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• Cats, Griz ready for 'take two'

  February 24, 2012 6:06 PM

  MISSOULA - With high stakes for both men's teams, Montana State hits the hardwood at Dahlberg Arena Saturday for a rematch with co-league-leader Montana. Tipoff is 7:05 p.m. and televised live on CW Montana stations. While the Grizzlies own a 10-game winning streak after routing Northern Arizona Thursday, the... more »

• Finding homes for over 100 Marion cats

  December 16, 2011 6:25 PM

  KALISPELL- It's been nearly year since 119 cats were taken from two mobile homes in Marion. Now all but 6 of those cats are waiting to be adopted from the county animal shelter. The Flathead County Animal Shelter and Spay and Neuter Task Force started taking in the cats... more »

• ESPN to offer Griz, Cats playoff games on pay-per-view

  November 29, 2011 6:55 PM

  MISSOULA- After a week of Montana football fans bombarding ESPN with calls and emails, and Montana's congressional delegation putting pressure on the sports mega-giant, the network has decided to air the University of Montana and Montana State football playoff games on television. The second round playoff games will air... more »

• Fans packed into local bars for Big Sky Classic Play Video

  November 19, 2011 8:30 PM

  MISSOULA- Fired up Griz fans that couldn't drive to Bozeman to attend the game filled local sports bars to watch the action. Some patrons arrived three hours before kick off to get good seats by the big screens at Paradise Falls, sporting maroon and silver for this legendary show... more »

• Griz family says Go Bobcats, thanks to son Play Video

  November 18, 2011 5:43 PM

  Cat and Griz colors are flying all across Montana in preparation for Saturday's Big Sky Classic, and fans of each team are rock-solid in their support, usually. But one family was "forced" to make a sudden switch in allegiance. For the Perkins family, cheering for the Griz was... more »

• Decision of cats fate in Flathead animal cruelty case postponed

  October 4, 2011 6:24 PM

  KALISPELL- A couple found guilty of aggravated cruelty to animals appeared in Flathead District Court Tuesday to learn the fate of the remainder of their cats seized by Flathead County. Ed and Cheryl Criswell appeared in court on a motion filed by Prosecutor Rusty Park. The motion requested that... more »

• Marion cat hoarding trial date set

  August 16, 2011 8:11 PM

  MARION- An animal cruelty trial involving a Marion couple accused of hoarding over a hundred cats is set to start September 6th. But first Edwin and Cheryl Criswell will head to court against a team of county attorneys next Wednesday for mediation. The court mediation hearing is the first... more »

• Trail set for Marion couple charged with animal cruelty

  June 15, 2011 6:36 PM

  MARION- Trial preparation is underway for a Marion couple facing numerous animal cruelty charges. Edwin and Cheryl Criswell were found earlier this year with over 100 cats divided between two small trailers. Many of the cats were suffering from dehydration, respiratory illnesses, and some loss an eye or had... more »

• Marion couple appear in court on animal cruelty charges Play Video

  January 27, 2011 6:38 PM

  KALISPELL- A husband and wife from Marion appeared before a district county judge Thursday for hoarding over 100 cats. Edwin and Cheryl Criswell pleaded not guilty after being charged with one felony count each of aggravated cruelty to animals. The animals were found after the Flathead County Sheriff's... more »

• Red hot Griz jump on Cats Play Video

  January 24, 2011 1:30 PM

  MISSOULA - A crowd of over 7,300 people packed Dahlberg Arena on Saturday night to see the Bobcats and Grizzlies do battle once more. What every one of those fans saw was a Griz team came out on fire and never opened the door for a Bobcat comeback. ... more »

• Cat-Griz rivalries set to tip-off Play Video

  January 21, 2011 7:39 PM

  MISSOULA - Bobcat fans have been smiling since their November football win over the Grizzlies. But the maroon and silver supporters get a chance for redemption on Saturday. The Griz-Cat rivalry makes a trip to the basketball court, starting with the ladies. The Lady Griz notched a huge... more »

• Cats finish 11th, Griz 20th in final FCS poll

  January 10, 2011 8:33 PM

  Three Big Sky Conference team finished among the top 20 in The Sports Network's final FCS national poll. Eastern Washington is the nation's top team after winning the national championship with a spectacular come-from-behind win over Delaware on Friday. It's the Eagle's first national title. EWU trailed 19-0 in... more »

• Flathead Co. Animal Shelter out of room Play Video

  December 1, 2010 3:16 PM

  KALISPELL - The cold weather and rough Flathead economy are combining to put a pinch on the local animal shelter. The Flathead County Animal Shelter is sometimes the only option for animals in need, but the building has no vacancies available. "There are just some days here lately... more »

• MSU looking ahead to Griz-Cat rivalry game

  November 8, 2010 12:46 AM

  BOZEMAN - The Montana State Bobcats finished off another win Saturday that bring the Cats closer to having either a share or complete possession of the Big Sky title for the first time since 1984. The Bobcats erased a three-point deficit in the fourth quarter on Denarius McGhee's strike... more »

• Great Falls cat-hoarding couple to face charges

  May 27, 2010 8:37 AM

  GREAT FALLS - The Great Falls City and Cascade County Attorneys are moving forward in a case against two people accused of the abuse and neglect of more than 40 cats. Billy Ray Hackler and his wife own the trailer where the cats were found several weeks ago. ... more »

• Griz take Cats on tennis courts Play Video

  April 19, 2010 9:00 AM

  MISSOULA - When the Bobcats and Grizzlies play each other in any sport, the intensity goes up a few notches. Sunday, two different Missoula venues hosted that same rivalry. Montana and Montana State battled on the tennis court and the baseball diamond. The Cats men's tennis team beat... more »

• Flathead County Animal Shelter to host open house

  April 6, 2010 2:13 PM

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• Bobcats edge Lady Griz Play Video

  February 27, 2010 6:53 PM

  MISSOULA - Montana and Montana State meet once again in Missoula on Saturday afternoon as the Griz and Cats are playing a huge Big Sky doubleheader. A Lady Griz win on Senior Day would clinch them a spot in the Big Sky tournament, and give them a season sweep... more »

• Bobcats discuss upcoming game against Griz

  February 24, 2010 1:10 PM

  BOZEMAN - There's no doubt that Anthony Johnson is an impact player for the Montana basketball program, so when the Bobcats limited him to just eight points in the first edition of this year's Cat-Griz game, it was a huge reason for their 61 to 52 point win. Not... more »

• Griz, Cats ready to square off

  February 23, 2010 12:32 PM

  MISSOULA - Robin Selvig's team coming off a dubious performance Saturday at Sac State, giving up 100 points and losing to the Hornets, both firsts in the history of the program. And while the Lady Griz have lost only twice on their home floor this year, Selvig expects another... more »

• Rough weather for Cats vs. Griz

  November 19, 2009 12:31 PM

  As the 109th battle between Montana-Montana St. draws nearer, it's looking more and more like weather will be a major factor for not only the game, but for fans traveling in and out of Bozeman this weekend. Trof of low pressure from the Pacific coast is expected to spin... more »