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MSU Extension to Hold Community Development Meeting for Rural Leaders
BOZEMAN — Rural volunteer leaders from communities across Montana are invited to participate in a community development gathering set for Sept. 17-18 in Miles City. The event, called “The Road Show,” will bring experts in rural resources to facilitate connections and knowledge sharing with Montana’s small-town leaders. It also features speakers from rural communities who will share successes, opportunities and resources available from regional and state agencies and nonprofits. The Reimagining Rural program, an initiative from Montana State University Extension, and the Montana Department of Commerce’s Montana Main Street Program are co-hosting the event.
Fish kills reported in Clark Fork River reservoirs
(Missoula Current) The hot weather has taken its toll on the reservoirs of the lower Clark Fork River, where some fish have died as the result of low oxygen. On Tuesday, a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announcement said anglers had reported dead or dying fish in Thompson Falls, Noxon and Cabinet Gorge reservoirs. Biologists investigated and concluded that dissolved oxygen in the reservoirs had declined to levels where fish weren’t getting enough to survive, according to FWP.
Montana Should See Competitive High School Barbecuing
It may be because the world has been focused on the Summer Olympics this year, but there is something about a good competition that gets people fired up. Montana has 3 athletes representing us at this year's Olympic Games. Speaking of competition, Montana is expanding high school baseball in the...
Showers and thunderstorms tonight expected to dry up this evening and tomorrow
Isolated thunderstorms, heavy rain, and lightning expected across Montana & northern Wyoming this week. Areas like Red Lodge, Cody, Kalispell, and Havre may see some rain and thunderstorms into the evening. Weather is expected to improve tonight, but tomorrow could bring more showers in places like Missoula and Bozeman.
Montana Police Says 'Yellowstone' Increased Crime Rate
They always say TV and different sorts of media can prove to be a bad influence on people. Usually, I would figure people have some sense of discernment for themselves. Moreover, I wouldn't imagine that people could be so easily led to do something. However, the police in Montana suggest that the hit TV series Yellowstone is giving criminals some bright ideas.
Reno 911 & Happy Madison Star Announces Missoula Stand-Up Show
There is a good chance that each of us has a small collection of movies that we have watched over a hundred times. The movies that you can quote word for word. Out of my collection of favorites, I have a half dozen that involve a certain comedian. A person who is hilarious at just about anything he does. I'm talking about comedian Nick Swardson.
Monday mule meeting at Whitefish Credit Union
Sophie, Penny, Peaches, Saltese, Rufus and Judy, six mules who pack crews in and out of the Bob Marshall Wilderness, visited the Whitefish Credit Union for a lunchtime meet and greet Monday. Aside from being beautiful and friendly, the mules were there to help raise awareness of the 2024 Great Fish Community Challenge. DREAM Adaptive Recreation, Flathead Rivers Alliance, Two Bear Therapeutic Riding Center, Whitefish Legacy Partners and the Bob Marshall Foundation were also on hand to share information and encourage the community to lend support during the Challenge, which runs through Sept. 13. The Whitefish Credit Union supplied carrots to children and adults to share with the mules. Saltese sported a Decker pack saddle at the Meet the Mules event Monday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot) Judy waited patiently for carrots at the Meet the Mules event. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot) Micalah Janssen spent some time sharing carrots with Rufus at the Meet the Mules event. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot) A youngster enjoyed meeting Judy, the mule. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot) Judy gently takes a carrot at the Meet the Mules event. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Former Montana State star Xavier Bishop joins Bobcats men's basketball coaching staff
BOZEMAN — One of the most decorated players in Montana State men's basketball history is coming back to Bozeman. MSU head coach Matt Logie announced the addition of Xavier Bishop to the Bobcats' coaching staff on Wednesday. "I am thrilled to welcome Xavier Bishop home to Montana State as...
Oregon father and 2 passengers die in Montana plane crash on way to Donald Trump rally
An Oregon man and two unidentified passengers died in a plane crash in Montana last Thursday while flying to a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Bozeman. Donald Long Jr., 46, was piloting the plane around 4 p.m. when it crashed into Montana’s Crown Mountain, which is located roughly 20 miles west of Augusta, the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
‘White Cheddar’ is a Gouda Girl: Adopt Today at YVAS
With a name like White Cheddar, we can't help but be a little punny with today's Wet Nose Wednesday headline. Our featured dog this week is super sweet, calm, friendly, and ready to adopt now at Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter in Billings. White Cheddar is a 5-year-old Akbash Mix. We're...
Montana State Bobcat Hall of Fame basketball player Bill Salonen dies at age 90
GREAT FALLS — Bill Salonen, a Montana State basketball Hall of Famer and longtime Glasgow and Great Falls educator, died Tuesday night in Helena. He was 90. Salonen was born in Great Falls and his family ranched near Geyser before moving to Butte, where he worked as a swamper in the Anselmo Mine at age 18.
Man Threatens to Kill Montana Trooper During DUI Arrest
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 8:44 p.m. on August 11, 2024, Missoula County Dispatch received a call regarding a crashed vehicle on U.S. Highway 12. Missoula Rural Fire arrived on scene first and located a crashed, unoccupied 1994 Dodge Caravan in the ditch near mile marker 11. Montana Highway Patrol troopers responded. While en route, they received a report from dispatch that the driver of the crashed vehicle had gotten into a white Lincoln Navigator and left the area.
Great Falls police officer retires following 2023 shooting injury
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - A Great Falls police officer is retiring following an injury he sustained in a shooting on March 7, 2023. Senior Police Officer Tanner Lee was shot by a suspect fleeing from a traffic stop last year, according to GFPD. The police department said Lee was shot in the arm and chest, but thanks to his armor, was only injured in the arm.
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