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Montana State's Daniel Hardy makes Chicago Bears roster, four ex-Bobcats waived by NFL teams
BOZEMAN — Former Montana State football player Daniel Hardy will open the 2024 NFL season on a 53-man roster, while four of his former MSU teammates have been waived. Hardy is one of 10 defensive linemen on the Chicago Bears' season-opening roster, the team announced Tuesday. The San Francisco 49ers waived former MSU offensive lineman Lewis Kidd on Monday, while ex-Bobcats wide receiver Lance McCutcheon was waived by the New York Jets and ex-MSU defensive back Ty Okada was waived by the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday. Former MSU quarterback Casey Bauman was waived by the Los Angeles Chargers earlier this month.
St. Peter’s agrees to pay $10.8 million to settle federal investigation
HELENA — The U.S. Department of Justice and St. Peter’s Health have reached a $10.8 million settlement over charges that the hospital submitted false claims to federal health programs related to the care provided by its former doctor. Thomas Weiner, an oncologist who worked at St. Peter’s Cancer...
Montana Makes List For Worst In The U.S.
Every day I see something absurd happening while driving. Someone actually said to me one day, "I have just never seen anything like this". What were they referring to? Our driving, if you can call it that. The other day I was pulling into a local business and a guy...
Car Full Of Drugs, Including Shrooms, Stopped In Montana
Hearing about a traffic stop in Montana really isn't that big of a shocker, especially since we have so many people carelessly driving throughout the state daily. It's always interesting to hear about what, if anything, was discovered during the stop. A man recently made headlines with what officers found in his vehicle.
Montana HS State Champion Crystal Benjamin headed to University of Northern Iowa (2024)
At the 2024 Montana HS State Championships, Benjamin was the 200 IM Champion, swimming a 2:09.21, a new personal best time. Current photo via Crystal Benjamin. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
St. Peter’s settles with Montana’s U.S. Attorney for false billing violations; Dr. Weiner sued
Montana’s U.S. Attorney and St. Peter’s Health in Helena announced Tuesday a $10.8 million settlement agreement over the hospital’s self-reported False Claims Act violations in which it falsely billed several federal medical care programs on behalf of physician and oncologist Tom Weiner, who also faces a federal civil lawsuit alleging he over-billed the government and […]
Efforts to modernize the Columbia River Treaty provide an opportunity to right the wrongs of the past
The Columbia River Treaty is a landmark water-management agreement, ratified in 1964, by the United States and Canada which aimed to co-ordinate water management within the Columbia River Basin, particularly through the construction of four large dams in the headwaters. Three treaty dams were built in B.C. with an additional dam located in Montana. Last month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden announced an “Agreement in Principle” for the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty. The agreement is the culmination of six years of negotiation and countless environmental studies of the rivers and reservoirs of the region. The negotiations...
47th annual high school house groundbreaking happening in September
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The community is invited to the 47th annual high school house ground breaking happening on September 11, 2024. The high school house is the result of a partnership between Great Falls Public Schools (GFPS), the city of Great Falls, and NeighborWorks Great Falls. The high school...
Great Falls police emphasize road safety as students return to school
GREAT FALLS, Mont. – As students return to classrooms, road safety becomes paramount in Great Falls. With the renewed business of school zones and buses, it is important to follow vital safety tips to ensure a smooth and safe start to the school year. Katie Cunningham, School Resource Officer...
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