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Billings' Alysa Keller 12th at U20 World Championships
LIMA, Peru — Alysa Keller was 12th in the women's javelin final at the World Athletics U20 Championships Friday. China's Ziyi Yan won gold with her throw of 63.05 meters. Chinese Taipei's Pin-Hsun Chu was second with 54.28 and USA's Evelyn Bliss was third with 54.01. Keller, a 2023...
The Most Famous Alumni At Each School From The Montana Grizzlies Schedule
Football is back in Missoula and we couldn't be more excited. Last week, I created a gallery of the 2024 Montana Grizzlies Football schedule. Now we're back with a similar gallery. This time it's the 2024 Montana Grizzlies Football schedule by the opposing team's most popular alumni. "Most famous" is subjective by who you are, but I'm making my best guess as to who is the most known. I may favor the famous athletes since this is a football-related article and because I know more athletes than I do actors, politicians, artists, etc.
Billings schools help families with supplies, food, & new book vending machine program
BILLINGS, Mont. – As the new school year approaches, the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools (BPS) is stepping up to help families with last-minute school supplies and other essential resources. A recent survey by the National Retail Federation revealed that many families are still scrambling to finish their...
Gallatin County governments will foot the $62K bill for Trump’s visit
Montana Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy and former President Donald Trump address a rally in Bozeman on Aug. 9, 2024. (Photo by Blair Miller, Daily Montanan) Despite cities across Montana and the U.S. being stiffed out of payment for services for Donald Trump rallies, it appears that the former president and current GOP nominee won’t receive a bill from his recent trip to Gallatin County. And, it appears that the campaign has paid up on its bill for the Aug. 9 rally.
This Week in Big Sky Football (Aug. 30, 2024)
FARMINGTON, Utah — Big Sky Conference football is officially back, as all 12 teams in the league are in action this weekend. Big Sky Conference host Meghan Robinson previews the upcoming slate of games, starting with Montana's home opener against Missouri State. Robinson is joined by Griz coach Bobby Hauck and former Montana receive Sammy Akem to talk about the atmosphere in Missoula.
Helena Hospital Ordered to Pay $11 Million for False Claims Act
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - A Helena hospital, St. Peter’s Health, has been ordered to pay nearly $11 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting claims for payments to federal healthcare programs for services performed by an oncology doctor. I spoke with U.S....
Manhattan guard Jaden Winston is primed for a breakout sophomore season
The Manhattan Jaspers’ 2023-24 season probably did not go as new head coach John Gallagher hoped. The team finished 7-23 and battled with injuries throughout. One bright spot of last year’s team was the immediate production of then-freshman point guard Jaden Winston. The 6-foot guard from South Laurel, Md., started all 30 games and played the most minutes on the team at roughly 35 per game.
PREVIEW: Rocky Women’s Soccer Concludes Non-Conference Schedule in Georgia
BILLINGS, Mont.- Rocky Women's Soccer will face three unfamiliar opponents this weekend to wrap up its non-conference schedule in Georgia. Rocky's trip to Georgia will conclude their 2024 non-conference schedule. In Georgia, the Battlin' Bears will play three teams they have never faced in the program's history. Starting Strong. In...
River City Roots returns for 18th year
MISSOULA, Mont. — The 18th annual River City Roots festival is coming to downtown Missoula Sept. 6-7. The festival is free to the public and will feature live music, an art show, the Family Roots Fest, the 4-Mile Roots Run and local food vendors. The art show kicks off...
Double resignation shuts down recreation center, Glendive officials seek budget-friendly solutions
Following the resignations of two employees of the City of Glendive’s Recreation Department last week, officials are exploring options for relieving the city’s budget by dispersing recreational programming responsibilities to different community members and organizations, as well as terminating a lease with a local church for gym space.
Family Services Host their annual fundraiser 'The Benefit' this September
BILLINGS, Mont. – Family Service's annual fundraiser, ‘The Benefit,’ is set to take place this September at the Northern Hotel in Billings. Felicia Burg, Development Director for Family Service, said the event is crucial for supporting various programs. These programs include rent assistance, utility support, food, and education services.
Residents of Billings mobile home park face water shutoff and boil advisory
BILLINGS, Mont. – Residents of the Golden Meadows Mobile Home Park in Billings faced a major inconvenience when their water was suddenly shut off. This was followed by a boil advisory. On Monday, residents lost access to their water supply and were warned not to drink it until further...
Longtime Griz fans eager for season opener at Washington-Grizzly Stadium
MISSOULA, Mont. - It's that time of year again... football season under the lights of Washington-Grizzly Stadium. The Montana Grizzlies will host Missouri State tomorrow, August 31 at 7:00 p.m. Excitement is building as the Grizzlies prepare to open their season, following last season's appearance in the national championship game...
Overdose deaths down in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - In 2022, the CDC reported 148 overdose deaths in North Dakota. Last year, that number went down; North Dakota Health and Human Services said there were 116 overdose deaths in 2023. Dr. Andrew Obritsch at Essentia Health in Bismarck said new policies like making Narcan available over the counter and treating underlying mental health issues have probably helped bring that number down.
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