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Billings business startup competition returns with $50K prize
BILLINGS, Mont. – After several years, the Billings business startup competition—Battle of the Plans—has returned to the Magic City. Thursday at the Art House and Cinema, twelve businesses went head-to-head to pitch their dreams in front of a panel of judges. They are competing for a $50,000 prize, awarded to two winners: one for a brand-new business and another for an existing establishment.
'I think the run game means everything': A position group preview on the Montana State running backs
BOZEMAN — The past two seasons, Montana State finished second in the FCS with its rushing offense. The Bobcats averaged 291 yards per game and 7.3 yards per attempt in 2023. They hope to bring that dominance into this year once again. "I think the run game means everything,"...
Beautification Committee names Polson-in-Bloom winners
Four dedicated gardeners – Mary Jensen, Jane Larson, Agnes Rinehart and Becky Ashcraft – searched the Polson area July 20 to find the community’s most beautiful gardens. Here’s what the members of the Polson Beautification Committee of the Greater Polson Foundation found:• Businesses: They selected Oak’s Korean Kitchen at 50486 U.S. Hwy. 93. Previous winners have been Delaney’s Landscape Center, Cotter Law Office, South Shore Nursery, Glacier Bank, Richwine’s Burgerville, Whitefish Credit Union and Alpine Design.• Private Residences: Charles Bertsch at 35679 Memory Lane won first place and Karen Huffine at 308 Fifth Ave. E. took second place.The committee created...
The University of Montana breaks ground on new dorm
The University of Montana broke ground this week on construction of its newest student residence hall; the first on the Missoula campus since 1994. University of Montana executives, housing officials and students gathered August 13th to celebrate the groundbreaking of the school’s tenth residence hall. The new 174-thousand square...
Altercation in Missoula: Police Struggle With Non-Compliant Male
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 9, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers were dispatched to a male vs. female disturbance near the Albertson’s on Oxford Street. A 911 caller stated a male had “beat up” a female. According to court documents, the female involved in this altercation was never located for a statement.
Missoula DUI Investigation Leads to Unexpected Drug Discovery
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 10, 2024, Missoula Police Department officers were conducting a DUI investigation. Due to the way the DUI vehicle was parked, three vehicles pulled up behind it on Front Street and were not able to continue westbound onto Broadway. They were told to turn around. The first vehicle in the line-up successfully completed a U-turn and left the area. The second vehicle, driven by 34-year-old Jerome McNeill, backed into a vehicle behind him causing an accident.
Lower assessed property values in Bozeman drive decrease in Gallatin Co. mill levy
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Despite being home to fast-growing cities like Bozeman, Gallatin County received an unwelcome surprise when they found out that assessed property values fell from last year’s levels. “Some districts across the county saw decreases this year, which is not something we’ve seen in a while,”...
Your Kids Can Drive the Big Rigs Saturday to Help Missoula Food Bank
"Construction is badass! But when you work in it day-in-and-day-out, it is easy to forget." So says the team at Jackson Contractor Group of Missoula, who will once again donate their time and training expertise to help support the Missoula Food Bank and get the youngest of recruits all fired up for a career in the construction biz!
Laurel Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting ceremony at Mead Lumber
On August 15, members of the Laurel Chamber of Commerce and employees of Mead Lumber gathered at the business for a ribbon cutting ceremony. The occasion marks the local business' official induction into the Laurel business community. The ribbon cutting was largely ceremonial in nature, since Mead Lumber has been a chamber member since taking over ownership of the location in 2007.
Another 30 Pound Chinook caught at Fort Peck
Scott Collinsworth from Fort Peck Marina Guide Service was stunned, saying, “I’ve never seen anything like it—it barely fit in the net!” That’s how he summed up the massive chinook Kathy Foust from Nebraska reeled in on Wednesday. This monster fish measured 43 inches in...
Museum of the Rockies excavates hadrosaur fossil from Makoshika trail
MILES CITY – The good news is that a very popular dinosaur fossil that was a fixture alongside one of Makoshika State Park’s hiking trails has not been stolen, vandalized or damaged; rather, it has been excavated by Museum of the Rockies. It’s a bit of a shock...
Oregon father and two 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.
Missoula residents voice concerns after camping ordinance takes effect
MISSOULA, Mont. — NBC Montana is hearing some concerns from viewers after a new urban camping ordinance took effect in Missoula. The city released a map showing where sheltering in parks is and is not allowed. Neighbors tell us they are upset about city parks being opened for camping.
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