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Wortham Named FCS Player of the Week While Griz Sweep Big Sky Honors
After leading Montana to a decisive road win over Sacramento State on Friday night, star receiver Michael Wortham was named the Stats Perform FCS Offensive Player of the Week.... more
Davis Named to Rice Award Watch List
Brooks Davis, already one of Montana's top freshmen receivers of all time, was recognized this week as one of the top freshmen in the FCS as one of 22 players nominated to the watch list of the 2025 Jerry Rice ... more
Ah Yat Named Big Sky Player of the Week
Sophomore quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat led Montana's offense like a seasoned veteran on Saturday, orchestrating nearly 500 yards of total offense in UM's 43-21 victory over Sacred Heart in Missoula.... more
Griz Named FCS National Team of the Week
It took a total team effort for the Montana Grizzlies to dismantle the No. 8 Idaho Vandals 41-30 with the eyes of the nation watching on ESPN 2 Saturday night in Missoula.... more
Montana Football: Ah Yat and Morrison Tabbed Big Sky Players of the Week
After a dominant 63-20 win over the Missouri Valley's Indiana State Sycamores, the Montana Grizzlies doubled up on Big Sky Player of the Week honors, the league announced Monday.... more
Griz Beat North Dakota in Come-From-Behind Thriller
Led by a trio of youngsters, No. 5 Montana clawed back in the fourth quarter to take a thrilling 24-23 win over No. 16 North Dakota in front of a sold-out crowd of 26,492 fans at WGS.... more
Leaf Collection Services Begin November 5–Weather Permitting
What should residents do to have their leaves ready for pickup?... more
Bergen Named to Payton Award Watch List
Griz football standout Junior Bergen has added to his pile of preseason accolades with a place on the 2024 Walter Payton Award Watch List as a wide receiver.... more
Tree Debris Drop Sites Opened; Caution Advised in Parks Due to Tree Hazards
To aid in cleanup efforts after Wednesday’s storm, the City has established six free drop sites for storm-damaged vegetation.... more
Hoot-Owl Restrictions Placed On Additional Rivers in Southwest Montana
A full angling closure and two new hoot-owl restrictions will go into effect on additional sections of the Madison River in southwest Montana.... more
Griz Picked to Repeat as Big Sky Champs
The Montana Grizzlies have been picked to win back-to-back Big Sky titles by the league’s coaches and media in 2024 slotting in at No. 1 in both preseason polls.... more
Boulevard Trees Need Help to Survive Extreme Summer Heat
If hot summer days are leaving you thirsty, chances are your street trees need some water too.... more
Local Law Enforcement Stepping up Seat Belt Enforcement
Montana Law Enforcement increasing patrols in Missoula, MT during Memorial Day Weekend and through the summer. Montanans are strongly encouraged to click it or ticket.... more
Griz Set to Once Again Pitch in and Help Save Lives
The Grizzly football team will once again do its part to help save lives by rallying the UM community to join the National Marrow Donor Program's (NMDP) "Get in the Game" registry,... more
Grizzly Football: GSA Spring Tour Returns in 2024
The Montana Grizzlies are back on the road and coming to a town near you!... more
FWP Reminder: Be Bear Aware When Recreating Outdoors
Remove or secure food attractants and keep a clean campsite As spring weather approaches, we’re all anxious to head outdoors, and bears are leaving their winter dens. This time of year, bears are waking up f... more
NFL Veteran Scott Linehan Joins Grizzly Coaching Staff
Former NFL head coach and 30-plus year coaching veteran Scott Linehan has joined the Montana football coaching staff as an offensive analyst.... more
Understanding Market Dynamics: Investing Wisely in Today’s Business World
This guide is designed to help you decode the complexities of the market, empowering you to make informed investment decisions with confidence.... more
Maxwell Football Club Names Hauck Winner of 2023 Get in the Game Impact Award
By: Montana Sports Information The Maxwell Football Club, one of the most prestigious football honors organizations in the nation, announced Tuesday that Montana head football coach Bobby Hauck ha... more
Get Your Taste Buds Ready, Missoula!
The Downtown Missoula Partnership is hosting the fourth annual Downtown Dine Local Week to shift attention toward supporting food and beverage businesses in Downtown Missoula.... more
Eight Grizzlies Named Academic All-District
Eight Griz players were honored for their excellence in the classroom and on the field named Academic All-District on Tuesday.... more
Personalized Health: Exploring the World of Private Label Supplements
Let's delve deeper into the world of private label supplements and the role they play in personalized health.... more
Griz Beat Furman in OT Thriller to Advance to Semis
Friday night's 35-28 overtime win over Furman in the FCS Quarterfinal is the latest addition to the Washington-Grizzly Stadium lore, and Junior Bergen the latest Grizzly hero.... more
Hauck Named the AFCA FCS Region 5 Coach of the Year
After winning his eighth Big Sky Conference championship and becoming the league's all-time winningest coach, Bobby Hauck has been voted Coach of the Year.... more
Winter Wildlife Closures on Mt. Jumbo, Mt. Dean Stone Begin Dec. 1st
Missoula Parks and Recreation reminds hikers and bikers that some City open space areas are closed in the winter months to protect wildlife.... more
September is Bear Aware Month
Being outdoors means being with wildlife. Here's some simple advice for staying safe while exploring the outdoors and in bear country.... more
Postgame Fireworks Show Announced For Sept. 16 Black Out
Griz Football is back in Missoula, and fans' next chance to catch Montana inside Washington-Grizzly Stadium is next Saturday, Sept. 16.... more
New Missoula Murals Highlight Local Artists and Downtown Partnerships
Two new art murals highlight local artists and partnerships and add life and vibrancy to the streets and alleys in Downtown Missoula.... more
Griz Picked Third, Sixth in Preseason Polls
Media members around the league picked Montana to finish third in this year’s title race while coaches picked the Griz to finish sixth, the Big Sky Conference announced in its annual preseason polls.... more
City’s Annual Chip Seal Program Begins July 17
City of Missoula Street Operations & Maintenance Division crews will be applying liquid asphalt and rock chips to city streets July 17 until around Aug. 7.... more
Keep AIS Prevention Protocols in Mind This Fourth of July
As boaters and other water recreationists gear up for the July 4th holiday, they need to follow the rules to prevent aquatic invasive species from affecting Montana’s waters.... more
City Asks Residents to Comply Witn Fireworks Laws
The City of Missoula, along with our partner agencies ask Missoula residents to refrain from the use of fireworks.... more
Montana’s Flint Rasmussen Bids Farewell at PBR Finale
Montana’s own Flint Rasmussen, billed as the greatest rodeo entertainer in history, graced the First Interstate Arena in Billings for the final time Sunday.... more
Welnel Passes No. 37 Tradition to Janacaro
Welnel announced Levi Janacaro, a Missoula native and fellow linebacker, is his choice to be the 17th player in program history to wear No. 37, ... more
GSA Tailgate Moves Inside “The Grizzly Den” For Spring Game
Fans set to attend the annual Grizzly Scholarship Association Spring Football Game on April 7, will now have the chance to experience Washington-Grizzly Stadium's new premium seating zone, The Grizzly Den,... more
City Leaf Collection Starts Again April 3
Since the weather is warming up and most of the snow on leaf piles has melted, crews expect to start picking up leaves on Monday, April 3, weather permitting.... more
Tim Hauck Returns to Montana as a Defensive Analyst
Grizzly Sports Hall of Famer, 13-year NFL vet, and Super Bowl-winning coach Tim Hauck has returned to the University of Montana as a defensive analyst.... more
Mount Jump South Zone Closure Extended
In consultation with state wildlife biologists, Parks and Recreation has extended the Mount Jumbo South Zone winter wildlife closure beyond the scheduled March 15 opening date.... more
6 Things You Should Know About the Missoula Chick-fil-A
Here’s a quick overview of the main points of interest relating to this already popular outlet.... more
Dahlberg Arena Floor to be Named Robin Selvig Court
The banner went up not long after Robin Selvig retired, recognition for 865 wins while coaching the Montana women’s basketball program from 1978-79 to 2015-16. It faces 23 banners on the other side of Dahl... more
Montana to Host SEMO Under the Lights in First Round Playoff Game
Montana will extend its FCS record playoff appearances to 26 this Saturday after earning an at-large bid to the 2022 tournament.... more
Griz Move up in National Rankings at No. 2 in both Polls
After a 3-0 start to the season, the Montana Grizzlies are now the consensus No. 2 team in the nation this week... more
Montana Nearing Record Season Ticket Sales as Kickoff Approaches
With Montana picked to win the Big Sky Conference title and receiving a top-two preseason national ranking, excitement for Griz football is high in Missoula. ... more
Montana Finalizes 2022 Television Schedule
Television details for the remainder of Montana's 2022 football season have been finalized. Here they are:... more
Celebration of Mayor John Engen Set for Saturday, Aug. 20
The City of Missoula will hold a celebration of life for Mayor John Engen on Saturday, Aug. 20, at 10 a.m. at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field... more
Missoula City Council Seeks Applicants for Mayor
The Missoula City Council is accepting applications to fill the vacancy for the office of Mayor following Mayor John Engen’s death.... more
Missoula Loses Mayor John Engen
Missoula Mayor John Engen died Monday morning, Aug. 15, of pancreatic cancer. He was 57.... more
Missoula Downtown Foundation Brings Shade Structure to Caras Park
Missoula’s recently-renovated Caras Park will get a little cooler, thanks to the Missoula Downtown Foundation and its partnership with Dick Anderson Construction and the City of Missoula Parks & Recreation.... more
Four Montana Legends Earn Place in Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame
Grizzly Athletics proudly announced the Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame incoming class of 2022, and the recipient of the Grizzly Lifetime Honors Award.... more
Several Rivers in Stillwater County Closed to Recreation Due to Multiple Hazzards
Following is a list of sites that are also closed due to flood damage, leaving the sites unsafe:... more
