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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...
New Mural Proposed Downtown for Fallen Great Falls Officer
Great Falls Citizens Do It Again Making a Dream a Reality. After just a couple of months of fundraising efforts across Great Falls, the Great Falls Police Department has announced that the Shane Chadwick Memorial Mural will be dedicated in September. (See full story below about Officer Chadwick and his...
City, Veolia hosting hazardous waste collection event
The city’s public works environmental division is again partnering with Veolia North America to host a household hazardous waste collection event Sept. 14. The event is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lot just south of the Great Falls Police Department at 112 1st St. S. Residents can...
Rock the vote: Progressive nonprofits, Pearl Jam unite in Missoula to encourage voter participation
In 70 days, Montanans will head to polls and submit mail-in ballots to decide key elections of local, regional and national officials, including the U.S. president. To improve voter turnout, American rock band Pearl Jam partnered with four Montana organizations to register and educate voters at its “Our Village” festival in Missoula. On Thursday, Aug. 22, Pearl Jam hosted the free public event on the green of the University of Montana’s Washington-Grizzly Stadium tailgate area.
Cryptosporidiosis outbreak tops 70 in Yellowstone County
Many swimming pools were already winding down in Yellowstone County this week as area school districts either begin school or prepare to start next week. That’s probably good news for public health officials who have reported an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, which is caused by the parasite cryptosporidium. As of Tuesday, RiverStone Health, which is the […]
Some Special, International Guests Visited Missoula Recently
There have been a lot of visitors in Missoula over the last week. This has largely been inspired by the three epic concerts scheduled at Washington Grizzly Stadium: Pearl Jam, Tyler Childers, and P!nk. After my cohost met several groups of people from out of town in the merch line...
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