enthusiasm and availability "fizzled out" when they heard the load... more »

• Charges pending against man who grabbed Kalispell referee at basketball game

  March 8, 2011 5:29 PM

  KALISPELL - Misdemeanor charges are pending after a Kalispell referee was grabbed by a Missoula man after a recent Hellgate-Flathead basketball matchup. David Reese has been a basketball referee for years. The incident happened after the final buzzer rang at a Flathead High School home game. The Hellgate... more »

• Man charged for giving meth to minor in exchange for sex

  March 7, 2011 7:01 PM

  MISSOULA - William Dominguez, 33, is facing a felony drug charge after prosecutors say he gave meth to a 16-year-old girl in exchange for sex. Prosecutors say that on March 3rd a confidential source told Missoula Drug Task Force investigators that Dominguez was in town with a large amount... more »

• Missoula man charged in death of girlfriend

  March 5, 2011 12:50 AM

  MISSOULA - Kenneth Cadieux of Missoula has been charged with negligent homicide for the death of his girlfriend, after prosecutors say he gave her dangerous drugs that led to her overdose. Prosecutors say that in an interview with police, Cadieux said Riley Boyer, Cadieux's girlfriend, came to his apartment... more »

• Former UM employee accused of stealing over $300K from school

  March 3, 2011 9:31 PM

  MISSOULA - Christine Bitterman, a former University of Montana employee, is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing over $300,000 from the school. Bitterman is facing five felony counts of theft. Prosecutors say UM officials started looking into Bitterman last summer, after a tenant living in university housing complained... more »

• Man gets 10 years for sexually assaulting girl, 12

  March 3, 2011 12:53 AM

  MISSOULA, MT - A 47-year-old Missoula man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl has been sentenced to 30 years in prison with 20 years suspended. District Judge John Larson sentenced Christopher Nickel on Wednesday, saying what the man did was "beyond the norm of any civilized group of people."... more »

• Missoula murder suspect unlocks cold case

  March 1, 2011 5:33 PM

  MISSOULA - Last summer's apprehension of a Missoula man is turning out to be the key to solving a nearly 20-year old South Carolina murder case, including the arrest of three more suspects. In July we told you how Missoula County Sheriff's Office interviewed former sailor, Charles Welty of... more »

• Wanzenried talks about running for Governor

  February 27, 2011 8:42 PM

  BILLINGS - Senator Dave Wanzenried of Missoula is one of eight people looking to run for governor in 2012. Governor Brian Schweitzer will have served two terms and can not run again. Wanzenried was in Billings this weekend He says the cornerstones of his potential administration would include affordable and... more »

• Smurfit-Stone's Frenchtown mill to be scrapped

  February 26, 2011 11:00 AM

  MISSOULA, MT - An official with Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. says the company's shuttered Frenchtown paper mill will be sold for scrap. Ron Megna, assistant general counsel for Smurfit, told the Missoulian on Friday the company has a signed purchase agreement and is removing some of the equipment from the mill.... more »

• Rehberg sees global potential in Missoula business

  February 25, 2011 11:08 PM

  MISSOULA - A Missoula business says it has a product that can make a national difference while Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Mont., says that could mean economic development for the state. Rehberg toured Rivertop Renewables Friday, learning what the company hopes bigger companies will someday learn too: Processing plant sugars... more »

• Former Philip Morris scientist discusses effects of nicotine at Montana Tech

  February 23, 2011 10:40 PM

  BUTTE - "Through with Chew and all that's new" was the message on Montana Tech's campus Wednesday. It was standing room only for Dr. Victor DeNoble's lecture on his research of nicotine's effect on the brain in the 1980s. The former Philip Morris research scientist said his lab was... more »

• Toddler, one of 51 kids using medical cannabis in MT Play Video

  February 22, 2011 9:29 AM

  MISSOULA - Montana has over 28,000 medical cannabis card holders with 51 of them are under the age of 18. "When I see the number 51 and we're in a state of a million people that's a fraction of a percentage and even with the 28,000 people that are... more »

• Missoula crash kills woman, 2 others hurt

  February 21, 2011 10:29 AM

  MISSOULA - A 22-year old woman died and two young men were injured after an early Sunday morning crash near the Kmart on Brooks Street. Missoula Police Sergeant John Weber says the accident happened at around 2 a.m. when a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse was southbound on Brooks at a... more »

• 6 Superior High School athletes injured in crash

  February 21, 2011 9:12 AM

  MISSOULA - The head coach of the Superior High School boys' basketball team says five players and member of the wrestling team have been injured in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 93 in Missoula County. The Montana Highway Patrol says the collision involving a Ford Explorer and Chevrolet truck... more »

• Montana State Crime Lab earns international accreditation

  February 16, 2011 10:48 PM

  MISSOULA - The Montana State Crime Lab is one of 145 labs throughout the world that now has an international accreditation. It took three and a half years and thousands of hours of hard work for the Montana State Crime Lab to gain the international accreditation status. "There... more »

• Idaho gives ExxonMobil permit for test shipment of mining equipment

  February 14, 2011 6:41 PM

  BOISE, Idaho - The State of Idaho says ExxonMobil can go ahead with a "test shipment" for its Alberta-bound oil mining equipment, even as the state considers whether the company can ultimately ship as many as 200 of the so-called "megaloads." ExxonMobil wants to ship the equipment from the... more »

• Medical marijuana business shut down, owners charged

  February 14, 2011 5:20 PM

  MISSOULA - An illegally-operated medical marijuana business is shut down and its owners are facing felony charges. Andrew Umhey, a convicted felon, is facing 38 felony counts for falsifying documents. Prosecutors say Umhey has a federal drug conviction from 1995 for conspiracy to distribute marijuana. When he... more »

• Protesters, supporters prepare to meet first megaload

  February 3, 2011 3:28 PM

  MISSOULA - The publicity over ConocoPhillip's shipments of tons of oil refining equipment is firing up both opponents, and supporters to react to the first of the loads this weekend. ConocoPhillips is shipping four large coke drums over U.S. Highway 12 from Lewiston, Idaho to Billings. The first shipment... more »

• Report projects renewable energy will lead to higher costs and job losses

  February 3, 2011 12:43 AM

  A recently released report finds renewable energy requirements in Montana could hurt the state's economy. The Bozeman-based Montana Policy Institute says Montana's Renewable Portfolio Standard,that calls for the use of 15 percent renewable energy by 2015, will cost jobs and add the price of energy. The Montana Policy Institute says... more »

• UM journalism graduate covering crisis in Egypt

  February 1, 2011 10:48 PM

  MISSOULA - A University of Montana graduate from Butte is getting first-hand experience photographing the current crisis in Egypt. Holly Pickett has been working in Cairo for three years as a freelance photographer. Her brother Matt Pickett says it took some time to get used to, but now... more »

• World famous escape artist cow, Molly B., a no-show at her new home

  January 31, 2011 9:33 PM

  MISSOULA - The Montana couple who thought they were taking in the famous cow "Molly B" last week ended up with an ordinary steer. New Dawn Montana Farm Animal Sanctuary owners Lee and Sue Eakins offered to take in the cow, who gained world-wide fame after escaping a Great... more »

• Montana man imprisoned for sex abuse faces more charges Play Video

  January 31, 2011 3:35 PM

  MISSOULA - A Missoula man who was sent to prison last year for sexually abusing young boys is now facing child pornography charges in federal court. Patrick Nimocks is being charged with receipt of child pornography. While Nimocks was being investigated for the sexual abuse charges, law enforcement officials... more »

• Man gets mad, throws computer through window of business

  January 31, 2011 1:51 PM

  MISSOULA - A man is facing felony charges for throwing a computer monitor through a window of a business, because he wasn't satisfied with the repairs they made on his vehicle. The Missoula County Sheriff's Office says it happened on Saturday at Transport Equipment on Highway 93. They... more »

• Missoula man loses appeal on child porn conviction

  January 21, 2011 3:42 PM

  HELENA - A Missoula man has lost his appeal on child porn charges, as the Montana Supreme Court, rejected his arguments the district court abused its discretion giving jury instructions. Alexander Hovey was convicted two years ago on 42 counts of sexual abuse of children. He was arrested in... more »

• Man tied to prostitution ring no-show in court

  January 21, 2011 12:18 AM

  MISSOULA, MT - A 31-year-old Clinton man accused of having sex with a woman in exchange for an ounce of marijuana did not show up to his scheduled court appearance. Adam Schiesser, who was supposed to be in court Thursday on a misdemeanor prostitution charge, is among a string of... more »

• UM study sees strong economic growth ahead

  January 20, 2011 7:34 PM

  MISSOULA - A University of Montana economist says improvements in the energy and agriculture industry, combined with a rebound in consumer spending, are putting the state on track for strong economic growth in 2011 and beyond. That's the assessment of a new report prepared by Patrick Barkley, director of... more »

• MT lawmaker backing DUI bills cited for open alcohol container in car

  January 19, 2011 4:12 PM

  MISSOULA - MT State Senator Jim Shockley (R-Victor), who is proposing bills that crack down on alcohol-related problems, has been cited by Missoula police for having an open alcohol container in his car. A police officer pulled over Shockley on Orange Street on Friday evening, and according to a... more »

• Mariani mobbed on return to Missoula

  January 17, 2011 4:58 PM

  MISSOULA - Tennessee Titans Pro-Bowler Marc Mariani returned to Missoula over the weekend to sign autographs and we caught up with a young man standing in line who had a long way to go before meeting his hero for the second time. Kade Olson had one hour before Mariani... more »

• Loud music to blame for Missoula car v. train accident

  January 17, 2011 4:52 PM

  MISSOULA - A Missoula man collided with a train Sunday afternoon while driving along North Street. Missoula police say the 38-year-old man was listening to load music in his car and so he didn't hear the train coming. The Montana Rail Link train struck the vehicle at a low... more »

• Exact cause of fatal avalanche unknown

  January 17, 2011 4:40 PM

  KALISPELL- Investigators say they aren't sure what caused the fatal avalanche that killed a West Glacier man a week ago. The slide on Jan.8 in the Endor Creek drainage near Hungry Horse Reservoir Creek took the life of Bruce Lee Jungnitsch, 53, who was buried in the slide when... more »

• High school student sought after Missoula stabbing

  January 15, 2011 11:49 AM

  MISSOULA, MT - Missoula authorities are looking for a 16-year-old Big Sky High School student accused of stabbing a 19-year-old man in the stomach a few blocks away from the school. Sheriff's deputies say the student was part of a group of two or three boys who were smoking cigarettes... more »

• Man who crashed and kept on drinking has 4 DUIs & 2 pending

  January 14, 2011 11:28 PM

  MISSOULA - The judge set bail at $100,000 for a Clinton man accused of driving drunk and rolling his pick-up then continuing to drink Thursday afternoon in East Missoula. Gregory Gonstad, 27, is being charged with his fifth DUI. The Montana Highway Patrol received reports the man was... more »

• Montana man creates 'Ice Monster' icicle

  January 14, 2011 11:21 PM

  MISSOULA - In Montana, when it gets cold and snowy and icy, many people just build a snowman, but Tony Disco of Milltown opted for something different: a 27-foot tall icicle. Well, an upside-down icicle. The monster ice creation is about 8 feet thick at the base. So... more »

• Man accused of sexually assaulting girl for 3 years

  January 12, 2011 10:04 AM

  MISSOULA - A man accused of sexually assaulting a girl for three years beginning when she was 12 faces felony charges. Noel Hans Fruechte appeared in Missoula County Justice Court on Tuesday on charges of rape and sexual assault. The Missoulian reports that he was released on his own... more »

• FBI: Missoula man lured girl to Montana, raped her repeatedly

  January 11, 2011 9:58 AM

  MISSOULA - William Nielsen of Missoula, a registered sex offender, is facing a federal charge for allegedly luring a 12-year-old Wyoming girl to Missoula and raping her repeatedly for four days. Nielsen, 24, is facing a coercion and enticement of a minor charge. In court documents, the FBI... more »

• Here's your chance for a rustic Montana getaway

  January 7, 2011 10:15 AM

  MISSOULA - Are you looking to getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life? How about spending the weekend in a backcountry homestead? The Missoula Ranger District will begin accepting applications on Friday in a lottery drawing for your chance to stay in one of two summer cabins.... more »

• Man who robbed Missoula liquor store sought

  January 7, 2011 12:03 AM

  MISSOULA, MT - Authorities are looking for a man involved in the armed robbery of a Missoula liquor store. Police Sgt. Travis Welsh says the man entered the Osprey Nest liquor store on West Broadway at about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, displayed a "long and black" handgun and demanded money from... more »

• Two skiers rescued after being caught in avalanche

  December 29, 2010 11:46 PM

  MISSOULA, - Authorities say two skiers are safe after being caught in an avalanche outside the boundary of Snowbowl ski area in Missoula. Missoula County Sheriff Mike McMeekin says the skiers, ages 32 and 42, called 911 at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. The duo dug out of the snow... more »

• Rescue effort underway for 2 skiers swept away in avalanche near Missoula

  December 29, 2010 10:00 PM

  MISSOULA - The Missoula County Sheriff's Office and EMT's are still on the scene at Snowbowl Ski Resort after two skiers got stuck in an avalanche. The call came into dispatch around 3:30 this afternoon. Missoula County Sheriff Mike McMeekin says it appears the two skiers were skiing... more »

• Missoula PD investigating possible attempted abduction

  December 22, 2010 3:42 PM

  MISSOULA - Missoula Police are investigating a possible attempted abduction of an 8-year-old girl. Police say it happened between 4:30 and 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon on Bigfork Road in the Lower Miller Creek area. The girl was walking home when an older man pulled up in a car, got out... more »

• Hamilton man returns $230 lost by student

  December 22, 2010 10:33 AM

  MISSOULA - A Hamilton man returned $230 he found to the University of Montana student who lost it. The Missoulian reports that the envelope containing tips from Allison Tolman's restaurant job fell out of her pocket in a parking lot last Thursday. Tolman is putting herself through school and says... more »

• Investigators: Griz football star's death preventable

  December 21, 2010 10:13 AM

  MISSOULA - Federal mine safety investigators say the accident that killed former University of Montana football star Tim Bush could have been prevented with better training and use of equipment. The 29-year old was killed while he was working underground as a contract miner at the Galena Silver Mine... more »

• Montana man charged for molesting 11-year-old girl

  December 17, 2010 9:25 AM

  MISSOULA - Roger Roybal of Helena is in jail for allegedly molesting an 11-year old girl in Missoula. Roybal is facing a charge of sexual intercourse without consent. Prosecutors say that last week the grandmother who has custody of the victim asked deputies to come to her house and... more »

• Driver faces DUI charge after plunging into Missoula river

  December 15, 2010 5:26 PM

  MISSOULA - The local man who drove his car off of the Russell Street Bridge and into the Clark Fork River on Tuesday night is now facing a misdemeanor DUI charge. Missoula police say that Jason Loman, 30, of Missoula was southbound on the bridge at around 10:30 p.m.... more »

• Washington state man sentenced in drug-related shooting

  December 14, 2010 8:27 PM

  MISSOULA - A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after prosecutors say he shot a man who was trying to steal cocaine from him in Kalispell. David Palumbo of Evans, Washington, was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy in Missoula. Palumbo... more »

• Montana man scores on "Wheel Of Fortune"

  December 13, 2010 9:43 AM

  MISSOULA - A Missoula man cleaned up on Friday night during his appearance on the game show "Wheel of Fortune." Greg Patent told us he always wanted to be on the show and as it turned out, he was pretty good at it. He beat out the other... more »

• Man pleads guilty in Craigslist prostitution case

  December 11, 2010 12:54 AM

  MISSOULA - A 38-year-old Missoula man accused of being a client in an alleged Craigslist prostitution ring being run by a University of Montana student and his roommate has pleaded guilty. Neil Valentine Smith appeared in Justice Court on Friday and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of prostitution.... more »

• Missoula tops Peace Corps volunteer ranking

  December 9, 2010 9:55 AM

  MISSOULA - The Peace Corps says more of its volunteers come from Missoula than any other U.S. metropolitan area per capita. Officials with the worldwide service organization say that 15 volunteers from Missoula are currently serving at posts around the world. That's a rate of 13.81 volunteers per 100,000... more »

• Man accused of making child porn pleads not guilty

  December 9, 2010 1:21 AM

  MISSOULA - A Missoula man accused of photographing and videotaping an underage girl while she was nude or partially undressed has pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual abuse of children. Robert Orville Rowe entered his plea in District Court on Wednesday and remains in custody on $150,000... more »