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Montana Lottery Warns of Scams: Avoid Playing These Numbers
There is something about having a lottery ticket in your pocket that brings you hope. You find yourself thinking about how your life would change if your numbers would just come in. Daydreaming about what the first thing you would buy with your winnings. Trying to decide how many bathrooms in your mansion will have gold-plated toilets. (Okay, maybe that is just me.)
Awesome Setting for New Northwest Montana Public Archery Range
Just across the road from a state park that lies on the shores of one of Montana's jewels, its opening has been officially announced. Yep. The result of a project that's been in the works for a period of time is that archery shooters now have a new range along Flathead Lake. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has completed development of its public archery range at the Big Arm Unit of Flathead Lake State Park. FWP recently hosted a grand opening ceremony with Governor Greg Gianforte, members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Natural Resources Department and Tribal Council, and members of the Dayton Elementary School archery team (more on that shortly).
Strong Drying Winds May Hasten the Chance of Montana Wildfires
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula valley has been buffeted over the last few weeks with strong, gusty winds; so much so that I called Bob Nester, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service to ask about the effects the winds might have on potential wildfire risks, even this early in the fire season.
Two Montana Cities See Biggest Home Price Drops In America
What Two Montana Cities Have Seen Home Prices Decrease?. There has been a lot of talk over the past couple of years about the cost of housing in Montana. For a moment, Montana was one of the hottest housing markets in America, but perhaps that moment has passed. A highway...
Montana’s Most Iconic TV Location Is Relatively New
Everyone will recognize this iconic television location immediately. Montana is becoming a hot spot for Hollywood productions. The past five years have seen major film and television productions set up shop around the state for various projects. Montana has a fantastic program for tax credits and we are reaping the...
Temperatures Quickly Surge Next Week In Montana
So far, we've been pretty spoiled with a decent amount of moisture and cooler-than-average temperatures for the first few weeks of summer. But according to the latest forecast models, that is quickly about to change. Temperatures are expected to surge the week of July 8th in Montana. Keep Scrolling: 15...
FWP Director Addresses State Of Mule Deer
On Monday, June 24, alongside Wildlife Manager Brett Dorak, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks director Dustin Temple held a press conference to address the status of eastern Montana’s mule deer. “Our job at FWP is to manage Montana’s wildlife resources by providing full contextual, transparent, accurate data with full...
Crime In Montana’s Most Dangerous Cities: Analysis and Suggestions for 2024
The Southwest Journal revealed a variety of crime tendencies in 2024 by ranking seven Montana cities as the most hazardous. With almost 110,000 population, Billings is the largest city in Montana. Property crimes like auto theft and burglaries are common, and there have been many violent occurrences including 14 homicides in the past year.
University of Montana graduate students from new union, one of largest in state
The University of Montana (Photo by Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montanan). Graduate students at the University of Montana in Missoula have formed a union after two years of organizing, and with more than 400 eligible members, it will be one of the largest in the state. The Department of...
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