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Puget Sound Energy building two massive wind energy projects in Montana
RAPELJE — As Montana citizens and groups pressure the state’s largest public utility, NorthWestern Energy, to add more renewable energy to its portfolio while the company continues pushing a series of natural-gas power plants, a Washington-based utility is building an expansive wind farm that will send power to the Seattle area. Puget Sound Energy is also […]
Verizon-Cellular Plus holds annual backpack giveaway for families in Montana
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Preparing kids to return to the classrooms can be one of the most expensive times of the year for parents. According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend, on average, $875 dollars per household on back to school supplies.
Hurricane Force Winds, Thunderstorms Slam West Central Montana
More than 10,000 customers remain without power this morning, following the Thursday evening storm. Outages are scattered through Missoula, west to Alberton and east to Clinton, as well as the Northern Bitterroot. Missoula Water is asking its customers to conserve water because they're having to use generators to power their...
Two Montana ballot initiative groups say they’ve met signature requirements
After county election officials processed another 16,000 signatures from inactive Montana voters this week as ordered by a district court in Helena, proponents of three ballot initiatives said Wednesday they had easily surpassed the signature thresholds necessary to make the ballot in November. Counties had until noon Wednesday to finish counting the thousands of additional […]
Boulder-Arrowhead/Big Sky softball defeated by Idaho, needs win to stay in Northwest Region tourney
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Billings' Boulder-Arrowhead/Big Sky majors softball team, representing Montana at the Little League Softball Northwest Region Tournament, was defeated 10-5 by Eagle, Idaho in Wednesday's semifinal round, sending Team Montana to the elimination bracket with a win needed to keep its run in the tourney alive.
NorthWestern Energy, Montana-Dakota Utilities ask PSC for new rate hikes
NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities both are making rate requests that would increase customers’ power bills — following significant rate hikes approved last year. In August 2023, the Montana Public Service Commission approved additional revenue for MDU that meant a 9.1% increase for residential electric customers, although MDU wanted even more. In October 2023, the […]
Montana State Bobcats looking to go '1-0 every day' as they enter into fall camp
SPOKANE, Wash. — It's time to welcome back football season in Bozeman with Montana State kicking off fall camp on Thursday. Over the weekend at the Big Sky Kickoff, Bobcats coach Brent Vigen, senior offensive lineman Marcus Wehr and senior defensive lineman Brody Grebe were in attendance to represent Montana State to talk about the season ahead.
More Private Jets Show Sizeable Growth of Montana’s Elite
The 'new wealth' of the Bozeman area is visible almost everywhere. New subdivisions, exclusive residential clubs, more luxury SUVs and sports cars, high demand for services, and a substantial increase in private jet traffic. Perhaps the boom in luxury mountain-top real estate wouldn't affect the average resident of the Gallatin...
Gallatin College MSU Fall Registration Open
There is still time to register for Fall classes at Gallatin College MSU. With 25 one-year certificates and two-year degree programs, Gallatin College MSU transforms lives and creates opportunities through accessible student-centered education that prepares graduates to enter the workforce with in-demand skills. Gallatin College MSU is affordable, flexible, and small class sizes allowing for individualized instruction and hands-on learning for students of any age. Register today at gallatin.montana.edu.
Bozeman Symphonic Choir Invites New Members for 2024-25 Season
BOZEMAN –The Bozeman Symphonic Choir, the esteemed vocal arm of the Bozeman Symphony, is seeking experienced singers of all voice types to join its ranks for the upcoming 2024-25 season. This all-volunteer, 90-member chorus collaborates closely with the orchestra, presenting a repertoire of masterworks and concerts throughout the season....
The Big Sky Balloon Rally begins this week
Starting this Thursday, keep your eyes to the skies - because chances are they're going to be filled with an array of beautiful hot air balloons!. This beloved sight has been a Magic City tradition for nearly a decade now, all made possible through the hard work of the "Big Sky Balloon Rally" team.
Water in Missoula impacted by severe thunderstorm
MISSOULA, Mont. — City of Missoula Public Works and Mobility announced thunderstorms are impacting water in the area. Officials urge the public to conserve water until power is restored. The pumps are running on generators with limited ability to refuel. City of Missoula Public Works and Mobility posted the...
Montana's Junior Bergen, Montana State's Marcus Wehr named to Shrine Bowl watchlist
MISSOULA — Montana's Junior Bergen and Montana State's Marcus Wehr are among nine players from the Big Sky Conference to earn a place on the East-West Shrine Bowl 1,000, an annual watchlist of the top NFL prospects that are all-star game eligible in the coming season. The list is...
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