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Wethersfield native missing in Montana
Grant Marcuccio, a Wethersfield native, went hiking in Glacier National Park in Montana and is missing. The 32-year-old who now lives in Whitefish, Montana has been missing since Sunday evening, according to the National Park Service. Rangers were alerted on Sunday night that he was missing after he did not...
Missoula Crime Report: Exposing a Child to Fentanyl
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 17 new felony complaints this week, which is the same as last week and right around the weekly average. According to County Attorney Matt Jennings, eight were crimes of violence against persons. “The silver lining this week is...
Glendive Recreation Center closed following employee resignations
During Tuesday night’s Glendive City Council meeting, Mayor Deb Dion proposed changes to hours, program structures and fees to address the Glendive Recreation Department’s financial challenges; however, the resignation of both of the department’s employees prompted the city to announce the indefinite closure of the recreation center Wednesday as officials work to regroup.
UW Extension to host Wyoming Bee College conference at Casper College
CASPER, Wyo. — People interested in bees or beekeeping are invited to attend the 2024 Wyoming Bee College, scheduled for Sept. 13-14 at Casper College. The conference, organized by the University of Wyoming Extension, will take place at the Casper College Student Union, 1910 Lisco Drive. The Wyoming Bee...
Midas and Napa Donate to Sheridan Community
As a part of the Midas Corporation’s 68th anniversary, Midas of Sheridan recently teamed up with another local company, Napa Auto Parts, to help make sure that four area residents now have reliable transportation. The Sheridan and Johnson County residents in need of car repairs were encouraged to enter...
Billings Public Library offers free Memory Lab to digitize old media
The Billings Public Library has launched a new program called the Memory Lab, helping locals digitize their old tapes, records, and photo albums. The Memory Lab aims to assist community members in preserving precious memories by converting physical media into digital formats.
Gianforte housing task force suggests limiting urban parking requirements
HELENA — Among nearly two dozen suggestions included in a report released this week by Gov. Greg Gianforte’s housing task force is a proposal that, if adopted by next year’s Legislature, could prevent Montana’s four largest cities from requiring that parking spaces be included with new multifamily housing developments.
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.
Missoula Man Found Unconscious in Car With Drugs at Rose Park
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 18, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers responded to Rose Park for a report that a male was passed out behind the wheel of a running vehicle. There was an unsheathed knife within his reach. Officers were able to wake the male and identified him as 31-year-old Ivan Bobko. Bobko was dazed but advised he was diabetic and was having issues.
Drone video of Virginia City, Nevada City and southwest Montana
VIRGINIA CITY, Mont. — The NBC Montana Sky Team took to the skies high above Virginia City, Nevada City and southwest Montana. Watch all of our drone videos here: https://nbcmontana.com/news/sky-team.
Exotic Plants are Hot. Plant-a-palooza is Coming to Billings
Fans of house plants won't want to miss the Magic City's first ever Plant-a-palooza, September 7th and 8th at Brass Velvet Trading Co., a charming new boutique in Billings. The two-day event is expected to draw hundreds of indoor foliage fans for a fun weekend of plant swapping, sharing, selling, and more.
Bring a big appetite for a “Taste of History”
Yellowstone County Museum is preparing for a party to celebrate the days gone by with music, food and good friends. This fundraising gala event is set to take place at the Edwards Jet Center at 1691 Aviation Place – Friday, September 20 from 5:30pm-8pm. Different sponsorship levels are still...
National Tour Back in Montana for Harvey Ostermiller Memorial at Big Sky
SHEPHERD, MT (August 21, 2024) – For the first time in three years, the American Sprint Car Series National Tour is back in Montana this weekend. Big Sky Speedway, near Billings, will play host to the Harvey Ostermiller Memorial on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24, featuring a $12,012-to-win/$612-to-start finale on Saturday. It’s the biggest paying Sprint Car event in the track’s history and second-largest Feature purse of the National Tour season behind the 360 Knoxville Nationals.
Montanans for Election Reform’s constitutional initiatives will be on November ballot
Montanans for Election Reform announced its efforts to create an “open primary” and provide for “majority vote” outcomes in certain races both will be on the November ballot. This week, Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen certified Constitutional Initiatives 126 and 127. “We’re grateful to make it through the final step of the certification process […]
Search Underway Missing Climber at Montana's Glacier National Park
COLUMBIA FALLS, MT - A search is underway for a climber who has been missing in Montana's Glacier National Park since Sunday evening. Grant Marcuccio, a 32-year-old from Whitefish, Montana, separated from his party while hiking from Heavens Peak to McPartland Peak, according to the National Park Service. Marcuccio was...
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