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‘They lost our dog?!’ Hawaiian Airlines flies dog to wrong city
"Jello is now home. He's with everybody else. He's with the family and everything is fine. You know, it's a story with a very happy ending, and we're very grateful for that," said Jello's owner, Claudia Rapkoch.
Thousands of Customers Still Need Power After Montana Storm
If you're still in the dark today, you're not alone. Northwestern Energy and other local utilities are waging a massive battle to repair millions of dollars in damage following Wednesday's big storm. Judging from the damage we've seen, some of those repairs may still take days. Northwestern Energy estimates as...
Montanans Voice Anger Over Possible Planned Outages.
Montana is currently in the middle of a heatwave. Folks from all over the state are doing their best to stay cool, especially those without air conditioning. While many folks are rushing out to buy portable ACs, fans, and other devices that might help them take on the heat, recent news from NorthWestern Energy raised more than one eyebrow when the company said they're preparing for the possibility of planned outages.
Sweet Pea settles into Lindley next month
Art and community meet as the Sweet Pea Festival returns to the Bozeman area for its 2024 event, Friday to Sunday, August 2nd–4th in celebration of its 47th year. Sweet Pea is a three-day festival of the arts held the first weekend in August. The Festival kicks off late Friday afternoon in Lindley Park with a performance by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Saturday ramps up with a children’s run and parade that lead the community to the park where the festivities continue through Sunday evening. Weekend entertainment comes in many forms – music of all genres, performances by local theatre and dance troupes, workshops, family friendly entertainment and activities, a flower show, a beer and wine garden featuring Montana microbrews, and countless arts and crafts vendors to stroll through and purchase unique gifts for yourself, family and friends.
Man Found ‘Passed Out’ in Car While Driving in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 19, 2024, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to the area of 1215 Phillips Street regarding a man who appeared to be passed out in his vehicle while driving. When the officer arrived, the complainant pointed him toward a vehicle that was parked at the intersection of Sherwood Street and Shakespeare Street.
How much does it cost to live in Ennis?
A recent report commissioned by the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce and conducted by ECOnorthwest spotlighted a burgeoning cost of living crisis in both Ennis and Big Sky. The study underscores the financial strain on service workers in these picturesque, yet increasingly expensive parts of Madison County. According to the...
Thousands of Customers Still Need Power After Montana Storm
If you're still in the dark today, you're not alone. Northwestern Energy and other local utilities are waging a massive battle to repair millions of dollars in damage following Wednesday's big storm. Judging from the damage we've seen, some of those repairs may still take days. Northwestern Energy estimates as...
Red Cross Operates Shelters During Busy Fire Season
Residents of Oregon and SW Washington are in the middle of a busy wildfire season as the climate crisis threatens to upend more communities. The American Red Cross Cascades Region opened our first shelter in La Pine on June 25th due to the Darlene 3 Fire and we have not stopped since. We are currently operating in 4 different locations in our region plus we are helping support or neighboring Red Cross regions in Washington, Idaho and Montana.
Western Montana rivers closed due to severe thunderstorms Wednesday night
UPDATE: July 26 at 5:55 p.m. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has closed the Blackfoot River from River Junction to Russell Gates due to power lines in the water. This alert from FWP leaves the Blackfoot, Clark Fork, and Bitterroot Rivers at least partially closed to all activities for safety.
Three Havre Softball Players Speak on Upcoming Classic Tournament
Three players from the Havre softball team are not done repping the Blue Ponies. This weekend, pitcher Elle Verploegen, center fielder Jersi Morse, and catcher Camille Keeley will play at the Veterans Memorial Softball Classic in Belgrade, where the best softball players gather for a five-team tournament to honor heroes that served our country.
Operation Walking Shield offers medical, veterinary services to the Reservation community
The parking lot outside the gym at Browning High School was filled with military folks and their equipment on Thursday, July 18. Decked out in camouflage, the Innovative Readiness Training team came from all parts of the country and many different branches of military service. Numbering more than 200 in...
July 24th Downtown Summer Jam Canceled In Great Falls
Heads Up: The July 24th Downtown Summer Jam Has Been Canceled. Unfortunately, the next Downtown Summer Jam concert has been canceled. Concert organizers received word late Tuesday afternoon that Ella Langley had fallen ill and was canceling all her concerts for the week. From Ella Langley:. “Hey y’all! Unfortunately, I...
UPDATE: Boil Advisory & Water Restriction Issued For Portions Of Great Falls
Sometime early Tuesday morning, residents on the north side of Great Falls experienced a water line break. The water main break happened near 32nd Avenue NE and Sixth Street. The City of Great Falls has put out a precautionary boil advisory for the impact areas due to possible contamination. Affected...
Multiple fires ignite in Mission Valley
MISSOULA, Mont. — Polson Rural Fire Department says firefighters are responding to a wildfire in the Mission Mountains above Bison Lane. The public is asked not to call 911 to report the fire, as responders are already in route. The fire department responded to four fires on Wednesday night...
Missoula County Sheriff's Office closed Thursday
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula County Sheriff's Office will be closed Thursday. Due to power outages and multiple safety hazards across the county including downed trees, debris in roadways, and downed power lines, our Administrative Offices, including finger printing, Civil, Warrants, and Records will be closed today, July 25, 2024. Office hours will resume on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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