Posts Tagged ‘Missoula’

Bison Overwelm Grizzlies in FCS Playoffs

By ERIC TABER-North Dakota State jumped out to a 24-0 lead and powered to a 37-6 victory over Montana Saturday afternoon at Fargo, N.D., in the second round of the FCS playoffs.... more

Crittenden Named to Academic All-America First Team

By ERIC TABER-Montana Grizzly football captain and senior defensive end Derek Crittenden has been named to the 2015 Academic All-America® Division I football first team.... more

Griz Legend Becomes Head Coach of Calgary Stampeders

By ERIC TABER-Dave Dickenson, the quarterback who led Montana to its first National Championship has now taken over as the head coach of the Calgary Stampeders.... more

Griz – Bison Set for Rematch in Playoffs

By ERIC TABER-The Montana Grizzlies’ 23rd FCS postseason appearance continues on Saturday with a rematch with the four-time FCS champion North Dakota State Bison in Fargo.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Nov 30

Featured Jobs: An Insulation Installer/Driver, Auto Detailer, Production Team Member, Treatment Services Technician, Respite Provider, Administrative Assistant, and more.... more

This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 30

Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

UM Sports Trivia | Week of Nov 30

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN-The Montana Grizzlies renew their long-running post-season rivalry this Saturday in Fargo North Dakota.... more

Where to Watch the Griz Playoff Game

By ERIC TABER - Fans across the nation can tune in LIVE to watch the Griz take on South Dakota State in the opening round of the NCAA FCS Playoffs exclusively via web stream on ESPN 3. ... more

Griz on the Road to Face Bison in Fargo Tonight

By ERIC TABER - The Montana basketball squad’s non-conference season continues on Wed. night as UM travels to Fargo to take on the defending Summit League champion North Dakota State. Tipoff is at 6pm.... more

Griz Host Jackrabbits in Return to the Playoffs

By ERIC TABER - The NCAA selection committee awarded the Griz (7-4) an at-large playoff bid to host the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (8-3) of the Missouri Valley Conference.... more

This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 23

Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

UM Sports Trivia | Week of Nov 23

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- When the South Dakota State Jackrabbits come to town you know something exciting is going to happen.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Nov 23

Featured Jobs: A Human Resources Generalist, Administrative Assistant, Lead Teacher, Accounting Clerk, Legal Assistant/Paralegal and more.... more

Griz March Past Saints 70-61

By ERIC TABER - The Grizzlies jumped out to a quick lead and never gave it up, holding off a tough Carroll College team on Saturday night and winning 70-61.... more

Brains & Brawn

BY DILLON TABISH - From Whitefish to Missoula, Derek Crittenden has developed into one of the smartest student-athletes in America.... more

Hunters: Dispose of That Carcass Legally

By BRUCE AUCHLY-A frequent complaint to Fish, Wildlife and Parks this time of year centers on carcasses dumped after someone has removed the venison.... more

UM Sports Trivia | Week of Nov 16

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- The Montana Grizzly football team has made a habit of beating the MSU Bobcats in Bozeman. ... more

This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 16

Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

Holmes Picks Up Second Big Sky Player of the Week Award

By ERIC TABER-Tyrone Holmes has been named the BSC Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season.... more

Griz Move Up in Rankings, Playoff Picture Taking Shape

Playoff hopes remain alive following Montana’s 57-16 dismantling of then No. 10 EWU. The Grizzlies have moved up to No. 17 in both the FCS media and Coaches’ polls.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Nov 16

Featured Jobs: A Marketing Director, Inventory Clerk, TIG Welder, Deputy Coordinator of Disaster and Emergency Services, General Laborers, An Adult and Youth Case Manager, & more!... more

Montana Mens’ Basketball on the Road to San Jose State

By ERIC TABER-The Grizzlies head to the Bay Area to take on the San Jose State Spartans to try to make it two-for-two against Mountain West Conference opponents in less than a week.... more

Montana Tops Boise State in Thriller to Open Season

By ERIC TABER - The Grizzlies pulled out a physical 74-72 victory over last year’s Mountain West Champion Boise State Broncos Friday night in a packed Dahlberg Arena.... more

Sims Lead Montana Past Great Falls 81-52

By JOEL CARLSON-Alycia Sims scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, both game highs, to lead Montana to an 81-52 victory over Great Falls Monday night at Dahlberg Arena.... more

This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 9

Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Nov 9

Featured Jobs: Permanent Fire Positions with the Northern Rockies Region of the Forest Service, Substitute workers, a Full-time Recreation specialist & more!... more

Governor Bullock to Headline Carousel Expansion Groundbreaking Event

Governor Bullock will be on hand to help A Carousel for Missoula celebrate the groundbreaking on its 640 square foot expansion Monday, Nov. 9 at 11:00a.m.... more

Lady Griz Outlast Saints 59-54

By JOEL CARLSON-Let the education of the Lady Griz begin. Because their exhibition opener against a well-coached Carroll College team gives a coach plenty of material to draw from.... more

UM Sports Trivia | Week of Nov 2

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Since the Portland State Vikings joined the Big Sky Conference they have manged just two narrow wins over Montana... more

Top-5 Reasons To Be Excited for Griz Basketball

By ERIC TABER - The Grizzlies men’s basketball season officially gets underway on Nov. 3, with the team’s first and only exhibition game against Div. III powerhouse Whitworth University out of Spokane.... more

This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 2

Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Nov 2

Featured Jobs: A Registered Nurse, Salesperson for Manufactured Homes, Roofing Laborer, Library Page, Delinquent Collection/Treasurer & more!... more

Big Plays Doom Montana in 35-16 Loss at Portland State

By JOEL CARLSON-Three first-quarter interceptions and a steady game-long downpour held Montana in check as the Vikings rolled to a 35-16 victory over the Grizzlies Saturday afternoon.... more

Morley Wins First Big Sky Conference Title

By JOEL CARLSON-Montana freshman Makena Morley claimed her first conference title Saturday morning when she led from start to finish to win the Big Sky Conference cross country championship.... more

UM Sports Trivia

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Since the Portland State Vikings joined the Big Sky Conference they have manged just two narrow wins over Montana... more

This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 26

Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 26

Featured Jobs: Health-care-related positions, Therapist, Caregivers, Road Reporter, Family Advocate, Registered Nurse, Clinic Receptionist & more!... more

Soccer: Montana Wins 1-0, Clinches Tournament Spot

By JOEL CARLSON - Despite starting the season under a bad sign and playing a disadvantageous league schedule, the Big Sky Conference’s lone wolf will be playing into November.... more

Swords, Iron, Missoula Blood and Pie

By PAUL WHEATON - Turns out I have too much iron in my blood and it's leading to exhaustion. So I get the idea of just donating blood to see if I then feel supercharged. ... more

Opening Day of General Hunting Seson Renews Montana Traditions

By JOLEEN TADEJ-In Montana, a weekend like none other awaits. young and old are filled with the anticipation that only comes with the opening day of Montana's general deer and elk hunting season.... more

This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 19

Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 19

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Back in the 1960's Sentinel assistant football coach Frank McElwain was friends with then Griz offensive coordinator Dave Kragthorpe. ... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 19

Featured Jobs: Bookkeeper, Auto Detailer, Program Director, Mobile-Home Set-Up Worker, Medical Scribe/Assistant, Habilitation Technician HVAC Installer & more!... more

The Birth of a Pumpkin Patch

By ERIN TURNER - What began 7 years ago out of frustration and desperation has turned into an incredible experience and a blessing for our family...The Turner Farms' Pumpkin Patch. ... more

UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 12

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Historically the Griz do well coming off a bye week. Since 1985 the Griz have gone 19-6 before an off-week and 18-6 following the break.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 12

Featured Jobs: A Behavioral Intervention Specialist, Kitchen Manager, Kitchen Staff, part-time Clerk, Assistant Art Museum Director, Parent as Teachers Educator, & more!... more

New Faces Shine in First Griz Hoops Scrimmage

By ERIC TABER-The Montana men’s basketball team took the court for the first time in 2015 in the first intrasquad scrimmage of the season on Saturday morning in Dahlberg Arena.... more

Soccer: Griz Pull Out Overtime Victory Over Eagles

By JOEL CARLSON (PHOTO GALLERY)- Allie Lucas slammed home Jenna Castillo’s blocked shot for the game-winner at 107:58 to give the Griz soccer team a win over the Eagles.... more

Jumping Spiders and Daddy Longlegs in Your House Keep Away Brown Recluse

By PAUL WHEATON - This video is of a jumping spider that found its way onto my monitor. I used to kill all spiders, but here's why I don't anymore.... more

Public Invited to Fort Missoula Regional Park Ground Breaking this Saturday

By BECKY GOODRICH for Missoula Parks and Recreation Citizens are invited to a ground breaking celebration for Fort Missoula Regional Park on Saturday, October 10 at 10 a.m.  Grading and site preparation for... more