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Clark Fork River Festival Begins Today — Full of Surfing, Live Music and More
One of the longest-standing river events in the west kicked off its 16th year Thursday on the Clark Fork River in Missoula.
Former University of Montana Griz Football Player Denied Parole
Former University of Montana Grizzly football player Beau Donaldson has been denied parole by the Montana Board of Pardons and Parole.
UPDATE – Two People Dead, One Wounded After Shooting in Missoula [YouTube]
UPDATE ; 9:00 P.M. Wednesday May 6
Missoula Police Public Information Officer Travis Welsh said this evening that two adults were killed and one badly wounded in the Wednesday evening shooting in the 300 block of Brooks Street near Hellgate High School...
Montana Ranked 7th for State Best Locally Produced Foods
The State of Montana was recently ranked the 7th best state, in the country, for the availability of locally produced foods.
Montana House Representatives Pass 80 MPH Highway Speed Limits
Montana representatives have endorsed a proposal to increase interstate highway speed limits from 75 to 80 mph.
Anti-Bullying Bill Passes in State Legislature
The Montana Legislature has passed a bill to join every other state in outlawing bullying.
Bonner Superintendent Placed on Paid Administrative Leave
NBC Montana confirmed Friday that the superintendent of the Bonner School District, east of Missoula, has been placed on leave after he was charged with partner family member assault.
New Punishments for DUI Offenders?
Lawmakers are considering changes to Montana's DUI laws, including doubling fines and giving offenders driving permits.
Missoula Rugby Tournament Raises Awareness for Suicide
On Saturday, 18 rugby teams from across the state gathered at the Washington-Grizzly stadium for a tournament to raise awareness for those at risk of suicide.
Hackers Break Into Western Montana Clinic Credit Card Info From Patients
Officials with Western Montana Clinic announced hackers accessed credit card information of nearly 7,000 patients last month.
Legislatures Moves to Prohibit Electronic Indecent Exposure
The Legislature has passed a measure to update Montana's indecent exposure law and to include electronic transmission of images.
Griz Best Bobcats – Men and Women to Host Big Sky Conference Tournament
The Montana Grizzlies beat Montana State 70-54 in the final Big Sky regular season game Saturday night, and with the win the Griz earned the right to host the Big Sky Conference tournament.