Missoulian

The Missoulian is a daily newspaper based in Missoula, Montana. It has a Sunday print readership of 72,405 and 53,333 on weekdays. Since 1959, it has been owned by Lee Enterprises. As the largest newspaper in western Montana, The Missoulian is distributed across Missoula and much of the surrounding Western Montana area.

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Missoula PaddleHeads sweep doubleheader from Billings Mustangs

1 day ago | missoulian.com | Bill Speltz

A fast start and heroic finish highlighted the Missoula PaddleHeads' doubleheader sweep of the Billings Mustangs Wednesday at Dehler Park. Zootown's pro baseball team won the first game — a contest that was suspended after one inning Tuesday because of rain — in dominating fashion, 10-0. The PaddleHeads survived a comeback by the hosts in the nightcap and won, 8-7, thanks to Adam Fogel's success in the first knockout round. With the wins, Missoula improved to 23-9 in Pioneer League action.
Polson man arrested on Wisconsin enticement charges

1 day ago | missoulian.com | Andy Tallman

A Polson man was arrested Wednesday on charges he faces in Wisconsin that he had tried to entice children to expose their genitals to him. The Lake County Sheriff's Office, with the aid of a warrant, searched the home of 71-year-old Kenneth Galewryick, a former physician from Wisconsin, according to a press release. He is being charged in that state with two counts of enticement.
Missoula's Jennifer Lichter wins Broken Arrow 46K trail race in California

4 days ago | missoulian.com | Bill Speltz

MISSOULA — Professional trail runner Jennifer Lichter of Missoula won the Broken Arrow 46K women's race Saturday at Palisades Tahoe Village near Olympic Valley, California. The 29-year-old Lichter, who was born in Colombia and grew up in Wisconsin, held a lead for most of the race before finishing in 4 hours, 42 minutes, 32 seconds. That was a course record and marked the second time she won the race — she earned top honors while a resident of Whitefish back in 2022.
First-place PaddleHeads rally past Billings Mustangs

5 days ago | missoulian.com | Bill Speltz

Kamron Willman's three-run home run in the seventh inning lifted the Missoula PaddleHeads in an 8-6 win over the Billings Mustangs on Sunday at chilly Ogren-Allegiance Park. Zootown's pro baseball team improved to 21-9 and maintained a share of first in the Pioneer League with the Oakland Ballers. The Mustangs fell to 13-17 and lost the six-game series, 4-2.
Frenchtown's Lewis earns historic win at Montana Juniors; Corvallis' Powell nabs boys title

5 days ago | missoulian.com | Bill Speltz

MISSOULA — Three years ago, Katie Lewis made history when she became the first golfer in Frenchtown High School history to win a state title. She's been rewriting the record books ever since — both as a representative of the Broncs and in the summertime on her own. On Saturday, Lewis, a Montana Grizzly golf signee who won three State A championships, seized her third-straight Montana State Junior Championship girls first-place trophy at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Golf Course.
Despite historic pitching effort by Wentz, PaddleHeads stumble

6 days ago | missoulian.com | Bill Speltz

Ryan Wentz pitched the first complete game for the Missoula PaddleHeads in four years but he didn't get enough offensive support in a 2-1 home loss to the Billings Mustangs Friday. Zootown's pro baseball team fell to 19-9 in Pioneer League action but maintained a shared of first place with the Oakland Ballers, one-half game ahead of the Idaho Falls Chukars and Rocky Mountain Vibes. The Mustangs improved to 13-15.
First-place PaddleHeads outlast Mustangs in slugfest

1 week ago | missoulian.com | Bill Speltz

Despite squandering a seven-run lead in the middle innings, the Missoula PaddleHeads managed to regroup down the stretch Thursday in a 16-11 win over the Billings Mustangs at Ogren-Allegiance Park. Zootown's pro baseball team regained sole possession of first in the Pioneer League with a record of 19-8 heading into Friday night's scheduled home game against Billings (12-15). The PaddleHeads have won four of their last five contests.
Massage therapist caught in police sting sentenced to 10 years probation for child sex abuse

1 week ago | missoulian.com | Andy Tallman

A Missoula man who was caught in a police sting trying to solicit sex from a fake 15-year-old was sentenced Friday to 10 years of probation in Missoula County District Court. Jeffrey Barilla, former owner of Massage on Broadway, was found guilty of child sex abuse in March after a day-long bench trial. Barilla and five other people were arrested in November 2022 as part of a sting operation by federal and local law enforcement.
Missoula Rural Fire responds to Milltown house fire

1 week ago | missoulian.com | Andy Tallman

The Missoula Rural Fire District responded to a house fire on Lancer Street in Milltown on Friday morning. According to a press release, the first units arrived in less than 6 minutes and found smoke coming from the second floor and attic of a two-story home. Within 10 minutes, the fire was knocked down, and was declared under control within half an hour. According to the release, 17 firefighters and eight MFRD vehicles responded.
Tips for visiting Montana's Glacier National Park in summer

1 week ago | missoulian.com | Sam Wilson

More than blooming beargrass, RV traffic jams or the first wisps of wildfire smoke in the air, one of western Montana’s surest signs of summer is here: Going-to-the-Sun Road is now open to vehicle traffic, in all its 50 miles of scenic glory. Monday marked the official start of Glacier National Park’s busy season, when snowplowing wraps up on the highway’s upper elevations and visitors can drive across the Continental Divide at Logan Pass, between West Glacier and St. Mary.