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MHS Offers Free State Capitol Tours
The Montana Historical Society (MTHS) is now offering free tours daily that explore the art, architecture, and history of Montana’s Capitol. “We’ve been delighted by the interest in our Capitol tours so far this summer and are excited to increase the times and days they’ll be offered,” said Darby Bramble, museum education officer at MTHS. “Since the beginning of June, we’ve seen more than 600 people participate in our guided tours.”
Montana Creates Emergency ‘Drive-Thru’ Blood Pickup Service for Rural Ambulances
This story was originally published by KFF Health News. Crystal Hiwalker wonders if her heart and lungs would have kept working if the ambulance crew had been able to give her a transfusion as the blood drained from her body during a stormy, 100-mile ride. Because of the 2019 snowstorm,...
Can you spot the bear? Yellowstone guide issues challenge
A Montana-based guide who leads hiking expeditions in Yellowstone National Park on Friday tweeted a landscape image and asked followers if they could spot the black bear. “I’ve been told my more recent ‘Find the Animal Friday’ posts have been way too easy,” Douglas Scott declared. “This one is a little more challenging.” Can you spot the black bear? Photo: Douglas Scott Scott, who runs The Outdoor Society, granted ForTheWin Outdoors permission to use the image and supplied a second image that we’ve posted below to serve as a hint for those who might struggle initially to spot the bear (as I did.) Can...
Viking deep-fried meatball will not appear at Montana State Fair this year
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The Sons of Norway Lodsen Lodge in Great Falls announced Monday their famous Viking booth at the Montana State Fair will not be in operation this summer due to new safety regulations for deep fryers. The Viking booth is a staple of Montana fair season, known...
Montana Veterans Needed for Fascinating UM Brain Injury Research
Some very interesting research is being done at The University of Montana when it comes to traumatic brain injury (TBI). The research will be particularly helpful for veterans, but in reality will assist anyone impacted by TBI. Several years ago I attended a veterans conference in Billings featuring the Neural...
Dillon Tribune earns 24 awards at 139th Montana Newspaper Association convention
Kalispell, Montana — The Montana Newspaper Association announced the winners of the 2024 Better Newspaper Contest and honored four leaders in the industry during its 139th annual convention at Kalispell on Saturday night. The contest recognizes the best Montana journalism from 2023. This year’s contest was judged by the...
MSU to host groundbreaking ceremony for new indoor athletic complex
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University announced it will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony for its new indoor athletic complex. The facility is fully funded by donors and includes a 100-yard field, a 300-meter track, a meeting room and restrooms. It will be located south of Bobcat Stadium and west of the Bobcat Track and Field Complex along South 11th Avenue.
Missoula Co. approves purchase to move sheriff's office to Mullan Rd.
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula County Sheriff’s office is planning a big move. Next year, around 40 staff members will relocate to a building closer to the Missoula County Detention Facility off West Broadway. County commissioners approved the purchase of 2415 Mullan Road Tuesday. Federal funding will cover...
Billings Flying Service Wins First-Ever Type 1 Exclusive Use Contract with Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
BILLINGS, MONTANA (July 2, 2024): Montana-based Billings Flying Service (BFS) is pleased to announce it won Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s first exclusive use type 1 helicopter firefighting contract. BFS is providing a tanked CH-47 Chinook helicopter with high-volume precision water drop capability for the summer fire season contract, which started July 1. The aircraft will be based in Montana, however, could be mobilized to surrounding states under a cooperative agreement in place between the US Forest Service and State of Montana.
Lawson Rises To Top Role For Townsquare in Bozeman
It’s a small city in Southern Montana along Interstate 90 where Townsquare Media operates five radio brands at radio stations that are part of the company’s foundation. Now, it has promoted its Director of Sales to Market President. Leading the Bozeman, Mont., station group for the company is...
Missoula schools combat student absenteeism post-pandemic
MISSOULA, Mont. — Student absenteeism has been a problem in schools across the country since the COVID-19 pandemic, and those in Missoula County have not been immune to this troubling trend. The pattern of kids missing class has gained the attention of school officials like Barbara Frank. “After the...
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