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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.
Puppies Removed From Foreclosed Home Prepare for Adoption
A group of puppies and their mom were rescued from a foreclosed home in Ronan about a week ago. Now they're in Missoula at a foster home set up through the Humane society of Western Montana.
Missoula Police Investigate After Head-On Collision on Reserve Street Bridge
Reserve Street is closed between Mullan and River Road while the Missoula Police Department investigates a fatal crash that left 1 female dead and sent two others to the hospital.
Washington Middle School Announces New Principal, Assistant Principal
On Thursday, Missoula County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Alex Apostle informed staff, students and parents of Washington Middle School of his decision to formally appoint Craig Henkel as Principal of Washington Middle School and Kacie Laslovich as Assistant Principal at Washington.
New Report Shows Cancer Death Rates Have Dropped
A new report says more than 1.5 million people have had their lives spared as the death rate for cancer dropped over the past 20 years.
New Missoula Distillery Open for Business
Breweries aren't the only industry trending in Montana, distilleries are also on the rise and Missoula now has two.
Montana Highway Patrol Sees Less Drunk Drivers New Year’s Eve
Despite it being New Year’s Eve, it was a pretty quiet night. Montana Highway Patrol was pleased to not have a lot of drunk drivers out on the road.
Community Medical Center Gives Tips to Stay Warm During Colder Temperatures
It goes without saying, people need to be dressing as warm as possible before heading out and covering up as much skin as possible.
Four Snowmobilers Survive Seeley Lake Avalanche
A close call Saturday afternoon, as 4 snowmobilers who were buried in an avalanche northeast of Missoula all survived, and were able to ride out on their own, according to Seeley Lake Search and Rescue.
Police Investigate Holiday Car Thefts in Missoula
Two cars are still missing after being stolen in Missoula after owners left them running, with the doors unlocked.