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Man suspected of pointing gun at two teen girls at Cascade rodeo on loose
CASCADE, Mont. - A man is said to have pointed a gun at two teenaged girls in the parking lot at the rodeo in Cascade on Saturday, August 10, the Cascade County Sheriff's Office said. The suspect is unknown at the time but is believed to be about 25 to...
Cornhole tournament raises funds for Laurel Police Protective Association
Thomson park was full of high-spirited cornhole competitors on August 10. The first-annual event was sponsored by the Laurel Police Protective Association (LPPA), a 501©(3) non-profit organization. The tournament was part of their fundraising efforts to provide law enforcement professionals with a variety of benefits including life insurance, training, legal defense, and other advocacy. The tournament consisted of two divisions, competitive leagues and backyard throwers each had their own competition areas set up, complete with custom cornhole boards designed by B. James Design and Woodwork. Corporate sponsors for the competition gained an added bonus for their generosity after the tournament, when they were allowed to keep beautifully designed competition boards.
Great Fish Community Challenge launches with extra grants
Community members and people representing the 80 nonprofits participating in the 10th annual Great Fish Community Challenge gathered at Three Rivers Bank in Whitefish last Thursday to celebrate the launch of the Great Fish Community Challenge, a five-week giving campaign. At the party, donors who gave $100 or more to a single nonprofit were entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of eleven $1,000 grants for that organization. These $1,000 grants are separate from match awards to be given by the Whitefish Community Foundation at the end of the Challenge. The following donors and nonprofits were winners of the...
Missoula Co. begins impact fees for new development
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula County started rolling out impact fees for new development. Aug. 1 marked the beginning of impact fees in the county, with the new costs meant to quell a different expense -- rising property taxes. “The impetus behind impact fees is a desire to arrest or...
A housing development near Frenchtown to build over 400 new residences
Missoula County Commissioners have approved a major subdivision near Frenchtown that is projected to bring over 400 housing units to the area over the next two decades. Developer Matt Mellott told Missoula Commissioners last week the Grass Valley Gardens subdivision is designed to provide a wide range of housing options; from studio apartments to four-bedroom homes.
Stevensville raises utility rates amid controversy
The Stevensville Town Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, August 6 to discuss the controversial topic of raising town water and sewer rates. The meeting was attended by nearly 50 individuals, which is unusual for any Stevensville council meeting. During that meeting, the council would vote to accept the rates as they appeared in front of the council that afternoon. However, some council members are taking issue with the vote, not on the grounds that the increases are not needed, but with the procedure that was followed prior to the vote.
UM science endowment named for Stevensville donors
The University of Montana announces the completion of a successful $5 million fundraising campaign to endow a chair in fisheries science for its renowned wildlife biology program. The Siebel-Lewis Endowed Chair in Fisheries Science will bolster and expand the aquatic focus of the wildlife biology program, furthering its mission to...
MSU Community Cat Walk scheduled for Friday in downtown Bozeman
In a welcome celebration to Montana State University students ahead of the first day of classes on Aug. 21, MSU will hold its annual Community Cat Walk. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, MSU’s President Waded Cruzado, Spirit of the West Marching Band, Spirit Squad and representatives will parade down Main Street.
AI-powered camera on Lone Mountain detects wildfire, supports quick response
Big Sky Fire Department extinguishes small blaze near Moonlight Basin. A lightning strike was the likely cause of a small fire on Monday evening, Aug. 12, just west of the Moonlight Basin golf course in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A tree was torched, or fully aflame, according to Big Sky...
Missoula's 2025 budget changes could affect new urban camping ordinance
MISSOULA, MT — The city of Missoula's 2025 budget is looking a bit different. Key resources like American Rescue Plan Act funding are no more, but new requests are coming online, including for the city’s new urban camping ordinance. We wanted to know what that means for how...
Former Butte nurse admits health care fraud
A 40-year-old former nurse practitioner in Butte pleaded guilty to prescribing controlled substances despite having a suspended license. The defendant, Tristan Ashley Svejkovsky, also admitted to falsely billing an insurance company approximately $61 million for vitamin B-12 injections in which she received nearly $600,000 for the false claims, according to information from the office of U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich. Svejkovsky appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto on Aug....
Cloud Peak Lanes in Sheridan Adds New Arcade
Cloud Peak Lanes, has recently completed a major remodel that introduces a brand-new arcade to the venue. The renovation was aimed at offering more entertainment options for the local community. To make room for the arcade, a few bowling lanes were removed, transforming the space into an exciting area filled...
Wyoming Indian schools, administration building on temporary lockdown
UPDATE – As of 1:50 PM the schools have resumed regular scheduling, according to an update on the Chiefs Facebook page. The post states that all students and staff are safe. (Ethete, WY) – Wyoming Indian Schools and the FCSD #14 district office are currently (as of 1:10 PM) on a precautionary lockdown, according to a post shared on the Chief’s Nation Facebook page, due to a “reported disturbance at the Ethete Store.”
Five Sheridan Jets Players Help The East Beat The West In 2024 WY Legion Baseball A-League All-Star Game
Five players from the Sheridan Jets played in the A-League All-Star Game this past weekend at Green River. Dom Destefano’s grand slam in the 13th inning made the difference as the East defeated the West 19-17. He was named the MVP for the game. Other Jets that participated included...
AARP Wyoming Veteran’s Golf Tournament returns to Sheridan
AARP Wyoming State President Stella Montano and Executive board member Clearance Montano stopped by Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to announce the return of the AARP Wyoming Veteran’s Golf Tournament. Founded in 2019, this unique golf tournament paired golfers from the Sheridan community with veterans from all over the...
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