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Despite summer heat wave, 20,000 music fans attend Under the Big Sky
Fans and water misters were as ubiquitous as cowboy hats as concertgoers did their best to beat the sweltering heat during the opening day of the Under the Big Sky music festival Friday.The annual festival, now in its fifth year, has consistently featured some of the biggest acts in country and folk music on its stages, as well as some local favorites in Northwest Montana. Around 20,000 people were once again expected to flood into the Flathead Valley, according to organizers, which is on par for the last four festivals. Headliners like Miranda Lambert, Billy Strings and the Turnpike Troubadours...
Schools receive third — and potentially final — round of federal funding for homeless students
A pandemic-era program that has pumped $2 million into Montana schools to support students experiencing homelessness is nearing its end date. From the start of the 2023-24 school year to its conclusion, the number of students experiencing homelessness in Kalispell’s public school system jumped from 293 to 365. Assistant Superintendent Sara Cole said the increase reflects a growing trend in her district, one driven primarily by the soaring cost of living in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Northstars Ready to Honor Shipp for Senior Day
The Havre Northstars will wrap up its regular season at home starting on Friday evening. The night will be fitting for one Northstars player, Terek Shipp. The lone senior will be honored for his contributions to the Havre Youth Baseball Organization. He told New Media Broadcasters earlier in the week...
Missoula Police Bust Habitual Traffic Offender for a 6th DUI
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 13, 2024, at approximately 3:35 PM, a Missoula Police Department officer located a suspected impaired driving vehicle that was reported to 911. He initiated his emergency lights and the vehicle yielded in the mall parking lot near Dillards. The officer approached the vehicle and observed two occupants inside. The female in the driver's seat would be positively identified by Montana Driver's License as 48-year-old Candice Hanks.
Beacon Hill Fire Ignites West Of Missoula
With crews battling the Miller Peak fire southeast of Missoula, two more fires sprouted up east and west of Missoula. The Lolo National Forest Facebook page informed the public early Thursday morning a fire began west of St. Regis. "Lolo Nationa Forest Firefighters are responding to a new fire start...
Taxes Are On The Rise In Great Falls
It's no secret that the cost of just about everything is going up, and the same can be said for the City Of Great Falls. One of the most significant talking points concerning the budget has been funding public safety. Safety In The Falls. In an effort to address the...
New emergency vet breaks ground in Billings
Billings, MT- Clarity Animal Hospital, is a new center that will focus on emergency and critical care for pets. They will also be the first emergency clinic in the Magic City that is 100% owned and operated by a Billings native. Kayla Erickson was born and raised in Billings, studied...
Missoula Business Is Giving Away Free Backpacks & School Supplies
Ten-year-old me would kick my butt if he knew I was writing about going back to school in the middle of summer. At least this story benefits people attempting to save a penny ahead of the school year. Verizon-Cellular distributed a press release informing us the Missoula store will be...
Briar Napier: Value of Daylis Stadium facelift could go beyond the hefty price tag
BILLINGS — Have you ever driven a car that's lit up with dashboard warning lights, wondering how much longer you'll make it before the thing you're driving essentially falls apart?. Think of the current state of Daylis Stadium — a 95-year-old, iconic-but-decaying venue of Billings sports — as being...
Browning's Tahj Wells maintains bull riding lead at rodeo finals; Townsend's Ella Begger 10th in pole bending
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — As the first go-round of the National High School Finals Rodeo was poised to end Wednesday morning, two Montanans are in the top 10 in their events — including Browning bull rider Tahj Wells, who remains first with his 82 early Tuesday at the Sweetwater Events Complex.
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,...
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.
Nichole Bluenshine's mother hope daughters accident will bring awareness to proper river safety
BILLINGS, Mont. -- It has been less than a week since Nichole Blumenshine tragically died in a drowning incident last Sunday. Her mother, Susan Blumenshine said that Nichole had been swimming ever since she was a young girl; however, even the strongest swimmers should never underestimate the power of the Yellowstone River.
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...
New Housing Development Underway Near ZooMontana
A new housing project is underway on Billings' West End. Perhaps you've noticed the heavy equipment moving dirt for infrastructure at the south end of Shiloh Drive, near ZooMontana. I stopped to grab a couple of quick pictures last week, pondering what the development might be. "It's probably another shopping...
Great Falls Public School District welcomes new superintendent
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The Great Falls Public School District (GFPS) has officially welcomed their new superintendent, Heather Hoyer. We had the opportunity to sit down with Hoyer to learn more about her excitement and goals for the district; she says this transition from executive director of student achievement to superintendent with GFPS has been rather seamless due to her deep familiarity with the district.
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