KAJJ-TV (Kalispell, MT)

KPAX-TV, operating on virtual channel 8 and VHF digital channel 7, is a television station in Missoula, Montana, that features programming from both CBS and CW+. The station is owned by the E. W. Scripps Company and is a member of the Montana Television Network, which includes several CBS-affiliated stations across the state. The KPAX-TV studios are situated on West Central Avenue in Missoula, while its transmitter is positioned on TV Mountain, just north of the city.

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Weather Forecast: Sunny and warm weekend ahead

1 day ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — A few more clouds and breezy for our Friday as a very weak system is moving through western Montana. Highs today are again topping out mostly in the 70s. High pressure quickly builds for the weekend. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s Saturday and mid to upper 80s Sunday. The hottest temperatures move in Monday and Tuesday with temperatures back in the upper 80s to mid 90s.
Missoula set to adopt Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan

1 day ago | kpax.com | Martin J. Kidston

MISSOULA — More than 600 electric vehicles are registered in Missoula County, comprising around 5.5% of every 1,000 people. But accommodating those drivers while preparing for growth within the EV industry remains a work in progress. The City of Missoula this week unveiled a draft of its new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan. Two years in the making, the product covers a range of strategies focused on both infrastructure and education.
Weather Forecast: Warm weather into the weekend

2 days ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — We are looking at a beautiful Thursday with sunny skies and high temperatures mostly in the 70s. A very weak system will bring an increase in clouds on Friday. Other than that, expect another nice day with highs again in the 70s. Warmer weather quickly builds into the weekend. Highs will be in the 80s on Saturday, then upper 80s to low 90s Sunday. Hot weather continues with 80s and 90s through next Tuesday. Watch the 24/7 StormTracker Weather stream below:
Forest thinning continues around Butte's reservoir to protect drinking water

2 days ago | kpax.com | John Grant Emeigh

BUTTE — Deadfall and downed timber litter the floor around the forest of Butte’s Basin Creek Reservoir, which is why forest service officials spent the past few years trying to clean up the mess — and they say all this effort could one day save Butte’s drinking water supply. “The object is to remove some of that fuel loading, make it more defensible should a start in here. Protecting Butte’s water supply,” said Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation representative Ann Parks.
Suspect in Great Falls high-speed chase identified

2 days ago | kpax.com | Tom Wylie

A man has been identified as the suspect in a high-speed chase in Great Falls on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. James Patrick Adam Dennis, 36, reportedly was driving a stolen vehicle and drove into Great Falls from the east side, with Cascade County Sheriff's deputies and then Great Falls police officers chasing him.
Weather Forecast: A few scattered showers Wednesday

3 days ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — Temperatures are running a little warmer today compared to Monday and Tuesday. Other than that, expect a very similar weather set up with mostly cloudy skies along with a few isolated rain showers this afternoon and evening. Warmer weather quickly builds to end the week and continues into the weekend. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s Thursday and Friday, then mid-80s to the low 90s for the upcoming weekend. This warm weather continues into the start of next week.
Missoula fire, police departments kick of city budget season

3 days ago | kpax.com | Mark Martin |Melissa Rafferty

MISSOULA — The Missoula police and fire departments on Wednesday kicked off the city's official budgeting season, seeking funds to cover inflationary costs and to fill their anticipated needs over the new fiscal year. Police Chief Mike Colyer said his department is facing a roughly 6% operational increase, with many needs scaled back.
Montana Morning Headlines: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

3 days ago | kpax.com | Kierra Sam

WESTERN MONTANA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Wednesday. On Tuesday, Providence St. Patrick Hospital announced it will close its Family Maternity Center on October 10. Citing declining birth rates and workforce shortages, the hospital is coordinating with Western Montana Clinic and Community Medical Center to ensure expectant mothers receive seamless care during the transition.
Samaritan House expansion project reaches major milestone

4 days ago | kpax.com | Sean Wells

KALISPELL — A project years in the making in the Flathead has reached a major milestone helping keep the Samaritan House’s affordable housing expansion stay on track. “This project serves to fit and fill a couple of gaps in the community,” said Samaritan House Executive Director Chris Krager. Come July 1st, the Samaritan House will officially break ground on the first phase of their affordable housing project which has been in the works since 2021.
Weather Forecast: A few showers continue this evening

4 days ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — A few scattered showers are popping up around western Montana this afternoon and evening. Most of us stay dry with highs in the 60s to low 70s. Wednesday will be very similar to today with temperatures running a few degrees warmer as a high pressure ridge slowly builds. Warmer weather quickly builds to end the week and continues into the weekend. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s Thursday and Friday then mid 80s to low 90s for the upcoming weekend.