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Let’s Have A Ball! Tickets Available For Unique Montana Event
An event is coming up that you don't want to miss out on. It's fun and a bit odd, but it's one of those events you can brag to your friends about. Laugh about and most likely have to explain exactly what it is every time you talk about it.
Grillmasters unite for annual BBQ showcase
As Treasure State residents continue to enjoy the spoils of grilling season, aficionados of the craft will once again come together for a celebration of all things barbecue with the 2024 return of the Montana Pitmaster Classic. The official State BBQ Championship returns to Bozeman’s Kenyon Noble Lumber & Hardware Friday and Saturday, August 23rd and 24th.
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 […]
Great Things in Great Falls wrap up the summer with festivals, classic cars, sports and more
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Great Falls is buzzing with Great Things as summer wraps up and fall approaches. Arts Fest Montana offers a self-guided tour to enjoy over 50 vibrant murals downtown - or join the Little Shell Powwow for cultural dances and music. Don’t miss end-of-summer sports events like the Great Falls Voyagers’ last home game, Electric City Speedway’s triple header, and the Great Falls Americans hockey team’s season kickoff! And enjoy a day out at a classic car show at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, the C.M. Russell Museum's Cowboy Music and Storytelling Festival, and the Great Falls History Museum’s grand reopening.
Missoula artist's painting to be installed in Missoula Co. Courthouse
MISSOULA, Mont. — Two paintings that were previously separated, created by Missoula artist Edgar S. Paxson will be reunited and installed in the Missoula County Courthouse. Paxson's paintings the "Head of Horseshoe Lake, Cascade County, MT" and "Scene on the Missouri: Six Miles Below Cascade, MT" were bought by Jennie Lyng Kitt in the 1950's.
NorthWestern Energy, Talen to Supreme Court: New EPA rules ‘put an untenable burden on Colstrip’
Two energy companies seeking the continued operation of a coal-fired power plant in Colstrip are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block a federal emissions standard from taking effect. Talen Montana and NorthWestern Energy this week requested that the Supreme Court halt a rule the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency adopted...
Columbia Falls School District receives approval for free meal program
COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. — Back-to-school shopping can mean new clothes, school supplies, and even food. All of these items together can be pretty expensive. Columbia Falls School District received approval for the 2024-2025 school year for the Community Eligibility Provision program. With the approval of the program, all students...
Belgrade schools face staffing crunch; 38 roles open as school starts Tuesday
The Belgrade School District is still looking to fill 38 positions just days before school starts. From custodians to paraprofessionals, these roles are crucial for keeping schools running efficiently. If you're looking for work with flexible hours, consider applying and supporting your community.
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