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Montana doubles number of inmates at Arizona private prison
The Montana Department of Corrections has doubled the number of Montana inmates living at a CoreCivic correctional facility in Arizona this month, entering into a new contract with the company that will keep Montana prisoners at the facility at least through July 2026. According to Department of Corrections Director Brian Gootkin, the state still needs […]
‘Cats gunning to become latest Big Sky team to knock off Mountain West foe
BOZEMAN, Montana — The ever-changing landscape of college football continues to evolve and perhaps the most consistent factor is the unpredictability of it all. It’s murky out West in particular, especially with the dissolution of the Pac 12. What will become of Oregon State and Washington State? How will Oregon and Washington and USC fair in the Big Ten?
Bobcats excited for national television opportunity
BOZEMAN, Mont. – College football season is here, and Saturday is a big day for Montana State fans. The Bobcats will open their season with a Week Zero game on the road against New Mexico. Despite playing an FBS team, the Bobcats are favored to win by double digits.
Professional rodeo to delight Butte crowds this weekend
BUTTE, Mont. — The first PRCA and WPRA sanctioned rodeo for the Mining City in 13 years is getting started. The Butte Vigilante Rodeo runs from now through Sunday at Harrington Arena on the south side of town, with around 200 competitors from across the nation competing in a variety of events. Events include barrel racing, bareback, calf roping, saddle bronc, and steer wrestling.
Avoiding risk: Keeping kids safe in bear country
SALT LAKE CITY — There has been a rash of recent incidents involving bears and people. Utah experienced a microburst of conflicts this summer, with three incidents straddling the closing days of July and the onset of August. Then, last week, while camping at Perry's RV just south of...
Missoula Woman Swallows Meth While in the Back of a Patrol Car
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 18, 2024, at approximately 9:30 AM, Missoula Police Department Officers were dispatched to the Poverello Center in response to a report of a person to be removed. Dispatch informed the officer that the reporting party, a staff member, stated that Amy Hout had thrown a knife at him. The staff member also reported that Hout had been previously trespassed from the property multiple times.
Billings Public Schools adopt cellphone restrictions to improve student focus and learning
BILLINGS, Mont. – A new policy to limit cellphone use in Billings Public Schools aims to enhance student engagement and participation in class. According to the American Psychological Association, teens spend an average of five hours a day on social media. Most of this is accessed through their phones. In Montana, teachers have observed students focusing more on their screens than classroom lessons.
Mission Valley Power and DHRD Launch Workforce Pilot Project
PABLO — A new one-year training program was established to guide participants into roles as Groundmen or Electrical Instrument Mechanics (EIM) within the power utility industry. The Mission Valley Power (MVP) and Department of Human Resource Development (DHRD) Workforce Pilot Project includes seven individuals. “These guys are the lifeblood...
After Boise State commitment, Kalispell Glacier QB Jackson Presley has big goals for 2024 season
KALISPELL — Jackson Presley is entering his junior year at Kalispell Glacier. After a deep state playoff run in his sophomore season last fall, he has established himself as one of the must-watch quarterbacks in Class AA. His early success in high school football is already drawing attention at...
Ebb and flow in Big Sky: Gallatin River Gallery closes after 25 years as a thriving community business
Julie Gustafson opened the Gallatin River Gallery in Big Sky in 1999. Her first reception was on the winter solstice; only a few people came. But an interesting woman named Buzzy Vick attended that night, a cowboy poet, and she and Gustafson connected over their love for the West. It was then Gustafson knew this was what she was meant to do.
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