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Avoiding risk: Keeping kids safe in bear country
SALT LAKE CITY — There has been a rash of recent incidents involving bears and people. Utah experienced a microburst of conflicts this summer, with three incidents straddling the closing days of July and the onset of August. Then, last week, while camping at Perry's RV just south of...
60th annual fiddlers contest kicks off in Bozeman
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The annual Montana State Old Time Fiddlers Contest kicks off at the Gallatin County fairgrounds on Friday at 6 p.m. In its 60th year, the weekend-long contest will feature contestants of all ages playing a variety of styles including old time, progressive Texas, swing and bluegrass.
Professional rodeo to delight Butte crowds this weekend
BUTTE, Mont. — The first PRCA and WPRA sanctioned rodeo for the Mining City in 13 years is getting started. The Butte Vigilante Rodeo runs from now through Sunday at Harrington Arena on the south side of town, with around 200 competitors from across the nation competing in a variety of events. Events include barrel racing, bareback, calf roping, saddle bronc, and steer wrestling.
Missoula Woman Swallows Meth While in the Back of a Patrol Car
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 18, 2024, at approximately 9:30 AM, Missoula Police Department Officers were dispatched to the Poverello Center in response to a report of a person to be removed. Dispatch informed the officer that the reporting party, a staff member, stated that Amy Hout had thrown a knife at him. The staff member also reported that Hout had been previously trespassed from the property multiple times.
Big Sky Memorial Ride brings endurance equine event to Lincoln County
There are few things as satisfying as enjoying a trail ride with a trusted horse in the wilds of northwest Montana.Trail riders from several states and Canada competed in the sport of endurance horse riding in south Lincoln County a few weeks ago.The Big Sky Memorial Ride was held Saturday, Aug. 10, in the Jackson Creek area north of Libby.The sport got its start in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains half a century ago when a man with an Arabian horse challenged his friends to go up and over the range in a 100-mile race.But these rides are about endurance, not...
East Missoula subdivision poised for final consideration
(Missoula Current) Without a recommendation, members of the Missoula City Council this week sent a proposed East Missoula subdivision to a final hearing on Monday, where the project will either be approved or denied. Members of the council’s Land Use and Planning Committee took an opportunity on Wednesday to quiz...
Billings Public Schools adopt cellphone restrictions to improve student focus and learning
BILLINGS, Mont. – A new policy to limit cellphone use in Billings Public Schools aims to enhance student engagement and participation in class. According to the American Psychological Association, teens spend an average of five hours a day on social media. Most of this is accessed through their phones. In Montana, teachers have observed students focusing more on their screens than classroom lessons.
Mission Valley Power and DHRD Launch Workforce Pilot Project
PABLO — A new one-year training program was established to guide participants into roles as Groundmen or Electrical Instrument Mechanics (EIM) within the power utility industry. The Mission Valley Power (MVP) and Department of Human Resource Development (DHRD) Workforce Pilot Project includes seven individuals. “These guys are the lifeblood...
Bobcats excited for national television opportunity
BOZEMAN, Mont. – College football season is here, and Saturday is a big day for Montana State fans. The Bobcats will open their season with a Week Zero game on the road against New Mexico. Despite playing an FBS team, the Bobcats are favored to win by double digits.
Billings Clinic Foundation president Jim Duncan to retire after 30 year tenure
BILLINGS, Mont. – The Billings Clinic Foundation will be saying goodbye to one of their leaders next summer. For the last 30 years, Jim Duncan served as president of the foundation. During his tenure, the foundation says Duncan has increased funding to the hospital. This has helped establish programs, add new buildings, and develop departments like the Cancer and Cardiac Center, as well as the Inpatient Pediatric Unit.
After Boise State commitment, Kalispell Glacier QB Jackson Presley has big goals for 2024 season
KALISPELL — Jackson Presley is entering his junior year at Kalispell Glacier. After a deep state playoff run in his sophomore season last fall, he has established himself as one of the must-watch quarterbacks in Class AA. His early success in high school football is already drawing attention at...
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