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Voters in Montana to decide on two electoral system ballot measures in Nov. 2024
The Montana Secretary of State’s office certified two initiatives, Initiative CI-126 and Initiative CI-127, for the November ballot on Aug. 22. The two initiatives will appear on the ballot along with Initiative CI-128, which would create a state constitutional right to abortion. Montanans for Election Reform submitted signatures for...
Most workers make about the same as before the pandemic — except in these states
The typical U.S. worker’s pay is about the same as it was in late 2019, after accounting for inflation. But workers in some states have seen sharply higher earnings, especially in scenic areas that are appealing to remote workers and have labor shortages. In Montana, for example, average pay has increased 28.3% since before the […]
Montana Ranks Among States with Highest Pizza Prices in America
Inflation is starting to show its ugly face. As prices of everyday items continue to rise, we are beginning to take notice of our wallets. For wide-open places like Montana, shipping of goods can make prices more expensive. Granted we are not as remote as Alaska or Hawaii, but there is a lot of ground to cover to deliver goods around Montana. We were making things more expensive.
Belgrade SROs prepare for upcoming school year
BELGRADE, Mont. — Belgrade’s School Resource Officers are trying to figure out where to place staff to help increase patrols. The Belgrade School District has five schools and last year there were only two school resource officers. Belgrade Middle School and high school are the busiest schools so,...
Pearl Jam Launch New ‘Dark Matter’ Tour Leg – Setlist + Video
Pearl Jam launched a new leg of their Dark Matter world tour in Montana Thursday night, dedicating the show to two fans who’d left the hospital to be there. Included in the 26-song show was the return of John Lennon’s “Gimme Some Truth,” which they hadn’t played since 2006, and the debut of a Beatles track, “Her Majesty,” performed by frontman Eddie Vedder solo.
Montana ranked fourth most gun-friendly state, governor says
Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Friday that Montana is ranked the fourth most gun-friendly state in the nation. “As Montanans, we’re proud of our Second Amendment-protected right to keep and bear arms and know we have a responsibility to preserve it,” Republican Gov. Gianforte said in a statement. “We’ll continue to keep Montana a sanctuary for […]
Montana Has One of the Highest Resignation Rates in the Country
It doesn't matter which way you look at the data, Montanans appear to be leaving jobs for one reason or another. It used to be that people would say that a person stayed at a job on average for seven years. That's not too far off from an Employee Tenure report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 indicating that "wage and salary workers in the public sector had a median tenure of 6.8 years."
A ‘Running Start’ on College
Editor’s Note: This story is part of an ongoing series about efforts to expand higher education access for rural and Indigenous students in Montana. This series was produced with support from the Education Writers Association Reporting Fellowship program. On the last day of the school year at Lincoln County...
Busse beats Gianforte on latest fundraising haul
Money talks, as the old saying goes, and right now it may be telling the story that Republicans are more vulnerable than previously thought, according to fundraising reports and a political scientist. On Wednesday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse, who is challenging Republican incumbent Greg Gianforte, announced its campaign had raised more money during the […]
Actor With Montana Roots Embraces Fame To Help Others
The popularity of the show Yellowstone has turned into big business for not only Montana but the stars of the series. As the original Yellowstone gets ready to enter the second part of its final season, there's no denying its impact on the state of Montana. According to a report from the University of Montana from 2023, the show is responsible for over 2 million visitors and over 700 million dollars in extra revenue.
Dangerous Montana Pursuit: Reckless Driver Arrested After High-Speed Chase
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 18, 2024, a Montana Highway Patrol Trooper observed a blue Honda Accord driving west on Pulp-Mill Road with no front bumper or front license plate. As the vehicle turned west onto Mullan, the trooper decided to initiate a traffic stop. As the trooper was approaching the suspect vehicle, it immediately sped up.
Here’s How Montana Can Be Better For Veterans
Montana has its share of Veterans. Many Montanans have worn a uniform and helped to defend our country. I have family members who have served in the military and some family members who continue to proudly serve our country. When men and women have completed their service to our country,...
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