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nbcmontana.com > sports > local-sports > gillman-breaks-program-touchdown-record-in-win-over-utah-tech

Gillman breaks program touchdown record in win over Utah Tech

2+ hour, 57+ min ago   (323+ words) MISSOULA, Mt. — Eli Gillman added another major milestone to his Montana career Saturday, rushing for 147 yards and three touchdowns as the No. 3 Grizzlies defeated Utah Tech 35-14 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Montana improved to 3-0 in the first season under head coach Bobby…...

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nbcmontana.com > sports > local-sports > montana-tech-football-continues-winning-ways-with-bulldog-bashing

Montana Tech football continues winning ways with Bulldog bashing

4+ hour, 23+ min ago   (394+ words) The Montana Tech Orediggers are marauding through their gauntlet of an early season schedule. For the third straight week, No. 5 Montana Tech took an opponent with postseason aspirations and completely outplayed them. This time, it was the No. 18 Montana Western…...

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nbcmontana.com > sports > bobcats > montana-state-football-seeks-3-0-start-as-they-head-to-reno

Montana State football seeks 3-0 start as they head to Reno

13+ hour, 31+ min ago   (503+ words) BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University football is looking to start the 2026 season 3-0 as they hit the road once again, this time taking on University of Nevada in Reno. The Wolf Pack is 1-0 after beating Western Kentucky 49-14 in week 1. The head…...

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nbcmontana.com > news > local > officials-recommend-resistant-trash-bins-as-bear-sightings-increase-in-bozeman

Officials recommend resistant trash bins as bear sightings increase in Bozeman

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (197+ words) America honors the lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, 25 years after the deadly day changed the course of the nation. BOZEMAN, Mont. — Officials in Bozeman say bear activity is increasing in the area. According to Bozeman’s Solid Waste Division…...

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nbcmontana.com > news > local > affordable-housing-options-for-missoula-residents

Affordable housing options for Missoula residents

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (209+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. — In 2010, the median cost of rent in Missoula was $750 for a single income household. Today, that price is nearly double. NBC Montana spoke with the Missoula Housing Authority about what options are out there for people in need…...

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nbcmontana.com > news > local > montana-labor-force-hits-record-high-in-2025

Montana labor force hits record high in 2025

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (427+ words) HELENA, Mont. — Montana’s labor force hit a record high in 2025, according to new data from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. The department reported nearly 578,000 people were in the state’s labor force last year, totaling 577,800. Montana’s unemployment rate averaged…...

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nbcmontana.com > news > local > what-affordable-housing-means-in-bozeman

What ‘affordable housing’ means in Bozeman

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (887+ words) Bozeman, Mont. — Affordable housing has become one of the most common phrases in conversations about growth, development, and the cost of living in Bozeman. But what does the term actually mean? According to David Fine, economic development manager for the…...

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nbcmontana.com > news > local > montana-doj-summit-tackles-fentanyl-dangers-opioid-overdose-prevention

Montana DOJ summit tackles fentanyl dangers, opioid overdose prevention

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (336+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. — Our top story this morning — the Montana Department of Justice is bringing together law enforcement, health care professionals, educators and advocates to tackle the state’s opioid crisis. The department hosted an Opioid Overdose Prevention Summit Wednesday at the…...

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nbcmontana.com > news > local > niche-ranks-top-colleges-in-montana-09-10-2026

Niche ranks top colleges in Montana

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (242+ words) Niche.com has ranked the top colleges in Montana for 2027, with Montana Technological University bringing home the top spot for the third year in a row.Niche's... Niche.com has ranked the top colleges in Montana for 2027, with Montana Technological…...

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nbcmontana.com > news > local > meet-the-man-whos-preserved-missoulas-m-trail-for-two-decades

Meet the man who's preserved Missoula's M Trail for two decades

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (452+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. — The M Trail is one of Missoula's most recognizable landmarks, welcoming thousands of hikers each year, but keeping the path in shape takes a dedicated team led by one volunteer who's been giving back for decades. "I just…...