Good morning, Missoula.

The Western Montana Fair drew a record crowd of 111,000 during its eight-day run earlier this month, with food sales topping $1 million and proceeds benefiting local nonprofits — carnival and alcohol sales dipped slightly.

WICKED Halloween: Madhouse Masquerade will take over the Missoula County Fairgrounds on Oct.

31. The event, hosted by Bradshaw Media in partnership with Madhouse Cannabis, will feature DJs & live performances that bring a true Missoula tradition to life.

Missoula gas stations reported increases as prices rose 9.4 cents per gallon last week, with one station now charging $4.39, data from GasBuddy showing Montana averages at $4.41 per gallon.

Analysts say the trend could make nationwide Labor Day prices exceed $4 per gallon for the first time.

Montana will see a partial lunar eclipse Thursday night around 10:13 p.m. if clear skies and low wildfire smoke prevail, residents are advised to find darker spots away from city lights for the best view.

Joe Ricketts has launched the 'Saving Yellowstone' initiative to fund new research and teach private landowners how to protect wildlife habitats as development pressures rise.

More than 200 conservationists gathered last week at Jackson Fork Ranch (Bondurant) to discuss strategies for sustaining the ecosystem.

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved a 300-wolf limit for the hunting season starting Sept.

15, balancing a 250-wolf recommendation with last year’s 452 cap — the decision follows new population estimates that suggest lower numbers than previously thought.

Montana lawmakers are asking university leaders to create a role for an impartial representative when students feel their civil rights are at risk.

The proposed role will help guard against campus censorship & ensure fair treatment.

Missoula's Grizzly Football Coach's Show returns for its third season at the Den Restaurant on Wednesday, Aug.

26 at 7:00 p.m., where head coach Bobby Kennedy and Riley Corcoran deliver game recaps ahead of the season opener on Aug. 29.

Montana Griz will open the season against Southern Utah this Saturday night at Washington Grizzly Stadium.

The team, carrying a 22-game home opener win streak, revisited six previous openers including a historic win at Washington.

The Montana Grizzlies unveiled a new jersey patch to support the UM Foundation’s For Montana Scholarship Initiative that helps Montana students pay for college.

The patch will appear in different colors with the jersey and will be worn this Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.