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August 14, 2024 News Round-Up
PUC REDUCES REQUESTED INCREASES FOR RATES FROM MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES. PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission significantly reduced rate increases for both South Dakota electric and natural gas customers served by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. at their regular meeting in Pierre today, Aug. 13, 2024. The commission’s actions came after a year-long analysis of two MDU requests: to increase base rates for electric service to customers in its South Dakota territory by approximately $2.98 million annually or approximately 17.3%, and to raise natural gas rates by approximately $7.42 million annually or 11.2%.
Search Of Popular Montana Urban Camping Area Turns Up Drugs
This may come as a surprise to some, and to others, there will be no shock factor what-so-ever. Bozeman Police witnessed a drug deal go down near an area known for urban camping. Off of 19th in the area of Rawhide Ridge and Max Ave., Bozeman Police witnessed a a man with known drug related charges, make a sale.
DOE adds $700 million to North Dakota, Montana electrical energy project
(The Center Square) – The Department of Energy is adding $700 million to a $3.6 billion project that will boost the electrical energy supply for North Dakota and Montana. The funding from DOE’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program will go toward a 3,000-megawatt High-Voltage Direct Current Voltage Source Converter transmission line from Center, N.D., to Colstrip, Mont., according to North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.
Get Paid to See Pearl Jam and Pink Live in Missoula—Here’s How!
The countdown has begun to one of the biggest shows in Montana. The legendary rock band, Pearl Jam, is coming to Washington/Grizzly Stadium in just a few short days. We have been looking forward to this show for months. And now it is almost here. Thousands of fans are traveling from all over the world to see this show in our own backyard.
STUBER – up and coming Bobcats making waves early at Montana State
Football rosters are huge. It’s hard enough to keep track of all the players that got a majority of the reps from a year ago, but trying to get a handle on all the incoming players and the players that didn’t see the field at all the previous year is brain rattling.
Mother Lode Theatre celebrates centennial with performances, venue upgrades
BUTTE, Mont. — A legendary Butte theatre has big plans for its centennial celebration. The Mother Lode Theatre on Park Street turns 100 this year, and they’ve announced a packed lineup full of musical events. It all starts on Sept. 5 with a performance from famous country artist...
Bozeman staff presents research, proposed amendments to affordable housing ordinance
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Bozeman city staff presented advisory boards with research on the impact the city’s affordable housing ordinance has on the market as well as options for possible future amendments. The ordinance has been the subject of contention in recent weeks, with many city residents and the...
A breakdown of Montana Grizzlies' defensive linemen before the 2024 season
MISSOULA — Chief among the players to replace on Montana's defense is Alex Gubner, who is now playing for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs. Gubner put together an All-American career as a four-year starter who was the 2023 Big Sky defensive player of the year. The Griz don't need a single player to be as productive as their former nose tackle, but they need to replace his productivity, which head coach Bobby Hauck called "a tall order."
Celebrating Indigenous heritage becomes the newest addition to MontanaFair this year
BILLINGS, Mont - To celebrate the Indigenous population of Montana, the Native American Development Corporation and TRIIA partnered with MontanaFair for a day to highlight Indigenous artists and creatives. A non-profit founded in Billings 28 years ago, NADC’s mission is to provide socioeconomic resources to Native families and businesses in...
The Truth About The Deadliest Earthquake In Montana History
Earthquakes are fairly common in Montana, and the state is the 4th most seismically active in America. A portion of Yellowstone National Park, home to the world's largest super volcano, is in Montana. As we approach the anniversary of the the largest earthquake ever recorded in Montana, here's a look back at that terrifying night and the destruction it caused.
Montana's top court strikes down parental consent law for minors seeking abortion
(Reuters) -Montana's highest court on Wednesday ruled that a law requiring minors to get parental consent when seeking an abortion violated the state's constitution, upholding a legal challenge by Planned Parenthood.
New Extended Weather Outlook Predicts Epic Winter in Montana
Are you ready for winter? According to a new extended weather forecast, a cold and snowy winter is on the way for Montana. Here's what to expect. Temperatures across Montana are already starting to cool down, and before long, the state with be blanketed in a coating of fluffy white snow. Winters in Montana can be absolutely brutal, but this winter could be one for the record books, according the Farmers' Almanac. The extended winter weather forecast is predicting several massive snow storms and wet weather across much of the northern U.S.
U.S. News and World Report Names St. Patrick’s Best in Montana
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Once again, the prestigious U.S. News and World Report has named Missoula’s Providence St. Patrick Hospital as the best medical facility in the state. I spoke with Dr. James McKay, Chief Medical Officer at Providence St. Patrick Hospital about the distinction. U.S. News and...
FWP lifts hoot-owl restrictions on several rivers
HELENA, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks lifted fishing restrictions for several rivers, effective at 12:00 a.m. Wednesday. The following southwest Montana rivers will have hoot-owl restrictions lifted:. Gallatin River. East Gallatin River. Shields River. Madison River between the town of Ennis and Ennis Reservoir. The following west-central...
Here’s Some Good Montana Housing News for a Change
It will take some time to move in, but if you're struggling to find housing in Missoula, Hamilton, or other Montana cities, there are some positive new developments to report this week. The projects sometimes involve entirely new units, housing facilities to help the homeless, or rehabilitating and renovating existing...
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