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A 'pillar of the sports community in Billings', retired Billings West AD Lew Morris, dies
BILLINGS — A “pillar of the sports community in Billings” — former Billings West athletic director and longtime Magic City sports enthusiast Lew Morris — has died. Morris’ obituary appeared in The Billings Gazette online edition Wednesday. According to the obituary, Morris “passed away peacefully on Aug. 18.” Morris, who was born on May 11, 1934 in Midwest, Wyoming, was 90.
Spectacular New Hotel Opens Near Bozeman Airport
A new hotel near the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is officially open and recently welcomed its first guests. Each year, thousands of travelers fly into Bozeman to visit Yellowstone National Park and experience all that the state has to offer. Details About New Hotel Near Bozeman Airport. The EVEN Hotel...
JetBlue adds ski season routes from the East Coast to Bozeman
This winter, JetBlue will add peak ski season flights from New York and Boston to Bozeman, Montana. The routes will also add the carrier’s Mint service, which includes premium amenities for a luxurious trip. Currently, the airline is the only provider of non-stop Bozeman service from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and the additions will more than double available flights.
Billings Invitational Cross Country Meet Friday at Amend Park to feature 37 teams
BILLINGS — The season-opening Billings Invitational Cross Country Meet is set for Friday at Amend Park beginning at noon. Overall, 37 teams will be competing in the event. The JV boys start the competition at noon with the JV girls slated to go at 12:25 p.m. The varsity boys race at 12:50 p.m. and the varsity girls conclude the day at 1:25 p.m.
Parade kicks off Ravalli Co. Fair 2024
The Bitterroot looks forward to it every year-The Ravalli County Fair Parade down Main Street in Hamilton. Horses and riders led the long line of entrants on a cool, clear morning Wednesday. The Bitterroot Mountettes, an award winning equestrian drill team always impress an audience. Draft horses clopped past crowds...
Billings nonprofit Tumbleweed faces urgent food shortage, calls for community support
BILLINGS, Mont. – Tumbleweed, a local nonprofit supporting homeless kids and young adults in Billings, is facing a critical food shortage. The organization says they only have enough supplies to last for two weeks. With young people coming in every day, this is not enough to meet the demand.
Billings SD2 launches Innovation Center, offering students early college credits & tech training
Billings School District Two hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Washington Innovation Center on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The center aims to provide new opportunities and advancement for students.
Browning Schools welcomes the community to lunch
The weather couldn’t have been more perfect at the old football field in Browning, next to Napi Elementary, on Friday, Aug. 20. Skies were clear and cool, with refreshing breezes that carried the aroma of cookery in progress as Browning Schools welcomed the community to lunch. The entire administrative...
Absarokee's girls flag football players — all two of them — ready to take on debut season
ABSAROKEE — Emma Kennedy and Gracie Clark are a classic pair of friends-turned-teammates. Both of the Absarokee High School students are football fans who grew up watching the game, so the moment that the district's superintendent, Brett Scott, let it be known that the school would be starting a girls flag football team in 2024, they each jumped on the chance.
Missoula County in dispute with state over inmate costs, treatment
(Missoula Current) Missoula County this month revoked its consent to hold offenders from state agencies at the local detention center without prior permission, unless the agency agrees to pay the full cost of housing the inmate. The county’s action also sends a strong message to the state, primarily the Montana...
Bitterroot Health breaks ground on new dialysis center
On Tuesday, July 23, Bitterroot Health broke ground on a new state-of-the-art dialysis center, which will significantly enhance the lives of dialysis patients in Ravalli County. Currently, patients receive clinical services with Dr. Shahid Chaudhary at Bitterroot Health Nephrology in Hamilton, however, patients needing dialysis face lengthy trips to Missoula, multiple times a week. This new facility aims to alleviate distance and travel challenges by bringing crucial dialysis care closer to home.
Hurry Missoula, You’re Out of Time for Free Storm Debris Disposal
It seems like a job that will never end. But for Missoula residents, time is running out to clear their properties of debris from the July thunderstorm and dispose of it for free. The city has already had to shut down some of the disposal sites set up after the...
Guide to 2024 Class AA football: A slew of contenders aim to unseat Bozeman
HELENA — The Bozeman Hawks were able to climb the mountain of Class AA football last season, but if they are going to remain atop it, they'll have to fight off plenty of challengers. Bozeman went undefeated last season en route to its first state championship since 2019. But...
FCS Podcast: Montana State Gets FBS Win + NDSU, SDSU Take On Big 12 Opponents
Welcome to the FCS Football Talk podcast. On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:. -North Dakota State’s massive Week 1 game against Colorado. -If South Dakota State can pull off the upset against Oklahoma State. -Week 1 Preview: No. 25 Youngstown State at No. 6 Villanova. -FCS...
Photos: The Springs at Whitefish car show, concert
The Springs at Whitefish has hosted an annual car show for years and this time around, they added a concert to the attraction. Attendees enjoyed seeing the 35 vintage cars on display and listening to guitarist Dave Von Kleist and the Kenny James Miller Band Saturday. A few of the cars on display at The Springs' car show and concert. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot) Janice Hale and Staci Ost have a chat in front of a brilliant yellow school bus. Hale worked as a high school tutor and Ost was one of her students. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot) A classic Ford sports a clever license plate at The Springs' car show. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Dozens of warnings, few citations mark Missoula's 1st month under homeless ordinance
MISSOULA, Mont. — Unhoused people in Missoula received dozens of warnings and a few citations since the implementation of the city's new homeless ordinance on July 25. Missoula police issued 40 warnings and three citations for violations under the new rules in more than one month since the new regulations began, Dale Bickell, the city's chief administrative officer, told NBC Montana.
New ADs take the helm at Plains, Thompson Falls
A pair of home-towners were recently named activities directors at the two biggest schools in Sanders County.Madison Wheeler, a native of Thompson Falls and a 2017 graduate of Thompson Falls High School, takes over the Blue Hawks AD position held for several years by Jake Mickelson. Mickelson will continue his role as T Falls boys head basketball coach and has joined head coach Jared Koskela’s football staff for this coming season. “I felt I needed to spend more down time with my family,” Mickleson said. “Madison will do a great job; she is an awesome person." Meanwhile, down the road in Plains, Plains...
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