The Clark Fork River has earned the unfortunate distinction of being one of America’s 10 most endangered rivers, according to a national river organization.
Early Monday morning, an unidentified man was pulled by Missoula Fire Department rescue personnel from a large SUV that had rolled over and landed upside down in the Clark Fork River.
There will be far fewer parking hassles for Clark Fork river floaters starting Thursday, thanks to a partnership between the University of Montana, Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the Downtown Partnership, the Mountain Line and the City of Missoula.
The Clark Fork river reached its flood stage on Wednesday night at 7.5 feet, according to meteorologist Brian Conlin with the National Weather Service, who spoke to KGVO news at about 3:30 Thursday morning.
Adriane Beck, Director of the Missoula County Office of Emergency Management told KGVO News on Tuesday that officials are gearing up for the Clark Fork River to exceed its banks sometime this week
The City’s Storm Water Utility will begin routine vegetation maintenance on the Clark Fork River levees between the Madison Street Bridge and the Russell Street Bridge beginning Monday, March 1.
Jordan Christensen, the third and final felony theft suspect wanted for allegedly attempting to steal a trailer in Frenchtown, was apprehended on Thursday afternoon.
Joe Blattner is the Chief of Missoula County Search and Rescue, the group of men and women volunteers who stand ready to respond at a moment’s notice to any kind of rescue, in all weather and all seasons.
The National Weather Service is predicting a system with heavy rains to move into western Montana starting Sunday and lasting most of the following week.