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Tribal nations, Urban Indian Health Organizations, to receive $6.5M for behavioral health support
Tribal nations and Urban Indian Health Organizations will receive $6.5 million in one-time grants for behavioral health services in Native American communities, the Governor’s Office announced Wednesday. The Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission recommended the investment, the latest allocation of $300 million in funding to support behavioral health and developmental disabilities systems in […] The post Tribal nations, Urban Indian Health Organizations, to receive $6.5M for behavioral health support appeared first on Daily Montanan.
LATEST: Estimated Costs to Fight Montana’s Biggest Wildfires Summer 2024
With a mild beginning to summer in Western Montana, multiple fires across the state have signaled that the state is now in "fire season." The Lolo National Forest Service announced on July 16 that they would be increasing the fire danger to extreme for forest lands, but they also share another statistic.
'Juliana will not be forgotten': Idaho-based pilot dies in crash fighting Montana wildfire
A pilot working for an Idaho-based company died in a crash last week while fighting a wildfire in Montana. Juliana Turchetti, 45, was a pilot for Dauntless Air, a company contracting with the Idaho Department of Lands and on loan to the U.S. Forest Service. “The department and the wildland fire community was dealt a heavy blow last Wednesday,” Idaho Department of Lands Director Dustin Miller said Tuesday at a...
Will it Really be This Scorching Hot in Montana?
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Although a change may be coming next week, Western Montana's forecast looks like we could be heading for the hottest weekend so far this summer, with most locations seeing triple-digit temperatures. Some of those readings will come close to record temperatures but aren't forecast to...
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.
Montana judge tells Secretary of State not to change rules midstream for counting signatures
The Montana Secretary of State can’t automatically reject signatures of “inactive” voters who signed petitions to place Constitutional initiatives on the ballot, a Lewis and Clark County District Court judge ruled Tuesday, as he granted a temporary restraining order. One initiative would make it a constitutional right in Montana to make one’s own decisions about […] The post Montana judge tells Secretary of State not to change rules midstream for counting signatures appeared first on Daily Montanan.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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