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UPDATE: University of Montana’s ‘Monte’ Wins Another Award
UPDATE 7/19/24/ 7:30am- Congratulations to the University of Montana's mascot Monte for wining the latest edition of the Big Sky Conference's Mascot Challenge. Monte defeated the University of Idaho's "Joe Vandal". This makes it a back-to-back win for Monte, who took home the crown last year. The University of Montana...
Standing Arrow Powwow Begins July 18 in Elmo, Mont., Featuring Community Feeds, Competitions, and Royalty Pageant
ELMO — Standing Arrow Powwow kicks off on July 18 and ends July 21 in Elmo, Mont. Four feeds are being organized by people in the community to feed the public. A Veteran’s special, Cradleboard special, $20,000 drum contest, and $50,000 payout in contest dancing is advertised on the poster.
Bitterroot Red Sox win back to back state titles
CORVALLIS, Mt. — The back-to-back state champ feeling has the Bitterroot Sox on top of the world again. "It just feels really good to get back in that groove again. We're the state champs, and we're going to regionals,” Bitterroot first baseman Austin Hakki said. The Sox have...
Whitefish doctor admits to defrauding Medicare, other federal health programs
MISSOULA, Mont. — A Whitefish doctor admitted to defrauding Medicare and other federal health programs Wednesday. Ronald David Dean pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and now faces a maximum of 10 years in prison, a $1 million fine and three years of supervised release. Court documents...
Judge blasts DEQ for lack of public notice in permitting West Yellowstone wastewater system
Breuner allows limited operation of system for two large commercial campgrounds. Gallatin County District Court Judge Andrew Breuner had two unenviable choices: Hurt the water or hurt the economy. He chose neither in a decision regarding permitting a private wastewater system that sits near one of the greatest tourist destinations...
Billings PD vs. Fire Department 4th Annual Guns And Hoses 7/27
Billings' brave men and women in uniform face off July 27th at Dehler Park for the 4th annual Guns & Hoses softball game. We caught up with BDP's Sgt. Jeffrey Stovall and Chris Voller from the Billings Fire Department on our radio show this morning. They shared more details about the event.
Missoula residents eye single-use plastic ban
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula residents are working to get a single-use plastic ban on this year’s ballot. Jeremy Drake is a zero-waste consultant and now one of the organizers behind the push to limit plastic in the Garden City. “Generally speaking, plastic recycling is not the solution, but...
Push continues to build sewer, cut septic for Big Sky canyon properties
Gallatin Canyon sewer project appears feasible, must scale funding and earn DEQ permit. If things go according to plan for the nascent Gallatin Canyon County Water and Sewer District, a significant share of Big Sky properties along U.S. Highway 191 near the Gallatin River will disconnect from existing septic systems and connect to a centralized sewer.
The Jacquees Show: A Glimpse of the Magic City's Adventurous Side
For many music lovers here in Billings, country music and classic rock holds a special place in our hearts. But as the years go by a lot of people are exploring different genres and ways to get involved in the music industry as a whole. NonStop Local recently spoke to...
Business Bites: Firehouse Steamers for sale; community kitchen opening; Joann Fabric under construction; Scheels still not moving; Old Chicago opening later this year; Stuff the Bus and more
Firehouse Steamers is listed for sale as “a turnkey food operation with premium location,” at 900 9th St. S. For more inquiries on a purchase, call Dean at 406-770-9743. Fresh Rescue Community Kitchen is opening soon at 513 2nd Ave. S. as part of St. Vincent de Paul’s operation to provide meals to those in need.
True Crime Montana Style! UM Launches New Criminology Degree
The bad guys have one more thing to really worry about now that the Griz are on the case!. Okay, way overdid that one. Still, UM News Service tells us that judging by the amount of interested applicants already, it appears a new degree is taking the campus by storm. Faculty modernized the curriculum and built criminology into a stand-alone Bachelor of Arts degree.
Indian Heath Service director tours Billings healthcare center
Staff led the Director of the Indian Health Service on a tour of the Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center Thursday, July 11. The center’s parent company, the Native American Development Corporation, bought the building two years ago. For many years it was the local headquarters of the fraternal organization the Shriners and an event venue.
Helena native Odessa Zentz pushing to be the latest in the family with a Montana Mile title
BILLINGS — Odessa Zentz competing in the Big Sky State Games' Montana Mile is nothing new as she's set to make her fourth appearance in the prestigious race Friday at Daylis Stadium. Her actually training for it is. The timeline just hasn't lined up in other years for Zentz,...
Inspiring Crow Nation Celebration for New Childcare Center
Pretty soon, Crow Agency will transform into the teepee capital of the world. If you wanted to get a taste of just how incredible Crow Fair will be next month, you should have been in Crow Agency, Montana Tuesday night. I was heading to Hardin for an event at the...
Dawson CC softball record-setter Riley Price signs with D-I Utah Tech after one season
GLENDIVE — Riley Price, a freshman who was the Region XIII Most Valuable Player for the Dawson Community College softball team, has signed to play for Utah Tech, an NCAA Division I program in St. George, Utah, DCC announced Wednesday. Price, from Mesquite, Nevada, was first-team all-conference in the...
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