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Historic Montana Lookout Tower Wrapped in Foil as Fire Approaches
Despite a few cooler days over the last week, several wildfires continue to burn in the Treasure State. According to InciWeb data shared by MTfireinfo.org, there are currently 56 active fires burning across the state (8/9/24), including 6 new ones in the last 24 hours. So far this season there have been a staggering 1,325 fires in Montana.
Poll shows Sheehy with 6-point lead over Tester in Montana
A new poll of 538 registered voters in Montana shows Republican candidate Tim Sheehy leading incumbent Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) by 6 points, 50.8 percent to 44.7 percent. The poll, commissioned by NonStop Local, a regional network of television stations, and conducted by American Pulse Research and Polling, was conducted Saturday through Monday.
Hofstad retires after 37 years in education
Gail Hofstad has retired from her position as Cut Bank Middle School Principal after thirteen years of service in Cut Bank, and a total of thirty-seven years in education. Having been raised by two teachers, Hofstad decided at a young age that she wanted to be a teacher, too, and never wavered from her decision. Earning her undergraduate degree and teaching credential from Western Montana College, now known as University of Montana, Western, Hofstad began her teaching career in 1984 at Blue Sky High School in Rudyard, Montana. Hofstad’s approach of having high standards for students behavior was cemented in her first year of teaching. “I learned from the beginning how to deal with behavior because I was twenty-two my first year teaching, and some of my students were eighteen. I was going to get eaten alive or I would be the authority. And I had to think quickly on my feet and be tough.” In addition to teaching business at Blue Sky High School, Hofstad also served as the assistant high school girls basketball coach and the head volleyball coach, starting off a long career of coaching and teaching throughout Montana.
Shelby Cedar Closet celebrates National Thrift Shop Day Aug. 17
National Night Out has come and gone, but there are a lot of things celebrated in the month of August-National Watermelon Day, National Custard Day, International Dog Day, the list goes on and also includes National Thrift Shop Day. National Thrift Shop Day is Saturday, Aug. 17, and the Cedar Closet is ready to celebrate! The Cedar Closet, located at 317 Main Street in Shelby, will be open on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. In celebration of National Thrift Shop Day, every item in the store is on sale for a whopping 50 percent off!
Nashville’s Rock and Country Sensation Rhonda Funk Stirs Up Magic in Cut Bank
During the Lewis and Clark Festival in Cut Bank on Saturday, July 27, Cut Bank was met with an unexpected presence from Nashville, Tennessee. Rock and country singer-songwriter Rhonda Funk took the stage at the Lewis and Clark Festival, after a last-minute booking turned into an unforgettable performance that left the crowd buzzing with excitement.
Brighter Days Play and Learn Daycare and Preschool is opening in Valier
When Nikkole Breding moved to Valier two years ago, she recognized a need for childcare in the area. Her goal to make a difference in the community and the lives of children is about to come true as she plans to open Brighter Days Play and Learn, a daycare and preschool, in early September.
New Condo Development Coming To Northeast Bozeman
The location for this development is in a desirable location in Bozeman. We all know the real estate market in Bozeman. You must dig deep in your pockets to own a home, condo, or townhouse in Bozeman. Bozeman has some of the highest prices for places to live in Montana.
Mermaids Mislead at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman
For those brave souls who wish to see the fantastic, up close and personal, I bring you Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids: Mythic Creatures now showing at the Museum of the Rockies through January 5th. But what we think we know may not be so. Take the Mermaids from the exhibit's...
Local radio show helps raise over $135,000 to bring books to kids
BILLINGS - The “Big J Show Cares” has created “Books for Kids,” a program aimed at raising money to provide a book each month of the school year to every student. In its fourth year, the program has expanded to include 21 schools around the Billings area.
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Quiet Friday morning with scattered PM thunderstorms
We had a lot of haze and smoke in the sky in parts of Montana and Wyoming on Thursday, but not a lot of clouds. Friday will also be smoky for some with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms.
Family fun at Trout Creek's Huckleberry Days
If you are a parachutist, being under the chute is a good place to be. If you attended this year’s Huckleberry Festival in Trout Creek, under the parachute was THE place to be.Several thousand people flocked to this resort town along the Clark Fork River this past weekend, and while there was plenty to see and do, a solid core of Huckleberry fans gathered throughout the day under the parachute that serves as shade for the festival’s outdoor stage. The festival got underway early as it always does with a family fun run, followed by the annual parade. Festival goers from throughout...
Family reports being attacked in parking lot at MontanaFair in Billings, police seek suspects
BILLINGS, Mont. – People usually come to the fair for fun, but one woman says she left wounded and fearing for her family's well-being after an alleged physical altercation that took place on MetraPark grounds Tuesday night. "...it was really scary for all of us, we were terrified. I...
Missoula authorities search for pre-release center walkway
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula authorities are searching for Rayona Charlo, who failed to return to the Missoula Pre-Release Center on Wednesday night after work. Charlo is a Native American woman, she weighs 153 pounds, 5-foot-5, with brown hair and brown eyes. She is serving 60 months with the Montana...
Missoula City Council considers one-time emergency levies
MISSOULA, Mont. — On Monday, Mayor Andrea Davis discussed an emergency mill request may be needed to help address the homeless crisis in the city. The initial budget suggested $1,002,088 is needed to address homelessness in Missoula. This proposed emergency proclamation would allow the city to mill an additional two levies, which would help fund the Johnson Street Shelter.
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