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UMW Sports DILLON, Mont. –  The Montana Western men's basketball program (3-0) plays host to NAIA preseason #1 and reigning national champion College of Idaho (1-0) Monday. Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. MT. GAME COVERAGE Monday vs College of Idaho | Watch Live | Live Stats LAST TIME OUT UMW improved to 3-0 on the year with back-to-back 20-point wins over Warner Pacific (90-66) and #14 Southern Oregon (85-65 at the Western Classic. Against the Knights, the Bulldogs shot 50.0 percent (30-60) from the floor, 44.4 percent (9-27) from three, and 61.8 percent (21-34) from the foul line. Kyle Gruhler led the team with 21 points on 81.8 percent shooting (9-11) and added three rebounds, one assist, and a steal. Emanuel Steward (16), Quincy Taylor (11), and Joshua Whiteside (11) were also in double figures. David Young led the team with six rebounds, Steward and Taylor dished out a team-best three assists each, and Jacob Ankeny swatted two blocks. Five players earned one steal apiece in the contest. Against the #14 Raiders, Western shot 50.8 percent (30-59) from the field, 30.8 percent (8-26) from deep, and 77.3 percent (17-22) from the charity stripe. Gruhler went off for a game-high 32 points, followed by Steward and Whiteside with 14 and 10, respectively. Whiteside and Ankeny shared the team-high with five rebounds apiece while Gruhler and Steward earned three assists each to lead the team. Ankeny and Steward both tallied two blocks while three different players snagged a steal. BEHIND THE BARK UMW is putting up 83.7 points, 40.7 rebounds, and 13.0 assists so far in 2025-26. The Bulldogs are shooting 45.2 percent from the floor, 33.3 percent from three, and 68.0 percent from the foul line. They are also earning 5.3 steals. 4.3 blocks, and just 9.7 turnovers per game. HOT START Western has started the season 3-0 for the first time since the 2021-22 season. LIGHT WORK The Bulldogs beat both Warner Pacific and Southern Oregon by 20 or more points and Evergreen by 15 points. They are outscoring opponents by an average of 19.7 points through three games. FROM DOWNTOWN UMW has hit at least eight threes in every game this season, averaging 33.3 percent from beyond the arc. CRASH THE BOARDS Western has pulled down 35 or more rebounds in each contest so far, including 40 or more in two of them. The team is averaging 5.7 more boards per game than opponents. GUARD THE ROCK The Red and Black are handing out 13.0 assists per game while committing just 9.7 turnovers for a 1.3 assist/turnover ratio. SHARING THE WEALTH 11 different Bulldogs have tallied an assist this season, with four recording five or more. Additionally, 12 players have pulled down a rebound and nine have snagged a steal.   30-PIECE Kyle Gruhler matched his career-high with 32 points against Southern Oregon. It is his second 30-point game of the season after dropping 31 in the season opener against Evergreen. COUNT 'EM UP Emanuel Steward has earned at least 13 points in every game this season, posting 13 at Evergreen, 16 against Warner Pacific, and 14 against Southern Oregon. GET THAT OUTTA HERE! Jacob Ankeny swatted two blocks against both Warner Pacific and Southern Oregon. He leads the Bulldogs with five blocks on the year. MEET THE OPPONENT College of Idaho (1-0) Named NAIA Preseason Men's Basketball #1 after capturing the 2025 NAIA National Championship. The Yotes defeated Carroll 92-63 in their season opener. They shot 54.0 percent (34-63) from the floor, 35.3 percent (6-17) from three, and 75.0 percent (18-24) from the foul line against the Fighting Saints. They grabbed 46 rebounds while tallying 11 assists, four blocks, and seven steals. Tucker Tiddens led the team with 18 points, followed by Alex Germer and Rey Johnston at 14 and 13, respectively. Chance Winter earned a double-double, leading the team with 10 rebounds to go with 11 points. He also earned all four blocks for College of Idaho. Utrillo Morris paced the team with four assists. Dougie Peoples and David Kludt earned two steals each.   SERIES HISTORY Western is 10-20 all-time against College of Idaho. The last matchup between the two sides saw UMW fall 79-70 away on 11/25/23. LOOKING AHEAD Following Monday's game, the Bulldogs head to Butte, Mont. to compete in the Montana Tech Tip-off Classic. They will take on LC State (11/7) and OUAZ (11/8).

UMW Sports DILLON, Mont. –  The Montana Western women's basketball program (2-0) held off a late surge from College of Idaho to take the 78-75 win Sunday afternoon in Straugh Gymnasium. "Super proud of our effort this weekend," head coach Ryan Sullivan said. "We played two quality teams from the Cascade and to go 2-0 with this being our first live reps is really incredible. I'm really proud of the girls and how they have bought in. We need to get a lot better but it's great to learn and win at the same time." STAT BREAKDOWN Western shot 48.2 percent (27-56) from the floor, 50.0 percent (9-18) from distance, and 68.2 percent (15-22) from the foul line in the contest. The Bulldogs pulled down 34 rebound and tallied 13 assists, two blocks, and five steals. They put up 34 points in the paint, seven off turnovers, nine second-points, and 20 bench points. NOTABLES Kyle Pancost was one rebound away from a double-double. Five Bulldogs scored in double figures. Four Bulldogs shot 50.0 percent or better from the floor. LEADERBOARD Isabella Lund paced the team in points (17), assists (four), and steals (two). She shot 50.0 percent (4-8) from the floor, 50.0 percent from three (1-2) and 80.0 percent (8-10) from the line. Ava Bellach (13), Bailee Sayler (12), Keke Davis (11), and Pancost (12) rounded out the top five scorers for Western. Pancost tied for the game-high with nine boards, followed by Bellach and Sayler with five apiece. Sammi Love and Sayler each swatted one block for the Bulldogs. GAME SUMMARY The visitor's led by as many as seven early in the game, but the Bulldogs pulled ahead 22-19 at the end of the first thanks to a Sammi Love buzzer-beater three. UMW increased their lead to as many as 12 at the four-minute mark of the second quarter and led by nine, 45-36, as the teams headed to the locker rooms. Western shot 55.2 percent (16-29) from the field, 50.0 percent (6-12) from three, and 77.8 percent (7-9) from the foul line in the first half. The Bulldogs led by 12 twice more in the third quarter, and settled for an eight-point lead, 57-49, at the end of the frame.   The Yotes chipped away at the lead all throughout the fourth, even retaking the lead 68-67 with less than three minutes remaining in the game. The Red and Black didn't waver, however, pulling ahead again by three and fighting off a last-ditch shot from CI to seal the win. THE OPPOSITION  The Yotes shot 39.1 percent (27-69) from the floor, 43.8 percent (14-32) from three, and 63.6 percent (7-11) from the charity stripe. They registered 41 rebounds, 18 assists, three blocks, and eight steals. Anna Mooney led the game with 21 points, all coming from beyond the arc. Mia Austin (13) and Kylie Waltermeyer (10) were also in double figures. Maiya Hardy tied for the game high with nine rebounds. Riley Beck earned two blocks and three steals to lead the team. Four players tallied three assists each. LOOKING AHEAD Up next, the Bulldogs travel to Lewiston, Idaho to compete in the Twin Rivers PT Classic where they will face of against host LC State (11/7) and Eastern Oregon (11/8).

Dillon Elks Lodge #1554 Hoop Shoot Results BW Lodge Gym-November 2, 2025 On Sunday, November 2, 2025, three girls and three boys, ages 8-13, were crowned Champions at the Dillon Elks Lodge “Hoop Shoot”® free throw contest, which took place at BW Lodge Gymnasium in Dillon. The participants, who qualified from their School Hoop Shoot, were from the following towns: Dillon, Ennis, Lima, Sheridan and Twin Bridges. The three first place boys and girls in age categories 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13 were awarded trophies and will advance to the South District Elks Hoop Shoot Competition in Dillon, at Montana Western on January 3, 2026. Below are the results: Girls 8-9 Score 1st – Kacee Staley (Dillon) 14/25 2nd – Sammi Staley (Dillon) 13/25 3rd – Kami Talbott (Lima) 2/25 Girls 10-11 Score 1st – Aspen Gibson (Dillon) 10/25 2nd – Keegan Porter (Dillon) 9/25 (2/5, 3/5) 3rd – Mariah Wilke (Twin Bridges) 9/25 (2/5, 1/5) Girls 12-13 Score 1st – Kansas Keller (Dillon) 19/25 2nd – Kate Feenstra (Dillon) 13/25 3rd – Audrianna Bernard (Lima) 10/25 Boys 8-9 Score 1st – Emmit Holbrook (Twin Bridges) 13/25 2nd – Tristen Landis (Sheridan) 9/25 (3/5) 3rd – Colt Roberts (Dillon) 9/25 (1/5) Boys 10-11 Score 1st – Cruz Medina (Dillon) 15/25 2nd – Ambrose Berger (Twin Bridges) 14/25 3rd – Cael Wright (Dillon) 11/25 Boys 12-13 Score 1st – Austin Blando (Dillon) 21/25 2nd – Macaill Wilke (Twin Bridges) 15/25 3rd – Cooper Martin (Dillon) 11/25

Beaverhead County Fair Board Meeting Agenda Monday, November 3, 2025 7:00 P.M. Beaverhead County Commissioner’s Room Call To Order Amendments or Changes to Agenda Introduction of Guests Approval of Previous Minutes Treasurer's Report Facility Director's Report Ex. Director's Report Board Member Reports Old Business       A. Fall Projects       B. Winterization       New Business A. Water Truck B. Winter Projects       C. Correspondence Adjournment

DILLON, Mont. –  The UMW men's basketball program (2-0) toppled Warner Pacific (0-1) 90-66 Thursday evening in Straugh Gymnasium. The win marks the 10th straight year that the Bulldogs have won their home opener, dating back to the 2016-17 season. "Really happy with our defensive effort tonight and how well we shared the ball on the offensive end," head coach Patrick Jensen said. "We have a really deep team with a lot of depth and that showed tonight with four guys in double figures and nobody over 23 minutes played." STAT BREAKDOWN Montana Western shot 50.0 percent (30-60) from the field, 33.3 percent (9-27) from beyond the arc, and 61.9 percent (21-34) from the charity stripe. The Bulldogs held the statistical advantage across the board, leading in rebounds (43-40), assists (16-7), steals (5-3), and blocks (5-2). UMW also outearned the Knights in points in the paint (32-22), points off turnovers (17-8), second-chance points (6-3), and bench points (46-20). NOTABLES Four Bulldogs reached double figures in scoring 11 players scored in the contest and every player that saw the court registered at least one rebound for Western. The team committed just seven turnovers. LEADERBOARD Kyle Gruhler paced the team with 21 points while Emanuel Steward (16), Quincy Taylor (11), and Joshua Whiteside (11) were also in double figures. David Young pulled down a team-best six rebounds, followed by Billy Carlson with five. Steward and Taylor dished out a game-high tying three assists apiece. Carlson, Gruhler, Whiteside, Jacksen Burckley , and Kolter Merritt each snagged a steal, and Jacob Ankeny swatted a game-best two blocks. GAME SUMMARY Gruhler got things going with five quick points for Western, but it was a back-and-forth affair for much of the opening 10 minutes. The Red and Black pulled ahead 14-13 with 13 minutes remaining in the half and slowly increased the gap to as many as 15 before taking the 42-30 lead into the locker room. Gruhler led the team with 14 points while Carlson paced the team in rebounds (five). Young and Stewart had two assists apiece. At the break, the Bulldogs were shooting 53.6 percent (15-28) from the floor, 36.4 percent (4-11) from deep, and 61.5 percent (8-13) from the line. They tallied 20 rebounds, eight assists, four blocks, and three steals in the period. UMW didn't let up in the second half, stretching its lead to as many as 28 midway through the period. After that point, the Knights never got closer than 21 and Western cruised to the 90-66 victory. THE OTHER GUYS Warner Pacific shot 32.3 percent (20-62) from the field, 27.3 percent (6-22) from three, and 76.9 percent (20-26) from the foul line in the contest. Jurrien Sparks posted a game-best 26 points while Terrin Dickey led all players in rebounds (eight). Demir Conliffe tied for the game-high with three assists. Darius Mason Robertson and Josh Lincoln each earned one block for the Knights while Conliffe, Sparks, and Isiah Salim each recorded one steal. LOOKING AHEAD Western returns to action tomorrow when they face off against #14 Southern Oregon. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. MT.

PSA FROM THE BEAVERHEAD COUNTY ELECTION OFFICE Thursday, October 30, 2025 Reminder that all ballots for the 2025 Municipal General Election need to be submitted to the Election Office no later than 8pm, next Tuesday, November 4 th . It is recommended that ballots be hand delivered to the Election Office instead of being mailed in to ensure that they are received in time to be counted for the election. For questions, please call the Election Office at 406- 683-3720. Stacey Reynolds Election Administrator

Downtown Dillon was filled with laughter and a bit of spooky fun Thursday night as the annual Witches Ride took to the streets. The event, held each year on Halloween Eve, has become a beloved community tradition. Witches, warlocks, ghouls, and goblins gathered at Depot Park to begin the evening’s festivities, forming a circle around the bubbling cauldron as the witches read from their “ancient scrolls.” After a round of spirited cackles, the group mounted their bikes and rode through downtown Dillon, spreading Halloween cheer with every turn of the pedals. Adding a touch of elegance this year, a few witches opted to trade in their broomsticks for a horse-drawn carriage, delighting spectators along the route. The Witches Ride once again proved to be a charming and whimsical way for the community to celebrate the Halloween season.

Wreck has been cleared. Commuters are being urged to use caution this morning as police respond to a three-vehicle crash at the corner of Atlantic and Dillon Streets, near the old Pita Pit. The accident occurred around 8 a.m. while a police officer was conducting a traffic stop. Multiple officers remain on scene managing the situation and directing traffic. Early reports indicate that no injuries have been reported. Drivers are advised to slow down and use alternate routes if possible while emergency personnel work to clear the area.

The University of Montana Western’s Theatre Program and the Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series are excited to present “The Laramie Project” on Monday, November 3, and Tuesday, November 4, in UMW’s Beier Auditorium. In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, battered body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later in a nearby hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was attacked because he was gay. Playwright Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie over the course of a year and a half in the aftermath of the attack and during the trials of the two young men accused of killing Shepard. They conducted more than 200 interviews with people from the community—some directly connected to the case and others ordinary residents of Laramie. The breadth of these perspectives offers a fascinating and deeply human portrait of a town grappling with tragedy. From these interviews and their own experiences, Kaufman and the Tectonic Theater Project created  The Laramie Project , a moving theatrical collage that explores both the depths of cruelty and the heights of compassion within humanity. Directed by Stephen Alan Seder, Beatrice Penn, Adeline Michels, and Kendel Puccinelli, the production is brought to life by students from THTR 276: Play Production, featuring members of the UMW Drama Club alongside students from THTR 120: Introduction to Acting. The show also includes Christina Scruggs, a former cast member of the Virginia City Players and the Brewery Follies, who plays Romaine Patterson and the Narrator.  The Laramie Project  features more than 40 cast members, including UMW students, faculty, staff, and Dillon community members. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 3, and Tuesday, November 4, in the Beier Auditorium located in Main Hall. PG-13 Advisory: This production is recommended for audiences aged 13 and older. It contains mature themes, language, and situations that may be unsuitable for younger viewers. Parental guidance is advised. To purchase tickets, please visit the BOC Performing Arts Series Box Office webpage: www.umwestern.edu/bank-of-commerce-performing-arts-series/box-office . Admission is $16 for general seating, $12 for seniors (65+), youth (18 & under), and military, $10 for UMW faculty/staff, and free for UMW students with a valid student ID. For more information, please contact Assistant Professor of Theatre Stephen Seder at  stephen.seder@umwestern.edu  or 406-683-7038. To learn more about UMW Theatre and upcoming performances, visit  www.umwestern.edu/bank-of-commerce-performing-arts-series/ .

It’s the spooky time of year, and with Halloween falling on Friday, the community is buzzing with excitement. While a few festivities have already taken place, there are still plenty of events happening this week leading up to Halloween—and we’ve gathered them all in one convenient place for you. Monday 10/27 Tuesday 10/28 Pumpkin Carving Bash Beaverhead Brewing This Tuesday at 6:00pm! Bring your own carving tools!! Free 4oz Rootbeer Floats to all. Wednesday 10/29 Community Trunk-or-Treat: 6:00 p.m., BARC Parking Lot Thursday 10/30 There have been whisperings amongst the Beaverhead County witches and their familiars that the 8th Annual Dillon Witches Brigade is scheduled again, as always, the night before Halloween, 10/30 at 6p. If the legends and traditions hold true, all witches are called to meet at Depot Park across from the brewery and ride their witchy bicycles around town. Who's to say exactly what will happen since we are dealing with real witches, but a few things are certain- witches welcome everyone (warlocks, young witches, old witches, wizards, tiny witches, large witches, etc etc etc), they do not charge anything to participate, and mischief will be afoot. Friday 10/31 Haunted Library Halloween 10/31/2025 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dillon Public Library will be opening the books to let out the Haunts Stop by as you head out for Trick-Or- Treating; we are waiting for you… to be Tricked, Treated and Scared on Halloween Night! There will be a few treats, a few games, a few prizes and plenty of scares. Trick or Treating at Barrett Hospital & Clinic Join us for a Spooktacular afternoon of FREE trick-or-treating at Barrett Hospital & Clinic! Visit the departments for treats and smiles on Halloween! Karaoke & Costumes at Macs Last Cast Did you see Zombies, Witches, Cowboys, Cowgirls, or Wizards on Atlantic Street? The Angler Village Inn is super excited for Halloween this year, especially since it's on a Friday! We’ll be celebrating with a delightful array of candy for the next 15 days, but on Halloween Night, we’ll have special gifts and plenty more sugary surprises for the kiddos! Get ready for some spooktacular fun—we'll be all set for Trick or Treating after 4 PM, and if your little ones want to get a head start on the festivities, we’ll be here earlier too! Look out for our sweet and tangy Caramel Apples all Halloween week, and don't miss our frightfully delicious drink concoctions to give you that cozy caffeine boost: The Toasted Ghost: A divine toasted marshmallow latte that magically reveals a ghostly figure in every cup—it's truly pure magic and wizardry! The Pink Goblin “Wicked Lotus”: This enchanting drink features desert pear, shimmering glitter, zesty green apple cold foam, and a playful sprinkle of green apple pop rocks! Wicked fo sho! What do you call a witch who lives at the beach?  A sand-witch! And you probably know we have a wicked selection of wraps, brioche, sliders, hoagies and other amazing “Sand-Witch” options!!! We are open for dinner Thursday through Saturday until 8pm, offering plenty of comfort foods crafted from chef-inspired recipes and prepared with the freshest in-house ingredients. On Halloween Night, our “Walking Tacos” will be just $8—perfect for your trick-or-treating adventure! These hearty tacos feature our savory Reminisce ground taco beef, creamy sour cream, smooth guacamole, crunchy shredded lettuce & cheese—all nestled cozily in a large Doritos bag for easy snacking on the run, or should I say, the Zombie Walk!!! Plus, enjoy all craft beers and house white and red wines for just $4 from 4 PM to 8 PM! You will be walking like a Zombie after one of our hearty Linguine dishes like the beef bacon & cheese, or the basil pesto & shrimp linguine! Hey, why did the Vampire go to the Angler on Halloween? Because he heard The Angler was going to be a fang-tastic time! Join us for a spooktacular evening at the Angler Village Inn and let’s make this Halloween a hauntingly good time!

DILLON, Mont. — The University of Montana Western athletics department is partnering with Barrett Hospital & HealthCare to host Bulldogs Stand Up to Cancer during the home football game Saturday, Nov. 1, at Bulldog Stadium. The initiative is designed to honor those who are battling cancer, those who have beaten it, and those remembered with love. Fans attending the game will be invited to write the name of loved ones affected by cancer on a special tribute card. A table will be located inside the stadium in the Pioneer Federal Pavilion for fans to fill out their cards prior to kickoff. At the two-minute warning of the first half, everyone in attendance will be asked to stand and hold their cards high, joining together in a powerful moment of recognition, hope and support. The collaboration reflects the shared commitment of Montana Western Athletics and Barrett Hospital & HealthCare to strengthen community well-being and promote compassion across Beaverhead County. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. as the Bulldogs take on Eastern Oregon .

Men's Basketball October 28, 2025 Claire Gay Helena, Mont. –  Montana Western men's basketball player Kyle Gruhler picked up Frontier Conference Men's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week honors after leading the Bulldogs to a 76-61 victory at Evergreen in their season opener Oct. 25. "Kyle played great this past weekend and really stepped up for us, head coach Patrick Jensen said. "It shows the work he has put in this summer and reflects not only his hard work but our groups unselfishness and the work everyone is putting in." Gruhler posted game highs in both points (31) and rebounds (seven) against the Geoducks. He also added two assists. The Vancouver, Wash., native shot 55.6 percent (10-18) from the field, 45.5 percent (5-11) from beyond the arc, and 100.0 percent (6-6) from the charity stripe in the contest. Additionally, Gruhler scored UMW's first 11 points in the game helping them take the lead over Evergreen early in the game. LOOKING AHEAD Western returns to Straugh Gymnasium this week when they host the Western Classic Thursday and Friday. They welcome Montana Tech, Southern Oregon, and Warner Pacific for a total of four games over the two days.

University of Montana Western alumnus Benjamin Schwabauer will present for the Young Alums Program, hosted by the Department of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, on Tuesday, November 4, at 3:30 p.m. in Main Hall Room 218. The mission of the Young Alums Program is to provide current students with the opportunity to engage with Montana Western graduates who earned degrees from the Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Schwabauer earned a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Drama, Pop Culture, and Visual Arts from Montana Western. During his time on campus, he performed in and designed for numerous productions, including The SpongeBob Musical , Jasper in Deadland , Almost, Maine , and The Witching Time . Following graduation, Schwabauer assisted the Grandstreet Theatre in Helena, Montana, with its production of Noises Off , contributing to the construction of a fully articulating drum revolve. He has also worked on productions at the Helena Avenue Theatre and was an active member of the UMW Drama Club’s Improv Troupe. In his free time, Schwabauer maintains a dedicated writing and art practice. With a passion for storytelling in all its forms and a deep commitment to collaboration, he looks forward to bringing his creativity, technical skills, and enthusiasm to new projects and artistic communities. For more information, please contact Assistant Professor of Theatre Stephen Alan Seder at stephen.seder@umwestern.edu .

Books and Babies - Wednesday 10/29/2025 at 10 a.m. at Dillon Public Library - Theme: Halloween The Library will CLOSE at Noon on Halloween to get ready for the Haunted Library that night. Haunted Library - Friday 10/31/2025 on Halloween - 4 p.m. To 6 p.m. Tricks, Treats, & Scares for ALL Food Drive & Contest: Donate non-perishable food items (not expired). Decorate an item of food with book characters, Thanksgiving themes, buildings, Dillon landmarks, etc. Use your imagination. This will go through November 25 th  and all items will be donated to the Food Pantry. Please, when decorating do not attach to food container in way that  destroys the label. The type of food and expiration needs to be easily uncovered after contest. Multiple prizes to be awarded. Feel free to enter more than one time.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, October 30, 2025 9:00 A.M. Upstairs City Hall Ballroom                                                                                                             ~ AGENDA ~     1.           Approval of October 2025 Claims 2.           Discuss/Recommend Memorandum of Agreement with CBA 3.           Information from MMIA 4.           Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction of The City 5.           Adjournment   Committee Members: Russ Schwandt, Chairperson Diane Armstrong Mary Jo O’Rourke

The University of Montana Western will celebrate Homecoming and Alumni Weekend from October 27 – November 2, 2025. This week offers an exciting opportunity for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members to come together and enjoy a variety of events hosted by Montana Western Alumni & Friends, Bulldog Athletics, the Associated Students of UMW, and Bulldog Life. Schedule of Events Monday, October 27 Office Decorating Contest Begins Homecoming Royalty & Bulldog Spirit Nominations Open Campus Food Drive Begins Pep Rally: 7:00 p.m., Straugh Gymnasium Tuesday, October 28 Office Decorating Contest Registration Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Build-a-Dawg Workshop: 3:00 – 5:30 p.m., Bulldog Lounge Wednesday, October 29 Haunted Homecoming Photo Booth in the Roe House Homecoming Royalty & Bulldog Spirit Nomination Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Community Trunk-or-Treat: 6:00 p.m., BARC Parking Lot Thursday, October 30 Haunted Homecoming Photo Booth in the Roe House Homecoming Royalty & Bulldog Spirit Voting Opens The Series of Christ Opening Reception : 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Fine Arts Gallery, Main Hall Montana Western Men’s Basketball vs. Warner Pacific Knights: 6:00 p.m., Straugh Gymnasium Homecoming Bonfire with Engine 18: 8:00 p.m., Bulldog Stadium Friday, October 31 Haunted Homecoming Photo Booth in the Roe House Halloween Costume Contest: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Dining Hall Montana Western Men’s Basketball vs. Southern Oregon Raiders: 3:00 p.m., Straugh Gymnasium Homecoming Royalty & Bulldog Spirit Voting Closes: 4:00 p.m. Campus Food Drive Closes: 5:00 p.m. Alumni & Friends Social: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., Keltz Arena Montana Western Bulldog Volleyball vs. Carroll College Saints: 7:00 p.m., Straugh Gymnasium Saturday, November 1 Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame : 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Lewis & Clark Room Alumni & Friends Tailgate: 10:00 a.m., Bulldog Stadium Tailgating Area ASUMW Tailgate: 12:00 p.m., Bulldog Stadium Tailgating Area Montana Western Bulldogs vs. Eastern Oregon Mountaineers: 1:00 p.m., Bulldog Stadium Montana Western Bulldog Volleyball vs. Rocky Mountain Battlin’ Bears: 5:00 p.m., Straugh Gymnasium Sunday, November 2 Montana Western Women’s Basketball vs. College of Idaho Yotes: 2:30 p.m., Straugh Gymnasium The University of Montana Western would like to thank the Dillon community and surrounding areas for their continued support. We hope to see you at these exciting events! For more information on ASUMW events, visit  https://www.umwestern.edu/montana-western-homecoming/  or contact Augustina Wofford at  augustina.wofford@umwestern.edu . For more information on Alumni & Friends events, visit  https://www.umwfoundation.org/news-events/  or contact Jolene Robbins at 406-683-7303.

Cross Country October 25, 2025 Claire Gay ASHLAND, Neb. –  Montana Western's  Brant Heiner  and  Olivia Heiner  were the top Bulldog finishers at the Blazing Tiger NAIA Classic Saturday. It is the fourth consecutive race that the pair have been the top finishers for UMW. Western placed 26th as a team on the women's side while finishing 24th in the men's race. Brant Heiner  ran a 27:03.6 to finish 125th out of 345 runners in the men's 8k. He was 1.4 seconds shy of a season best time in the 8k.  Olivia Heiner  clocked a season-best 23:38.0 to finish 61st out of 279 runners in the women's 6k. The other finishers on the men's side included  Harrison Silverio  (158th, 27:30.8),  Cael Thilmony  (241st, 28:57.5),  Tristan Von Bargen  (246th, 29:01.7), and Wyatt Yeager  (289th, 30:15.4) Silverio, Thilmony, and Von Bargen each registered season bests in the 8k. On the women's side,  Justene Santi  (183rd, 25:58.8),  Ashley Murnion  (258th, 29:54.4),  Kylee Wyatt  (270th, 32:17.2), and Madison Faulkner (273rd, 32:51.22) rounded out the finishers for Western. Santi and Wyatt posted season-bests in the 6k. LOOKING AHEAD The Bulldogs now turn their sights on the 2025 Frontier Conference Championships, taking place Nov. 7 in Billings, Mont.

REDDING, Calif. –  The #20 Montana Western football team (5-3, 2-2 FC West) dismantled Simpson (0-8, 0-4 FC West) 65-0 Saturday afternoon in Redding. "It was awesome to see the guys respond positively to the adversity that hit them during travel and with the rainstorm in the first quarter of the game," head coach Ryan Nourse said. "It shows growth and strong competitive character. Guys really came to win this weekend, and it showed in the outcome." Western tallied 423 total yards (231 passing, 192 rushing), scored eight touchdowns, made three field goals, and earned 21 first downs in the contest while holding Simpson under 100 yards of total offense (94 yards). They scored on six-of-seven red zone chances and converted on four third down tries. Three Bulldog quarterbacks saw action in the contest, led by Michael Palandri with a game-high 143 yards and two passing touchdowns. Kaden LaPlaunt passed for 88 yards, including a long of 39, and Jordan Jones registered 21 rush yards and ran in a touchdown as well. Jakob Humphrey posted his first 100-yard rushing game of the season, putting up a game-best 105 yards and two touchdowns on 14 attempts. Aidan Lammers also had a strong showing on the ground with 67 yards and two touchdowns while Gavin Vetter tallied 14 rushing yards. Five different UMW receivers tallied over 20 yards each in the game. Eli Nourse caught a game-high 70 yards and one TD, including a long of 41 yards. Seth Shook once again made the most of his game time, with a 49-yard touchdown catch on his lone reception of the game. It marks his 11th receiving touchdown of the season. Colton Cornwell posted two receptions for 53 yards while Rico Figuroa (35 yards) and Jonathan Kirkley (23 yards) caught one pass each.                                                                                                                          Defensively, UMW forced five turnovers from Simpson and quickly shutdown any attempt to get the Red Hawk offense going. Tyler Schoen showed out with team bests in total tackles (eight) and solo takedowns (five) while also posting 2.0 TFLs (20 yards), 1.0 sacks (eight yards), a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Tyler Walker led the game in tackles-for-loss with 2.5 for five yards as well as two fumble recoveries, including one of the Red Hawks' first play after the half, which he recovered in the endzone to put the Bulldogs up 41-0. Jace Fitzgerald (1.5), Devin Crow (1.0), Manuel Variz IV (1.0), Kale VanCampen (1.0), Mason Stodtmeister (1.0), Tristan Bloomquist (0.5), Keegan Muffich (0.5), Reece Stanish (0.5), and Brady Mounts (0.5) also earned takedowns behind the line of scrimmage. Fitzgerald tied with Schoen for a game-high 1.0 sacks (18 yards) and forced the fumble that Walker recovered just after the half. Muffich ranked second on the team in both total tackles (seven) and solos (three) and snagged an interception. Canyon Sargent also registered one interception in the contest. Maclain Burckley was perfect on the night, making all eight PATs and draining all three field goal attempts, including an incredible 55-yarder, breaking his own stat for longest field goal in the Frontier this season and tying for third-longest in the NAIA in 2025.  Burckley also averaged 64.0 yards over five kickoffs and 31.7 yards over three punts in the game.  Edward Deward took on the bulk of kickoff duties for Western, totaling 407 yards (58.1 yards/kick) on seven attempts.  As a team, the Bulldogs had their vest return-game of the season, racking up 100 yards on three punt returns. Shook posted one return for 44 yards while Cornwell had two attempts for 56 yards and a long of 42. After a slower start to the game, in part due to the downpour in Redding, Western got on the board thanks to an eight-yard run from Humphrey to lead 7-0 after the first quarter. The Bulldog offense exploded in the second frame, posting 27 points after TDs from Lammers, Shook, and Nourse, and two field goals from Burckley. They led 34-0 at the half. Walker kept the fire going with a fumble recovery for a touchdown to start the third period, with Lammer and Humphrey adding to the onslaught with one more touchdown apiece to take the 55-0 lead into the fourth. In the final quarter Burckley sunk his final field goal and Jordan Jones earned the final touchdown on a quarterback keeper. LOOKING AHEAD Montana Western is back at Bulldog stadium for its final two games of the 2025 regular season, hosting Eastern Oregon (11/1) and Arizona Christian (11/8).