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Montana Air Quality Takes a Turn for the Worse
The eruption of fires here in Montana the past few days is pushing the state's air quality to "unhealthy" levels, with smoke beginning to build in many of the valley areas Tuesday morning. However, it's not just Montana smoke beginning to cause problems. Smoke from regional fires across the Northwest...
Hecla says ‘bad actor’ lawsuit dismissed, coalition vows to keep fighting mine
With the dismissal of a “bad actor” lawsuit following the retirement of former CEO Phillips Baker Jr., mining company Hecla said it is ramping up exploration in the Cabinet Mountains area south of Libby. But a coalition of Indian tribes and environmental groups said it will keep fighting to enforce Montana laws that prevent “irresponsible […] The post Hecla says ‘bad actor’ lawsuit dismissed, coalition vows to keep fighting mine appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Bucs, Red Sox in home stretch
The Bitterroot Bucs and the Bitterroot Red Sox are nearing the end of the 2024 American Legion baseball season. Both teams are in the West A Conference of the Montana and Alberta’s Class A American Legion Baseball league, and Sunday, July 21st, is the last day for conference play.
Exclusive: Daines says Vance will help Senate GOP campaigns
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) said Trump's newly selected running mate, J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), will help Republicans in down-ballot races during an Axios House event at the Republican National Convention on Monday. Why it matters: As head of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Daines is responsible for efforts to deliver a...
Kalispell City Council to vote on revoking a local homeless shelter’s permit
The Kalispell City Council is set to vote July 16th on whether to revoke a local homeless shelter’s permit. Residents have complained that the Flathead Warming Center has increased crime and loitering in the adjacent neighborhood. Shelter staff say that’s the result of homelessness increasing throughout the Flathead Valley as housing costs continue to increase.
Get Creative: Downtown Billings’ Chalk on the Walk is 8/2
Summertime in Billings is packed with fun events. Strawberry Festival was a (hot) success last weekend; so was Montana Brews and BBQs at MetraPark. Drag racing and dirt track racing are held every weekend north of town, and the Great American Championship Hillclimb is fast approaching. The Downtown Billings Association...
Montana State's Jaeden Wolff on indoor practice facility groundbreaking
Montana State track and field athlete Jaeden Wolff speaks during the Bobcats’ indoor practice facility groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman. “It's a great day to be a Bobcat, but some days are just a little more special than others.” Montana State athletics...
3 inmates die in Cascade County Detention Center in 2 weeks
Three inmates have died in custody at the Cascade County Detention Center since June 29. Leon Laverdure, 51, died on June 29. Julius Lowe, 28, died on July 5. Andrew Swager, 58, died on July 10. Lewis and Clark Sheriff’s Office, which provided the coroner in the cases, confirmed the names of the deceased.
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