KECI-TV (Missoula, MT)

NBC Montana is a regional television network consisting of three stations located in western Montana, all of which are affiliated with NBC. The primary station is KECI-TV, based in Missoula, and it broadcasts on virtual and VHF digital channel 13. There are also two semi-satellite stations: KCFW-TV on channel 9 in Kalispell and KTVM-TV on channel 6 in Butte. Additionally, Bozeman is served by a Class A translator, KDBZ-CD, which operates on channel 42 and directly relays KTVM's broadcasts. All of these stations are owned and operated by the Sinclair Broadcast Group. While the majority of programming is the same across the stations, KCFW and KTVM do run their own commercials and legal identifications, and they also provide partially distinct local news broadcasts.

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#113780

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#24756

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#1152

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Columbia Falls School District holds 1st of 3 facility enhancement meetings

1 day ago | nbcmontana.com | Sadie Rison

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. — Columbia Falls School District held its first of three meetings to discuss ideas on a future high school enhancement bond. Wednesday night’s meeting revolved around safety and security. Community members expressed key points including efficiency, traffic flow and the need for a safer way to get off the second floor in case of an emergency. Jackola Engineering and Architecture was hired for the process and has worked with the school district in the past.
Dog in Coram animal cruelty case has puppies, increasing strain on Flathead shelter

2 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Sadie Rison

Officials say one of the 27 dogs seized recently had puppies, bringing the total number of dogs in this case now to 34. Last week, county officials estimated it would cost roughly $30,000 to care for the dogs, averaging $24-30 per dog each day. To adopt the animals out, the defendant in the case would have to give up the dogs to the county, but officials say so far she has refused to do so.
Columbia Falls High School students participate in Earth Day

2 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Sadie Rison

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. — Earth Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness about environmental protection and students at Columbia Falls High School took action to make a difference. Around 65 students from the National Honor Society, student council, and Key Club spent the day on Tuesday picking up trash in surrounding neighborhoods all in effort to keep their community clean.
MSU men's basketball adds D2 transfer Cavin Holden

3 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Ethan Becker

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University men's basketball added to its 2025-26 roster Monday with Division II Central Washington transfer Cavin Holden, who announced his commitment on his Instagram page. Holden is MSU's third transfer this offseason and second from the Division II ranks. He joins D2 Biola University's Davian Brown and Washington's Christian King from the transfer portal.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of false Easter truce as attacks continue despite Putin's promise

4 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Hanna Arhirova |Elise Morton

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:12:03 GMT (1745158323014)Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common)69c80f1ee7655405ad92e63c4577173aeef8f823Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter.
Legacy Ag program for Kalispell schools sees fate in upcoming levy

4 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Sadie Rison

KALISPELL, Mont. — The Kalispell School District is trying to get a nearly $3 million levy passed in May to keep certain programs running. The District Agricultural Education Program is at risk if voters don’t approve the funding. NBC Montana is working for you by hearing from students past and present, about the importance of the program, and how it will affect the future of the Flathead Valley. “There's not anywhere else like this place,” said Aaron Conners, Ag Center summer employee.
Vance visits Rome for Good Friday celebration, next stop India

5 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Samantha Bilitz

Vice President JD Vance will meet with the Italian Prime Minister and the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal during his visit to Rome ahead of Easter.
Legacy programs in Kalispell schools depend on school levy

5 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Sadie Rison

KALISPELL, Mont. — In Kalispell, administrators hope voters will approve a nearly $3 million school levy this spring or the district will face major cuts. One of the long-running programs in danger, Kalispell’s Agricultural Education Program which started in 1917. NBC Montana is working for you to dig into the history, opportunities, and community connections surrounding agricultural education.
Local, international duo's bond sets new bar for MSU women's tennis

6 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Ethan Becker

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Sometimes two rackets are better than one, especially when it comes to Montana State's dynamic tennis duo, graduate Jojo Bach and sophomore Meg McCarty. Both players shine individually in singles, but together they form the top doubles team in the Big Sky Conference.
Maryland senator's meeting in El Salvador sparks tattoo speculation

6 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Samantha Loren

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:28:32 GMT (1745011712235)Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common)69c80f1ee7655405ad92e63c4577173aeef8f823Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter.