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UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Grizzly Football, Lady Griz Basketball, Brent Musberger, and more!... more
Photo Gallery: Grizzly Hoops win 86-68 over Lewis & Clark State
By AUSTIN SMITH - The University of Montana men’s basketball crew opened their 2012-13 season Thursday evening with a solid 86-68 win over the Lewis & Clark State Warriors. ... more
Photo Gallery: Lady Griz vs. Carroll College Knights
By AUSTIN SMITH - Robin Selvig’s 2012-13 Lady Griz came out strong and didn’t let up in an early season 72-45 victory over the Carroll College Knights on Tuesday.... more
Little Grizzly Football: Much More Than Just a Sport
By ERIN TURNER - If you were a boy growing up in Missoula in the last 30 or 40 years, you may remember Little Grizzly Football. Our boys have learned more than a sport... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: The 70-24 Griz win over Idaho State, Weber State, San Francisco's sweep of the Detroit Tigers.... more
Missoula-Based Legal Atlas a Top Three Finalist for International Award
It was announced this morning that Legal Atlas, a Missoula-based startup, is one of the top three finalists for the international Innovating Justice Award.... more
Missoula’s Iconic Top Hat Set to Undergo Major Renovation After Sale
By KELLEN BECK - Although emotions around the sale of the Top Hat in Missoula are high, its former owner has confidence in the new owner and hopes for a bright future.... more
Photo Gallery: Montana Griz vs. Idaho State Bengals
By AUSTIN SMITH - Offense was the order of the day as the Grizzlies coasted to an absolute blowout 70-24 victory over the Idaho State Bengals on Saturday afternoon.... more
Damage control: Five-loss Grizzlies wage war on Idaho State
DUSTIN ASKIM - The Montana Grizzlies still have a chance to finish the season with more wins than losses if they can avoid a loss when they clash with the 1-6 Idaho State Bengals Saturday at Washington-Grizzly ... more
Missoula’s Cannons, Crazies, Cheers… and ‘Cures’
By BRIAN MARSH - There's always something to catch in Missoula, with endless 'Fests and community gatherings. But there's one thing you can't avoid catching: Griz Fever.... more
The Ups and Downs of Being a Griz Fan
By JIM O'DAY - Griz fans have become accustomed to winning, and with winning come some high expectations. But when there are downturns, it can become a challenge.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: History between Idaho State vs. Griz, Griz-Cat Matchup, Interim Idaho Vandal head coach Jason Gesser, World Series, and the late Senator Ge... more
You’re Young and Unemployed: Some Tips for Finding a Good Job
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - With the number of older employed people rising, young people are having a hard time finding jobs. Here are a few tips that might help.... more
UM Program Receives $2 Million for Bird Research in Asia
UM Program Receives $2 Million for Bird Research in Asia. Study will examine impacts of climate change on the development and survival of two families of birds... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: University of North Dakota, Griz-Cat Matchup, Montana Volleyball, and John Wooden.... more
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Preparations Begin for Revamped University of Montana Foresters’ Ball [AUDIO]
By PETER CHRISTIAN - Chainsaws were roaring Saturday for the traditional pole run, as UM students began preparations for the 96th annual Foresters’ Ball, scheduled for March 22 and March 23 in 2013.... more
Photo Gallery: Griz vs. Southern Utah University
By AUSTIN SMITH - Once again Griz Nation was sent home unhappy after the Montana Grizzlies lost Saturday afternoon to the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 30-20.... more
’Yota: Energize Griz baseball team, he will
By ERIK C. ANDERSON - During the University of Montana’s fall baseball tryouts, one prospect caught the attention of head coach Ryan Sharkey. Yes, the Force is strong with Ryota Hoshino aka Yota.... more
Jim O’Day: Once a Griz Always a Griz
By JIM O'DAY - It’s no secret I love Missoula, and my family and I have decided that of all the choices and places we could call home, we choose to MAKE IT MISSOULA!... more
You’re Young and Unemployed. How Do You Get a Job and Keep It?
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - The job market is bleak for people who've graduated from college in the last decade. What can you do to get a job and stay employed?... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Southern Utah, Sean Touhy Jr., and Chuck Pagano of the Indianapolis Colts.... more
Missoula Ranked One Of Nation’s Top College Towns
The AIER College Index recently ranked Missoula, home to The University of Montana, among the top College Towns in the U.S.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Northern Colorado, Wayne, Josclyn and Elle Tinkle, the World Series and Randy Tangmo.... more
MSU Sets Enrollment Record, UM Sees Decline
Montana State University is reporting record enrollment this fall, while the University of Montana says a record graduating class this spring cut into its enrollment figures.... more
Press Release: Missoula-Based Legal Atlas Contends for International Award
The Innovating Justice Forum in The Hague, Netherlands has nominated Missoula-based Legal Atlas for its innovative ideas award. The public can vote thru October 8.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: 2012 Homecoming, Eastern Washington Eagles, Sentinel Spartans and the St. Louis Cardinals.... more
Photo Gallery: Griz 2012 Homecoming vs. NAU Lumberjacks
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Montana Grizzlies lost their Big Sky Conference Opener and Homecoming game 41-31 against Northern Arizona University.... more
2012 University of Montana Homecoming Parade & Events
University of Montana's Homecoming starts a little earlier this year. However, it will prove to be yet another amazing week full of spirit and community camaraderie! Although Homecoming week is full of eve... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Joe Glenn, Jerome Souers, David Reeves, and Don Read.... more
Sentinel High School Spartanaires and the Big Screen Dream
By CC THE TRAINED MONKEY. Spartainaires. It was an ensemble group, hand picked from A Cappella choir. All of the girls wore matching, polyester, wraparound disco skirts. Words have not yet been invented to d... more
Photo Gallery: The Big Show is Back in Town
By AUSTIN SMITH - A photo gallery from the Montana Grizzlies' 35-24 triumph over the South Dakota Coyotes in their season opener Saturday afternoon. ... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Former UM Association Athletic Director, Kathy Noble, Assistant Football Coach, Timm Rosenbaugh, and Paytyn Wheeler.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: MSU Football coach, Rob Ash, Pat Kennedy, Tate Martell, and Brock Ostweiler.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The Montana Lady Griz basketball team opens their regular season in Philadelphia against 'Big Five', Temple.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Forty years ago this week a political decision that would change American history had its origins in mutual allegiance to a pro sports team. ... more
Exploring the Teller National Wildlife Refuge
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Teller National Wildlife Refuge, with its 1,200 acres of tranquil beauty in the Bitterroot Valley near Corvallis, is Montana’s only private refuge. ... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Twenty-five years ago this week a private plane crash near the west Shore of Flathead Lake took the lives of the Montana Band. So what's that have to do with Sports Trivia? ... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Chris digs up some trivia on Jeanette Rankin, Mike Tyson, new Sentinel basketball coach, Jay Jageslski, Gerardo Parra, Jordan Tripp and more!... more
Missoula Non-Profit Spotlight: The AWOL Institute
By TOM DIDDEL - The AWOL Institute is a Missoula non-profit organization in its first year that takes girls ages 10 to 18 on a week-long overnight outdoor adventure.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Montana Supreme Court Reviews Marijuana Laws
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the past week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's the Montana Supreme Court's review of state medical marijuana laws.... more
May 30 Training Run for the Missoula Kids’ Marathon
By KATHLEEN DEVLIN - Hey families! The Missoula Kids' Marathon training run is May 30 at 5:30 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. There will be music and a Monte visit!... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Willard Alternative School Graduation
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the past week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's the graduation of 88 students from Missoula's Willard Alternative School.... more
Run for Fun with Missoula Youth Track
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Kids in kindergarten through middle school can join Missoula Youth Track, a four-week program that introduces kids to the fun of running. ... more
Video: Finding the Source of a Frosty Facebook Fad
By TOM HOLM and MASAKI NAKAGAWA - (VIDEO) The godfather of Frosting explains the story behind the Facebook trend that started in Missoula this past winter and went global.... more
The Naked Truth: How Art Modeling Transformed My Self-Image
By ANNA PENNER-RAY - I knew I would be naked, sketched by strangers for an art class at the University of Montana. I didn't know I would see myself in a whole new way.... more
Missoula Home to World Champion Cribbage Player
By ALYSE BACKUS - The best cribbage player in the world is DeLynn Colvert. He's one more example of the many intriguing, unique people who call Missoula home.... more
Start ‘Em Young! The Paxson Elementary School Running Club
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - When my son started kindergarten at Paxson Elementary, I was really excited for him to be part of was the Paxson Running Club.... more
Firm Ground: Black Coffee Makes Its Mark in Missoula
By DILLON KATO - Black Coffee Roasting Company, started in 2010 by Matt McQuilkin and Jim Chapman, has been carving a niche in Missoula's gourmet coffee world.... more
Local Vitamin Manufacturer Reaches Global Markets
By JON TWEETEN - In an inconspicuous building on Third Street, Nutritional Laboratories International makes supplements and vitamins that are sold all over the world.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Chris digs up some trivia on Josh Osweiiler, Alysheba--winner of the 1987 Kentucky Derby, Marc Mariani and other tid-bits--all with ties to Missoula! ... more