Upcoming Western Montana events
July 22, 2019
10:47 am
Here’s a look at some of the upcoming events set to take place across Western Montana.
Ravalli County
Crews battle small wildfires in the Bitterroot National Forest
July 22, 2019
8:30 am
Crews worked two new small wildland fires burning in the Bitterroot National Forest over the weekend.
Community helps bring new high school football field to Florence
July 19, 2019
10:01 am
The Florence Falcons have an entirely new playing surface this season after the old grass was torn up and new sod was laid down.
Hamilton fly shop owner charged with assault with a weapon
July 18, 2019
6:53 pm
A Hamilton business owner has been charged with felony assault with a weapon in an altercation that happened earlier this week.
MTN Exclusive: Casey Blanchard shares recovery story Missoula shooting
July 17, 2019
9:00 pm
MTN’s Jill Valley sat down with Casey Blanchard — who was shot multiple times is Missoula — for a story of healing — and hope.
Male grizzly crosses into the Bitterroot Front
July 17, 2019
8:29 pm
There’s more evidence that grizzly bears could become more common in west-central Montana after biologists tracked a bear that crossed into the Bitterroot Front.
More turmoil in Stevensville as 2 councilmen resign
July 17, 2019
10:12 am
Council members Jim Crews and Bob Michalson suddenly tendered their resignation, notifying Mayor Brandon Dewey of their decision to leave Tuesday.
Hamilton man identified as drowning victim
July 16, 2019
6:53 pm
Jeffrey Thomas Dwigans, 57, of Hamilton drowned in the Bitterroot River while trying to save his dog.
Lightning sparks small Bitterroot National Forest wildfires
July 15, 2019
9:33 am
Forest officials report that crews responded to six lightning-sparked fires over the weekend across the Bitterroot National Forest.
Study continues on Woodside Bridge replacement
July 14, 2019
9:47 am
The state has been working with county officials for a solution to improve the bridge at Woodside Crossing for the past several years.
2 more candidates jump into MT’s crowded 2020 US House race
July 10, 2019
9:33 pm
Democrat Matt Rains, a rancher and Army veteran from Simms and Corvallis Schools Superintendent Tim Johnson, a Republican have joined the race.
Hamilton schools offer counseling after child killed in hit and run
July 10, 2019
9:38 am
Flowers, letters and pictures line the fence outside of Daly Elementary School in Hamilton as a memorial to Robert Leonardi.
Stevensville mayor defends recommendation to replace town’s attorney
July 10, 2019
7:10 am
Mayor Brandon Dewey is proposing the town hire a new city attorney, saying it’s time to for a change.
Hamilton fatal hit-and-run suspect appears in court
July 9, 2019
10:26 am
Joseph McNamara, 59, has been charged with negligent homicide and failure to remain at an accident in connection with the death of a 9-year-old Hamilton boy.
Court documents reveal details of fatal hit and run in Hamilton
July 8, 2019
4:38 pm
Joseph John McNamara, 59, is charged with negligent homicide and failure to remain at an accident scene.
